Local Offers
Local offers for SADC residents
Discover the ultimate safari or wilderness break, right on your doorstep in Africa. At Simbavati, we believe the beauty of our continent deserves to be celebrated and explored, especially by those who call it home. That’s why we’re proud to offer local residents specially discounted rates, making luxury safari experiences far more accessible and affordable. From the majestic wildlife of Klaserie and Kruger, to the rugged beauty of the Cederberg, to the scenic splendor of the Garden Route, Simbavati is your gateway to unforgettable adventures.
Browse our collection of exclusive lodges below and find your perfect nature escape. Each of our locations promises unique experiences, exceptional service, and the warmest of welcomes.
Join us and feel the Africalm that Simbavati is famous for.
Proof of residence is required at the time of making the booking and on arrival.
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Simbavati Fynbos On Sea
GREATER KNYSNA, GARDEN ROUTE
BOOKABLE FOR STAYS UNTIL 31 JAN 2025
From R850 per person, per night
Above the quaint town of Sedgefield in the Garden Route, commanding majestic views over Swartvlei Beach, Swartvlei Lagoon and the Outeniqua Mountain range, this Western Cape wonderland is situated on a 600 hectare, pristine fynbos conservancy and protea farm featuring eland, zebra, waterbuck, bushbuck and caracal.
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Simbavati Cederberg Ridge
CLANWILLIAM, CEDERBERG
BOOKABLE 30 DAYS PRIOR TO TRAVEL
From R2,600 per person, per night
Simbavati Cederberg Ridge is a luxurious wilderness lodge offering excellent food, hospitality and adventure. Overlooking the panorama of the Cederberg Mountains with their unique raw, rugged beauty, this stylish ‘away-from-it-all’ experience is within easy reach of Cape Town.
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Simbavati Fynbos Cottage
GREATER KNYSNA, GARDEN ROUTE
BOOKABLE FOR STAYS UNTIL 31 JAN 2025
From R3,000 for four guests, per night
This charming self-catering cottage has a lovely secluded setting away from the main lodge, with spectacular views of over the Indian Ocean as well as mountain, lake and fynbos views. To ensure a truly enjoyable stay, there’s a private heated splash pool overlooking the Indian Ocean.
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Simbavati Trails Camp
TIMBAVATI, GREATER KRUGER
BOOKABLE 30 DAYS PRIOR TO TRAVEL
From R3,650 per person, per night
Simbavati Trails Camp is a luxury, back to basics walking trails camp. Located in a secluded, unspoilt expanse of wilderness in the Timbavati, which forms part of the Greater Kruger National Park. The perfect place to disconnect and get in touch with nature.
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Simbavati Camp George
KLASERIE, GREATER KRUGER
BOOKABLE 30 DAYS PRIOR TO TRAVEL
From R5,600 per person, per night
An oasis nestled in the Klaserie Private
Nature Reserve, Simbavati Camp George offers an authentic, exclusive escape into nature. Part of the 60 000 hectare Greater Kruger National Park, guests will enjoy thrilling game viewing and a vast variety of birdlife, owing to the range of indigenous trees in and around the camp.
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Simbavati Waterside
KLASERIE, GREATER KRUGER
BOOKABLE 30 DAYS PRIOR TO TRAVEL
From R5,600 per person, per night
Flanking a large dam in the southern Klaserie Private Nature Reserve (just 30 minutes’ drive from Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport), this intimate luxury lodge enjoys the most beautiful setting, while an array of wildlife is drawn to the water.
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Simbavati River Lodge
TIMBAVATI, GREATER KRUGER
BOOKABLE 30 DAYS PRIOR TO TRAVEL
From R5,600 per person, per night
Situated in the world renowned Timbavati Private Nature Reserve (adjacent and unfenced to the Kruger National Park). Nestled under large trees along the banks of the Nhlaralumi River.
