Avoca is an authentic safari retreat in the Timbavati Nature Reserve, and offers guests the opportunity to stay in affordable accommodation in the heart of a game-rich, world-reknown reserve
Avoca Private Bush Camp is a safari retreat for friends and family (children over 12) in the revered Timbavati Nature Reserve. Open to the Kruger National Park, yet occupying private land, Avoca is wild and tranquil, offering an exclusive safari experience in simple, bush camp accommodation.
This authentic camp can sleep up to 6 guests, which means an intimate and personalised safari experience awaits. There is also the option to book the entire camp, which can then accommodate up to 8 guests and allows for children under 12 (nb - only if camp is booked out).
The beauty of this private getaway spot is the lack of electricity, leaving all cooking and water heating up to gas and solar power. It is eco-friendly and idyllic, providing a peaceful spot to unwind and reconnect with the natural world. Avoca is a reformed hunting camp, now offering photographic safaris.
The Timbavati Nature Reserve is known for superb game viewing, and is also the home of some of the only wild white lions on earth. The town of Hoedspruit is about an hour’s drive away, offering a close-by refueling station with a wide variety of outdoor activities on offer.
From Hoedspruit:
Exit Hoedspruit on the R40 and travel towards White River/Hazyview for 23km until reaching a T-junction. Turn left and continue for 2km before turning left onto the R531 towards Orpen. Continue for 12.8km, then take a left turn onto Avoca Road. Enter the 1st gate, drive 8km to 2nd gate, then 6.7km to a 3rd gate (on right) Enter gate and drive +-4km to Avoca Private Bush Camp.
From Johannesburg:
From Johannesburg, continue on N4 for 191km. Take the exit toward R33. Continue onto R540 from Belfast to Dullstroom. Turn left onto R36 (Lydenburg) and follow to Ohrigstad for 102 km. Turn right at the Khamai Reptile Centre onto R531 towards White River/Orpen for 29.4km. At the T-junction, continue on R531 Orpen for 12.8km before left turn onto Avoca Road. Enter the 1st gate, drive 8km to 2nd gate, then 6.7km to a 3rd gate (on right) Enter gate and drive +-4km to Avoca Private Bush Camp.
African Retreats conducts the marketing and reservations for a portfolio of safari lodges based in South Africa's esteemed Kruger Lowveld. These carefully selected safari properties occupy enviable locations in the Greater Kruger Park area, some with astounding riverfront views and others nestled comfortably in game reserves surrounded by the tranquility of nature. African Retreats sews together itineraries incorporating South Africa's most sought after destinations including the Kruger National Park, Kruger and Canyon boat cruises, Panorama Route tours, hot-air ballooning and wildlife activities (game drives and bush walks) within private game reserves. The focus here is on experiencing the Kruger region in its entirety while staying in accommodation surrounded by the bushveld.
