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9.4
/10
Exceptional
26 reviews
What Guests Say About Their Stay
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!
Julian
10.0
/ 10
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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Timbavati Private Game Reserve, Bushbuckridge, Ehlanzeni District, Mpumalanga, South Africa, 1380
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Timbavati Private Game Reserve, Bushbuckridge, Ehlanzeni District, Mpumalanga, South Africa, 1380
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Staying at Simbavati River Lodge is a good choice when you are visiting Bushbuckridge.
About Simbavati River Lodge
Be ready to get the unforgettable stay experience by its exclusive service, completed by a full range of facilities to cater all your needs.
The accommodation’s fitness center is a must-try during your stay here.
Have an enjoyable and relaxing day at the pool, whether you’re traveling solo or with your loved ones.
Get the best deal for finest quality of spa treatment to unwind and rejuvenate yourself.
Savor your favorite dishes with special cuisines from Simbavati River Lodge exclusively for you.
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Things to Do
- Beach umbrella
- Outdoor pool
- Spa
- Pool sun loungers
Hotel Services
- Welcoming drinks
- Front desk
- Laundry service
- Concierge
General
- Smoking area
- Parking
- Terrace
Public Facilities
- Others
- Restaurant
- Coffee/tea in lobby
Food and Drinks
- Bar
- Breakfast
Transportation
- Airport transfer
- Valet parking
Kids and Pets
- Babysitting with surcharge
Family-friendly Facilities
- Kids club
Connectivity
- Free WiFi
Nearby Facilities
- Souvenir shop
Sports and Recreations
- 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!
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 12 years 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.
- 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
- This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system
- 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
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.
Hotel only accepts guests with minimum age of 18
Check-in/Check-out Time
Check-in:
14:30 - 17:00
Check-out:
Before 11:00
Hotel policy is not yet available.
General Information
Popular Facilities | Swimming Pool, Restaurant, Parking, WiFi |
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 | Beach umbrella, Outdoor pool, Spa, Pool sun loungers, Welcoming drinks |
Frequently asked question in Simbavati River Lodge
What are available facilities at Simbavati River Lodge?
There are top facilites at Simbavati River Lodge such as Swimming Pool, Restaurant, Parking, WiFi. (some may require extra charges)
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.
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Overall Ratings & Reviews Simbavati River Lodge
Other sources (26)
9.4
Exceptional
From 26 reviews
Cleanliness
9.8
Room Comfort
9.6
Service and Facilites
9.8
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Jody
Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 55 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 80 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 Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 112 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 121 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Phenomenal property and staff and game drives. Food and rooms were excellent.
Donald
Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 187 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
10.0
/10
Reviewed 228 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
5 star accommodation, food and wildlife experience.
Paulo
10.0
/10
Reviewed 268 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
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 294 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
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 320 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
10.0
/10
Reviewed 350 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 412 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 447 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 471 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
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
10.0
/10
Reviewed 512 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
10.0
/10
Reviewed 518 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Amazing! Truly unforgettable
Atousa
8.0
/10
Reviewed 553 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Everything was better than you expected exept the scorpion that we found in our room. Be careful!!!!!!!
Jacques
Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 25 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
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
David
10.0
/10
Reviewed 207 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
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.
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Leisure with Children
10.0
/10
Reviewed 317 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Wunderschöner Platz mit vielen vielen Tieren direkt beim Frühstück und an den lodges, tolles Essen und klasse Personal, alles wie eine Familie, spitzen Safaris mit Leopard, Nashorn, Löwen Elefanten.....
Verified traveler
6.0
/10
Reviewed 355 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Leider war das Lucyszelt In der River Lodge nicht wie auf den Bildern am Fluss , kein Blick . Bei Hitze ueber 40 Grad funktionierte die Klimaanlage nur unzureichend . Außer 2 Ganes drives keinerlei andere Aktivitaeten moeglich . Gebiet um die Lodge bzgl Tieren ziemlich leergefegt , morgens in 3 Stunden 2 x nur 2 Tiersorte gesehen .
Zu teuer fuer die Leistung , schade .
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Overall Ratings & Reviews Simbavati River Lodge
Other sources (26)
9.4
Exceptional
From 26 reviews
Cleanliness
9.8
Room Comfort
9.6
Service and Facilites
9.8
Sort by
Most Relevant
Preferences
See All
Traveler Reviews Simbavati River Lodge
Number of reviews per page
20
40
Top reviews
Jody
Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 55 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 80 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!
Read More
Julian
Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 112 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.
Read More
SANDEV
Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 121 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Phenomenal property and staff and game drives. Food and rooms were excellent.
Donald
Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 187 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
10.0
/10
Reviewed 228 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
5 star accommodation, food and wildlife experience.
Paulo
10.0
/10
Reviewed 268 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
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
Read More
Bonnie
Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 294 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
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 320 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
10.0
/10
Reviewed 350 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 412 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 447 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.
Read More
Emma
8.0
/10
Reviewed 471 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
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.
Read More
FelixSnow
10.0
/10
Reviewed 512 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
10.0
/10
Reviewed 518 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Amazing! Truly unforgettable
Atousa
8.0
/10
Reviewed 553 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Everything was better than you expected exept the scorpion that we found in our room. Be careful!!!!!!!
Jacques
Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 25 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
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
David
10.0
/10
Reviewed 207 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
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.
Read More
Verified traveler
Leisure with Children
10.0
/10
Reviewed 317 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Wunderschöner Platz mit vielen vielen Tieren direkt beim Frühstück und an den lodges, tolles Essen und klasse Personal, alles wie eine Familie, spitzen Safaris mit Leopard, Nashorn, Löwen Elefanten.....
Verified traveler
6.0
/10
Reviewed 355 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Leider war das Lucyszelt In der River Lodge nicht wie auf den Bildern am Fluss , kein Blick . Bei Hitze ueber 40 Grad funktionierte die Klimaanlage nur unzureichend . Außer 2 Ganes drives keinerlei andere Aktivitaeten moeglich . Gebiet um die Lodge bzgl Tieren ziemlich leergefegt , morgens in 3 Stunden 2 x nur 2 Tiersorte gesehen .
Zu teuer fuer die Leistung , schade .
Read More
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