Simbavati Hilltop Lodge

CEDARBERG RATING

Luxury

PRICING FROM

₤ 457 (Pps)

Overview

  • Simbavati Hilltop Lodge has stunning views over the bushveld
  • Superb game-viewing in the Timbavati Game Reserve
  • Stylish, soft contemporary interiors
  • Rimflow pool with views to the Drakensberg in the distance

Simbavati Hilltop Lodge has one of the most stunning settings of any safari lodge in the Timbavati Reserve in the greater Kruger Park. This luxury tented camp enjoys a hillside setting with wide angle views over the bush and the distant Drakensberg escarpment. Tents are all set on decking to preserve the surrounding bush. (Note: it may be difficult for mobility disabled people to access the lodge.)

Each of the eight air-conditioned tented suites has a bedroom, separate en suite bathroom as well as an alfresco shower. Large doors open onto an expansive private deck with your own private covered sala for those important afternoon siestas. In-room facilities include air-conditioning, fan, minibar (complimentary drinks), hairdryer, safe and tea/coffee facilities. Each suite has glorious views over the bush and down to the Nhlaralumi river.

The public areas offer a spacious lounge, bar and dining area on the expansive deck to enjoy the views. There's a stylish rimflow pool for relaxing during the heat of the day.

Activities at Simbavati Hilltop Lodge

Game drives are on offer in the early morning and evening to enjoy game viewing when the animals are most active. Game drives are conducted by experienced rangers and Shangaan trackers in open 4 x 4 vehicles, with excellent photographic opportunities.

You traverse over 18,000 hectares of the finest big game country in the Greater Kruger Park, with lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo thriving alongside giraffe, zebra and a variety of antelope. Nocturnal animals, including the big cats, are regularly sighted on night drives. Bird watching is wonderful, with various eagles, owls, francolins, kingfishers, rollers and weavers among the over 300 recorded species.

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Rooms

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Luxurious Safari Tent

Luxurious and individual pavilion style safari tents offering king-size or twin-bed options with a private viewing deck as well as a daybed and a separate en-suite bathroom tent connected to the main tent via a small passage, with an opening to the outdoors allowing for an indoor or private outdoor shower experience.

Children over the age of 12 years are welcome. Children under the age of 16 years have to share a room with an adult over the age of 18 years.

 

Great food and accommodation

"Simbavati – excellent. The guides worked so hard to give us a great safari experience. All of the lodge staff were very friendly too. Great food and accommodation. "

Highlight of the trip

"Really the highlight of our trip, both in terms the accommodation and the game viewing. We loved the tents & communal areas, with such a stunning view over the river. The game viewing we had here was remarkable, both on the drives and just around the camp! "

Exactly what we wanted

"Simbavati Hilltop lodge was the perfect location for our safari honeymoon, it was breathtaking with stunning views and eco-friendly lodges was exactly what we wanted. The safari experience, it was everything we wanted and much much more. From the moment we stepped out of our airport transfer vehicle, we were made to feel so welcome. Every staff member was engaged, friendly and approachable. Nothing was ever too much trouble. "

Special offers

Combo Offer

Stay 4 or more nights at Simbavati Lodges & receive discounts

Stay 4 nights at any combination of our lodges and receive an 8% discount (min 2 nights at each lodge) Stay 5 nights at any combination of our lodges and receive a 10% discount (min 2 nights at each lodge) Stay 6-7 nights at any combination of our lodges and receive a 12% discount (min 2 nights at each lodge) Stay 8+ nights at any combination of our lodges and receive a 15% discount (min 2 nights at each lodge)

Excludes: Festive Season (21 Dec to 8 Jan)

Terms & Conditions: Not combinable with other Simbavati offers

VALID FROM 08/01/2024
VALID UNTIL 20/12/2024

Combo Offer

Stay 3 nights at any Simbavati Game Lodge & get 30% off a stay at Simbavati Trails Camp - see detail

Stay minimum of 3 nights at any Simbavati Game Lodge (Hilltop, River, Camp George or Amani) and get 30% off a stay at Simbavati Trails Camp (Minimum 2 nights stay) Stay minimum of 3 nights at Simbavati Cederberg Ridge and Fynbos on Sea ON A FULL BOARD AND ACTIVITY BASIS and get 30% off a stay at Simbavati Trails Camp (Minimum 2 nights stay) Trails Camp is open from March to November each year.    

Excludes: Note: Trails Camp is closed from December to February each year

Terms & Conditions: Min 2 nights at Trails Camp

VALID FROM 01/03/2023
VALID UNTIL 30/11/2024

Honeymoon Offer

Stay 3+ nights and one partner pays only 50%

Stay 3+ nights and one partner pays only 50% Lodges must be booked on a Full Board & Activity basis (eg Cederberg Ridge and Fynbos on Sea) Not combinable with other Simbavati offers

Excludes: Festive Season (21 Dec to 8 Jan)

Terms & Conditions: Lodges must be booked on a Full Board & Activity basis (eg Cederberg Ridge and Fynbos on Sea)

VALID FROM 08/01/2023
VALID UNTIL 20/12/2024

Includes

All meals, accommodation, two game activities per day, local drinks (local wine & beer and soft drinks) - all other drinks will be charged extra, complimentary scheduled transfers corresponding with the arrival times of scheduled flights in and out of Hoedspruit Airport .

Family Suitability

Doesn’t accept children

Malaria Rating

Low risk and/or seasonal malaria

Good For

Adventure, Big 5, Birding, Flora, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing, Wildlife

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