Simbavati Hilltop Lodge

Overview

Location: South Africa–>Kruger National Park–>Timbavati Game Reserve
Accommodation Type: Lodge
Comfort Level: Luxury

Good For: Couple/Romantic, Family, Solo |

To avoid disappointment we recommend that spa bookings are made at time of reservation. Maximum of one free spa treatment is permitted per booking and only valid for 3 night stays. One free treatment if another treatment of equal or greater value is purchased.

Situated within the world renowned and beautiful Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, which forms part of the Greater Kruger Park – guarantees an exclusive, authentic and unforgettable African Safari experience.

Enjoy magnificent views of the bush, the Nhlaralumi River and the distant foothills of the Drakensberg Mountain Range from the vantage point of the beautiful small koppie on which the lodge is situated.

Accommodation

Accommodation is pure African safari, and comprises of individual pavilion-style luxury tents, arranged to create a unique village feel. Each suite comprises two individual tents – one for the main bedroom, and a separate bathroom, which is linked by a passage that can be opened up on one side – allowing for an indoor or private outdoor shower experience. Privacy is guaranteed thanks to the careful placement of the tented-suites, ensuring a tranquil and intimate stay.

Some of the private suites are situated to avail of the breathtaking views, and are therefore accessible via steep stairs. For the mobility impaired, please ensure that you stipulate your needs when booking.

Wildlife

The lodge offers Big 5 game activities in the early morning and late afternoon/evening, taking advantage of the time of day that the animals are naturally most active. Nocturnal creatures – including the big cats – are regular sightings at night. Currently over 40 mammal species are listed as resident in the Timbavati, including the Big 5 – Lion, Leopard, Rhino, Buffalo and Elephant, as well as endangered species including Wild Dogs and Cheetah.  There is an abundance of birdlife, with a total of 360 species of bird listed.

White Lions of the Timbavati

The Timbavati Private Nature Reserve is one of the few places in the world where you have the opportunity to see the unique white lion in their natural environment. The resident lion prides of Timbavati carry the recessive gene “chinchillia’ that is responsible for this unusual anomaly. Two white lions were born into resident prides, and guests have a great chance of seeing these cubs while visiting Simbavati River Lodge.

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Children:
No children under 12 years of age
Children under the age of 16 years have to share a room with an adult above 18 years of age.

Please Note:
Simbavati Hilltop offers complimentary scheduled transfers at set times to coincide with the scheduled flights into and out from Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport.Please note the complimentary transfers exclude the vehicle entry fee payable at the gate.

Directions

Self-dive instructions:
Simbavati Hilltop Lodge is approximately a 7-hour drive from Johannesburg.
Clients are to follow the signs to Simbavati River Lodge whilst we complete the concrete crossing to Simbavati Hilltop Lodge.

If using a GPS to get to Simbavati, please use the GPS Co-ordinates: S 24° 13’ 29.53” E 31° 21’ 24.67”.
Do not type in Simbavati Hilltop Lodge into your GPS.
The GPS will pick the lodge name up but will try and direct you through Kruger National Park which is not the correct direction.

Please note :
You cannot access the Lodge through Kruger Park but only through the Timbavati Gate as per the directions below.
Follow the tar road from the Eastgate Airport/Timbavati turn-off for 44 km straight to the Simbavati turn-off. (GPRS coordinates for the Simbavati turn-off: S 24° 12’ 20.2” E 31° 19’ 24.2”). Turn right onto the dirt road and follow the lion footprints for approximately 6.4 km to the lodge. On the tar road, you will go through 2 control gates. At the second gate, you enter the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve where you will pay a Vehicle Entrance Fee per vehicle. Keep your permit, as the Lodge will issue you with an exit permit when you return again.

Please Note:
Please take not of the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve Gate Entrance Fee
Please do not arrive at the lodge late, as you will then miss the afternoon/evening game drive and lunch, which we do not serve later than 16h00