Simbavati Waterside
Luxury
Overview
- Beautiful setting, flanking a huge dam.
- Just 30 minutes drive from Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport
- Intimate private dining, spa, and suites with waterhole views or private KolKol tubs
- Caters equally for both couples and families
- Sophisticated decor, with an emphasis on natural elements inspired by the Klaserie’s unique wilderness
Flanking a large dam in the southern Klaserie Private Nature Reserve, Simbavati Waterside was conceptualised, designed and built to be a natural extension of the pure utopian Klaserie wilderness from which it draws its inspiration.
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.
Facilities include a swimming pool, ‘Beach Boma’ (at eye level with the dam’s water), ‘Bush Boma’ (for dinner under the stars), wine cellar, lounge, bar, spa, gym, and safari boutique.
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Rooms
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Luxury Suites
Two luxury water-facing suites each have a king-sized bed (or twin) and a beautiful game viewing deck overlooking the dam, thriving with wildlife. There’s a spacious en suite bathroom and dressing area with ample storage space, indoor shower, double vanity, enclosed toilet and door leading out to an outdoor rain-shower. * 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
There are four family suites. Each has a main bedroom with king-sized bed, open-plan bathroom en-suite (with bath and interconnected indoor and outdoor rain-showers), and a separate WC. The second bedroom has twin beds (which can be converted to a king bed) and a separate bathroom en-suite with indoor rain-shower and WC. Each bedroom has a beautiful game viewing deck with a view of the water. Family suites: * 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
There are two suites which face the bush, each with its own private deck and small private KolKol tub (heated by a wood-fire in winter). Each has a king-sized bed (or twin), a spacious en suite bathroom and dressing area with ample storage space, indoor shower, double vanity, enclosed toilet, and door leading out to an outdoor rain-shower. * 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
Special offers
Combo Offer
Stay 3 nights at any Simbavati Game Lodge & get 30% off a stay at Simbavati Trails Camp - see detail
Stay minimum of 3 nights at any Simbavati Game Lodge (Hilltop, River, Camp George or Amani) and get 30% off a stay at Simbavati Trails Camp (Minimum 2 nights stay) Stay minimum of 3 nights at Simbavati Cederberg Ridge and Fynbos on Sea ON A FULL BOARD AND ACTIVITY BASIS and get 30% off a stay at Simbavati Trails Camp (Minimum 2 nights stay) Trails Camp is open from March to November each year.
Excludes: Note: Trails Camp is closed from December to February each year
Terms & Conditions: Min 2 nights at Trails Camp
Combo Offer
Stay 4 or more nights at Simbavati Lodges & receive discounts
Stay 4 nights at any combination of our lodges and receive an 8% discount (min 2 nights at each lodge) Stay 5 nights at any combination of our lodges and receive a 10% discount (min 2 nights at each lodge) Stay 6-7 nights at any combination of our lodges and receive a 12% discount (min 2 nights at each lodge) Stay 8+ nights at any combination of our lodges and receive a 15% discount (min 2 nights at each lodge)
Excludes: Festive Season - 20 Dec to 4 Jan
Terms & Conditions: Not combinable with other Simbavati offers
Honeymoon Offer
Stay 3+ nights and one partner pays only 60%
Stay 3+ nights and one partner pays only 50% (in 2024) and only pays 60% in 2025 Lodges must be booked on a Full Board & Activity basis (eg Cederberg Ridge and Fynbos on Sea) Not combinable with other Simbavati offers
Excludes: Festive Season - 20 Dec to 4 Jan
Terms & Conditions: Lodges must be booked on a Full Board & Activity basis (eg Cederberg Ridge and Fynbos on Sea)