There are several ways of getting to the Timbavati Game reserve adjacent to Kruger National Park, each of which has a slightly different cost implication and convenience to take into consideration. Daily flights operate between Johannesburg and Cape Town Airports to Hoedspruit, which is a 30 min drive from Timbavati. Most of the lodges collect guests from Hoedspruit Airport. This is the easiest and most convenient way to travel to the Timbavati. The flights take about 60 minutes from Joburg and just over 2 hours from Cape Town.
For those with more time, self-driving to the Timbavati is a very feasible and enjoyable option. The Timbavati is about 6 hours drive from Johannesburg. The road is tarred and well maintained for the most part, with clean service stations along the way. Fuel is never a problem in South Africa, and you won't get lost with google maps or waze. Roads are surprisingly well signposted & traffic density is generally low.
Based on your lodge of choice, time and cost, our Travel Experts will gladly advise you on the best way to get to your lodge of choice in the Timbavati Game Reserve.