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Simbavati River Lodge

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

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Bar
  • All inclusive
  • Spa
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
$1,685
$1,466 nightly
$1,685 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jan 9 - Jan 10, 2026

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Timbavati Private Game Reserve, Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga, 1380
  • Place, Timbavati Private Nature Reserve
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre
  • Place, Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate
    ‪61 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hoedspruit (HDS)
    ‪71 min drive‬

Room options

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

Luxury Tent

  • 409 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Family Chalet

  • 538 sq ft
  • 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

  • 538 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • River view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin 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)
  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Total with taxes and fees
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About the neighborhood

What's nearby

  • Timbavati Private Nature Reserve - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Selati Nature Reserve - 32 min drive - 13.2 miles
  • Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate - 61 min drive - 42.4 miles

Getting around

  • Hoedspruit (HDS) - 140 min drive

About this property

Simbavati River Lodge

Riverfront tentalow with a full-service spa and free breakfast
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.
Guests can experience the thrill of a safari, and take advantage of an outdoor pool. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

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

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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 11 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Private bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages and body treatments. Encounter the local wildlife with a safari, then enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this tentalow include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
At Simbavati River Lodge, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities and coffee/tea in a common area. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available on request).
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM. A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Simbavati River Lodge has a restaurant on site.

All inclusive details

This tentalow is all-inclusive. Onsite 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 beverages included

Land activities

Childcare

Property amenities

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

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 elevator
  • 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 organized tours and activities

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

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

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Destination fee: ZAR 575 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 have included 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Guests under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 12 years old are only allowed with adult supervision

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