Timbila Game Lodge - Welcome to Land of Leopards and Buffalo

–Excellent location – show map
+43 photos
Scored 9.8
Rated exceptional

Staff

10

Property highlights

About this property

Elegant Accommodations: Timbila Game Lodge in Phalaborwa offers a lodge experience with a sun terrace, garden, outdoor swimming pool, and free WiFi. Guests can relax in the traditional restaurant or enjoy the bar. Comfortable Amenities: The lodge features private check-in and check-out, a lounge, concierge service, and a tour desk. Additional facilities include a shared kitchen, picnic area, and barbecue facilities. Dining Experience: Breakfast is served as a buffet or à la carte, with options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free diets. The restaurant offers African and French cuisines in a traditional ambiance. Local Attractions: Phalaborwa Gate is 8.1 mi away, and Londolozi Airport is 95 mi from the property. Guests can explore the surrounding area and enjoy activities such as game drives and safaris.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast Info

Buffet

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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1 queen bed
1 queen bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Lucas
South Africa South Africa
“The setting was extraordinary. Stayed in one of the tents which was really nice.”
Graydon
New Zealand New Zealand
“We felt like family.Delightfully relaxed hosts(and dogs)made us feel very welcome.Thanks Team.Food was great,and setting superb.Very close to Palaborwa gate if a Kruger drive is part of your plans,or just relax in a delightful African setting, sip...”
Thanakhon
Thailand Thailand
“Staying here was such a special experience. Everything went beyond our expectation. Both Janka and Peter are the best, it didn't feel like just being a guest, but being a part of a local family which makes me feel like home. They always ready to...”
Ehrus
South Africa South Africa
“Great location and beautiful setting. The service and food were excellent.”
Wolfgang
Germany Germany
“Very nice place with super friendly staff. Peter the owner was a perfect host, wit a lot of recommendations what to do at our next stops.”
Vanessa
Brazil Brazil
“Janke, Peter, Titi and all the staff received us as a family! we felt so welcomed and taken cared of! As i told them at the end, i have no words to describe and thank what we lived there with them!! it was far beyond my expectations!! i highly...”
Anja
Austria Austria
“Absolutely incredible! We enjoyed every single minute to the fullest. Our hosts, Peter and his daughter, were unbelievably kind and helpful – nothing was ever a problem! The accommodation is brand new, modern, well-maintained, and...”
Chris
Australia Australia
“It is an amazing place staffed by people who care and absolutely beautiful”
Thabang
South Africa South Africa
“The place is absolutely stunning and very tranquil, the staff are hands on and very attentive tinyiko, patience and another lady who cleaned our room were so welcoming and friendly. Janke our host was available at all times when we needed anything...”
Lance
South Africa South Africa
“Kind staff, beautiful setting, delicious meals, excellent value”

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    African • French
  • Ambience
    Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

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Check-in
From 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 12 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.