Geiger's Camp in Timbavati Game Reserve by NEWMARK

Excellent accommodation, lovely staff, great food, fabulous game drives

Nothing at all, just wish we could have stayed even longer!

Excellent service, very nice food but the most outstanding thing was that safari guide and tracker really made our Safri experience unique, by the pass of days and safaris, comments among other people me and my wife found that Rudolph and Jackie where one of the best. We got to see all big 5 and much much more. They have a great place and even greater people helping and serving your stay teh best way.

I would be nice to have warm water on the pool

Geiger’s Camp, located in the Motswari Private Game Reserve, was truly the highlight of our trip. The grounds were beautifully maintained in a natural state, creating an authentic and relaxing atmosphere. The meals were outstanding, the service was impeccable, and every detail of our stay was thoughtfully handled. Our guide team, Hayden and Patrick, were extremely knowledgeable, engaging, and kept us entertained on every game drive. The accommodations were first class and exceeded our expectations in every way. Most of all, the hosts genuinely lived up to their motto: “arrive as a visitor, leave as a friend.”

Fantastic stay. Rooms were lovely, very luxurious. The staff went out of their way to help and were all so friendly to us and our 17 year old boys. Our host/ranger Josh and tracker David were awesome. Josh is so knowledgeable about all aspects of the bush, it was a really great stay and a complete break from the grind! I would definitely recommend it.

We did 8 nights of Safari across 4 camps, so we want to give an honest review. The first 3 nights were at Kruger Shalati, which is the accomodation in the train carriages! AMAZING, HIGHLY, HIGHLY RECOMMEND. 1 night Rhino Post - Don't waste your money 2 nights Plains Camp - Lovely but beware you don't see animals on a walking tour Finally that brings us to 3 nights at Geiger's. This was by far the most expensive of all the accomodations. The chef is incredible but there is no menu, you are just served a 4 course meal as a surprise each night, drinks are included. Its hard to get food, drinks or service in the day (I think the staff take their rest then). It only hosts 5 villas, so its a very small group which is nice. You reason it's worth paying the money is because the game drives on the private reserve that connects to the Kruger are amazing. We saw Lion Mums on a fresh kill with all their cubs, A leopard in a tree eating its kill, a leaoprd walking right up to the safari truck, 5 Rhinos in a group and a baby playing with its mum in the mud, wild dogs and hyenas having a fight, huge crocs and all the usual suspects Elephants, Hippos, Giraffe, Warthogs, Antelopes etc etc.  But for off road viewing right next to the action, this place is worth the money. Our guides Josh and MJ were lovely.

Service in the day for snacks and drinks would have been greatly welcomed

10 stars. What an incredible experience from the staff to the camp to the food. Highly highly recommend. A huge thank you to the entire team, Henry, Lovey, Jeremy, Desmond, Pumi. What a special place and amazing people. Can't wait to go back next year.

The authenticity, care of details and magic of the lodge and specifically our suite were just fantastic. Jeremy and Hendry were such great, knowledgeable, friendly and supportive guides! They give everyone attention and the games drives with them have been unforgettable life experiences thanks to their continuous efforts to explore the bush in look for new animals in different areas. We saw all big5 and more ! The staff Desmond and Lovey were very friendly and the chef plates were so tasty and of high quality. We couldn't make a better choice!

Game Drives waren ein Erlebnis. Das lag an Hendry und Jeremy die alles versucht haben uns ein tolles Erlebnis zu ermöglichen. Auch die Mitarbeiter im Camp waren fürsorglich und extrem nett.

Zwischen dem Frühstück und dem Mittagessen hätten wir uns noch einen Snack gewünscht, da die Zeit zwischen den beiden Mahlzeiten sehr groß war. Die Mitarbeiter Lovey und Desmond haben aber alles dafür getan uns alles zu ermöglichen.

Le staff était pro , très accueillant et nous a fait sentir comme si on était des habitué du lieux. Peu de chambres donne un côté intimiste qui a beaucoup de charme sans parler de la deco très réussie. Mention spéciale à Jeremy et Henry pour les game drive que nous avons adoré . Excellent buffet pour le lunch.

Petit déjeuner ok mais une carte avec qq options en plus du buffet serait un plus.

De vriendelijkheid van het personeel en natuurlijk de geweldige drives!

Einfach nur perfekt. Vielen Dank

The lodge is absolutely stunning. Beautiful and comfortable the staff are so amazing. We are really going to miss everyone there. We had an incredible guide and tracker team in Landon and Jacky! Impressive and honestly the hippos out of water are a moment we’ll never forget! We ate delicious food, Tandy and Lovey took amazing care of us, saw amazing animals, made friends for life! To say it was incredible really doesn’t describe how great our stay was but, it’s a good start.

