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Stay 4 Nights / Pay 3 Nights
10 Jan 2023 to 20 Dec 2023
8 Jan 2024 – 31 Mar 2024
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Getting to Simbavati
By Car
You can also come by road too from Nelspruit, which will take about 2 hours and 30 minutes. Try and arrive by 1pm - just in time for lunch! Driving instructions can be found below.
By Plane
Ulusaba is approximately a 1 hour and 20 minute flight from the international airport in Johannesburg (JNB) flying by twin-engine aircraft, or 30 minutes from Nelspruit (MQP) and 20 minutes from Skukuza (SZK), via a charter air hop, which are the best airports to use if travelling from other destinations within South Africa. We have our own private Ulusaba airstrip (ULX) and there are daily scheduled and charter flights available. Get a window seat - the view’s terrific!
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KRUGER - TIMBAVATI
Hilltop Lodge
Hilltop Lodge has one of the finest settings in the Timbavati Private Game Reserve, an unfenced but private part of the Kruger Park. It’s perched on the hillside with wide angle views over the bush and views to the distant mountains of the Drakensberg escarpment. Below lie the expansive Mbali Dam and the Nhlaralumi River, where you may be lucky to see elephant, and other wildlife, come to quench their thirst...
Romantic Ambience
Bar & Fire Pit
Private Decks
Spa & Wellness
Panorama Views
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$ 620 USD
KRUGER - TIMBAVATI
River Lodge
Simbavati River Lodge enjoys a unique setting on the banks of the Kruger Park’s Nhlaralumi River in the Timbavati Private Game Reserve. One of its winning charms is the popular waterhole right below the dining deck, much loved by elephant. Between game drives, you could enjoy a game-viewing experience of note just sitting on the deck as wildlife comes and goes from the water. This lodge has...
Kids Room
Gym
Tented Pool Suite
Spa & Wellness
Animal Visits
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$ 455 USD
KRUGER - TIMBAVATI
River Sands
River Sands Villa is a combination of luxury and opulence with exceptional private views overlooking a watering hole, in the heart of the Timbavati Private Game Reserve. It is positioned alongside the Sohebele River, a tributary of the Nhlaralumi River. A custom designed waterfall pool feature overlooks the watering hole that attracts a variety of wildlife throughout the day This opulent villa emits a private and...
Game Drives
Campfire Dining
Private Decks
Spa & Wellness
Night Drives & Stargazing
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$ 3400 USD
KRUGER - TIMBAVATI
Mvubu Cottage
Mvubu Cottage is a picturesque cottage in the Timbavati Private Game Reserve, with views of untouched African bush. It is located alongside the expansive Mbali Dam and the Nhlaralumi River. This luxurious cottage has a quaint, restful and impression with two suites with a pool overlooking the dam and river. Wake up to the sounds of the hippos in the distance, with the familiar bird twitterings surrounding...
Game Drives
Campfire Dining
Panaromic Views
Spa & Wellness
Family Safaris
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$ 3400 USD
Private Decks
KRUGER - TIMBAVATI
Trails Camp
Simbavati Trails Camp is a gem; a luxury-yet-back-to-basics walking trails camp located in a secluded area of the Timbavati Game Reserve. It’s all about guided walks with expert guides, one of the most stimulating and enthralling forms of safari. Trails Camp borders, without fences, an unspoilt wilderness area of 11,000 hectares in the Kruger National Park. There is no electricity, WiFi or cell phone reception...
Romantic Ambience
Camp Fire
Walking Safari
Spa & Wellness
Panorama Views
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$ 265 USD
KRUGER - klaserie
Camp George
Camp George offers an oasis of tranquillity within the wilds of the Klaserie Game Reserve. It is a classic safari escape, set alongside a dry riverbed and within lush indigenous gardens Designed for couples, family and friends, this intimate lodge comprises eight luxury...
Game Drives
Campfire Dining
Private Decks
Spa & Wellness
Panorama Views
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$ 345 USD
KRUGER - klaserie
Homestead
Who doesn’t want to have their own private safari homestead in the famous Greater Kruger Park, for a few days or a week? The spacious Simbavati Homestead is our self-catered lodge, which combines the intimacy and warmth of a holiday home, with the game experience of a traditional safari lodge. Here, in the heart of the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve, you can have the freedom of...
