Simbavati River Lodge

Simbavati River Lodge Activities

Wildlife and Game Viewing:

Simbavati River Lodge offers game drives in the early morning and evening to ensure game viewing when the animals are most active. Game drives are conducted by experienced rangers and Shangaan trackers in open 4X4 vehicles, with excellent photographic opportunities.

You traverse over 12,000 hectares of the big-5 game country, with lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo as well as other species such as kudu, zebra, warthog, giraffe, monkey to name a few. 

Nocturnal animals, including the big cats, are regularly sighted on night drives. Bird viewing is spectacular, with over 360 recorded species including various eagles, vultures, kingfishers, woodpeckers, buzzards, herons, egrets, owls, weavers.

The Timbavati Private Nature Reserve was initiated in 1956 by a group of    land owners concerned about the degradation of this once pristine wilderness    area.Timbavati is dedicated to conservation by maintaining the biodiversity of    species and is also involved in different research projects.

Dining:

Early morning coffee/tea with rusks. After the morning game drive brunch is served outside on the wooden deck with hot beverages and an English buffet, whilst high tea is served just before the afternoon game drive.

Dinner is a festive event alternatively served around the campfire in the open-air boma. Dinner combines African and Western cuisine (with exciting new tastes for the more adventurous as well as more conventional options.)

The fully licensed bar caters for alcoholic beverages and includes a wide selection of fine South African wines.

Relaxation:

Simbavati River Lodge is an uncomplicated and down to earth safari experience, guests are encouraged to relax and feel at home. The lounge area is the perfect place to relax on a comfortable couch with a book from the inhouse library or doze off on an afternoon siesta. 

During the mid-day heat, recline in a sun lounger or take a dip in our swimming pool.

Children are catered for with an activity plan or increase their wildlife knowledge with a large selection of books at their disposal. 

The lodge has a curio shop in which to buy any necessities forgotten at home,  or an African memento to remind you of your visit to Simbavati River Lodge.