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Family Chalet, 2 Bedrooms
538 square feet
5 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 5 guests
(up to 4 children)
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Deluxe Tent
409 square feet
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Family Chalet
538 square feet
1 Double Bed 1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Luxury Tent
409 square feet
1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Get an overview of this hotel
All-inclusive tentalow with a full-service spa and free breakfast

Popular property highlights

Breakfast included
Free valet parking
Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)

When you a stay at Simbavati River Lodge in Timbavati Game Reserve, you'll be on a river, just steps from Greater Kruger National Park and Timbavati Private Nature Reserve. This all-inclusive tentalow is 11.6 mi (18.7 km) from Selati Nature Reserve and 31.6 mi (50.9 km) from Kapama Private Nature Reserve.

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).

This tentalow is all inclusive. Rates include meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities. At Simbavati River Lodge, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Wrap up your day with a 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).

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

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

Activities and facilities/equipment
Land activities

  • Childcare

Not included

  • Kids club
  • Premium/non-domestic alcoholic beverages
  • Minibar
  • Gratuities

  • Childcare included
  • Kids club not included
  • Buffet-style meals included
  • A la carte dining included
  • Local non-alcoholic beverages and soft drinks included
  • Basic alcoholic beverages included
  • Surcharge for premium or imported non-alcoholic beverages
  • Premium/imported alcoholic beverages not included
  • Gratuities not included
  • All meals included
  • Minibar not included

Hotel Amenities

Simbavati River Lodge is an all-inclusive tentalow. 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.

In addition to a full-service spa, Simbavati River Lodge features an outdoor pool and a fitness center. The tentalow offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning as well as a complimentary manager's reception. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This all-inclusive tentalow also offers a terrace, a complimentary children's club, and gift shops/newsstands. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary to guests (available on request). Onsite self parking and valet parking are complimentary.

Simbavati River Lodge has designated areas for smoking.

  • Daily
  • Couples/private dining
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Fitness facilities
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Free airport transportation
  • Full-service spa
  • Locally-sourced food on site (80% or more)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Free breakfast
  • Free self parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Books
  • Free valet parking
  • Games
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • Children's club (free)
  • Free reception
  • Terrace
  • Wheelchair accessible – no
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Free full breakfast
  • Concierge services
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Laundry facilities
  • Total number of rooms - 11
  • Number of floors - 1
  • No accessible airport shuttle
  • Outdoor furniture

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Children's club (free)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)

Internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Afrikaans

Parking

Self parking (surcharge) , Free parking nearby

Room Amenities

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.

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private bathroom
  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room safe
  • Designer toiletries
  • Premium bedding
  • Turndown service
  • Free bottled water
  • Slippers
  • Individually furnished
  • Individually decorated
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Number of bathrooms - 1
  • Deck or patio

Where to Eat

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.

Nearby Things to Do

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.

  • Game drive on site
  • Safari on site
  • Game viewing on site

Spa Services

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.

  • Number of treatment rooms 2
  • Minimum age to access spa is 12
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Body scrubs
  • Massages

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Well-lit path to entrance

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:30 PM

Check-in time ends at 5 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets or service animals allowed

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 security system, and a first aid kit

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Grey water recycling system

Humane animal treatment

Guest education on local ecosystems and culture

Front desk opens daily at 8 AM

Front desk closes daily at 5 PM

Comprehensive food waste policy

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Security system

Protective clothing is available to guests

Masks are available to guests

Debit cards not accepted

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Property does not follow sanitization practices of any association

Staffed front desk

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cribs (infant beds) available

No elevators

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Smoke detector

Individually-wrapped food options are available

Service animals not allowed

Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast

Individually-wrapped food options are available for lunch

Individually-wrapped food options are available for dinner

Individually-wrapped food options are available through room service

Renewable energy source - solar

No gap period between guest stays

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 12 years of age.
  • Additional fee: ZAR 140 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Hotel Names

  • 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

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the tentalow prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

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