4* Simbavati River Lodge

Front view of Simbavati River Lodge from across the river

Luxury safari tent accommodation at Simbavati River Lodge

Chalet accommodation at Simbavati River Lodge

Luxury en-suite bathrooms at Simbavati River Lodge

Viewing deck at Simbavati River Lodge

Relax with a book in the lounge area during your leisure time while at Simbavati

Evening dinner is usually enjoyed under the stars in the boma at Simbavati

After dinner enjoy sitting around the campfire with a drink and listening to tales of 'Wild Africa' told by your ranger

Pricing (01 September 2011 - 30 April 2012):

R2800 per person per night sharing (Luxury Safari Tent)

R3740 per single room per night (Luxury Safari Tent)

R2800 per person per night sharing (Family Chalet) - sleeps 4

R1400 children under 12 sharing with adults per night (Family Chalet)

Pricing (01 May 2012 - 31 August 2012):

R2250 per person per night sharing (Luxury Safari Tent)

R3000 per single room per night (Luxury Safari Tent)

R2250 per person per night sharing (Family Chalet) - sleeps 4

R1125 children under 12 sharing with adults per night (Family Chalet)

Pricing (01 September 2012 - 30 September 2012):

R2800 per person per night sharing (Luxury Safari Tent)

R3740 per single room per night (Luxury Safari Tent)

R2800 per person per night sharing (Family Chalet) - sleeps 4

R1400 children under 12 sharing with adults per night (Family Chalet)

Rates Include:

Accommodation
3 Meals per day
Teas and coffe making facilities
Snacks served on game drives
Morning and evening game drives
Morning bush walk

Rates Exclude:

Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
Curio shop expenses
Any additional expenses
Transportation to and from the lodge
R150 per person conservation levy (subject to change)
R120 vehicle entrance fee to the reserve (subject to change)

The lodge can be accessed by road or by air from Johannesburg. We can assist in making transportation arrangements for you as well as incorporate this lodge into any of our tour options. Please feel free to contact us through the above enquiry button should you be interested in making a booking at this lodge.

PRIVATE GAME RESERVES BORDERING THE KRUGER NATIONAL PARK:
A list of Kruger Private Game Reserves can be found below. Click on the reserve to see detailed information.

Kwa-Madwala Private Game Reserve

Balule Private Game Reserve

Timbavati Private Game Reserve

Thornybush Private Game Reserve

Kapama Private Game Reserve

Manyeleti Private Game Reserve

Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve

Mala Mala Private Game Reserve

All Private Lodges of the Kruger

About the Lodge:
An exclusive African Safari experience awaits you at Simbavati River Lodge, situated in the world famous Timbavati Game Reserve, which forms part of the Greater Kruger National Park. It is an intimate and friendly camp with an emphasis on relaxation. Chalets are comfortably furnished complete with air-conditioning, further enhancing your tranquil African Bush experience.

The lodge also offers a lounge, bar, restaurant and breathtaking views of the nearby Nhlaralumi River. Mid morning brunch and afternoon high-tea is served outside on a wooden deck and combines African and Western cuisine offering exciting new tastes for the more adventurous as well as conventional preferences. Served around the campfire in an open-air boma, dinner is a memorable occasion for all guests who dine at Simbavati River Lodge.

Accommodation:
The lodge offers 11 elegantly decorated en-suite chalets and luxury safari tents as follows:

3 Thatched family chalets, all with 2 bedrooms and en-suite with shower and bath and eco-friendly air-conditioning. Bed configuration differs for each chalet: Unit 1 has 2 twin bedded rooms, Unit 2 has 1 twin bedded and triple bedded room, while Unit 3 has 1 king bedded room and 1 twin bedded room.
8 Luxurious safari tents, all twin bedded with en-suite bathroom. Bathroom configuration differs with inside and outside bath, or inside bath and outside shower.

Activities and Facilities:
Lodge facilities include 'Big 5' 4x4 open safari vehicle game drives in the early morning and evening to ensure game viewing when the animals are at their most active. Nocturnal animals can often be seen towards the end of the evening game drive when you spend some time game viewing with a spotlight. Bush walks are also offered after breakfast but are restricted to those over 12 years old.

In room facilities include: