Part of the world-renowned Greater Kruger ecosystem, the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve is one of South Africa’s most pristine and protected wild spaces. This unfenced expanse of untamed beauty stretches across thousands of hectares, forming an integral corridor for wildlife to move freely between reserves, as they have for centuries. Untouched by mass tourism and rich in biodiversity, Timbavati offers a rare glimpse into the African wilderness in its purest form.

Here, the iconic Big Five (lion, leopard, rhino, elephant, and buffalo) roam unrestricted, their presence a powerful reminder of the land’s enduring spirit.
The landscape is a masterpiece of contrast and movement: golden savannahs ripple beneath endless skies, dry riverbeds weave through the bush like forgotten stories, and stands of mopane and acacia trees offer shade to the creatures of the day. The air shifts with scent and birdsong, and every hour brings a change — in light, sound, and mood.

It is in this sacred and ever-changing world that Amaya finds its home. Nestled discreetly within the landscape, our lodge is not a destination, but a part of the story, a place where the boundary between luxury and wilderness dissolves. Here, nature leads, and you are invited to follow, not just as an observer, but as a participant in something timeless.