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Simbavati River Lodge

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Restaurant
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Bar
  • All-inclusive
  • Spa
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool

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Timbavati Private Game Reserve, Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga, 1380
  • Place, Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate
  • Place, Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre
  • Place, Phalaborwa Gate
  • Airport, Hoedspruit (HDS)
    ‪71 min drive‬

Room options

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Luxury Tent | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Luxury Tent

  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Family Chalet

  • 50 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Family Chalet, 2 Bedrooms

  • 50 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • River view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Single Beds

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Deluxe Tent | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Tent

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About this property

Simbavati River Lodge

Riverside tentalow with full-service spa and free breakfast
A full-service spa, an outdoor pool and a restaurant are available at this tentalow. Free full breakfast is provided, as well as free WiFi in public areas, free valet parking and a free airport shuttle. Additionally, a fitness centre, a bar/lounge and a complimentary children's club are on-site.
Simbavati River Lodge offers 11 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room coffee/tea makers and minibars. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, designer toiletries and complimentary toiletries. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.
Guests can experience the thrill of a safari, and take advantage of an outdoor pool. Other recreational amenities include a fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

The on-site spa has 2 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples. Services include body wraps, body scrubs, body treatments and manicures and pedicures.

The spa is open daily. Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa.

During your stay at Simbavati River Lodge, you're just a quick walk from Timbavati Private Nature Reserve. Enjoy features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free valet parking.
  • Free full breakfast served daily
  • Free Wi-Fi in some public areas
  • Free valet parking and self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Indulge with body wraps, body treatments or body scrubs at the spa
  • Services include babysitting, a free children's club and a concierge
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • 0.1 miles (0.1 km) from Timbavati Private Nature Reserve and 11.6 miles (18.7 km) from Selati Nature Reserve
  • Free airport shuttle service
Simbavati River Lodge is an all-inclusive tentalow. Room rates include meals and beverages at on-site restaurants and bars. Other items and amenities, including taxes and gratuities, and access to recreational activities and entertainment may also be included. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages and other amenities.

Simbavati River Lodge offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A terrace, a complimentary children's club, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the family-friendly Simbavati River Lodge. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available on request). Self parking and valet parking are free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star tentalow.

Guests are served a free full breakfast daily from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM. The tentalow hosts a free manager's reception daily.
Simbavati River Lodge has a restaurant on site.

All-inclusive details

This tentalow is all-inclusive. On-site food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

Food and beverages

All buffet and à la carte meals, snacks and select beverages included
Basic alcoholic drinks included

Land activities

Childcare

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free return airport shuttle from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM at scheduled times and on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Books
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Games
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Safari

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Free children's club
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • In a national park
  • On a river
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 floor
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 5 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
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
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Simbavati River Lodge

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Destination fee: ZAR575 per person, per night. This fee does not apply to children under 1 year of age.
  • Additional fee: ZAR 140 per person, per night

We've listed 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.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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
Simbavati River Lodge offers transfers from the airport. Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation 72 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. The front desk at this property is open daily from 8 AM - 5 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 48 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the tentalow before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Simbavati River Lodge Kruger National Park
Simbavati River Lodge
Simbavati River Kruger National Park
Simbavati River Bushbuckridge
Simbavati River Lodge Bushbuckridge
Simbavati River Lodge Safari/Tentalow
Simbavati River Lodge Safari/Tentalow Bushbuckridge