Bateleur SAfari Camp

Bateleur SAfari Camp enjoys a unique setting on the banks of the Kruger Park’s Nhlaralumi River in the renowned Timbavati Private Game Reserve.

All artificial barriers between the Timbavati and the adjacent Kruger National Park have been removed and the camp itself shares unfenced borders with Kruger, allowing free animal movement.

Bateleur SAfari Camp Spacious and comfortable safari units

Bateleur SAfari Camp Safari units vary in size

The camp offers very spacious, comfortable safari units with a unique design. Each unit has: a thatched A-frame roof with supporting gum-pole structure and covered patio; canvas sides with large windows offering fixed mosquito screens and roll-down flaps; double wooden front doors with fixed mosquito screens and roll-down flaps for the top half; a large en-suite bathroom.

Rest assured that you are truly in a reserve that cares for nature and the impact humans make on the environment. Here solar power is used wherever possible, such as for fans and lights. Kitchen appliances have been sourced for a minimal draw and LED lights are utilized throughput the camp and staff quarters.

Bateleur SAfari Camp has an animal-proof vegetable and herb garden, in which a variety of veggies are grown, including leafy greens, herbs, berries, lemons and limes, cherry tomatoes. Natural garden compost is mulched on site.

Bateleur SAfari Camp Unwind and relax in the public lounge

Bateleur SAfari Camp is all about a realaxing safari

All cleaning products and shower gel/hand soaps are 100% eco-friendly, containing ‘beneficial bacteria’ to actively biodegrade dirt in the process of cleaning, thereby eliminating chemical and dirt transfer to the environment. These products are locally produced and not tested on animals. The washing of camp linen and towels is outsourced to a local company in town who only use eco-friendly, biodegradable, hypo-allergenic products.

WILDLIFE

This prime wilderness area boasts the Big Five, a large diversity of antelope species, the entire range of smaller predators, over 500 bird species, and a tremendous diversity of reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates. The landscape is typical of the undulating granitic Lowveld basin with large broad-leafed trees dominating the uplands, followed by Acacia woodlands, which give way to the large trees that form the riverine vegetation in the valley bottoms. Highly productive and open sodic areas dominate along the sandy riverbeds.

Timbavati in known for good wildlife

SAFARI GAME DRIVES

Given the location and the extensive transversing area in the Timbavati, exceptional game and bird viewing are assured. Tailored safaris are planned around the interests and energy levels of the guests, and whether on a dawn or dusk safari, there are usually no other vehicles seen on the drives.

The central location of the camp offers guests the best opportunity of seeing a host of wildlife and birdlife without being disturbed by other vehicles during game drives and bush walks.

This is true untamed Africa and it’s one of the few places left in southern Africa where you can enjoy such an experience. The location, size, layout and ambience of the camp have all been chosen to enhance the experience for guests. Bateleur is a South African safari adventure without the crowds.

Big 5 Safari drives at Bateleur
Big 5 Safari walks at Bateleur

Walking SAfaris get you closer to nature

The Timbavati Private Game Reserve offers an exclusive safari wilderness. There are never more than two vehicles at a sighting. So, you don’t have to jostle for position as you may do in a national park.

Guides are also allowed to take the vehicles off road on occasion, to follow some of the Big Seven (for example rhino, lion, leopard or wild dog). This allows you to enjoy up close and personal encounters.

Currently over 40 mammal species are to be found in the Greater Kruger, including the Big 5 of Lion, Leopard, Rhino, Buffalo, and Elephant. The Timbavati is also a birdwatcher’s paradise, as many as 360 species of bird life have been documented here.

Bateleur SAfari Camp afternooon game drive

Bateleur SAfari Camp tracking is part of the game drive

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