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Discover a whole new immersing perspective to an impeccable safari at the back-to-basics Simbavati Trails Camp. A digital detox walking camp located in the world-famous Timbavati Private Game Reserve, an eminent South Africa natural beauty bordering the remarkable Kruger National Park. This luxurious and eco-friendly camp offers a true Simbavati unique game viewing experience. Boasting four Meru-style guest tents arranged in a quarter circle setting, each named after iconic local bird species, the tents highlight an indigenous aura with en suite facilities and a front private balcony complimented with safari chairs offering lovely views of the surrounding bush. Enjoy a peaceful siesta on the sunlounges, relax reading a favourite book or over a fine selection of cocktails and premium wines at the scrupulously placed deck adjoining the fabulous plunge pool. ...
Discover a whole new immersing perspective to an impeccable safari at the back-to-basics Simbavati Trails Camp. A digital detox walking camp located in the world-famous Timbavati Private Game Reserve, an eminent South Africa natural beauty bordering the remarkable Kruger National Park. This luxurious and eco-friendly camp offers a true Simbavati unique game viewing experience. Boasting four Meru-style guest tents arranged in a quarter circle setting, each named after iconic local bird species, the tents highlight an indigenous aura with en suite facilities and a front private balcony complimented with safari chairs offering lovely views of the surrounding bush. Enjoy a peaceful siesta on the sunlounges, relax reading a favourite book or over a fine selection of cocktails and premium wines at the scrupulously placed deck adjoining the fabulous plunge pool. Delicious meals crafted by experienced chefs from locally sourced ingredients prepared over an open fire pot are served at the main dining tent or the exclusive boma located at a comfortable distance from the main dining area. Enjoy hiking, and themed dinner nights, or join expertly guided walking tours and short game drives deep into the magnificent Timbavati Private Game Reserve to behold the fascinating sights of the notorious Big 5 and other varieties of wildlife.
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Simbavati Trails Camp is perfectly cradled in a tranquil area of the most coveted Timbavati Private Game Reserve, Hoedspruit, Mpumalanga. A savanna bushveld rarity in South Africa spanning the untamed Kruger National Park wilderness with an array of grasslands, woodlands, rivers, and numerous wildlife.
Access the Simbavati Trails Camp is a scenic 1hr 25 minutes' drive via Argyle Road from the popular Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport, 51.5 km away from the camp. The camp offers complimentary scheduled airport shuttle service.
Simbavati Trails Camp features four en suite Meru-style tents for 8 guests, providing intimate and exclusive space for couples, friends, and solo travelers.
Luxury Tent: An ultimate eco-friendly accommodation with no electricity and cellular reception perfect for diligent nature lovers. Features 4 spacious tent bungalows each equipped with comfortable two twin beds, a mosquito net, an outdoor bathroom with a traditional bucket shower at the rear, and a relaxing shaded patio with a couple of premium cushion chairs perfect to unwind and enjoy the fresh mountain air. Average size: 33 sq m (355 sq f) ...
Luxury Tent: An ultimate eco-friendly accommodation with no electricity and cellular reception perfect for diligent nature lovers. Features 4 spacious tent bungalows each equipped with comfortable two twin beds, a mosquito net, an outdoor bathroom with a traditional bucket shower at the rear, and a relaxing shaded patio with a couple of premium cushion chairs perfect to unwind and enjoy the fresh mountain air. Average size: 33 sq m (355 sq f) wide for a maximum of two guests.
Enjoy an all-inclusive carefully planned gourmet meal at regular intervals during your safari adventure. Start with local non-alcoholic beverages in the morning, to a tasty brunch complete with soft drinks at the end of your early safari walks. Afterward savour the fineness of Simbavati in the outdoor dining tent offering a la carte and mouth-watering continental dishes for lunch. During your evening walks, stop for tantalising cocktails and tropical sundowners at sunset and enjoy a hearty dinner introducing you to nuances and flavour details of South African-inspired meals prepared over an open fire by excellent chefs at ...
Enjoy an all-inclusive carefully planned gourmet meal at regular intervals during your safari adventure. Start with local non-alcoholic beverages in the morning, to a tasty brunch complete with soft drinks at the end of your early safari walks. Afterward savour the fineness of Simbavati in the outdoor dining tent offering a la carte and mouth-watering continental dishes for lunch. During your evening walks, stop for tantalising cocktails and tropical sundowners at sunset and enjoy a hearty dinner introducing you to nuances and flavour details of South African-inspired meals prepared over an open fire by excellent chefs at the inviting open-air boma. Sip fine wines and delicious cocktails at the elegant lounge, an idyllic setting where excellent and sophisticated drinks are enjoyed in style.
Go beyond a game drive and ignite all your five senses on an ultimate walking safari. The focus is to attain a holistic understanding of the bush escorted by armed and specially trained walking guides. Enjoy a relaxed pace of safari where regular stops are used to explain the trees and bushes and their traditional and medicinal uses from animal spoor, dung middens and more. Immerse into an informative experience where being on foot in the bush will both thrill and ground you. Gain a true connection with nature where viewing a larger game on foot can be ...
Go beyond a game drive and ignite all your five senses on an ultimate walking safari. The focus is to attain a holistic understanding of the bush escorted by armed and specially trained walking guides. Enjoy a relaxed pace of safari where regular stops are used to explain the trees and bushes and their traditional and medicinal uses from animal spoor, dung middens and more. Immerse into an informative experience where being on foot in the bush will both thrill and ground you. Gain a true connection with nature where viewing a larger game on foot can be possible. Venture into an enthralling safari the reserve offers from viewing the rare wildlife including all Big Five – lion, rhino, leopard, elephant, and buffalo, to numerous smaller beautiful creatures, spectacular plants, rivers, and impressive birdlife featuring raptors, eagles, waterbirds, and vultures.
Light up the night with glow sticks around the distinctly illecebrous campfire lulling you into therapeutic soothing emotions. Relax in the tranquil sounds of trickly creek waters, cool breezes, rustling leaves, and enjoy the emanating flickery flames well into the night telling moonlight stories, syncing to your favourite music, and stargazing at the clear skies. Roast marshmallows and enjoy barbecue grills all around the well-appointed campfire before retiring to your luxury tents.
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