Wake up, eat, safari, eat, nap, safari, eat, sleep. Repeat. Alternatively you can just chill in the hotel and watch animals mooch about in the river. Truly wonderful setting and helpful staff. Just be aware that there isn't much to do here - you are literally in the middle of nowhere / nature. More

My husband and I traveled to South Africa last August and we spend the first 4 nights at Simbavati. We got terribly lost driving from Johannesburg and arrived very late on the first night, but we were just in time to join our safari group for dinner. The food was amazing! After dinner we checked in and a guide took... More

I stayed at Simbavati last september and really enjoyed it. The setting is great - right on a river, so with a lot of animals and birds coming to drink. From the main deck, restaurant and boma, you can enjoy views of the river. The bungalows (good for families and with direct river views) and tents are comfortable, with everything... More

Have never bothered to write a review of a property before but this was exceptional and really deserves a mention. The accommodation was lovely and every member of the staff we met were terrific. A special mention must go to Justice, the young waiter/barman who really did aim to give five star service every day. The game drives were fabulous... More

Our family stayed at the Simbavati Lodge for 4 nights in March, 2012. It was perfect. The staff was accommodating and professional, but not cloying. We saw amazing wildlife. Our guide, Chris and spotter, Daniel were knowledgeable, effective and fun to be with. They worked hard to get us to the animals. The accommodations were lovely. Comfortable and luxurious without... More

Thanks to Bush Baby Safaris for booking us in to this great place and to Pierre, our guide for staying with us. The welcome was interesting and fun, the tents were terrific with air con and very fancy baths. Showers were outdoors but very private except for the occasional buffalo looking in. I have 27 different sightings in my journal... More

Thanks for much for such a great birthday trip. Our guide Pete and tracker Noel went the extra mile to make the trip amazing. We saw all of the big five and loads more. The leopards were my favourite, so beautiful. The lodge is comfortable and the staff couldn't be more friendly or helpful. As well as seeing all the... More

We had a really enjoyable stay at Simbavati - such a beautiful position on the river and we loved the luxury tents. Amazing to stand in our deck whilst watching elephants in the bush a few metres away. Great leopard sightings, loads of elephants, brilliant rhinos - only the lions were elusive! The lodge wasn't full when we visited so... More

This is a really great place, the view of the river, the owners, the staff in general great people. All the guest seem to gravitate to one area and you get to meet and chat. The actuall safaris were great, we were there for 2 days and saw the Big 5 both days - COOL. We had 2 great guides.... More