Overview
Simbavati River Lodge sits in the northern Timbavati Private Game Reserve, a 12,000-hectare stretch of savannah in the Greater Kruger. Perched on the banks of the Nhlaralumi River, the camp looks out over grasslands where elephants pass and hippos and crocodiles move through the water. Because the reserve shares an unfenced boundary with the Kruger National Park, wildlife roams freely across open plains, acacia woodland and riverine forest. Vehicle density is low, so game drives feel unhurried and sightings stay exclusive. As a Big Five destination, elephant, lion and buffalo are common, with leopard and rhino the prized encounters. It is an easy, quietly luxurious safari suited to travellers who want comfort over a packed schedule. Couples can arrange private lantern-lit bush dinners and spa treatments, families are well catered for, and the trip slots neatly onto a Cape Town or Victoria Falls holiday.Highlights
✓ Set in a private reserve in the Greater Kruger
✓ Luxury safari tents with private viewing decks
✓ Big Five game drives with experienced guides
✓ Spa treatments including massages and facials
✓ Swimming pool and bar for laid-back afternoons
✓ Lantern-lit bush dining under the stars
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Days 1-4
Big Five Safari in the Greater Kruger | 4 Nights
Timbavati Private Game Reserve, South Africa
Fly from Johannesburg to Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport and transfer to the lodge for four nights in a riverfront luxury tent. Enjoy twice-daily game drives at sunrise and sundown in search of the Big Five, with time for the spa, pool and open-air or private bush dining.
Day 5
Departure
Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport
After a final breakfast, a road transfer takes you to Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport for your return flight to Johannesburg.
Where You'll Stay
What's Included
✓ Fully inclusive meals and selected beverages at Simbavati River Lodge
✓ All permits, conservancy and park fees
✓ All specified activities, including morning and evening game drives each full day
✓ 24/7 assistance and support during your trip
✓ Complete financial protection (money-back guarantee)
What's Excluded
✗ International flights to and from Africa and related taxes
✗ Travel visas
✗ Tips
✗ Personal items such as travel insurance and souvenirs
Additional Information
- Rates are per person sharing
- Single supplements may apply
- Pricing is a guide only and subject to availability
- Well suited to families and couples
- Works well as an add-on to a Cape Town or Victoria Falls holiday