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Simbavati River Lodge
South Africa
, Limpopo
KRUGER NATIONAL PARK, Timbavati Private Game Reserve
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Stay at the 4-star Simbavati River Lodge in Kruger National Park, situated on a river, just a short walk from both Timbavati and Klaserie Nature Reserves. This luxurious tentalow is also within easy reach of Umbabat and Thornybush Game Reserves.
Relax at the full-service spa with massages and body treatments, embark on thrilling safaris, and unwind by the outdoor pool. Enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi, concierge services, and babysitting/childcare (surcharge).
All-inclusive rates cover meals and beverages at the onsite restaurant, with room service available during limited hours. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily.
Each of the 13 air-conditioned rooms features a minibar, private furnished balcony or patio, and a private bathroom with designer toiletries. Safes, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping are also provided.
A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary at scheduled times.
This all-inclusive tentalow is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Timbavati Private Nature Reserve and 11.6 mi (18.7 km) from Selati Nature Reserve. Make yourself at home in one of the 11 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars.
Private bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities and coffee/tea in a common area. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available on request).
Popular amenities
Free WiFi
Parking available
Airport transfers
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Spa
Gym
Entertainment
Smoking areas
Childcare
Check-in and check-out
Check-in from
2:30 PM
Check-in until
5:00 PM
Check-out until
11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age
18
Hotel policies
No rollaway/extra beds available
No cribs (infant beds) available
No elevators
Professional property host/manager
Pets not allowed
Service animals not allowed
Cleaning and safety
Sanitization
Contactless check-in is available
Contactless check-out is available
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO
Important information
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Property Alerts
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
- Destination fee: ZAR 575 per person, per night. This fee does not apply to children under 1 year of age.
- Additional fee: ZAR 140 per person, per night
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
This property is located in Timbavati Private Nature Reserve. The additional mandatory fee covers entrance to the reserve. -
You need to know
- Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the tentalow prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
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Special Instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport. To arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 5 PM. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools. This property is located within a national park, and access is restricted to official gate operating hours. Guests who arrive after the gates have closed will not be able to enter the park or reach the lodge, so it is essential to contact the property after booking and again before arrival to confirm gate times. Guests who intend to participate in scheduled afternoon game drives must confirm the latest arrival time allowed with the property. Guests with dietary restrictions or food allergies should contact this property in advance.
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Instructions
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
- This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
- Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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Minimal age
18
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Spoken Language
Afrikaans
English
Nearby attractions
Timbavati Private Nature Reserve
0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Selati Nature Reserve
18.7 km / 11.6 mi
Kapama Private Nature Reserve
50.9 km / 31.6 mi
Facilities
Hotel
Wi-fi
Airport Shuttle
Laundry service
Babysitting service
Shop
Garden
Terrace
Concierge
Clothes dryer
Bar
Restaurant
Outdoor freshwater pool
Sun loungers
Parasols
Kids’ club
Breakfast
Upon availability
Room options
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Tent DELUXE
Tent • DELUXE
TLN.DX
Tent DELUXE
Guests: 2–7 • Adults: max. 7 • Children: max. 6
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Room type TentView / characteristic DELUXERoom code TLN.DXOccupancy Guests: 2–7 • Adults: max. 7 • Children: max. 6Facilities
No detailed facility list available for this room.
Tent DELUXE
Tent • DELUXE
Tent DELUXE
No detailed facility list available for this room.
No room photos available.
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CHALET STANDARD
CHALET • STANDARD
CHA.ST
CHALET STANDARD
Guests: 6–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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Room type CHALETView / characteristic STANDARDRoom code CHA.STOccupancy Guests: 6–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6Facilities
No detailed facility list available for this room.
CHALET STANDARD
CHALET • STANDARD
CHALET STANDARD
No detailed facility list available for this room.
No room photos available.
