Simbavati Hilltop Lodge

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Scored 8.7
Rated fabulous

Excellent location!

9.9

About this property

Offering an outdoor pool and a restaurant, Simbavati Hilltop Lodge is located in Timbavati Game Reserve which is part of the Greater Kruger National Park. Free WiFi access is available in this lodge. The accommodation will provide you with air conditioning and a minibar. Featuring a hairdryer, private bathroom also comes with free toiletries. At Simbavati Hilltop Lodge you will find an airport shuttle. Other facilities offered at the property include laundry facilities. The property offers free parking. Airport shuttle is at an extra cost.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian

Free parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
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1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Rachel
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Our time at Simbavati Hilltop Lodge was outstanding! The staff was exceptionally polite, and our guide and tracker worked tirelessly to show us as much as they could while providing detailed information. The butler was sweet and attentive,...”
Dominic
Barbados Barbados
“Lovely staff, amazing setting, lots of animals right in front of property. Rooms were very comfortable and the level of attention to service was excellent. Guides were awesome.”
Evanna
Ireland Ireland
“Breakfast was very good. There was a standard menu and a daily special. The food quality was very good and the service exceptional. There was both hot and cold options (or both if you were still hungry). I loved the poached egg and spinach on...”
Mihai
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Everything! This place is phenomenal: from the beautiful lodge, to the people, delicious food and knowedgeable + fun safari crew. Could not recommend it more.”
Jill
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Everything! The location and fabulous views, the roomy and very private tents, the exceptional attentive and friendly staff, the food and of course the wonderful wildlife.”
Linda
South Africa South Africa
“Location was beautiful. Stunning views. All our meals were first class. Game drives exceptional with wonderful guides. Saw so much”
Lukas
Denmark Denmark
“We came here for the safari and it didn’t disappoint. We had six amazing game drives with Themba and Golden - absolute legends - where we saw plenty of animals from Leopard to Rhinos and everything in between. We had Aubrey to look after us...”
Alex
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“A beautiful lodge with informative guides and friendly staff. I highly recommend staying here.”
Julia
Germany Germany
“The Simbavati Hilltop Lodge is a very special location. Since the first minute we felt in love with this beautiful place within the Kruger Nationalpark. Welcomed by Brad, Caroline and the team directly let us felt at home. Our Lodge had a view...”
Sarah
South Africa South Africa
“Simbavati is a magnificent place. So quiet, scenic and luxurious. Brett and the team are an amazing bunch and took care of us as guests so well. We received the same hospitality that was afforded to international tourists which is refreshing. The...”

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    South African
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Modern • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Simbavati Hilltop Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:30 to 17:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Curfew
Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 18:00 and 06:00
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 12 years are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note, compulsory conservation levies per person are applicable and excluded from the rates. These are payable at the lodge or prior to arrival.

A gate entrance fee per vehicle is applicable and payable upon entrance to Timbavati​ ​Control​ ​Gate. Please contact the property directly for further information.

The gate is open from 06:00 to 18:00. Please do not arrive at the lodge late, as you will then miss the afternoon/evening game drive and lunch, which we do not serve later than 15h00. It is also safer not to drive in the reserve and arrive at the lodge when it is dark.

If you are going to be late due to unforeseen circumstances, please contact the property directly.

Please note that there is continuous cellular telephone reception just before the Enkhulu Gate. However, there is no mobile network available in the reserve.

Please remember to send the property your Passport/SA ID details to arrange for your entry into the reserve.

Check-in is from 14:30. You are welcome to arrive earlier, and make use of our swimming pool or other facilities.

We try to accommodate early arrivals, subject to room availability. Unfortunately this cannot be guaranteed, if the room was occupied on the previous night.

Check-out is prior to 11:00 on the day of departure. Again, we try to accommodate late check-outs, subject to room availability. Unfortunately this cannot be guaranteed, if the room is booked for the evening. If we are unable to accommodate a late check-out, we will happily store your luggage whilst you enjoy our facilities.

Lunch

The Full Board & Activity/Game drive price includes lunch (served from 1pm to 2.30pm) either on the day of arrival or on departure.

If you wish to have lunch on both arrival and departure days, there will be an extra charge for the second lunch.

Conservation Levies and Additional Reserve Fees are subject to change. Conservation levies will be added to invoices for prepayment, or collected at the lodge directly.

Timbavati Private Nature Reserve: 1 Jan 2024 to 31 Dec 2024: R575 per adult per night and R288 per child under 12 years per night.

Please inform Simbavati Hilltop Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.