Simbavati Hilltop Lodge

H I L LT O P L O D G E T I M BAVAT I GA M E R E SE RV E , K RUGE R & SU R ROU N DS

Enchanting

Elegance Hang up your hat, kick off your shoes. You have arrived in bush bliss. Simbavati Hilltop Lodge is quite simply ‘wow’. It’s as if every bush god colluded in its construction and every whim was thought of. It’s thoroughly enchanting, with eagle’s nest views and gracious, understated elegance. Everything is somehow just right, just enough.

The lodge and suites are on a hilltop on a bend in the Nhlaralumi River in coveted Timbavati Private Game Reserve.

Arguably, Hilltop has the finest views in the entire reserve. Not just over the ever-present water and the myriad wildlife that frequents it, but over the pristine reserve all the way to the Drakensberg foothills in the distance. There’s a sense of space on a very grand scale. It feels distinctly like you are in your own private villa in the bush, just you and your favourite person.

Cocooned, yet expansive at the same time.

Built to tread very lightly on the environment and leave no human trace, Hilltop is tented and stands on wooden decks connected by walkways. Wood, canvas, space and romance epitomise this magnificent property. So the contemporary, but muted, décor of the interiors is unexpected. It remains close to nature in colour and texture, but with occasional splashes of colour – call it functional contemporary, stylish and understated. Definitely sumptuous.

To sit and stare into the far distance and let you mind wander freely is a treat, to do this while lazing in your double daybed in your private pavilion sala on your deck… well, that’s divine. An in-suite spa treatment may just take you all the way to nirvana.

Life is that good, without even leaving your suite. And of course you’ll see wildlife along the river too.

But do go on a game drive, because wildlife is prolific and all big five are at home here. On the afternoon drive, you’ll return at dusk and see some nocturnal wildlife action too. It’s a completely different bush experience, and quite captivating.

Dinner will be waiting for you, possibly fireside in the boma under the stars, maybe on the deck, but always with the river nearby. With it the night sounds. Roaring lions, jackals calling, monkeys squealing – the playlist is ever changing and ever appealing.

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SLEEPING

THE NITTY GRITTY

All linen & towels provided

Hideaway Rules • No Animals permitted • No smoking • Max 16 guests • No children under 12 yrs

LIVING

Safari

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Travel

• 8 x luxury safari tents En-suite bathrooms with bath, double vanity & outdoor shower

Private game viewing deck Aircon WiFi Main lodge area with river view Sitting room with bar Mini bar with drinks and snacks Coffee and tea making facilities Ceiling fan

RELAXING

• Books and board games • Spa in-room treatments • Infinity pool with views of Drakensberg Mountains

• Big five • Game drives • Malaria area

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Two hours from nearest airport Transfers available to and from Hoedspruit Airport Lodge access via dirt road SUV/high clearance vehicle

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