Simbavati Hilltop Lodge

Safari Lodge | Timbavati | South Africa Simbavati Hilltop Lodge is in the Timbavati Reserve, part of the Greater Kruger National Park, a conservation area with abundant wildlife and magnificent wooded savannah landscapes.

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Simbavati Hilltop Lodge

Updated on the 25th of April 2024.

Overview

As the name suggests, Simbavati Hilltop Lodge is on top of a hill, providing breathtaking views of the surrounding bushveld and the animals that crisscross this landscape.

Price Per Person Sharing From:

From: POA

Rating | Personal and Comfortable

Highlights & What to Expect

The main activities at Simbavati Hilltop Lodge are the twice daily game drives, which go out early in the morning and late in the afternoon.
On the morning game drive, a coffee stop is enjoyed in the bush, while the afternoon drive stops for sundowners to enhance watching an African sunset.
A guided bush walk typically takes place either mid-morning or in the afternoon.
Dinner is served around a fire in the open-air boma if the weather allows it.
The lodge offers in-room spa and massage treatments.

Location & Setting

The lodge is set on a hilltop in the Timbavati Private Game Reserve. It has expansive views of the surrounding bush and the northern Drakensberg in the distance. Below the hill, it overlooks the Mbali Dam and Nhalarumi River. Reaching Simbavati Hilltop Lodge requires a flight to Hoedspruit airport and, from there, a transfer of about an hour.

Rooms

personal attention is guaranteed; the lodge can only accommodate sixteen guests in eight luxurious pavilion-style tents. Each "tent" is, in fact, a combination of two tents, where one of the tents is the bedroom and the other is the bathroom. The bathroom can easily be converted from indoor to outdoor by opening one side of the connecting passage between the tents. All units are cleverly spaced so as not to overlook one another, ensuring privacy.

Facilities

The main lodge includes a lounge, viewing deck, infinity pool, reception, and a 360° bar with exceptional views. There is also a small curio shop. WiFi is available in the reception, lounge, and deck area. A selection of books and board games are available in the lounge. The swimming pool is an oasis during the warm summer months.