Simbavati Wildlife & Walking Safari

The Simbavati Wildlife & Walking Safari offers the perfect balance of exhilaration and serenity, combining a luxurious lodge safari with an immersive walking experience in the heart of the Greater Kruger wilderness.

Begin with three nights at Simbavati Hilltop Camp, a refined tented lodge with sweeping views over the Timbavati River. Each suite comes with its own deck, sleeping tsala for afternoon siestas and private plunge pool. Here, morning and evening game drives reveal the wide range of wildlife, including the Big Five, as well as the timeless beauty of the bushveld. A trained guide and tracker team will lead an informative, thrilling, and unforgettable walk in the wild.

Then slow down the rhythm with two unforgettable nights at Simbavati Trails Camp, a solar-powered wilderness retreat designed for digital detox and deep connection with nature. Guided by an expert ranger and tracker team, you’ll set out on foot each day to explore this wild and varied landscape — from riverine forests and rocky ridges to open savanna. It’s an experience that engages all the senses and redefines what a safari can be. Here you enjoy early morning and afternoon game walks before relaxing around the campfire. There’s a charming small plunge pool and deck for cooling off in the afternoons.

Simbavati Wildlife & Walking Safari (5 nights) at a Glance:

• Complimentary transfer from Hoedspruit Airport to Simbavati Hilltop Camp
• 3 nights at Simbavati Hilltop Camp – luxury tented lodge, fully inclusive
• Road transfer to Simbavati Trails Camp
• 2 nights at Simbavati Trails Camp – walking safaris, full board
• Optional 4-night variation (2 nights at each camp) available on request

The Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, part of the Greater Kruger ecosystem, shares unfenced borders with Kruger National Park. Its diverse terrain – dissected by the Nhlaralumi River and dotted with granite koppies – provides a fascinating backdrop for both game drives and walking safaris.

Offer: There is currently a safari offer for November and March hence the lower prices.

Good to Know:

• The Simbavati Wildlife & Walking safari is available from March to November only (as Trails Camp is closed from December to February due to heat – too hot for walking!)
• Trails Camp operates with one daily transfer in and out so please consult us before booking any domestic flights
• Note: Later outbound flights from Hoedspruit are required on departure day
• Walks are led by two professional guides