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Simbavati Trails Camp

Bushbuckridge, Ehlanzeni

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4.6/5

FantasticFrom 5 reviews

4.8/54 Sep 2023

Although we have been to klaserie and other places of the past, we had never seen elephants or hyenas as close to our tent as we had at simbavati. Weve previously been to numerous similar lodges, but we have never seen elephants or hyenas as close to our tent as we did in simbavati. For those night showers when I wasnt confident to utilize the open outdoor shower, fortunately, there is also an indoor shower. Although the electric blanket was excellent, we wish the fan in the room would move a little faster for air circulation because it seemed like it was just resting. After all the little lighting in safari lodges, I must really appreciate this lodgings lighting. I could read comfortably in bed. The personnel was lovely. They prepared a cake for my husbands birthday, which was greatly appreciated. The meals were excellent, and the portions were so large that after the substantial brunches, we skipped lunch. Although the Sari Sands area isnt as dense as the sari sands area, we did go out and saw the big 5, keeping up our record of leopard sightings on every ruger trip except safari. We appreciate the little treat bag they gave us for our 7hour drive back to Johannesburg

4.8/519 Apr 2022

They have a large reserve with many wildlife and you will never see the large numbers of ruger. And then, we also got a full day tour. After that, they also provided a great lunch. Subsequently, the service was fantastic, as well as the cuisine. Besides that, they provide the service of the warthog, rhino, and nala. Besides that, the location is good because you can only see a few vehicles on a 34-hour trip.

4.6/526 Jan 2022

During our six-game drives, we encountered the big five, lion pride with cubs, a herd of elephants, and a lion pride with cubs. Rudolph's driving abilities when on vacation were amazing. He is also extremely educational and quickly answers all our inquiries. We also noticed many animals from our cabin and terrace.

4.4/522 May 2022

Our experience at the lodge was incredible. The staff is wonderful. They take care of every detail to make the trip perfect. The meal is delicious, the room is incredibly cozy and stunning, and our guide and tracker were extremely knowledgeable and determined to make sure the group could see the big 5 and the surrounding wildlife. Even though we were there during the dry season, we were able to see hips, antelopes, warthogs, hyenas, and even a leopard.

4.4/56 Apr 2022

It was very pleasant to have a friendly staff, and they give excellent service. Excellent food although there are many more options, as well as fun games with a very knowledgeable guide. The internet connection was inadequate, but that's part of the experience.

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Timbavati Private Nature Reserve

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⁠Comp Transfers: * Self-drive: Guests to drive to Hilltop Lodge (13h45). You are welcome to arrive earlier, and make use of our swimming pool or other facilities. * Check-out is prior to 10:00 on the day of departure.NOTE: Self-drive guests will also have to use this transfer. Please ensure that you will arrive before the scheduled departure time, as unfortunately, we cannot wait for late arrivals. There will be an extra charge for late arrivals. The transfer time is approximately 1 hour 30 mins.Conservation Levies and Additional Reserve Fees are subject to change. Conservation levies will be added to invoices for prepayment, or collected at the lodge directly.Timbavati Private Nature Reserve:1 Jan 2024 to 31 Dec 2024: R575 per adult per night and R288 per child under 12 years per night.A vehicle entrance fee of R300 is only payable at the Timbavati or Klaserie Control Gate.Please inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.Managed by a private host

Check-in Procedure

Check-in12:30

Check-out11:00

Want to check in early? Fill out the Special Requests form on the booking page.

Room Type and Price

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 - Mon, 17 Aug 2026 (1 night)

1 Room, 1 Adult, 0 Children