Main Info
Simbavati River Lodge offers an exclusive and authentic African Big 5 Safari experience over an extensive tract of pristine wilderness in the well-known Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, home to the famous white lions. Set amongst a truly unique landscape with magnificent views over the Nhlaralumi River where the surrounding wilderness can be appreciated sipping exotic cocktails, enjoying authentic cuisine, or simply relaxing.
This intimate, family-friendly lodge boasts contemporary luxury accommodation in luxury safari tents or thatched family chalets elegantly decorated with sophisticated finishes where one can awaken to sights and sounds of the surrounding bush.
Breakfast and lunch are served daily outside on the wooden deck, set out under age-old Jackalberry and Leadwood trees, combining African and Western cuisine offering exciting new tastes for the more adventurous as well as for the more conventional preferences. A traditional dinner is served around the campfire in an open-air “Boma”, an experience not to be missed.
The lodge offers Big 5 Safari game drives in the early morning and evening for exceptional game viewing when the animals are most active. Nocturnal animals, including the big cats, are regular sightings at night. Simbavati also offers specialized photographic game drives.
| Room Category | Nights | Meal Basis* | Validity dates | Price per Person** | Notes |
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| Luxury Safari Tent | 1 | FB | 01 Sep – 20 Dec ’23 | R4 500 | Book Within 30 Days |
* FB = Full Board; Breakfast, lunch & dinner included
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| SPECIAL OFFER |
- Rates quoted are per person sharing per night
- Special rates offered are applicable to South African Residents only
- 2 Nights minimum stay – recommended length of stay is 3 nights. 1 night stays on request
| NOTES |
- Children of all ages are welcome at Simbavati River Lodge
- Children between 0 – 3 years: no charge and includes all meals
- Children between 4 – 11 years: 50% of per person sharing rate when sharing with parents in family chalets
- 12 years & older sharing with parents in family chalets will be charged at the applicable 3rd /4th person sharing rates (available on request)
Game Drive Policy for Children
- Children 6 years & over are allowed on Game Drives. Families with younger children can arrange a private vehicle prior to arrival
Luxuriate in magnificent views of the bush, the Nhlaralumi River, Mbali Dam, and the distant foothills of the Drakensberg Mountain Range from the vantage point of the beautiful small koppie on which the lodge is situated.
LOCATION
Timbavati Private Game Reserve, Hoedspruit, Limpopo
ACCOMMODATION
Luxurious Safari Tent – Our luxurious tented accommodation provides generous bush or water views from your own private viewing deck. Tents are spaced adequately far apart to preserve privacy, and they have all the amenities that ensure a luxurious and comfortable stay.
Details: King-sized bed or twin beds, air-conditioning, seating area, minibar, desk, complimentary Wi-Fi, tea/coffee facilities, en suite bathroom with indoor and outdoor shower, separate toilet, outside terrace, and viewing deck.
2 Bedroom Family Chalet – Ideal for families with children. The family chalets include a master bedroom, a twin bedroom as well as a private viewing deck. One of the family chalets can accommodate five persons, while the other two family chalets can accommodate four persons.
Details: King-sized bed and twin beds, air-conditioning, seating area, minibar, desk, complimentary Wi-Fi, tea/coffee facilities, en suite bathroom with shower, separate toilet, outside terrace, and viewing deck.
Tented Pool Suite – The two luxury glass-fronted, tented Pool suites feature the same décor and facilities as the Luxury suites, uniquely including a private plunge pool and views of savanna bush thickets.
Details: King-sized bed or twin beds, plunge pool, air-conditioning, seating area, minibar, desk, complimentary Wi-Fi, tea/coffee facilities, en suite bathroom with indoor and outdoor showers, separate toilet, outside terrace, and viewing deck.
LODGE FACILITIES
- 8 Luxury en-suite safari tents
- 3 Thatched en-suite family chalets
- Lounge with a selection of books and games
- Curio shop
- Bar
- Game viewing deck overlooking the river
- Dining on the viewing deck
- Open-air boma
- Informal meeting room/activity room
- Swimming pool
- Wi-Fi in reception, lounge & deck (but very little cell phone reception)
- Spa
- Wheelchair friendly
ACTIVITIES
- Big 5
- Bird Watching
- Game Drives
- Game Viewing
- Massages
- Natural History Tours
- Safaris
- Wildlife Tours
SPA
Massage treatments in the privacy of your suite.