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Simbavati Hilltop Lodge
TIMBAVATI, GREATER KRUGER
BOOKABLE 30 DAYS PRIOR TO TRAVEL
From R7,500 per person, per night
Simbavati Hilltop has one of the finest settings in the world-renowned Timbavati Private Nature Reserve (adjacent and unfenced to Kruger National Park). Perched on the hillside with magnificent views overlooking the meandering Nhlaralumi River and expansive Mbali Dam.
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Simbavati Amani
KLASERIE, GREATER KRUGER
BOOKABLE 30 DAYS PRIOR TO TRAVEL
From R5,600 per person, per night
Naturally secluded on a private wilderness sanctuary in the heart of the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve, Simbavati Amani is a modern camp within the Greater Kruger National Park; designed to encourage the ultimate in relaxation and awaken safari dreams.
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Simbavati Mvubu Cottage
TIMBAVATI, GREATER KRUGER
BOOKABLE 30 DAYS PRIOR TO TRAVEL
From R21,150 for four guests, per night
A charming retreat in the Timbavati Private Game Reserve, Simbavati Mvubu Cottage overlooks the expansive Mbali Dam and Nhlaralumi River, boasting uninterrupted views of the untouched African bush.
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Simbavati River Sands
TIMBAVATI, GREATER KRUGER
BOOKABLE 30 DAYS PRIOR TO TRAVEL
From R45,000 for four guests, per night
Simbavati River Sands is a combination of complete opulence and privacy, positioned alongside the Sohebele River in the heart of the Timbavati Private Game Reserve.
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Simbavati Homestead
KLASERIE, GREATER KRUGER
BOOKABLE 30 DAYS PRIOR TO TRAVEL
From R28,150 for ten guests, per night
Designed with friends and families in mind, the self-catering Simbavati Homestead offers the best of both worlds – the privacy and comfort of a luxury home coupled with the amenities and facilities of a classic safari lodge, in the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve.
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Simbavati Grumeti
GREATER SERENGETI, TANZANIA
BOOKABLE 30 DAYS PRIOR TO TRAVEL
From $300 per person, per night
Simbavati Grumeti is at home on the open plains between the Serengeti National Park and the Grumeti River. It is on these acacia dotted plains that multitudes of wildlife congregate all year round in a game viewing
spectacular.
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Simbavati Lake Ndutu
SERENGETI, TANZANIA
BOOKABLE 30 DAYS PRIOR TO TRAVEL
From $300 per person, per night
Simbavati Lake Ndutu is a luxurious oasis nestled on the pristine shores of Lake Ndutu, located in the southern
Serengeti National Park. This stunning retreat offers an unparalleled blend of luxury and adventure, providing guests
with an unforgettable safari experience.
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Simbavati Mara
SERENGETI, TANZANIA
BOOKABLE 30 DAYS PRIOR TO TRAVEL
From $300 per person, per night
Perched on a ridge overlooking the awe-inspiring Serengeti plains, with the Mara River in the distance, Simbavati Mara is a luxurious camp perfectly positioned to witness the dramatic Great Wildebeest Migration.
