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Set in the northern Timbavati Private Game Reserve, Simbavati River Lodge offers over 12 000ha of wildlife-rich wilderness to explore. The perfect destination for safari enthusiasts, it's prime Big 5 country - Timbavati adjoins the unfenced western border of the Kruger National Park, and animals can move freely between the two reserves. Relax in the spacious lounge or on the extensive decks which provide lovely views of the Nhlaralumi River, a place where regular wildlife sightings are recorded.

Early morning, afternoon and evening game drives at Simbavati River Lodge ensure excellent opportunities to spot the Big 5 and the reserve's famous white lions while with 360 species on record, the bird watching is very rewarding too. Simbavati is a family-friendly camp and provides kids programmes and amenities.

highlights

  • Excellent river front location - one of the best in the Timbavati
  • Welcoming and relaxed atmosphere
  • Expansive deck and lounge to relax
  • Perfect for families, with 2-bedroom chalets
  • Fantastic value for money

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Facilities

Relax in the spacious lounge or on the lodge's large wooden decks as you read a book or watch animals at the nearby waterhole.

Simbavati offers its guests a swimming pool and bar as well as a curio shop, and children have access to a games room, books and special kids safari programmes.

General Facilities

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    Swimming Pool
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    Bar

Dining

Start the day at Simbavati River Lodge with tea, coffee and rusks before your morning drive, after which an extravagant breakfast/brunch is served buffet-style on the outside wooden deck.

High tea is served just before the afternoon game drive while festive dinners are enjoyed in the evening around the campfire in the open-air boma or in the thatched dining area.

Indulge in a menu of African and Western cuisine and choose your drinks from a fully licensed bar and the large selection of fine South African wines.

Luxury Tent

Accommodation at Simbavati River Lodge is made up of eight Luxury Safari Tents and three Family Chalets that are all beautifully furnished with eco-friendly furniture, air conditioning and en suite facilities.

The Luxury Safari Tents are spaced for privacy and include twin or king-size beds, an outside shower, double vanity basins and a shower/bath in the en suite bathroom. A welcome feature of the tent is the private wooden deck offering exceptional views.

Luxury Tent AMENITIES

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    Hairdryer
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    Outside area
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    Tea & coffee-making facilities
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    Air-conditioning
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    En-suite bath and shower
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    Non-Smoking
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    Outdoor shower
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    Twin bed available

Other Room Types

Simbavati's three Family Chalets are ideal for active families on safari. Each unit has two bedrooms with a double, twin or triple bed configuration and the shared bathroom has a separate bath and shower with double vanity. The units are air conditioned and feature a private viewing deck. Two of the chalets accommodate four people while the remaining chalet can sleep up to five.

Activities

  • Birding
  • Game drives
  • Night drives
  • High tea on offer
  • Photographic safaris
  • Private game-drive vehicles on offer
 
  • dates rates from board basis
  • 01 May 2013 - 31 Aug 2013 $225 Full Board
  • 01 Sep 2013 - 30 Sep 2013 $280 Full Board
  • 01 Oct 2013 - 30 Apr 2014 $315 Full Board

All rates are quoted per person sharing per night unless otherwise stipulated

Please note, additional room types are also available. Request a quote for rate detail

Pricing is meant as a guide only.

Go2Africa contracts rates that are significantly below accommodation general public rack rates. Due to contract confidentiality we are often not able to publish our best rate.

Contact us – via Request a Quote – for an accurate, market best rate.

All prices are subject to availability, change or increase without notice and seasonality.

Single supplements are often applicable. Options and rates vary from supplier to supplier.

Traveller Reviews

  • The Simbavati River Lodge was fantastic, two room accommodation with complimentary Rhino swimming in the river and baboons walking past was unbelievable. Food was terrific although almost too much. The expert knowledge of Christof our guide and Daniel our tracker was wonderful and we have many pictures and videos of our drives to remember our trip with. On my recommendations for the lodge I did suggest some form of additional activity in the middle of the day, the 3 or 4 hours between breakfast/lunch and the afternoon drive was a little hard for us although I am sure others would not have this trouble.

    Jennifer Foston, September 2012
  • Just wanted to thank you for a terrific trip! Everything went smoothly and we had a great time. You were right, the Simbavati Lodge was truly something special. Thanks again!

    Colin Cox-Steiner, September 2012
  • We had there a great time, great Safari and a great vacation.

    Boaz Tasa, August 2012
  • Simbavati Lodge was the most amazing experience. The comfort levels of our "tent" were better than some of the 5 star hotels we have stayed in around the world. The staff were so friendly and helpful, the food sensational and the animals were the stars... all making for a lifetime memorable experience.

    Brian Mccann, August 2012
  • Simbavati River Lodge was great, such a nice location on the river and the staff and guides looked after us extremely well. The Leopards were great.

    Peter Webb, July 2012
  • All the transfers, trips, hotels and locations were excellent - We particularly loved Timabavati/Simbavati and seeing leopards at close quarters was my personal highlight.

    John Wakeman, April 2012
  • The stay at Simbavati was everything we could have hoped for in our first safari. Again, the accommodations were wonderful, the people were very friendly, and the food was great. It really gets a top rating.

    Regina Blackburn, April 2012
  • Kruger was fantastic .We saw leopards, cheetahs, lions making a kill and lots more besides .One day we saw all the big 5 on one morning game drive and 4 out of 5 in the afternoon!

    Helen Belcher, April 2012
  • Simbavati River Lodge - brilliant choice! The people there and the place, just marvelous. I enjoyed every minute of it and am, truly amazed.

    Gabriella Trabucchi, April 2012
  • Simbavati: we all really loved it here. The staff were all very kind and helpful, and really tried their best to make sure we had a good time. The camp is lovely, and it really felt like we were out in the bush. Our tents were right in front of the river, and during the night hippos could be heard nearby. The food was excellent. The highlight of course was the game drives, and we had some excellent sightings, including a very close encounter with two female lions, one of which was suckling 3 or 4 cubs - terrifying but absolutely amazing. We managed to see 4 of the big 5, but just missed out on the rhino. We were very sad to leave Simbavati, but plan to return some time.

    Edmund Cheesman, February 2011

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Carlien Parsons

Carlien Parsons

Product Manager

"The best feature about Simbavati for me is the fantastic location and the views of the river."

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Simbavati River Lodge - brilliant choice! The people there and the place, just marvelous. I enjoyed every minute of it and am, truly amazed.

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