Overview
This is a fantastic combination of a top-notch private game lodge safari at Simbavati Hilltop Camp. Followed by 2 nights of slowing down and enjoying a digital detox experience at Simbavati Trails Camp (walking safaris).
This is one for the adventurers and nature lovers who are looking for a walking safari experience like no other.
The Timbavati Game Reserve is massive and forms part of the Greater Kruger Par, with open borders with the Kruger National Park. The Nlarumha River courses through the reserve, while prominent mountainous ridges and boulder koppies characterise the terrain, making it an incredibly diverse and interesting region to explore on foot.
Departure times for walking safaris depends on the weather and seasons. Summer time walks will depart earlier, while winter time departures will be later. A t trained guide and tracker team will lead an informative, thrilling, and unforgettable walk in the wild.
Simbavati Wildlife & Walking At a Glance:
- Complimentary transfer from Hoedspruit airport to Simbavati Hilltop tented camp for a 3 night stay
- Then transfer on to 2 nights walking safari at Simbavati Trails Camp
4 night variation - We also show the price with 2 nights at Simbavati Hilltop Camp and 2 nights at Trails Camp
Notes
- This is ONLY available between March and November as the Trails Camp is closed from Dec to February (too hot to walk)
- Trails camp has set transfer times in and out (1 per day) so consult with us before booking your outward flight for day 5. The transfer will not get back to Hoedspruit in time for the earlier flights from Hoedspruit, only the later ones!
Our Digital Itinerary
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On arrival at Hoedspruit, you are met and transferred to Hilltop lodge where you spend 3 nights on safari. (approx 1+ hr transfer).
After a final early morning game drive, there is some time to relax around the lodge prior to lunch. Then immediately after lunch, you transfer to Trails Camp (1 hour) for a 2 night walking safari.
A final early morning walk is followed by breakfast and then a transfer back to Hilltop, and onto Hoedspruit Airport.
Note: The transfer will not arrive at Hoedspruit in time for the FIRST (of two) Airlink flights to Johannesburg. Please book the second flight.
Depending on your flight arrangements we may decide to reverse the order with Trails camp first and then Hilltop.
An idea of price
This is a set tour using specific camps. However many tours can be adapted. Chat to us about your options. It excludes international flights but includes an estimate for all domestic or regional flights within the tour.
Accommodation & all meals; park fees, game drives & walks with a professional trails guide and tracker; scheduled transfers between the camps and from/to Hoedspruit Airport
EXCLUDESItems of a personal nature (eg gratuities, spa treatments at Hilltop, curio).
Accommodation
Kate Bergh
AFRICAN TRAVEL SPECIALIST