Simbavati River Lodge sits on the Nhlaralumi River in the Timbavati, with a waterhole below the dining deck. The rate includes meals, selected drinks, two activities a day and shared transfers from Hoedspruit Eastgate.
Eastgate Airport transfers included
Waterhole below the deck
Family chalets
Pool suites
Accommodation6 luxury tents, 2 pool suites and family chalets on the Nhlaralumi River
OperatorSimbavati
Safari styleGuided game drives
ChildrenAll ages
Traversing areaLodge area not publishedIn the Timbavati; the lodge's own traversing area isn't published · source · What's this?
Pool
Strengths
- Drinks are included in the rate
- Airport or airstrip transfers are included
- Children of all ages are welcome
- Unfenced with Kruger, so wildlife moves freely
Things to consider
- Nothing stands out from the published facts.
Drawn from the rates, policies and facts on this page for your dates and group, not from reviews.
Rooms
6 luxury tents, 2 pool suites and family chalets on the Nhlaralumi River. Room photos will appear once the lodge supplies them.
Rates & inclusions
| Period | Dates | Published rate | ≈ EUR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Jan – 31 Oct | 1 Jan – 31 Oct | R13,500 | €731 |
| 1 Nov – 20 Dec | 1 Nov – 20 Dec | R13,500 | €731 |
| Festive | 21 Dec – 3 Jan | R14,850 | €804 |
Per person sharing, all inclusive. Safari.com lists a lower special rate (R10,120) for 1 Nov – 20 Dec 2026. Conversions use €1 = R18.47 (OFX mid-market rate; GBP from the Bank of England spot rate, 19 Oct 2026). Highlighted row matches your check-in date.
All meals Included
Guided game drives Included
Guided walksNot included
Conservation levyNot included
Airstrip / airport transfers Included
Drinks Included
Ask whether the Timbavati conservation levy (R660 per adult per night) is included.
Where to book
Book on Safari.com, or on the lodge's own website if Safari.com doesn't list it.
Published rate for your datesThe booking link shows whether rooms are free for your dates.
Your trip details
Simbavati River Lodge (Timbavati, Greater Kruger) Check-in Mon, 16 Nov 2026 · check-out Thu, 19 Nov 2026 · 3 nights 2 adults Nationality: International Room: Luxury safari tent
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Timbavati
Timbavati lies west of Kruger National Park with no fences between them; the fences came down in 1993. The reserve became famous for the white lions discovered there in the mid-1970s.
Big FiveLionLeopardElephantRhinoCheetahWild dog
Wildlife listed for the reserve as a whole (source: Wikipedia: Timbavati Private Nature Reserve). Sightings are never guaranteed.
Game viewing through the year
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Getting there
National parkPrivate reserveAirportPark gate
Nearest scheduled airportHoedspruit Eastgate (HDS)
Straight-line distance≈ 33 km
TransfersShared return transfers from Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport at set times are included.
AccessAbout 44 km from Eastgate Airport to the turn-off, then 6.4 km on a dirt road.
Coordinates-24.2056, 31.3234 (approximate)
ReserveTimbavati
Policies
Check-in / check-outAsk the lodge
ChildrenAll ages; under 4 free, 4–11 pay 50% in family chalets. Game drives from age 6.
CancellationAsk the lodge or booking partner
WebsiteNot listed by our sources
Sources
Information checked in October 2026. Rates and policies change, so the lodge or booking partner always confirms the final details.
- Safari.com: Simbavati River Lodge (2026 rates)
- Krugerpark.co.za: Simbavati River Lodge directions & GPS
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