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CHALET TWO BEDROOMS
CHALET • TWO BEDROOMS
CHA.B2
CHALET TWO BEDROOMS
Guests: 6–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
Limited room details from hotelRoom overview
Room type CHALETView / characteristic TWO BEDROOMSRoom code CHA.B2Occupancy Guests: 6–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6Facilities
No detailed facility list available for this room.
CHALET TWO BEDROOMS
CHALET • TWO BEDROOMS
CHALET TWO BEDROOMS
No detailed facility list available for this room.
No room photos available.
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Tent LUXURY
Tent • LUXURY
TLN.LX
Tent LUXURY
Guests: 2–7 • Adults: max. 7 • Children: max. 6
Limited room details from hotelRoom overview
Room type TentView / characteristic LUXURYRoom code TLN.LXOccupancy Guests: 2–7 • Adults: max. 7 • Children: max. 6Facilities
No detailed facility list available for this room.
Tent LUXURY
Tent • LUXURY
Tent LUXURY
No detailed facility list available for this room.
No room photos available.
Guest reviews
What other guests saying about Simbavati River Lodge
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Jody
Great place. If you like elephants you will see many here. Overall a great place, from the people working there, to the food and amazing game drives.
David
What we like the best is the people in this property! They are warm and welcoming! Every staff there are giving their best services to us! They are working hard to make sure the customers happy! Our guide named Happy was exceptional in terms of knowledge, competence, skills and his happy nature and disposition impressed us! He works extremely well with our ranger/ driver named Marte-lize, who has tremendous passion for her job and very good at her job! We are very blessed to have the best game drives every day! Our waitress Chrinah, was sweet, attentive and thoughtful. We are very grateful to have the wonderful unforgettable experiences! We cannot help but feel grateful for the memories we had made during our stay. It was a journey that awakened our sense, rejuvenate our spirit , and left us with a profound appreciation for the untamed the beauty of Africa wilderness! The memories of our Safari adventure will forever remain tattooed in our heart!
Julian
Simbavati River Lodge encompasses a combination of luxury and Safari adventure。 While being papered with an amazing room with 5 star accommodations, you are submerged within the best Safari viewing experience one can imagine. Staff is professional friendly and extremely happy and hospitable. They go way beyond what was expected in all aspects leaving you with an experience that may be lived in very few places in this type of vacation. The food served is phenomenal with all sorts of choices for every breakfast lunch dinner and drinks. Our Field Guide, Tracker provided us with knowledge and viewings of all sorts of species while always providing a safe environment with upbeat and fun momments to be remembered. The rest of the staff including our Butler were all on opoint. We dream on returning soon.
SANDEV
Phenomenal property and staff and game drives. Food and rooms were excellent.
Donald
The lodge is well positioned with great facilities and comfortable accommodation. The guides and trackers and knowledgeable and friendly making for the best game drives.
Dean
Simbavati sensation
5 star accommodation, food and wildlife experience.
Paulo
Amazing wild dogs sighting
Very nice lodge located on a river bank in the Timbavati Game Reserve with good food and with excellent and talented staff. They could not do anymore to make us feel comfortable and welcome. From the front desk ladies to the waiters and cooks they are all so nice and attentive.
The guide (Nichole) and the tracker (Thabo) tried everything to show us some amazing animal sights.
The game drives can vary depending on your luck, but the guide and tracker did everything they could to show us some quality sightings such as leopards and hyenas with kill and the high light for me, a pack of more than 30 wild dogs which Nichole chased off road for more than 15min.
The information and explanations from the guide were just enough to keep us interested and to let us enjoy the moment. I also liked the fact that the guides use a hear piece to maintain radio contact with the other vehicles.
In other lodges you have to be submitted to listen to the constant radio talk. This was a far, far better experience.
We definitely recommend this lodge for a fantastic stay and a truly bush experience.
Thank you to all and well done for your dedication
The guide (Nichole) and the tracker (Thabo) tried everything to show us some amazing animal sights.
The game drives can vary depending on your luck, but the guide and tracker did everything they could to show us some quality sightings such as leopards and hyenas with kill and the high light for me, a pack of more than 30 wild dogs which Nichole chased off road for more than 15min.
