Simbavati River Lodge is an intimate and friendly camp built on the banks of the Nhlaralumi River in the heart of the world famous Timbavati Private Nature Reserve. Shaded by age old Jackalberry and Leadwood trees, Simbavati is warm and welcoming, with a generous contemporary design and accommodation for guests in luxury tented rooms or thatched chalets.
Simbavati takes its name from the local Shangaan language, translated as “the place where the lions come down from the stars”. The focus of the lodge is on the excellent big-5 game viewing, breathtaking views, friendly and knowledgeable staff in an environment where guests are made to feel comfortable and relaxed from the moment they arrive.
Simbavati River Lodge is situated in the northern sector of the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, and surrounded by 12 000 hectares of wildlife and rich wilderness in which you can experience an authentic and affordable African safari.
The design of this 4-star lodge is contemporary, warm and welcoming. Guest common areas offer a generously proportioned lounge, bar, boma and extensive decks with breathtaking views overlooking the Nhlaralumi river where regular wildlife sightings take place and guests can unwind.
Accommodation consists of eight luxury tents and three chalets; all are privately situated, comfortably furnished and with en-suite facilities.
Luxury Tent Accommodation
Our luxurious tented accommodation offers generous bush or water views from your own private viewing deck. Tents are spaced adequately far apart to ensure privacy, and they have all of the amenities to ensure a luxurious and comfortable stay.
- Twin bed configuration
- En-suite bathroom with bath/shower and double vanity basin
- Air conditioning
- Complimentary toiletries provided
- Outside shower/bath
- Wardrobe with coat hangers
- Private viewing deck
- 2 point plug converters
- Non smoking rooms
- Hairdryer
- Coffee and Tea station
Family Chalet Accommodation
Simbavati River Lodge is a child-friendly safari camp with three family chalets available, each with two separate bedrooms sharing one bathroom. One of the family chalets can accommodate five persons, whilst the other two family chalets can accommodate four persons.
- Double, twin and/or triple bed configuration
- En-suite bathroom with separate bath and shower
- Wardrobe with coat hangers
- Double vanity basin (complimentary toiletries provided)
- Private viewing deck
- Air conditioning and 2 point plug converters
- Non smoking rooms
- Hairdryer
- Coffee and Tea station