This overlooks a section of the Timbavati River that animals often visit to slake their thirst. It's especially good early morning or late afternoon.
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
Timbavati Private Nature Reserve
17.93 MILES
Timbavati abuts Kruger National Park's western boundary and has an excellent mix of wildlife, conservation and good accommodation. Its accommodation…
Klaserie Private Nature Reserve
21.28 MILES
A 600-sq-km (or 60,000 hectare) private wildlife reserve in the greater Kruger area, Klaserie has strong conservation credentials.
15.49 MILES
During the apartheid era, the 23,000-hectare Manyeleti was the only wildlife reserve that blacks were permitted to visit. Due to its unfenced boundary…
Thornybush Private Game Reserve
22.29 MILES
This 13,816-hectare reserve is a collaboration between 12 lodges (the number keeps going up every year), with a focus on high-end comforts and excellent…
11.07 MILES
One of Kruger's designated picnic spots. Northwest of Satara. Have a late lunch here as a prelude to a loop along the S127 and S39.
8.97 MILES
Nsemani is always worth a stop between Satara and Orpen. Hippos, birds and elephants are often present.
Nearby Kruger National Park attractions
8.97 MILES
Nsemani is always worth a stop between Satara and Orpen. Hippos, birds and elephants are often present.
11.07 MILES
One of Kruger's designated picnic spots. Northwest of Satara. Have a late lunch here as a prelude to a loop along the S127 and S39.
15.49 MILES
During the apartheid era, the 23,000-hectare Manyeleti was the only wildlife reserve that blacks were permitted to visit. Due to its unfenced boundary…
4. Timbavati Private Nature Reserve
17.93 MILES
Timbavati abuts Kruger National Park's western boundary and has an excellent mix of wildlife, conservation and good accommodation. Its accommodation…
5. Klaserie Private Nature Reserve
21.28 MILES
A 600-sq-km (or 60,000 hectare) private wildlife reserve in the greater Kruger area, Klaserie has strong conservation credentials.
6. Thornybush Private Game Reserve
22.29 MILES
This 13,816-hectare reserve is a collaboration between 12 lodges (the number keeps going up every year), with a focus on high-end comforts and excellent…