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9.6
/10
Exceptional
34 reviews
What Guests Say About Their Stay
Nathan
10.0
/ 10
We had a wonderful stay! We honestly booked without expectations and were blown away. The staff has your whole day planned and makes sure you are cared for and pampered the entire time. The massage therapist was amazing! Our guide and tracker (Mark and Nickel) made the drives completely memorable. Our butler was also very professional and accommodating to our preferences! Owners take pride in their property and went out to their way to make sure our experience was perfect. My family highly recommends!
Jody
10.0
/ 10
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
10.0
/ 10
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!
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Timbavati Private Game Reserve, Bushbuckridge, Ehlanzeni, Mpumalanga, South Africa, 1380
Main Facilities
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This accommodation offers:
Safari
Outdoor pool
Parking
Fitness center
Kids club
Outdoor facilities
Disabled access friendly
What's around Simbavati River Lodge
Timbavati Private Game Reserve, Bushbuckridge, Ehlanzeni, Mpumalanga, South Africa, 1380
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General
On a river
Location
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.
Attractions
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
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
The nearest airports are:
Hoedspruit (HDS) - 69.1 km / 42.9 mi
Phalaborwa (PHW-Hendrik Van Eck) - 130.6 km / 81.2 mi
The preferred airport for Simbavati River Lodge is Hoedspruit (HDS).
Facilities
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages and body treatments. Encounter the local wildlife with a safari, then enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this tentalow include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Business Facilities
Featured amenities include laundry facilities and coffee/tea in a common area. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available on request).
Dining
At Simbavati River Lodge, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Rooms
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.
All facilities in Simbavati River Lodge
Facility
- Safari
- Outdoor pool
Swimming Pool
Entertainment Facility
Fitness Center
Common Space
Lobby
Kids and Pets
- Babysitting with surcharge
Family-friendly Facilities
- Kids club
Things to Do
- Outdoor facilities
- Outdoor pool
- Spa
- Pool sun loungers
Food and Drinks
- Breakfast
Transportation
- Valet parking
Connectivity
- Free WiFi
General
- Smoking area
- Parking
- Terrace
Accessibilty
- Disabled access friendly
Public Facilities
- Coffee/tea in lobby
Hotel Services
- Welcoming drinks
- Concierge
Nearby Facilities
- Gift shop
Sports and Recreations
- Safari
- Fitness center
Accommodation Policy & General Information in Simbavati River Lodge
Important Note
Planning to check in outside the check-in time (such as early morning or late in the evening)? You can arrange it directly with the property!
General Check-in 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
Pets
Service Animals Not Allowed
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General Information
Popular Facilities | |
Check-In / Check-Out Time | From 14:30 - 17:00 - to 11:00 |
Breakfast Availability | Yes, hotel has room that provide breakfast |
Available rooms at Simbavati River Lodge | 11 |
Number of floors in Simbavati River Lodge | 1 |
Another facilities in Simbavati River Lodge | Babysitting with surcharge, Kids club, Outdoor facilities, Outdoor pool, Spa |
Frequently asked question in Simbavati River Lodge
What is normal check-in & check-out time at Simbavati River Lodge?
The standard check-in time at Simbavati River Lodge is starting from 14:30 - 17:00 while the latest check-out time is at Before 11:00
Does Simbavati River Lodge provide breakfast?
Yes, Simbavati River Lodge provides breakfast. However, you need to choose a room with breakfast or pay extra charge if you book a room without breakfast.
What is the star rating of Simbavati River Lodge?
Simbavati River Lodge is a 4.0-star hotel.
How many floors does Simbavati River Lodge have?
Simbavati River Lodge has 1 floors.
How many rooms are available at Simbavati River Lodge?
Simbavati River Lodge has 11 rooms in total.
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Overall Ratings & Reviews Simbavati River Lodge
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9.6
Exceptional
From 34 reviews
Cleanliness
9.8
Room Comfort
9.6
Service and Facilites
9.8
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Nathan
with Children
10.0
/10
Reviewed 17 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
We had a wonderful stay! We honestly booked without expectations and were blown away. The staff has your whole day planned and makes sure you are cared for and pampered the entire time. The massage therapist was amazing! Our guide and tracker (Mark and Nickel) made the drives completely memorable. Our butler was also very professional and accommodating to our preferences! Owners take pride in their property and went out to their way to make sure our experience was perfect. My family highly recommends!
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Jennifer
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 26 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Amazing experience!!! We couldn’t expect better.
Marion
Friends and family Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 52 week(s) ago
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Jody
Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 108 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
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
Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 134 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
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!
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Julian
Leisure with Friends
10.0
/10
Reviewed 165 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
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.
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SANDEV
Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 174 week(s) ago
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Phenomenal property and staff and game drives. Food and rooms were excellent.
Donald
Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 241 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
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
Friends and family Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 282 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
5 star accommodation, food and wildlife experience.
Paulo
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 322 week(s) ago
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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
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Bonnie
Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 348 week(s) ago
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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
Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 374 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
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
Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 403 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
What a 60th Birthday bucket list adventure
Family from around the globe joined together and we were super spoilt by team at Simbavati
kevin
10.0
/10
Reviewed 466 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
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.
Dave
10.0
/10
Reviewed 501 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
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.
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Emma
8.0
/10
Reviewed 524 week(s) ago
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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.
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FelixSnow
Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 566 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
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
Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 572 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Amazing! Truly unforgettable
Atousa
8.0
/10
Reviewed 607 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Everything was better than you expected exept the scorpion that we found in our room. Be careful!!!!!!!
Jennifer
10.0
/10
Reviewed 26 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
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