Nestled in the heart of the renowned Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, Simbavati Trails Camp offers an unparalleled opportunity to experience Africa’s wilderness in its most authentic form
Fynbos on Sea
Simbavati Safari
Cederberg Ridge
Simbavati Tanzania
When considering a journey into the untamed beauty of Simbavati Trails Camp, it’s essential to be prepared. Here’s a guide to the “need to know’s” that will ensure your walking safari adventure at this immersive and unique safari camp is perfect and memorable. 1. The Length of a Walk Guests are led by an experienced … Read more
Fynbos on Sea
Simbavati Safari
Cederberg Ridge
Simbavati Tanzania
Set in Big 5 territory within the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, Simbavati Trails Camp offers an off the grid walking safari with no electricity or WI-FI. This makes for an enchanting, back-to basics-in-luxury experience and the fire-to-table style of cooking sets the tone to the ambience in camp. The culinary delights that are plated at … Read more
Fynbos on Sea
Simbavati Safari
Cederberg Ridge
Simbavati Tanzania
Simbavati Trails Camp is where simplicity meets luxury in the heart of the Timbavati wilderness. Expect an authentic, back-to-basics-in-luxury experience that allows you to disconnect from modern complications and immerse yourself in the untamed beauty of the bush. Differing from the typical safari lodge experience, Trails Camp focuses on guided walking safaris and provides an … Read more
Fynbos on Sea
Simbavati Safari
Cederberg Ridge
Simbavati Tanzania
It was just another chilly morning in the bush. As usual, we had our coffee and tea around dawn while we waited for the sun to rise. Just enough for us to see what was going on in the gradually lessening shadows. We left in the morning on foot and nothing was out of the … Read more
Fynbos on Sea
Simbavati Safari
Cederberg Ridge
Simbavati Tanzania
When the change in seasons comes, so does the change in weather. The climate plays a big part in the movement of wildlife. Below I describe the safari cycle of life so that you can immerse yourself in the story. Dry Winter Months June through to October are the driest months of the year, although … Read more
Fynbos on Sea
Simbavati Safari
Cederberg Ridge
Simbavati Tanzania
So what sort of things are we looking for when on a walking safari? At Simbavati Trails camp, or any bush walk for that matter. Since we are part of the Timbavati Game Reserve, which is part of the Greater Kruger area, we do have free-roaming game including the Big 5. But, when we are … Read more
Fynbos on Sea
Simbavati Safari
Cederberg Ridge
Simbavati Tanzania
There are over 350 species of bird in the Timbavati. All so beautiful and interesting in their own way. But I have to confess, having the good fortune to view these birds on a regular basis, there are a few that stand out for me.Given its proximity, you can also spot these birds in the … Read more
Fynbos on Sea
Simbavati Safari
Cederberg Ridge
Simbavati Tanzania