Geiger's Camp was absolutely incredible, and our time there could not have been more perfect. Our room exceeded our expectations with a super comfortable bed, beautiful indoor and outdoor showers + an awesome bath, as well as thoughtful additions like a coffee station, stocked mini fridge, lovely bathroom amenities, etc. The shared facilities like the pool, dining spaces, and library were beautiful, well maintained, and comfortable. Every meal was delicious and beautifully presented; they even made specific dishes for me since I am a vegetarian. The whole staff is attentive, friendly, and fun. The manager Desmond and his team, Chef John, our guide, Jeremy, and our tracker, Thabo were AWESOME! I wish I could remember all of their names because each staff member deserves their own shout out for how wonderful they were! My partner and I were so impressed by how fun, smart, informative, passionate and dedicated they were. Throughout our three nights at Geigers we saw all the animals we could have hoped to see and more thanks to these two as well. We truly cannot say enough great things about our time at Geiger's Camp!!

Location bellissima, curata in ogni minimo dettaglio, pulitissima e dotata di ogni confort!

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Fantastic hotel with a superb staff and great safari experience

Everything at Geiger camp was perfect, the setting, the staff, the little touches throughout our stay. We were lucky enough to stay in the suite - I have never stayed in anything so beautiful. The whole experience was fabulous.

The fact that we had to leave. I cried.

This is near perfection. We enjoyed our stay from beginning to the end. I am not use to give a 10 but they totally deserved it. Our guide Landon and our tracker Jacky both with a massive experience definitely went above and beyond to let us have a wonderful game experience. The lodge staff were exceptional, always there to help us or offer us anything. Our suite was stunning (maybe even too big for us two).

I cannot think of anything, I hope to go again in future.

It felt very private, with only a few villas in the camp. It was beautifully designed and decorated. All of the staff were friendly and helpful.

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Food- breakfast, lunch and dinner all unbelievable. A mix of fine dining, meals in the bush, and a proper Braai! And all was presented like art. Allergy was well accommodated. Hats of to John and Ola perfect! No shortage of inclusive drinks available throughout the day from the well stocked fridge or mini bar in the room. Service- Musa and Jan made us feel totally at home, even rescuing a spider from our room one evening! Nothing was too much to ask. We were on our honeymoon and we were given such a special time. Drives- the trip would not have been as amazing as it was without Hayden and Patrick our guide and tracker. We saw so much, and learned so much through their passion. Their excitement at a great sighting just added to the buzz of the experience. We even had blankets and hot water bottles provided when the weather demanded. I can't express enough how much their skill and wonderful attitudes really makes the experience even more special. We had the most wonderful time and it was so hard to leave this perfect special place. I'm sure we will be back in time and will send our friends your way, as we know they'll be looked after.

Having to leave was the only thing I didn't like

the lodge is sensational. apart from the super friendly welcome - you feel welcome from the first moment - to the super team, which is there with heart and soul and fulfills every wish, to amazing gamedrives and sensational food - this accommodation leaves nothing to be desired. Many thanks to Musa and his team, chef Ola (miss your smile a and enthusiasm for cooking), Rudolf and Lot for the many great gamedrives - we enjoyed every minute of it!

Outstanding - exceptional safari experience in an intimidate 5 suites lodge in the Motswari game reserve ! Big five and much more rare animals in beautiful nature & game drives . Outstanding cook & staff !

It was magical and everything about it made it the trip of a lifetime from the setting, the food (exquisite) and the staff who were exceptional. Huge thanks to our superb guides Landon and Jacky who made our trip by finding us the three big cats lion, leopard and cheetah as well as a host of other animals as well. Thank you guys.

What an amazing place in an even more incredible setting! We stayed for 3 nights and from start to finish we couldn’t fault anything! Thank you to the brilliant staff who were always on hand to help with anything, from the house staff to the tracker and guide, these incredible people made this trip even more memorable!

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What’s not to like. Geigers camp was a phenomenal experience and it was truly because of the amazing team. From the greetings, game drive, meals, hospitality, the amenities on the property, special surprise events throughout the week and the level of comfort and cleanliness this place brought is something I have not experienced before. Incredible and unique experience that I am grateful to have had the opportunity to stay here.

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Amazing setting, fabulous game drives, staff super attentive, ranger and tracker very knowledgeable.

Food was good but little disappointing.

The View. The culinary experience. The very professionell staff. Stunning Atmosphere and unique building.

