“If we want wildlife and wild places to endure, then we need to invest in the people who inhabit those same landscapes.”
– Matt Lindenberg
When you sign up for GCC’s Wildlife Guardians, you aren’t just booking a life-changing safari experience – you’re directly impacting the future of conservation
42% of your trip expense invests directly into the conservation leaders of tomorrow
The Itinerary
- Land in Johannesburg, South Africa
- Overnight at the Intercontinental Hotel
- Morning flight to Hoedspruit, South Africa
- GCC team meetup at Hoedspruit Airport and transfer to accommodation
- Safari with sunset bush cocktails
- Welcome Dinner and Induction
- K9 Unit Demonstration
- Ranger Base
- Flights
- Conservation Presentation
- Safari and Bush Dinner
- Future Rangers School Visit or Wildlife Rehabilitation Center
- Depart for Timbavati Private Game Reserve
- Check-in at Select Lodge
- Afternoon Safari
- Ranger and Rhino Tracking Experience
- Afternoon Game Drive
- Elephants Alive Elephant Collaring
- Afternoon Game Drive
- Morning Game Drive
- Departure for Hoedspruit Airport
Travel Itinerary:
- Flight arrival in Hoedspruit, South Africa
- Airport pickup and transfer to SA Wildlife College for Check-In
- Safari with sunset bush cocktails
- Welcome Dinner and Induction
- K9 Unit Demonstration
- Ranger Base
- Flights
- Conservation Presentation
- Safari and Bush Dinner
- Future Rangers School Visit or Wildlife Rehabilitation Center
- Depart for Timbavati Private Game Reserve
- Check-in at Select Lodge
- Afternoon Safari
- Ranger and Rhino Tracking Experience
- Afternoon Game Drive
- Elephants Alive Elephant Collaring
- Afternoon Game Drive
- Morning Game Drive
- Departure for Hoedspruit Airport
The Lodges:
GCC partners with exclusive lodges within the Timbavati Nature Reserve. Every lodge has been vetted, with strong commitments to sustainability, quality service and community engagement programs. These two lodges have been selected for their phenomenal wildlife sightings, radiant service, and exceptional staff.

Nyala Camp
Nyala Camp is located within the Timbavati Nature Reserve, part of the Greater Kruger ecosystem, an unfenced wilderness where wildlife moves freely between reserves. The camp sits under large trees along the banks of a seasonal river, offering a classic and intimate safari setting.
It is an exclusive-use, safari-style camp designed for small groups, accommodating up to eight guests in four spacious rooms connected by wooden walkways.
The camp features shared indoor and outdoor living spaces, including a fully equipped kitchen, lounge areas, a boma and firepit, as well as a viewing deck overlooking the dry riverbed. A swimming pool and additional amenities such as a small gym enhance comfort while maintaining a close connection to the surrounding bush.
Set within a prime wildlife area, the camp offers access to Big Five game viewing, guided drives, and immersive bush experiences in one of South Africa’s most renowned conservation landscapes.

Chimani Camp
Chimani Camp (often referred to as Chimanimani Camp) is located on the western edge of the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, part of the Greater Kruger ecosystem. The camp sits within an exclusive traversing area that includes both the perennial Klaserie River and the seasonal Monwana River, supporting a rich diversity of wildlife.
The camp is designed as an exclusive-use safari lodge for small groups, accommodating guests in four modern double rooms, including one interleading unit suitable for families.
Communal spaces include a fully equipped kitchen, indoor lounge with fireplace, outdoor dining areas, a firepit and boma, as well as a swimming pool. The camp is elevated above the surrounding woodland, offering expansive views across the reserve and toward the distant Drakensberg escarpment.
Located within a Big Five reserve, guests have access to guided game drives, bush experiences, and flexible safari activities within a low-density, private traversing area, allowing for intimate and uncrowded wildlife encounters.
Luxury Lodges:
GCC partners with exclusive lodges within the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve. Every lodge has been vetted, with strong commitments to sustainability, quality service and community engagement programs. All lodges are fully inclusive of all accommodation, meals, and activities.

Tanda Tula
In celebration of the colours, flavours and tempo of modern-day Africa, Tanda Tula, meaning to love the quiet, is inspired by the people and wildlife-rich region of the Greater Kruger National Park. Connect to one of South Africa’s most authentic and immersive safari experiences at Tanda Tula Safari Camp, Plains Camp, Field Camp or our private Nkarhi Homestead. Explore the Timbavati and discover the Tanda Tula rhythm with us…

Kings Camp
Kings Camp is a sophisticated safari camp located in the wildlife-rich Timbavati Private Game Reserve, adjacent to the Kruger National Park. The camp is situated in South Africa’s northernmost province of Limpopo, renowned for its impressive wildlife, including the Big 5. The lodge is managed by husband and wife team, Warren and Lisha Moore, who have been part of the Kings Camp family since 1995. Since taking over management in 1998, Warren and Lisha have nurtured this Timbavati lodge as if it was their own. They are supported by a dedicated team of staff, who work to ensure your stay at Kings is as relaxing and enjoyable as possible.

Walkers River Camp
Walkers River Camp is situated in the western corner of the Big 5 Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, on the banks of the Klaserie River, a mere 20 minutes drive from the town of Hoedspruit, Limpopo. We are fortunate to traverse well over 5000 ha of this game-rich reserve, which boasts prolific wildlife & birdlife, most of which can be seen from camp itself!
Moments from Past Trips
TESTIMONALS
“We’ve travelled all over the world as a family,
but nothing has come close to this.
Our kids still talk about it.”
Tina, Colorado, USA
but nothing has come close to this.
Our kids still talk about it.”
Being on the ground with leading conservationists made it incredibly real.”
Thomas, Neuchâtel, Switzerland




















