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Simbavati River Lodge

4.0 star property
Family-friendly 4-star tentalow with free breakfast

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

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Timbavati Private Game Reserve, Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga, 1380
  • Place, Timbavati Private Nature Reserve
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate
  • Place, Phalaborwa Gate
  • Airport, Hoedspruit (HDS)
    ‪71 min drive‬

Room options

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Luxury Tent

Luxury Tent

  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin 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 Twin 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 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Tent

Deluxe Tent

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

About the area

What's nearby

  • Timbavati Private Nature Reserve - 1 min walk - 0.0 km

Getting around

  • Hoedspruit (HDS) - 140 min drive

About this property

Simbavati River Lodge

Family-friendly 4-star tentalow with free breakfast
Simbavati River Lodge is an all-inclusive tentalow. Room rates include meals and beverages at onsite 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 center. 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.

  • 1 floor
  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Gift shop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Simbavati River Lodge offers 11 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled 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 daily.
The onsite 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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free roundtrip 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

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • 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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Destination fee: ZAR 575 per person, per night. This fee does not apply to children under 12 years 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

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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

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