Simbambili Game Lodge

Destination

Sabi Sand

Simbambili Lodge is situated among dense stands of knobthorn and jackalberry trees along the meandering Manyeleti River in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve, part of the world-renowned Kruger National Park. With its Morroccan-styled suites that have been sensitively designed to blend with the environment and carefully positioned to enhance privacy, this is a must for the romantic at heart. Each suite with its own plunge pool and Sala overlooking the watering hole. This exquisite Lodge is famed for its regular Leopard sightings and abundance of general game species as well as extraordinary bird life. With the Lodge accommodating a maximum of 16 guests, public areas carefully designed to resemble hospitality akin to a comfortable home with specially prepared meals and venues for entertaining and relaxation.

Simbambili Game Lodge Amenities

Sophisticated yet simple, each suite has spectacular views over an extensive savannah grassland that teems with wildlife, as seen from the unique en-suite bathrooms and salas or from individual private plunge pools. The Sabi Sand is famous for its big five and has the highest concentration of leopard in the world. It offers cat lovers a chance to meet the stars of the Simbambili Leopard Project an online journal of the life of three leopards Saseke (the beautiful one), Mafufenyane (the angry one) and Nyaleti (the star) - face to face in their natural habitat. Tireless attention to detail and the desires of our guests are made possible by limiting this exclusive safari experience to a maximum of twelve.

Directions To Simbambili Game Lodge

From the South on the R 40 Continue through Bushbuck Ridge towards Klaserie. 37 km after Bushbusck Ridge turn right onto the Acornhoek Road. Much of this road has been tarred recently and is in a very good condition. Continue on road until you get to Hluvukani (33 km). At Hluvukani you will see the BP Garage on your right. Continue straight for 2.3 km on a tar road towards Manyelethi Turn right at the Dixie & Simbambili sign This is a dirt road Continue on this road for 6 km until you reach a T-junction Turn left at this T-Junction. You will pass the villages of Utah and Dixie. From the Utah Trading Store, which is on your right, it is about 12.2km until you reach the Gowrie Gate entrance to the Sabi Sand Game Reserve. Here you will be required to pay an entrance fee of R110.00 (per vehicle) and R20 per person. Please note the Gowrie Gate is only open between 5:00am (05h00) & 11:00pm (23h00). Turn immediately right at the Gowrie Gate, and follow the fence line to the Lodge. Simbambili is approximately 6km from Gowrie Gate. DO NOT GO TO ANY OTHER GATE THAN GOWRIE GATE. YOU CAN NOT ENTER THE RESERVE AT ANY OTHER GATE TO GET TO SIMBAMBILI. From the North on the R 40, via Hoedspruit At Hoedspruit take the R 40 south towards Bushbuckridge. Continue 33 km and turn left towards Acornhoek and White River Continue 4 km and turn left at Acornhoek. Continue on road until you get to Hluvukani (33 km). At Hluvukani you will see the BP Garage on your right. Continue straight for 2.3 km on a tar road towards Manyelethi Turn right at the Dixie & Simbambili sign This is a dirt road Continue on this road for 6 km until you reach a T-junction Turn left at this T-Junction. You will pass the villages of Utah and Dixie. From the Utah Trading Store, which is on your right, it is about 12.2km until you reach the Gowrie Gate entrance to the Sabi Sand Game Reserve. Here you will be required to pay an entrance fee of R110.00 (per vehicle) and R20 per person. Please note the Gowrie Gate is only open between 5:00am (05h00) & 11:00pm (23h00). Turn immediately right at the Gowrie Gate, and follow the fence line to the Lodge.

Area Attractions

Simbambili Game Lodge offers unique exclusive Safari experiences in both open Land Rovers, and on foot. The private reserve is home to an abundance of species: 147 mammals including the "Big Five", 114 reptiles, 507 birds, 49 fish, 34 amphibians and 336 trees. The reserve is predominantly open savannah and with a near perfect year round climate, it is the ideal African safari holiday destination. The day starts as dawn breaks over the African bushveld. After your early morning wakeup call. Shortly after, you depart in your open landrover with your experienced Rangers and Trackers who will share their extensive knowledge of the bush with you. These drives are undertaken at times best suited for game viewing which vary depending on the season but typically start early morning. Where applicable you may be invited out of the vehicle to see tracks, examine certain plants and follow spoor. After an exhilarating hunt for tracks to see what the animals have been up to during the night, and tracking down whatever you find, you will stop somewhere out in the bush for a break of coffee & tea. Time to stretch your legs whilst having your sunglasses cleaned & indulge in cool towels in summer, and hot towels in winter. In winter, we keep our guests warm on the vehicle with hot water bottles & warm blankets. After a sumptuous Breakfast is served either back at the camp or in the riverbed or bush, guests are offered walks to suit their interests and fitness levels and are accompanied by an armed ranger and tracker. Walks allow guests a better chance to see some of the smaller creatures of the bush as well as an opportunity to learn more about the flora and fauna of the region & to have a chance to follow tracks in more detail. Our Shangaan trackers will enthrall you with their explanations of the medicinal and other uses of the numerous plants and trees along with tales of traditional folklore. The rest of the day is spent at the discretion of the guest for other activities that we offer, with a late lunch served around 3.00pm. Lunch is followed by the afternoon game drive and extends into the evening to view seldom seen nocturnal species by torchlight.

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Specials

R7800.00 per adult per night sharing in a Suite

Rates valid for travel 1 January – 31 December 2015:
R7800.00 per adult per night sharing in a Suite – 50% single supplement
R8595.00 per adult per night sharing in a Waterhole Suite – 50% single supplement

Nightly rates include: accommodation, three meals, dusk and dawn safaris in open vehicles, bushveld walks, local sundowner drinks on game drives.

Rates exclude: drinks, items of a personal nature (curio shop, spa, laundry, telephone calls), Sabi Sand Gate Fees (R190.00 per vehicle and R50.00 per person – payable direct at Gowrie Gate), Conservation Fees of R150.00 per adult per stay, TOMSA levy of R14.00 per person per night. Conservation Fees and TOMSA Levy are to be prepaid with your reservation.

Valid

2018-03-27 - 2018-04-03

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