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/ Local Offers
/ Local Offers
- Fynbos on Sea
- Cederberg Ridge
- Camp George
- Amani
- Waterside
- Hilltop
- River Lodge
- Trails Camp
- Mvubu Cottage
- River Sands
- Homestead
- Grumeti
- Lake Ndutu
- Mara
OUR LocaL PROMOTION
Valid until 31 January 2025
| Per Person Sharing | 25 Nov 2024 – 31 Jan 2025 |
| CLASSIC ROOM | |
| Bed and Breakfast (BB) | R1,900 |
| Full Board &Activities (FBA) | R2,940 |
| LUXURY SUITE | |
| Bed and Breakfast (BB) | R2,100 |
| Full Board &Activities (FBA) | R3,140 |
| SUPERIOR SUITE | |
| Bed and Breakfast (BB) | R2,250 |
| Full Board &Activities (FBA) | R3,290 |
| SUPERIOR TWO BEDROOM SUITE | |
| Bed and Breakfast (BB) | R2,600 |
| Full Board &Activities (FBA) | R3,640 |
| FYNBOS COTTAGE | |
| Self-catering (for up to 4 persons) | R4,500 |
| Per extra child | R300 |
Singles – 33% supplement on the Per Person Sharing rate shown above
BB – Bed & Breakfast, FBA – Full Board & Activities (see below for more info)
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General Information
OUR LocaL PROMOTION
Valid until 31 Jan 2025
| Per Person Sharing | 25 Nov 2024 – 31 Jan 2025 Bookable within 30 days of arrival |
| Classic Courtyard | |
| HB+: Accommodation, breakfast & dinner | R2,600 |
| Full Board & Activities (FBA) | R3,600 |
| CLASSIC VIEW | |
| HB+: Accommodation, breakfast & dinner | R2,775 |
| FBA | R3,775 |
| LUXURY SUITE | |
| HB+: Accommodation, breakfast & dinner | R3,300 |
| FBA | R4,300 |
| SUPERIOR SUITE | |
| HB+: Accommodation, breakfast & dinner | R3,450 |
| FBA | R4,450 |
| SUPERIOR POOL SUITE | |
| HB+: Accommodation, breakfast & dinner | R3,650 |
| FBA | R4,650 |
Singles – 33% supplement on the Per Person Sharing rate shown above
HB+- Accommodation, breakfast & dinner, FBA – Full Board & Activities (see below for more info)
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OUR LocaL PROMOTION
Valid until 31 Jan 2025
| 25 Nov 2024 – 31 Jan 2025 Bookable within 30 days of arrival | |
| Per Person Sharing | R5,600 |
| Per Single | R7,467 |
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OUR LocaL PROMOTION
Valid until 31 Jan 2025
| 25 Nov 2024 – 31 Jan 2025 Bookable within 30 days of arrival | |
| LUXURY SUITE | |
| Per person sharing | R5,600 |
| Single | R7,467 |
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OUR LocaL PROMOTION
Valid until 31 Jan 2025
| Room type | Max Guest | Basis | 25 Nov 2024 – 31 Jan 2025 Bookable within 30 days of arrival |
| Luxury Suite | 2 adults | Sharing pp Single | R5,600 R7,467 |
| Two Bedroom Luxury Suite | 2 adults | Sharing pp Child | R5,600 R2,800 |
| Luxury Suite with private KolKol tub | 2 adults | Sharing pp Single | R5,600 R7,467 |
FINE PRINT
Inclusions
Accommodation, all meals, two safari activities per day
Exclusions
All other drinks, private transfers, return transfers from Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport (HDS), gratuities, laundry service, other items of a personal nature. Conservation levies and gate entrance fees – see note below
Child Policy
Simbavati Waterside:
- Children of all ages are welcome
- Between 0 – 3 years: no charge and includes all meals
- Between 4 – 11 years: 50% of per person sharing rate when sharing with parents in Family Chalets or Two-Bedroom Luxury Suites
- 12 Years & older sharing with parents in Two-Bedroom Luxury Suites at Simbavati Waterside: per person sharing rate applicable
- Children 6 years & over are permitted on game drives
Minimum Stay
2 nights – 1 night stays on request only. Recommended length of stay is 3 nights.
