Situated within the world renowned and beautiful Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, which forms part of the Greater Kruger Park – Simbavati Hilltop Lodge guarantees an exclusive, authentic and unforgettable African Safari experience.
Enjoy magnificent views of the African 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 is a pure African safari experience 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.
Dinner is enjoyed along with your choice of Local wines and beverages (please note all beverages and wines are for your own account)
Retire to your Air-conditioned room for the night, dreaming of the following days safari experiences.
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Collection from the OR Tambo Airport Bus Terminal
Lunch
Afternoon Open vehicle safari drive
Dinner
Overnight accommodation
Items of personal Nature
All Beverages
All entrance and conservation fees
Being on a safari, means early morning wake up calls from your guide as the sun rises over the National Park.
Tea and coffee is served in the lodges main dining area, before departing on a morning open vehicle safari drive. ‘
Your guide and tracker will follow up on any spoor (animal footprints) that can be found on the gravel roads to track down the movement of the animals overnight. The morning safari drives are exciting to say as much, anxiously waiting to see what your guide and tracker have located. Getting up close and personal with the animals in the National Park is a daily basis, as your guide can travel of the road to get you amazing photographic opportunities.
On returning to the Lodge, a well-deserved breakfast is served before enjoying the heat of the day at the Lodge, in the comfort of your room, by the swimming pool and sipping on a cocktail at the Lodges well stocked Bar.
A light lunch and High tea are available at the Lodges main dining area before returning to the Open vehicle to enjoy a sunset safari drive in the Africa Wilderness. Your guide and tracker will make use of powerful spot lights to search for the animals once the sun has set over the African Bush.
Dinner is served once again at the Lodge, before retiring to your en-suite room for the night.
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Morning Open vehicle safari drive
Afternoon Open vehicle safari drive
Morning and Afternoon Open Vehicle safari drives
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Over Night accommodation
Items of personal Nature
All Beverages
Awaken to the sounds of the Birds chirping in the nearby trees, as dawn breaks through the African Wilderness, Tea and coffee is served at the Lodge dining area before departing on your final Open vehicle safari drive, hoping to locate any animals that have eluded you thus far on your safari package to the Sabi Sands reserve.
After Breakfast at the Lodge, you will have time to check out of your room before being collected from the Lodge for your return road transfer to Johannesburg.
Arriving back in Johannesburg at the OR Tambo Airport Bus terminal between 17:30 – 18:00. If you are planning on traveling further, we do suggest reserving a domestic flight that departs no earlier than 19:30 and an International Flight that departs no earlier than 21:00
Morning Open vehicle safari drive
Morning Open vehicle safari drive
Breakfast
Return Road transfer to the OR Tambo Airport Bus terminal
Items of personal Nature
All Beverages