We had a wonderful time at Geiger's camp. It is a very private location where one could completely relax. The food was very good, too. Always different and it never felt wastful. Overall nice view of the park and you could swim looking out in the distance. The staff very friendly and attentive, too. The highlight were the safari trips though. Our guide Landon and our tracker Jacky were both knowledgeable and fun. They went out of their way to ensure we saw all animals we could. We got lucky and got to see not only the big five but also wild dogs (twice!) and cheetah, as well as many more cool animals. Waking up early for the safaris is a bit tough but so worth it! We had a wonderful vacation and would love to come back.

WiFi connection barely worked in the room. We had been told about this though, so it wasn't a big issue, and ultimately it allowed us to enjoy our trip and surroundings even more.

Amazing place with fantastic staff! The game drives are amazing and its a very nice private place to be in. Visit if you can!!

This was an incredible and unique experience we will never forget! We had a flight delay which meant we missed out on one night. Not only were Jackie and Lando accommodating in ensuring we were able to go on as many game drives as possible, even squeezing one in the morning we left, Thandi was just so welcoming and we felt instantly relaxed when we arrived, after what was a stressful 24 hours rearranging flights and transfers. Delicious food, top notch service and extra touches like hot water bottles for the cold mornings, organising a romantic dinner for two and a friendly wake up call made us feel like VIPs for the whole time we were there. In general the place felt like a magical escape and we would love to return one day to do it all again.

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Everything was fresh and delicious served in a beautiful setting.

We loved everything

The subtle "bush" decor and perfect position of the property in the Timbavati area. The staff were very friendly and went out of their way to make our stay memorable. The game drives were well organised and professionally undertaken.

I wish that the rates were lower to allow us to invite our family to join us!

Absolutely amazing location, fantastic safari drives with incredibly knowledgeable tracker, and brilliant hospitality back at the lodge. Couldn't ask for anything more.

everything! so beautiful done

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The safaris provide close encounters with the animals..amazing. The staff were superb and the accommodation excellent.

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This was our first safari experience and Geiger’s made it unforgettable. Our stay was magical. We saw so many animals including the big 5 and wild dogs. Every game drive we saw something new. Our room at Camp was big and nice and the hotel has a nice African safari feel and decor. It’s only 4 rooms which creates a nice intimate feel where you get to know the other people on safari with you.

Brilliant Safari! Jeremy, Hendry, Anthony and the others ensured everything was great. We seen all of the big 5 and each staff member went the extra mile. Top facilities and scenery - what more could you ask for.

Having to leave

Just GREAT, in all aspects. It's a small camp, only four rooms. Nice atmosphere and vibe. Large and well equipped rooms with complimentary mini bar. Staff was amazing and so friendly. The food, WOW! It was above expectation! Our guide and tracker did a great job, had several really surreal and incredible sights. All big 5 completed! We had an amazing stay and would love to come back one day.

Everything from start to end. The place is stunning. The rooms, the shower outside, the pool, the sounds, the service was beyond, the Safari guides were just unbelievable (Patrick found any animal and Sincle was explaining Everything what an outstanding knowledge). Don't hesitate just go worth every penny. The Massage was one of the best I've ever done.

As my gf is pescaterian the preparation for the 1st meal wasn't perfect.

The food was lovely! The game drives were exceptional and the staff were great! Such a brilliant place to stay for a small group.

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This was simply a wonderful experience. Our first ever safari and we couldn't have asked for anyone better than our Tracker Jacky and most especially our Guide, Jeremy. They were both amazingly knowledgeable about so many subjects not just the animals but stars and constellations too ! And we had a laugh all the time with both them and the wonderful hospitality manager Anthony. We were very sad to wave good bye to them all as they felt like friends on our departure and what more can you ask from hotel staff than that? Facilities were amazing and with just a maximum 8 guests it was never busy and in fact we had the wonderful pool to ourselves the whole time. The drives were excellent and we were delighted that it was just 4 guests per vehicle making it far more intimate. Worth every penny coming here I can assure you. And lastly can't forget the terrific food served up by the chef Grace and always with a great big smile. But biggest smile must go to Anthony, a credit to the the Motswari Game Reserve.

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staff, location, room

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We had an amazing experience, it was one of the best vacation destinations we've been to in our across the globe trips. The food was exceptional and the staff was absolutely delightful. I would book this place again without a thought.

There really wasn't anything we didn't like. I honestly cannot think of a single thing as everything was fully catered to our needs and the staff was willing to accommodate with any request. I would say on the bookings.com site that they should list the closest airport locations would be a suggestation.