Game Drives
Spa & Wellness
Private Pool
Animal Visits
Family Safaris
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$ 1125 USD
KRUGER - klaserie
Amani
tSimbavati Amani is a charming, intimate safari villa in the peaceful heart of the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve, perfect for couples or exclusive use. Though there are only four luxury suites within the homestead, a magnificent double volume sitting room, mezzanine library area, interactive kitchen and bar mean there is generous space to relax Warm evenings are spent socializing around the fire-pit, marvelling at the...
Game Drives
Campfire Dining
Private Decks
Animal Visit
Night Drives & Stargazing
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$ 905 USD
KRUGER - klaserie
Waterside
Flanking a large dam in the southern Klaserie Private Nature Reserve, Simbavati Waterside was conceptualised, designed and built to be a natural extension of the pure utopian Klaserie wilderness from which it draws its inspiration. Water is the source of life. Throughout the year countless animal species – including predators, elephants, hippo and buffalo – are drawn to the dam to cool off and quench thirst...
Game Drives
Spa & Wellness
Panaromic Views
Campfire Dining
Romantic Ambience
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$ 345 USD
Night Drives & Stargazing
Cederberg
Cederberg Ridge
Cederberg Ridge is a luxurious wilderness lodge offering delicious food, warm hospitality, and adventure. Enjoy panoramic views over the natural rugged beauty of the Cederberg Mountains and the range of excursions and activities we offer. A stylish ‘away-from-it-all’ experience, yet it’s only a 2½ hour scenic drive from Cape Town or the Winelands Cederberg Ridge has the authentic ambience of a modern African...
Game Drives
Campfire Dining
Private Decks
Spa & Wellness
Panorama Views
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$ 115 USD
Romantic Ambience
Stargazing
Garden Route
Fynbos on Sea
Situated in the Greater Knysna Area, above the quaint town of Sedgefield, along South Africa’s Garden Route, this eco paradise awaits, offering sweeping views over beaches, mountains, lagoons and a fynbos wonderland. Our nine room lodge and self-contained cottage are perched high on the dunes overlooking the Indian Ocean, surrounded by a 600 hectare pristine fynbos reserve. The estate abounds with plains...
Nature Drives
Paradgliding
Fynbos Mountain Biking
Guided Kayak Trips
Beach Experience
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$ 590 USD
Family Safari
Information
Region
Rates
Lodges
Kruger - Timbavati
Hilltop Lodge
River Lodge
River Sands
Mvubu Cottage
Trails Camp
$626.80 USD
$463.72 USD
$3426.72 USD
$3426.72 USD
$279.85 USD
Kruger - Klaserie
Camp George
Homestead
Amani Waterside
Waterside
$354.09 USD
$1142.24 USD
$913.79 USD
$354.09 USD
Cederberg
Cederberg Ridge
$119.94 USD
Garden Route
Fynbos on Sea
$591.68 USD
Rates and Offers
Information
Lodges
Rates
Region
Kruger - Timbavati
Hilltop Lodge
River Lodge
River Sands
Mvubu Cottage
Trails Camp
$ 620 USD
$ 455 USD
$ 3400 USD
$ 3400 USD
$ 265 USD
Region
Kruger - Klaserie
Lodges
Rates
Camp George
Homestead
Amani Waterside
Waterside
$ 350 USD
$ 1125 USD
$ 900 USD
$ 350 USD
Region
Cederberg
Lodges
Rates
Cederberg Ridge
$ 115 USD
Region
Garden Route
Lodges
Rates
Fynbos on Sea
$ 590 USD
"As a first time for a safari experience, the place was fully equipped with ones needs, The lodges were comfortable, the drives they do are unbelievably amazing. The wild life running around the place is magical. I will not be thanking one by one, i thank all of the team infront and back of the house."
Abdulla A
"The Simbavati experience is the trip of a lifetime. You are in the midst of the bush so elephants, impala, or any of the big or little five can wander by your tent at any time. Our guides and trackers, Knowledge and Happy, lived up to their names. Donald was our "butler" and treated us like royalty. The owner, Kobus, and Thandy, our receptionist were present and receptive to our every need. For some of us, it was our second visit to this extraordinary lodge, but I predict it won't be our last."
Cecilia S
"We had the most incredible stay at Simbavati River Lodge. The staff are absolutely amazing. From the moment we arrived, we felt very welcomed and at home. A big thank you to Donald, who went above and beyond to make us happy during our stay. The game drives with Edward and Nicholas were amazing. They are clearly passionate about their jobs, and very knowledgeable. They really helped us to learn about the South African bush and appreciate all aspects of the environment. We couldn’t recommend the experience more."
Hilary G
5.0 Star Rating Based on 728 reviews
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