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Siviti Safari Lodge
Previously known as Thornybush River Lodge, Siviti Safari Lodge offers an intimate safari experience with five freestanding villa-style suites. The relaxed and unpretentious setting overlooking the Timbavati River is perfect for viewing herds of elephants, antelope, leopards, zebra, giraffe, and birdlife. Meals are prepared in an open-plan kitchen and served alfresco-style on the terrace overlooking a gorgeous infinity pool. The five suites at Siviti Safari Lodge ensure exclusive privacy and spacious interiors. The honeymoon suite is slightly larger than the others, while the Royal Suite combines two suites with a central area to accommodate a large family or four adults.
Thornybush is a private game reserve sharing unfenced borders with the Kruger National Park. Known for 14 000 hectares of open savannah woodland with patches of thicket, its superior Big 5 habitat boasts some of the best game viewing in South Africa. Here a full Big 5 sighting within the first 2 days of your safari is very likely. With limited reserve lodges and guests, you can be assured of uncrowded safari sightings and great photographic opportunities. Thornybush also house other 4-star and 5-star safari Lodges on the reserve.
Passionate guides and trackers at Siviti Safari Lodge strive to connect the dots on each game drive, explaining the ecosystem and how the smallest of insects correlate to the largest mammals. This makes for an intriguing understanding of the wild and makes every sighting even more spectacular.Get up-close to nature during a guided bushwalk and take a night-time safari in search of rare nocturnal animals and big cats with a spotlight.
Wildlife:
- High concentration of Big 5 with large herds of elephant and buffalo, as well as large lion prides.
- Other wildlife include but are not limited to the hippopotamus, giraffe, zebra, cheetah, African wild dog, hyaena, warthog and many other cat and antelope species.
- Large antelope herds support the populations of predators in the reserve.
- Over 500 bird species have been recorded in the region. Many can be seen in the reserve.
Game Drives:
- Game drives take place twice a day in the early mornings and afternoons for a duration of 3-4 hours.
- Game drives are led by an experienced guide and tracker team.
- Vehicles are allowed to go off road to track and follow the wildlife.
- Strict traverse rules are in place and vehicle numbers are limited in each reserve. A maximum of two vehicles are allowed at any sighting.
- Night drives and guided bushwalks are permitted.
Activities & facilities:
- Game drives
- Guided bushwalks
- Stargazing
- Birdwatching
- Swimming Pool
- Restaurant
- Wine cellar
- Library
- Open-air African Boma
- Spa treatments
- Viewing deck
- Bar & lounges
- Gift shop
- Helicopter flights to Blyde River Canyon
Highlights:
- Situated along the picturesque banks of the Timbavati River.
- Renowned for elephants visits at the lodge.
- 9 Luxury suites including the two-suite Timbavati Villa.
- Each suite features private decks and plunge pools overlooking the reserve.
- The Timbavati Homestead is a 4-bedroom exclusive-use options for families.
- Exceptional outdoor dinning experiences.
- Exciting Big-5 game drives with game rangers and trackers.
- Renowned for close up sightings of the Big-5.
Location:
- Situated on the western boundary of the Greater Kruger and Kapama Game Reserve. It is located close to the Timbavati Game Reserve and the Kruger National Park.
- The Kruger National Park is almost 2 million hectares and lies in the north-eastern corner of South Africa in the Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces.
Getting There:
- Thonrybush private airstrip is the closet airstrip, two daily chartered flights from Johannesburg are operated by Federal Airlines.
- Hoedspruit (HDS) is the closet commercial airport to Siviti Safari Lodge, daily flights operate from Johannesburg and Cape Town.
- Flight time from Johannesburg to Hoedspruit or private airstrip: 60 minutes.
- Flight time from Cape Town to Hoedspruit: 2 hours 30 minutes.
- Road transfers from Hoedspruit to Siviti Safari Lodge take 50 minutes.
Special offers:
- Enjoy one free night with our PAY 3 STAY 4 offers.
- Enjoy two free nights with our PAY 5 STAY 7 offers.
- Honeymoon offers include 50% off one partners accommodation, plus extras.
- Special offers are valid 15 Jan – 31 Mar & 14 Apr – 15 Dec.
Child Policy:
- Siviti Safari Lodge welcomes children over 12 years
- Timbavati Homestead welcomes children from 2 years.
- Children under 6 years are not permitted on game drives.
- Children under 6 years can be accommodated if the camp is booked for exclusive use
Inclusions & Exclusions:
- Included: 2 x Game drives per day, guided bush walks, all meals, soft drinks, selected alcoholic beverages, and private airstrip transfers.
- Excluded: Premium branded drinks, conservation levies, commercial airport transfers, and anything of personal nature.
Rates:
- The updated rates are displayed for each room category below.
- Rates are charged per person, per night.
- Single supplement of 20% applicable.
- Rates displayed are valid until 31 August 2025.
Accommodation Options
These extravagant suites feature spectacular private shaded timber decks with a swimming pool and sun loungers. Private outdoor showers make for an indulgent bathing experience while open-plan indoor bathrooms are designed with floor-to-ceiling glass doors Read morefor bush views while soaking in the bathtub. Spacious air-conditioned suites feature an elegant lounge area and fireplace.Less
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Price R 17,000 per person, per night
Two en-suite suites are separated by a large living and dining area that open up onto an expansive veiwing deck overlooking the reserve. The villa offers a private swimming pool with sun lounges and outdoor furniture. The open-plan indoor bathrooms are designed with floor-to-ceiling glass doors Read morefor bush views while soaking in the bathtub. Magnificently spacious air-conditioned suites feature an elegant lounge area and fireplace. Less
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Price R 17,000 per person, per night
The Timbavati Homestead is located on the banks of the Timbavati River. Consisting of 4 spacious en-suite bedrooms, an outside safari bath, kitchen, upstairs and downstairs lounge area and a bar. This home is equipped to make your stay comfortable and memorable. Read moreWith a fully-catered or self-catered option available, the Timbavati Homestead is ideal for families or groups traveling together. Less
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Price R 42,000 per night
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