Simbavati Trails Camp

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 8.7
Rated excellent

Staff

9.9

Property highlights

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Simbavati Trails Camp in Hoedspruit offers comfortable rooms with private bathrooms, showers, and slippers. Each room includes a seating area and a patio, ensuring a relaxing stay. Exceptional Facilities: Guests can enjoy a terrace, restaurant, bar, and a year-round outdoor swimming pool. Additional amenities include an outdoor fireplace, outdoor seating area, and full-day security. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves South African cuisine with halal, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. Special menus cater to various dietary needs. Activities and Attractions: Timbavati Private Nature & Game Reserve is 5 mi away. Walking tours are available for exploring the surrounding area.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.1 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Availability

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Room Type
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2 twin beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

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Netherlands Netherlands
“Had a great stay at trails camp. A very nice and rustic camp hidden in the bush. Comfortable tents, good bed and amazing food. Staff is very helpful and nice. The guides where super. We had some bad luck with the weather, rain at night,...”
Tjaart
South Africa South Africa
“Location: right in the middle of the African bush. Very peacefull. Food: Top notch. Typical African cuisine. Staff: Extremely friendly and catering to every need. Chef, butler, camp hand, guide, cleaner Activities: Twice daily walks in the...”
Tjaart
South Africa South Africa
“Remote location exactly what we required. Extremely friendly staff Personal attention Fabulous food Bush walks thrilling”
Lisa
South Africa South Africa
“An intimate, off-the-grid camp in the heart of the reserve. Excellent attention to detail and 7-star treatment by the wonderful staff.”
Valerie
France France
“We loved the location in the middle of the bush. The amenities and the comfort are outstanding while eco responsible. The staff is absolutely lovely and very careful while being very professional. The food is excellent and changes every day, the...”
Ralf
Germany Germany
“Auch hier spricht die Lage mitten im Bush für sich. Wer jedoch in der Nacht Angst vor Tieren hat, welche um das Zelt schleichen, der sollte das Camp meide. Für uns Abenteuer pur mit netten, hilfsbereiten Stuff. Wir haben uns immer sicher gefühlt.”
Nicolas
Germany Germany
“- super Personal - James der Safari Guide war absolut genial. Er kennt sich sehr gut aus (Pflanzen, Tiere, Spuren) - tolles Essen - Hyänen Bau mit Baby Hyänen gefunden - nächtliches Hyänengeschrei und Besuch am Abendessen - Möglichkeit am Ende...”

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    South African
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Simbavati Trails Camp takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Curfew
The entrance to the property is closed between 18:00 and 06:00
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
Check-in is only possible for guests between 18 and 65 years old
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

⁠Comp Transfers:

* Self-drive: Guests to drive to Hilltop Lodge (13h45). You are welcome to arrive earlier, and make use of our swimming pool or other facilities.

* Check-out is prior to 10:00 on the day of departure.

NOTE: Self-drive guests will also have to use this transfer. Please ensure that you will arrive before the scheduled departure time, as unfortunately, we cannot wait for late arrivals. There will be an extra charge for late arrivals. The transfer time is approximately 1 hour 30 mins.

Conservation Levies and Additional Reserve Fees are subject to change. Conservation levies will be added to invoices for prepayment, or collected at the lodge directly.

Timbavati Private Nature Reserve:

1 Jan 2024 to 31 Dec 2024: R575 per adult per night and R288 per child under 12 years per night.

A vehicle entrance fee of R300 is only payable at the Timbavati or Klaserie Control Gate.

Please inform Simbavati Trails Camp of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.