Timamoon Lodge is a secluded and tranquil retreat located in the hills of the Sabie valley. Carved from the forest with magnificent views of rolling avocado and banana plantations, all the privacy you could wish for belongs only to you at this gorgeous romantic hideaway.
There are lots of walks at Timamoon where you can spot rare trees, exotic birds, buck and other small creatures of Africa. The lodge is more than happy to prepare picnic lunch baskets, and you can enjoy a leisurely walk along the Sabie River, and sit in the shade along the bank to enjoy your lunch while watching the wagtails jump from rock to rock.
Horse riding in the forest is also a popular activity amongst guests.
The Kruger National Park is only a 45 minute drive from Timamoon Lodge, and offers some of the best wildlife viewing to be found on the continent. Guests can explore the Park in their own car or an open vehicle safari can be booked at reception.
Superb food is served in an exotic candle-lit restaurant built on stilts and overlooking a small pond.
Luxury textures, colours and artifacts has created a mood that is distinctly Timamoon.
Each of the luxurious Moroccan and Zanzibar styled lodges are romantic and private, with mosquito-net draped beds, fireplaces and private splash pools which overlook a deep valley where the Sabie river flows.
For a relaxing experience, enjoy an aromatic full body massage, which is done in the privacy of your own lodge.
Rates Include
Breakfast and dinner are included.
Children Policy
Children aged 12 years and older are welcome. Adult rates apply.
Directions For Drivers
From Nelspruit/Mbombela: Take R40 North to White River/Witrivier (passing straight through Rocky Drift). In White River, at the first set of traffic lights in the town itself (with White River Toyota ahead of you on the left), turn left, following signs to Hazyview and Wildtuin/Kruger National Park. At the next lights, turn right - with the playing fields on your left and, further on, an open park with a pond on your right. Cross over the next set of lights and then at the final set, with a Caltex garage on your right, turn left on the R40 for Hazyview, signposted to Phalaborwa (the R538 to Hazyview via the Numbi Gate is a slow, busy, potholed road and not recommended.) Continue on the R40 for about 45 km, where you will come to a T-junction. Turn left to Hazyview. Continue along this road through the town. Turn left onto R536 signposted towards Sabie. Keep on this road, and you will see a Timamoon Lodge sign, turn onto the dirt road and follow the Timamoon Lodge signs, as well as the yellow arrows.
From KMIA Kruger Nelspruit Airport: Turn right out of the airport in the direction of White River/Witrivier on the R538. Continue on this road for 12 km (there is a quick left and immediately right turn at the Plaston intersection – do not turn right to Kabokweni!) to the first set of traffic lights in White River, with the mosque on your left. Turn right and travel towards Hazyview on the R40 (signposted Phalaborwa). After approx 45 km, at the T-junction, turn left, staying on the R40 and following signs to Hazyview Continue along this road through the town. Turn left onto R536 signposted towards Sabie. Keep on this road, and you will see a Timamoon Lodge sign, turn onto the dirt road and follow the Timamoon Lodge signs, as well as the yellow arrows.
From Skukuza/Paul Kruger Gate: Follow signs from the camp or the airport to the Paul Kruger Gate (about 12km). Travel through the gate and continue on the R536 to Hazyview. After crossing the North Sand River (some 50 km from the Gate), go straight across the first 4-way stop and straight across the next 2 stop streets. Continue over the roundabout to the traffic lights.Turn right and continue along this road through the town. Turn left onto R536 signposted towards Sabie. Keep on this road, and you will see a Timamoon Lodge sign, turn onto the dirt road and follow the Timamoon Lodge signs, as well as the yellow arrows.
From Hoedspruit / Eastgate Airport: Take the R40 southwards towards Hazyview, turning left at Klaserie to stay on the R40. Be especially cautious about speeding on this road. Pass through the towns of Acornhoek, Bushbuckridge and Marite, following signs to White River and Hazyview. Turn right onto R536 signposted towards Sabie. Keep on this road, and you will see a Timamoon Lodge sign, turn onto the dirt road and follow the Timamoon Lodge signs, as well as the yellow arrows.
From Johannesburg/Pretoria: Take N12 or N4 Highway respectively to Witbank/eMalahleni (from Johannesburg’s O.R.Tambo Airport, follow signs to Boksburg to find the N12) and then follow N4 Highway through Belfast and Machadodorp. After the Machado Toll Plaza follow the Schoemanskloof option on the N4 towards Nelspruit (lunch at Old Joe’s Kaia is recommended). Turn left where you rejoin the main N4 at Montrose and continue towards Nelspruit/Mbombela. At Nelspruit/Mbombela, follow the Hazyview/White River R40 signs from the N4 and around two subsequent roundabouts until you meet the R40 alongside the Mercedes dealer. Turn left and follow instructions from Nelspruit/Mbombela above.
General Information For Guests
There are lots of walks at Timamoon where one can spot rare trees, exotic birds (watch out for the elusive Narina Trogon), buck and other small creatures of Africa.
Take a walk down to the Sabie River with a picnic basket, specially prepared for you by the Chef and sit in the shade along the bank and watch the bouncy Wagtails jumping from rock to rock.
For a relaxing experience, order an aromatic full body massage which is done in the privacy of your lodge.
The Bali-style restaurant built on stilts alongside a small pond is perfect for those memorable romantic candle-lit evenings alongside a log fire. By day, the bamboo blinds are rolled up, the sun streams in and breakfast is enjoyed overlooking the luscious tropical garden and distant hills.
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We had an absolutely spectacular time in South Africa and cannot help you enough for helping us book our accommodation.
We wanted to note in particular Timamoon, which was so romantic and beautiful and Lion Sands River Lodge, which was really really nice and had great rangers and game viewing.
Will definitely be in touch with respect to future vacations in SA.