Simbavati Waterside Lodge - Kruger National Park

Flanking a large dam in the southern Klaserie Private Nature Reserve, just 30 minutes from Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport, this intimate luxury lodge accommodates sixteen guests in eight suites. 

Simbavati Waterside will offer the perfect getaway for every type of traveller. The carefully considered lodge structure affords both privacy for partners as well as family-friendly spaces.

Those in search of romance will enjoy the lodge’s many intimate spaces, imaginative private dining settings and surprise treats to celebrate honeymoons and anniversaries. Or the simple pleasure of disconnecting from life to reconnect with each other. 

Facilities include a swimming pool, boma, wine cellar, lounge, bar, spa, gym, and safari boutique.

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2026 Rates

Room Type
21 December 2025 – 04 January 2026
Luxury Suite
R15,950.00 per person per night sharing
R21,214.00 per person per night single
Two Bedroom Luxury Suite
R15,950.00 per person per night sharing
R15,950.00 per additional adult
R7,975.00 per child per night (4-11 years)
Luxury Suite with private KolKol tub
R15,950.00 per person per night sharing
R21,214.00 per person per night single
Sleepout Deck (booked in conjunction with a lodge room)
R5,940.00 per person per night

* Rates exclude conservation fees and gate fees.

 

Simbavati Waterside Lodge – Timbavati Private Game Reserve

Water is the source of life. Throughout the year countless animal species – including predators, elephants, hippo and buffalo – are drawn to the dam to cool off and quench thirst (sometimes in herds numbering hundreds). Here the game viewing never stops, and you literally become part of your own private Africa for an utterly immersive and sensory safari experience. Simbavati Waterside is the perfect environment for every type of traveller. The carefully considered lodge structure affords absolute privacy for couples, as well as sociable spaces for families and friends. Those in search of romance will enjoy the lodge’s many intimate spaces, imaginative private dining settings (no two meals are ever quite the same), and surprise treats to celebrate honeymoons and anniversaries. Or perhaps just the simple pleasure of disconnecting from life to reconnect with each other.
Luxury Suites (2 ROOMS) * King bed (convertible to twin) * En suite bathroom with shower, double vanity, and separate toilet * Dressing area with ample storage space * Game viewing deck * Outdoor shower * Water facing Two-bedroom Luxury Suites (4 ROOMS) * Interleading rooms * King bed (convertible to twin) – main bedroom * Twin beds (convertible to king) – second bedroom * Open-plan main bathroom en-suite with bath and interconnected indoor and outdoor rain-showers, double vanity and separate toilet * A second separate bathroom en-suite with indoor rain-shower and toilet * Dressing area with ample storage space * Game viewing deck (both rooms) * Water facing Luxury Suite with private KolKol tub (2 ROOMS) * King bed (convertible to twin) * En suite bathroom with shower, double vanity, and separate toilet * Dressing area with ample storage space * Game viewing deck * KolKol tub (outdoor wood-fired tub that can be used both hot and cold) * Outdoor shower * Bush facing
Your mode of transport is an open-sided 4×4 game vehicle with 3 rows of comfortable bucket seats in tiers. You generally head out with a maximum of 8 guests. This offers safe, yet close wildlife encounters. Guests sit up high for the best ‘spotting’ of birds and animals. There are no sides to inhibit your views and you naturally feel more in tune with nature. In the summer month, a shade top is added to protect against the African sun, but in winter it is open to the skies for the best bird-viewing and for stargazing. Your guide helps you to interpret what you see. They also communicate with other vehicles by radio in order to keep in touch with sightings nearby. The tracker, seated in the hot seat at the front of the vehicle, tunes into clues offered by the bush. It may be the spoor of a big cat on the hunt. Perhaps a fresh scent mark on a shrub, a muddy patch on a tree left by an itchy rhino, or a tell-tale sign where a kill has been dragged into the bush.
Children of all age are welcome at the lodge. Children pay 50% of the adult sharing rate; children 4 years and younger stay free. Children under the age of 8 are not permitted on game drives, unless a private vehicle has been arranged (subject to availability)

Sabi Sands Lodges Reviews

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September 23, 2026 GB Website
Sabisandlodges has been amazing in…  

Sabisandlodges has been amazing in creating a dream holiday!!! They were attentive, quick to respond and arranged everything for us


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Annelize Taylor    September 23, 2026   GB    Website   
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Sabisandlodges has been amazing in creating a dream holiday!!! They were attentive, quick to respond and arranged everything for us in great detail!!

Thank you so much for arranging all our travel - Ulusaba, amazing. The pick ups were great - through vumba tours!!
The La Rochelle tours were fantastic too. Drivers were helpful, friendly and professional.

Really enjoyed our experiences and everyone involved made it even better!!!!

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May 6, 2026 ZA Website
Best in the bushes  

What a memorable stay.
Our experience was perfect from start to finish. Booking the experience through Andy set the tone

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Best in the bushes  
Candice Tehini    May 6, 2026   ZA    Website   
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What a memorable stay.
Our experience was perfect from start to finish. Booking the experience through Andy set the tone for the stress-free bush experience.

From the vanilla scented towels, to the delicious food, exciting game drives and phenomenal staff, our stay at Shiduli was magical from the second we arrived and lives in our hearts long after we left.

Your helpful staff greeted us as we arrived and and were with us every step of the way... literally. We were escorted to our private villa by Gary, who my children absolutely adored. Richard, in the bar was on form and Gogo Dorris had faith that we would see lions... which we did.

Thandy and Karen were friendly, professional and made us feel like old friends. We will definitely be back and will bring our friends and family so they can share in this beautiful gem.

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August 19, 2026 Cardiff, UK Website
The best safari oasis  

We’ve have just come back from a 3 night stay at earth lodge. One word incredible. We got to see

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The best safari oasis  
Mandy H    August 19, 2026   Cardiff, UK    Website   
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We’ve have just come back from a 3 night stay at earth lodge. One word incredible. We got to see the big 5 and a lot more animals. The game drives were amazing. The Knowledge of the tracker (Donald) and our guide (Helen) was exceptional and they ensured we were able to see everything. We seen leopards, cheetahs and lions. You stop for a morning coffee out in the bush and sundowners in the evening, this was also excellently organised. The rooms are absolutely stunning with the biggest mini bar I’ve ever seen. The drink options are fantastic. Super comfortable rooms and luxurious. Food was superb. Each evening there was a different location for dinner excellently curated by the team at the hotel, with food prepared to a very high standard. We also used the gym facilities which were great. The service and operational standards at this hotel are exceptional. I would 100% stay at this lodge again it was such an incredible experience

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July 26, 2026 CL Website
100% Recommended  

Recommendations were great and all the arrangements worked smoothly. Andy was always reachable and receptive to requests and modification. 100%

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100% Recommended  
Sven Gysling    July 26, 2026   CL    Website   
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Recommendations were great and all the arrangements worked smoothly. Andy was always reachable and receptive to requests and modification. 100% recommended.

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September 23, 2026 ZA Website
Thank you Max for your recommendation and great service.  

Our experience with Max from Sabi Sands Lodges was brilliant. His recommendation and attention to details were excellent. We highly

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Thank you Max for your recommendation and great service.  
Andrew W.    September 23, 2026   ZA    Website   
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Our experience with Max from Sabi Sands Lodges was brilliant. His recommendation and attention to details were excellent. We highly recommend booking with Sabi Sands Lodges as it saved us time & effort. Experience counts and Max's knowledge was invaluable.


Includes

* Accommodation * All meals * Two safari activities per day * Beverages (excluding premium brands and cellar wines) * Return shared transfers from Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport (HDS)

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