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Simbavati Hilltop Lodge

4.0 star property

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Bar
  • All-inclusive
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping

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Mbali Farm, Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga, 1380
  • Greater Kruger National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Timbavati Private Nature Reserve
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate
    ‪59 min drive‬
  • Hoedspruit (HDS)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Room options

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Luxury Tent

Luxury Tent

  • 21 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Simbavati Waterside

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  • All-inclusive
  • Spa
  • Parking included
5.0 out of 5, Exceptional, (5)
The price is €1,558
for 1 cabin
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
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About this property

Simbavati Hilltop Lodge

Adults-only lodge with airport shuttle service and spa services
An outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge are available at this lodge. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free airport shuttle are also provided. Other amenities include spa services, concierge services, and laundry facilities.
Simbavati Hilltop Lodge offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with private plunge pools and minibars. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include day beds. This Timbavati Game Reserve lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices).

Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include safes and complimentary bottled water. 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.

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

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services.
During your stay at Simbavati Hilltop Lodge, you're just a quick walk from Greater Kruger National Park. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free roundtrip airport shuttle.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Free self parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a gift shop, laundry facilities, and a terrace
  • Steps from Greater Kruger National Park and Timbavati Private Nature Reserve
  • Free airport shuttle service
Simbavati Hilltop Lodge is an all-inclusive lodge. 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.

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available on request). An outdoor pool, spa services, and a terrace are also featured at Simbavati Hilltop Lodge. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Timbavati Game Reserve lodge.

Simbavati Hilltop Lodge has a restaurant on site.

All-inclusive details

This lodge 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

Entertainment

Onsite entertainment and activities

Languages

Afrikaans, English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Free return airport shuttle from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM
  • Airport shuttle at scheduled times, on request

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Things to do

  • Game/wildlife drives
  • Game/wildlife viewing
  • Outdoor pool
  • Safari
  • Spa services

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • At least 80% of food locally sourced
  • Books
  • Couples dining
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Games
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local culture and ecosystem education

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan
  • Feather duvet
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Private plunge pool
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Turndown service
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 5 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

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 Hilltop Lodge

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 12 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 12 and older are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

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 national park.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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, debit cards, and cash
This property uses solar energy
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Simbavati Hilltop Lodge offers transfers from the airport. Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation 72 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. The front desk at this property is open daily from 8 AM - 5 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 48 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for spa treatments. For reservations, contact the lodge before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 12 years old aren't allowed.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Simbavati Hilltop Lodge Kruger National Park
Simbavati Hilltop Lodge
Simbavati Hilltop Kruger National Park
Simbavati Hilltop Kruger Nati
Simbavati Hilltop Lodge Lodge
Simbavati Hilltop Lodge Bushbuckridge
Simbavati Hilltop Lodge Lodge Bushbuckridge

Simbavati Hilltop Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Luther

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Divya

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Larisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a true African bush experience with many wildlife sightings. It was humbling and relaxing and the staff couldn’t do enough for us. A wonderful team of people.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the service staff. Very friendly and helpful. The guide ahd tracker for safari were excellent and very knowledgeable.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The stay was a dream
Thanks Simbavati for an amazing stay! The staff were all so nice. My boyfriend had cheese allergy, so every meal they either made him something separate or tweaked it for him. Food was excellent. We each had a massage and it was reasonably priced. Our tent was #1. Although it didn't have a clear river view, we had elephants visit us multiple times in our front yard. And last night they prepared our room to celebrate our anniversary.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Mark, Singapore

Lodging and food was excellent. Staff were friendly. Game drives were only OK - I don’t appreciate putting too many people in the game drive vehicle so that some have to sit in the middle and not have good views, especially with the amount of money you pay for this lodge. I know of some other places that limit people to 6 a vehicle so everyone has a window seat. I recommend that Simbavati do the same. Also need to make more of an effort to position vehicle so both sides get views (can’t always be done, I know, but often can when animals are resting).
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great lodge
Staff were super friendly, and knowledgable. We saw many of the animals on safari. Service was excellent. Facilities was very modern and luxurious
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

QH, Singapore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing Safari Experience
It's our first safari experience. Went into it without expectations, but was left awed not only by the nature and wildlife, but also the people working in this lodge. The whole experience was unforgettable and we will definitely return for another trip in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Andy, Germany

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Toller Aufenthalt, haben die Zeit dort sehr genossen. Es wird sich um alles gekümmert. Gern wieder
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Vivamente consigliato
Posto eccezionale. Durante i safari abbiamo visto tutti gli animali possibili: elefanti, giraffe, iene, leoni, rinoceronti, zebre, leopardi, bufali, ... miti e da pochissimi metri di distanza. L'hotel è veramente confortevole. Servizio estremamente cortese.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Un sueño hecho realidad!!!
Simbavati Hilltop es un sueño hecho realidad! Las instalaciones y la vista que tienes de todas las cabañas y las áreas comunes es impresionante. Ves hipopótamos todo el tiempo en el río! Las cabañas son increíbles, tiene una cama en el deck que es espectacular. La ducha está afuera y tiene una vista linda. El baño tiene una bañera al lado de la ventana de la que no te quisieras ir nunca. La cama del cuarto tiene calentador eléctrico. La comida, la piscina, el servicio son perfectos. Los safaris increíbles, vimos rinos, elefantes, leopardos, bufalos, jirafas, impalas, wilddogs, kudus y muchos más, también muchas aves preciosas. Gracias por días esos días perfectos Mondray, Leandra, Daniel, Colbert, Derek!!! Fue un sueño estar ahí! Recomendadísimoooooo! Vayan!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Isabel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

OLHENO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Mariana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Patrick, Nantes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Au milieu du bush
Quel plaisir d'être au milieu de la nature, de voir les animaux au pied de votre lodge tout en profitant du comfort de l'endroit, de l'excellente restauration et de la gentillesse du personnel

10/10 Excellent

Henrik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Supervistelse
Otroligt bra lodge! Allt är helt super! Vår guide hette Greg och var superbra. Han var huvudguide för lodgen. Kunnig, trevlig och rolig. Collence hans tracker har den bästa syn som jag någonsin råkat på. han såg bättre med bara ögonen än vad alla andra gjorde med kikare. mycket bra mat. Servicen helt otroligt bra. Mycket trevlig pool där man kunde ligga och flyta runt på en flytande fatboy med ett glas vin i handen medans man spanade ut över savannen med. Rekommenderas varmt