Bateleur Safari Camp is ideal for couples, singles and small groups who are looking for a Timbavati safari that simultaneously exceeds expectations and offers an up-close experience of the true African bush and wildlife. Bateleur is totally eco-friendly – full details regarding our ‘green’ policy are available on request.
The feature of the camp’s central area is the covered, open-sided wooden deck that houses the lounge and dining areas and overlooks the riverbed and its seasonal waterhole. The comfortable lounge area is an ideal place for idle game viewing or relaxing with a good book and a cool drink between guided activities. Books are available from the library and drinks can be purchased from the bar. At meal times the dining area is the perfect location for enjoying sumptuous meals whilst absorbing the sights and sounds of the African bush. The wooden deck extends past the adjacent chemical-free swimming pool which allows guests to cool off in the heat of the day without missing the wildlife and birdlife that frequent the waterhole.
The central area is completed by a tastefully finished, low-walled boma area open to the stars with chairs set up around a central fireplace. This is an ideal place to relax around the fire and share stories of the day’s activities under a big African sky. Adjacent is the camp’s braai/barbeque area where food is often prepared by the chef on the open fire.
When designing and building Bateleur Safari Camp, it was a priority to make as small a footprint as possible. Tented walls were chosen over concrete structures, allowing guests inside the units a closer interaction with the outdoors. No trees were removed during the building process, allowing the camp to unobtrusively blend into the surrounds. Literally hundreds of trees have subsequently been planted in and around the camp.
Regular 4-legged visitors that can be seen walking within the camp perimeter during the day include Nyalas, warthogs and bushbuck. Elephants, buffalo and rhino can often be seen walking through the river bed in front of the camp. And at night, anything shorter than an adult elephant can, and often does, walk through the camp under the cover of darkness.
Guided activities take place every morning at sunrise and every afternoon-evening from mid-afternoon, all under the watchful guidance of qualified and armed rangers. All guided activities are undertaken on a consultative basis because we do not believe in sticking to a rigid one-size-fits-all approach. The experienced rangers tap into their intimate knowledge of local wildlife and weather conditions and then discuss the various options with the guests. Taking people’s differing interests and energy-levels into account, the rangers tailor the guided activities to best accommodate everyone’s preferences.
- Game drives
- Bush walks
- Bushcrafts and survival
Accommodating up to 16 people, the camp offers very spacious, comfortable safari units with a unique design. Each unit has: a thatched A-frame roof with supporting gum-pole structure and covered patio; canvas sides with large windows offering fixed mosquito screens and roll-down flaps; double wooden front doors with fixed mosquito screens and roll-down flaps for the top half; a large en-suite bathroom.
The safari units vary in size, each sleeping 2 to 4 persons in comfort with spacious beds, quality linen, mosquito nets, bedside tables, solar powered bedside lamps, wardrobes, adequate storage facilities, and a solar powered fan for the hot weather. Plug points are provided for charging camera batteries. Each spacious en-suite bathroom has flush-toilet, basin and a hot-water shower. Some units have an interior bath tub and a private outdoor shower. Quality towels are provided.
Booking form plus 20% non-refundable deposit required to confirm the booking.
Full payment of the 80% balance is required at least 30 days before arrival.
Cancellations:
- 28+ days prior to arrival, 20% of the total amount
- 27 to 21 days prior to arrival, 40% of the total amount
- 20 to 14 days prior to arrival, 60% of the total amount
- 13 to 0 days prior to arrival, 100% of the total amount
Please ensure that you have adequate cancellation insurance to cover the above
Booking form plus 20% non-refundable deposit required to confirm the booking.
Full payment of the 80% balance is required at least 30 days before arrival.
Cancellations:
- 28+ days prior to arrival, 20% of the total amount
- 27 to 21 days prior to arrival, 40% of the total amount
- 20 to 14 days prior to arrival, 60% of the total amount
- 13 to 0 days prior to arrival, 100% of the total amount
Please ensure that you have adequate cancellation insurance to cover the above
Rates and conservation/vehicle levies are subject to change without prior notice.
Clients will be required to sign an indemnity on arrival.
Booking prerequisite: guests must have adequate travel insurance to cover any emergency, casualty evacuation and/or hospitalization for their full safari duration.
Children aged 0 to 5 years are NOT permitted at Bateleur Safari Camp.
Children aged 6 to 11 sharing with an adult pay 50% of the adult sharing rate.
Minimum age 12 for all guided bush walk participants; no maximum age but an average fitness level is required since each walk can last 3 to 4 hours.