The information and explanations from the guide were just enough to keep us interested and to let us enjoy the moment. I also liked the fact that the guides use a hear piece to maintain radio contact with the other vehicles.
In other lodges you have to be submitted to listen to the constant radio talk. This was a far, far better experience.
We definitely recommend this lodge for a fantastic stay and a truly bush experience.
Thank you to all and well done for your dedication
Bonnie
The guide and tracker and butker qere excellent. So kind and helpful. The drives were FANTASTIC. Included the Big 5 as well as nuanced things like birds, vegetation, insects and reptiles. Just excellent. ,
Peter
Nothing better than being greeted by a herd of elephants and impala as we sat on the veranda sipping a drink and sailing up the sun
Alana
60th Birthday celebrations
What a 60th Birthday bucket list adventure
Family from around the globe joined together and we were super spoilt by team at Simbavati
Family from around the globe joined together and we were super spoilt by team at Simbavati
kevin
Traveller from Toronto
Great with African cuisine dinner, thank you so much to Nicholas, Stefan, Kyle for the game drive. it was a great experience in my life.
Nice to try kadu, buffalo meat for dinner.
3 meal plus 4 snack time per day.
Nice to try kadu, buffalo meat for dinner.
3 meal plus 4 snack time per day.
Dave
Truly Loved It
We stayed in what are called \"tents\" but are actually much nicer including a complete bathroom, minibar, a/c, overhead fan, etc. The staff was wonderful, nice small pool, food good. Oh, the animals -- unbelievable.
We stayed 4 nights at roughly $515/night, worth every penny, and had a great time on all the drives. Didn't get bored for a second.
We stayed 4 nights at roughly $515/night, worth every penny, and had a great time on all the drives. Didn't get bored for a second.
Emma
Great for safaris
A great location beside a river bed, that sadly only carries water during heavy rain. Never the less we still saw many animals walk along the river bed and drink from the water hole in front of the lodge. Internet is intermittent, due to the isolation of the area, but we found that all the lodges we visited had the same problems. Comfortable and very friendly staff.
FelixSnow
Nice hotel with great staff
The staff is always caring. The morning and evening drives were excellent. We've seen all the big fives. The waterhole in front of the property is popular with animals. You can see them during meals and mid-day breaks. Our children love the property and activities. Highly recommended.
Matthew
Amazing! Truly unforgettable
Atousa
Everything was better than you expected exept the scorpion that we found in our room. Be careful!!!!!!!
Achim
Einzigartige Tierbeobachtungen möglich, direkt von der Lodge aus. Lage direkt an einem Fluss, auch in der Trockenzeit mit Wasserlöchern gefüllt. Essen sehr gut, Personal teilweise unpersönlich. Driver und Tracker für die Gamedrives hervorragend. Unterkunft wird in Teilen renovierungsbedürftig. Ob einem der sehr hohe Preis gerechtfertigt erscheint, muss jeder selbst entscheiden.
Jacques
La tente de luxe était superbe
Les games drive quelle aventure formidable, un merci tout spécial à Dennis
Le personnel était à l’écoute de nos moindres besoins
Les games drive quelle aventure formidable, un merci tout spécial à Dennis
Le personnel était à l’écoute de nos moindres besoins
David
Excellente
Chambre confortable. Chaque lodge est a l’écart des autres ce qui donne un sentiment d’être seul.
Les prestations sont excellentes. Le personnel au petit soin.
Les games drive au top avec le chauffeur et pisteur qui vous accompagne pendant le séjour. Beaucoup d’animaux dont les big 5.
Je retournerai dans cet hôtel avec grand plaisir.
Les prestations sont excellentes. Le personnel au petit soin.
Les games drive au top avec le chauffeur et pisteur qui vous accompagne pendant le séjour. Beaucoup d’animaux dont les big 5.
Je retournerai dans cet hôtel avec grand plaisir.
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