Set within South Africa’s largest and most well-known game reserve in the world, Timbavati Private Game Reserve offers not only one of the most incredible Big Five wildlife experiences in the world, but also offers an intimate one due to our exclusive traversing rights on 14,700 hectares (36,000 acre) of wilderness land. Safaris are led by expert &BEYOND-trained ranger and tracker teams, that ensure sensitive off-roading practices to allow close-up game sightings of elephant, buffalo, rhino, lion, leopard, spotted hyena, giraffe and more.

Cottages: 20 air-conditioned thatched cottages, each with an en-suite bathroom and private veranda.

Family Cottages: Three spacious family cottages, each with two interlinked suites, en-suite bathrooms, outdoor showers and a private veranda. Each accommodates up to two adults and two children.

Family Suite: A secluded two-bedroom suite overlooking the seasonal Maponi River, featuring private decks, a dining area, pool, en-suite bathrooms, and dedicated butler, ranger, tracker and private safari vehicle. Accommodates up to two adults and two children.

Enjoy early morning and late afternoon game drives that continue after nightfall. andBeyond’s professionally trained guides will ask you about your favourite wildlife and will do their best to ensure that your preferences are met, whether it is tracking a particular species or spending more time enjoying each sighting and getting to know the habits of the animals. They will also tell you about the vegetation of the region and will explain the behaviour of the animals that you come across. In some cases, the guides will be able to identify individual animals and let you know about their history and habits. andBeyond Ngala Private Game Reserve is home to all of the Big Five, but is particularly well known for its large prides of lion and occasional sightings of wild dog, as well as large herds of elephant and buffalo. Venture out in search of leopard or lion sleeping off the exertion of the hunt from the night before.