Simbavati Hilltop Lodge - Kruger National Park

At Simbavati Hilltop Lodge you can enjoy magnificent views of the bush, the Nhlaralumi River and the distant foothills of the Drakensberg Mountain Range from the vantage point of the beautiful small koppie on which the lodge is situated.

Accommodation is pure African safari, and comprises of individual pavilion-style luxury tents, arranged to create a unique village feel. Each suite comprises two individual tents – one for the main bedroom, and a separate bathroom, which is linked by a passage that can be opened up on one side – allowing for an indoor or private outdoor shower experience. Privacy is guaranteed thanks to the careful placement of the tented-suites, ensuring a tranquil and intimate stay.

Some of the private suites are situated to avail of the breathtaking views, and are therefore accessible via steep stairs. For the mobility impaired, please ensure that you stipulate your needs when booking.

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2026 Rates

Room Type
05 Jan 2026 – 20 Dec 2026
Luxury Safari Tent
 

R20,400.00 per person per night sharing

R27,200.00 per person per night single

 

* Rates exclude conservation fees and gate fees.

 

Simbavati Hilltop Lodge – Kruger National Park – Information

At Simbavati Hilltop Lodge, you can enjoy magnificent views of the bush, the Nhlaralumi River and the distant foothills of the Drakensberg MountainRange from the vantage point of the beautiful small koppie on which the lodge is situated. Accommodation at Simbavati Hilltop Lodge is pure African safari, and comprises of individual pavilion-style luxury tents, arranged to create a unique village feel. Each suite comprises two individual tents – one for the main bedroom, and a separate bathroom, which is linked by a passage that can be opened up on one side – allowing for an indoor or private outdoor shower experience. Privacy is guaranteed thanks to the careful placement of the tented-suites, ensuring a tranquil and intimate stay. Some of the private suites are situated to avail of the breathtaking views, and are therefore accessible via steep stairs. For the mobility impaired, please ensure that you stipulate your needs when booking.
Simbavati Hilltop Lodge offers accommodation in 8 luxurious safari tents, offering king-size or twin-bed options. Privacy is guaranteed thanks to the careful placement of the tented-suites, ensuring a tranquil and intimate stay. Some of the private suites are situated to avail of the breathtaking views, and are therefore accessible via steep stairs. For the mobility impaired, please ensure that you stipulate your needs when booking.
Simbavati Lodges offers Big 5 safari Game Drives in the early morning and evening to ensure game viewing when the animals are most active. Nocturnal animals including the big cats are regularly sighted. Currently there are over 40 mammal species in the Timbavati including the Big 5 of Lion, Leopard, Rhino, Buffalo and Elephant as well as 360 species of bird life. The Timbavati Private Nature Reserve was initiated in 1956 by a group of land owners concerned about the degradation of this once pristine wilderness area. Timbavati is dedicated to conservation by maintaining the biodiversity of species and is also involved in different research.
No children under 12 years of age are allowed at Simbavati Hilltop Lodge. Children under the age of 16 years have to share a room with an adult above 18 years of age.
From Johannesburg/Pretoria: Simbavati Hilltop Lodge is a 6 to 7 hour drive from Johannesburg or Pretoria. From Johannesburg take the N12 to Witbank and continue on the N4. From Pretoria, take the N4 to Witbank and continue on the N4. Follow the N4 and turn left to Belfast (Off ramp R33/R540). Once in Belfast, turn right into Voortrekker Street and continue straight with the R540 to Dullstroom. Drive straight through Dullstroom and continue to Lydenburg on the R540. At the Tjunction turn left to Lydenburg into Viljoen Street (R36). Turn left again into Voortrekker Street. Turn right into De Clercq Street and follow the R36 through Ohrigstad. After the Abel Erasmus pass, the R36 turns left to Tzaneen. Do not turn left here, but continue straight on the R527 to Hoedspruit. In Hoedspruit, continue straight through the town. After the bridge crossing the railway line, turn right at the four way stop and continue on the R40 for another 6,4 km. Turn left onto the Timbavati/Eastgate Airport road. . Follow the tar road from the Eastgate/Timbavati turn-off for 44 km straight to the Simbavati turn-off. (GPRS coordinates for the Simbavati turn-off: S 24° 12’ 20.2” E 31° 19’ 24.2”). Turn right onto the dirt road and follow the lion footprints for ±6,4 km to the lodge. (On the tar road you will go through 2 control gates. At the second gate you enter the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve where you will have to pay a vehicle entrance fee of R120 per vehicle. Conservation fee of R110 per person TO BE PAID AT THE LODGE. From Nelspruit: Direction by Road: From Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (KMIA) and Nelspruit. Driving from Nelspruit or Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport to Simbavati will take approximately 3 hours. From Nelspruit take the R40 to White River. (From KMIA turn right onto the R40 to White River.) Through White River, follow the R40 signs carefully to Hazyview. Continue north on the R40 through Hazyview. Note that this is a busy stretch of road with vehicles, people and often animals on the road. Please drive carefully and slowly and keep to the speed limits. Follow the R40 towards Klaserie and Hoedspruit. Just before Klaserie you turn right onto the R40 toward Hoedspruit. Travel for approx 18 km and turn right at the Eastgate airport sign. Follow the tar road from the Eastgate/Timbavati turn-off for 44 km straight to the Simbavati turn-off. (GPRS coordinates for the Simbavati turn-off: S 24° 12’ 20.2” E 31° 19’ 24.2”). Turn right onto the dirt road and follow the lion footprints for ±6,4 km to the lodge. (On the tar road you will go through 2 control gates. At the second gate you enter the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve where you will have to pay a vehicle entrance fee of R120 per vehicle. Conservation fee of R110 per person TO BE PAID AT THE LODGE

Simbavati Reviews

Simbavati Hilltop was perfect in all ways, no kids running around and the food was great. Our luxury tent was really nice and we saw a giraffe being born. I didn't think much of the Timbavati but I will surely visit again.
Patrick StottMelbourne, Australia

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