Booking Policy
Notes and Other Rates
• Festive Season: 21 Dec 2024 to 05 Jan 2025
• Provisional bookings will only be held for 7 days; or 48 hours within 7 days of arrival or if Reservations specifies due to high demand. Thereafter the booking will automatically be released
• For reservations within 15 days of arrival, full payment is required upon confirmation
• We reserve the right to cancel the booking if deposit or final payment is not received at the appropriate time
• Pilot/Driver’s Room: R950 nett (excluding beverages, activities subject to availability). Only available at Simbavati River Lodge and Simbavati Hilltop Lodge and subject to availability at the time of booking confirmation
• Tour Leader/Guide: R1,200 nett (only with a minimum of 12 paying guests)
General Information
OUR LocaL PROMOTION
Valid until 31 Jan 2025
| 25 Nov 2024 – 31 Jan 2025 Bookable within 30 days of arrival | |
| Per Person Sharing | R7,500 |
| Per Single | R10,000 |
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OUR LocaL PROMOTION
Valid until 31 Jan 2025
| Room Type | Max Guest | Basis | 25 Nov 2024 – 31 Jan 2025 Bookable within 30 days of arrival |
| Family Chalet (2 bedrooms) | 2 Adults + 2 Children/Teenagers /Young Adults in a Family Chalet Sharing ONE bathroom One chalet sleeps 5 | Sharing pp 3rd/4th person Child | R5,600 R4,200 R2,800 |
| Luxury Safari Tent | 2 Adults | Sharing pp Single | R5,600 R7,467 |
| Tented Pool Suite | 2 Adults | Sharing pp Single | R5,600 R7,467 |
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OUR LocaL PROMOTION
Valid until 31 Jan 2025
| Basis | 25 Nov 2024 – 31 Jan 2025 Bookable within 30 days of arrival |
| Per Person Sharing | R3,650 |
| Single | R4,867 |
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OUR LOCAL PROMOTION
Valid until 31 Jan 2025
| Room Type | Max Guest | Basis | 25 Nov 2024 – 31 Jan 2025 Bookable within 30 days of arrival |
| Mvubu Cottage | 4 guests (minimum 2 guests sharing) | Sharing pp Per Person Sharing | R8,375 |
| 3rd / 4th person Per Person | R4,200 |
FINE PRINT
At Simbavati Mvubu Cottage, guests are treated to a private dining experience. Simbavati Mvubu Cottage guests can enjoy a continental breakfast , picnic-style-lunch delivered to the cottage and a private, three course dinner prepared at the Cottage. For those who desire a change of scenery or wish to explore alternative dining options, guests also have the option of enjoying their meals at either Simbavati Hilltop Lodge or Simbavati River Lodge.
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OUR LOCAL PROMOTION
Valid until 31 Jan 2025
| Room Type | Max Guest | Basis | 25 Nov 2024 – 31 Jan 2025 Bookable within 30 days of arrival |
| Villa | 4 adults | Exclusive Use | R45,000 |
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OUR LOCAL PROMOTION
Valid until 31 Jan 2025
Our prices below are per villa for 10 people. But we do offer a lower nightly rate if you take the homestead for 5 nights or more.
| Basis | 25 Nov 2024 – 31 Jan 2025 Bookable within 30 days of arrival |
| Villa for up to 10 people Exclusive use Self-catering only | R28,625 |
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Valid until 07 Jan 2025
| Room Type | Max Guest | Basis | 1 Jul 2024 – 31 Oct 2024 20 Dec 2024 – 7 Jan 2025 |
| Family Tent (2 tents) | 2 Adults + 2 Children | Sharing pp Child | $495 $253 |
| Luxury Safari Tent (11 tents) | 2 Adults | Sharing pp Single | $495 $660 |
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Booking Policy
Valid until 07 Jan 2025
| Room Type | Max Guest | Basis | 1 Nov 2024 – 19 Dec 2024 | 1 Jul 2024 – 31 Oct 2024 20 Dec 2024 – 7 Jan 2025 |
| Family Tent (2 tents) | 2 Adults + 2 Children | Sharing pp Child | $300 $150 | $495 $253 |
| Luxury Safari Tent (11 tents) | 2 Adults | Sharing pp Single | $300 $395 | $495 $660 |
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Valid until 07 Jan 2025
| Room Type | Max Guest | Basis | 1 Nov 2024 – 19 Dec 2024 | 1 Jul 2024 – 31 Oct 2024 20 Dec 2024 – 7 Jan 2025 |
| Family Tent (2 tents) | 2 Adults + 2 Children | Sharing pp Child | $300 $150 | $495 $253 |
| Luxury Safari Tent (11 tents) | 2 Adults | Sharing pp Single | $300 $395 | $495 $660 |
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Fynbos on Sea
Simbavati Safari
Cederberg Ridge
Simbavati Tanzania
