The Timbavati Game Reserve shares unfenced borders with the Kruger National Park, the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve and as of recently, the Thornybush Nature Reserve! The Thornybush Nature Reserve has recently begun to drop their eastern boundary fence to the Timbavati Game Reserve and the fence removal is rumoured to face completion come early May 2017.
However, we have heard rumours the Timbavati is in negotiations for Thornybush to re-erect the fence due to difference in opinion with regards to anti-poaching initiatives.
If the dropping of the fences continue, it means that there will be free flow of wildlife between reserves. In essence, the 14 500-hectare Thornybush Reserve will be open to wildlife roaming over from the Greater Kruger National Park. The fence removal will be facing completion come early May 2017.
When boundary fences are dropped it means an increased traverse for wildlife. New bloodlines within lion prides are created, leopards increase their territory and wander further afield and, in general, the scope for more food and availability of water resources increases. There’s a world of wonder that opens up when boundary fences are dropped – we saw this happening in when the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve dropped their boundary fences with Timbavati and the Kruger National Park.
If you’re looking to explore the confines of a private game reserve with some of the best game viewing in the Kruger, then we suggest a stay at one of our top lodges – the Thornybush Game Reserve is Royal Malewane. A firm favourite with guests seeking exclusivity and sophistication in a pristine setting, this lodge has plenty to offer its visitors.
In terms of accommodation, Royal Malewane offers guests a choice of suites, ranging from the luxury suites comprising an opulent colonial style decor; the royal suites complete with a shimmering pool and the Africa house which is an exclusive bush villa with six bedrooms.
Game drives happen twice a day – in the morning and later afternoon. Predators are most active at dawn and dusk; and in between the predator sightings you might want to keep an eye out for birdlife. There are over 300 recorded species in the immediate area, which makes the Thornybush a prime destination for avid birders. If the spoils of the wild and the luxuriousness of the lodge aren’t enough for you, then indulge in a bush spa treatment.
Royal Malewane? It comes highly recommended by our team.
