Simbavati Hilltop Lodge, Kruger National Park

Simbavati Hilltop Lodge, a luxurious tented hideaway, is perched on a hilltop within the Timbavati Private Game Reserve, a secluded part of Kruger Park. Its strategic location offers panoramic views over the bush and the distant Drakensberg Mountains while allowing you to observe wildlife gathered at the expansive Mbali Dam and the Nhlaralumi River below. The lodge was purposefully crafted with a light footprint, ensuring that its grandeur could be removed without leaving any lasting impact on the land. This commitment to sustainability, combined with its prime location, makes the lodge an ideal base for game viewing, including close encounters with all the Big Five, most notably leopards and wild dogs, during twice-daily game drives.

The lodge comprises eight spacious tented suites, each providing a romantic, bright, and airy ambience. These suites are connected to the main lodge by wooden walkways, ensuring that you're never far from the heart of the property. Each suite features French doors that open onto expansive viewing decks, complete with private sala pavilions and double day beds—perfect for an afternoon read or snooze. The en-suite bathroom tent is linked to the bedroom tent via a small passage, offering a double rain shower with views over the dam. The rooms are clean and well-maintained, with service offered twice daily.

Hilltop Lodge offers a range of amenities designed to enhance your stay. You can savor delicious meals at the lodge, with several choices offered at each meal. To unwind, you can take a dip in the infinity swimming pool or enjoy spa treatments in the privacy of your room. For a more communal experience, join other guests at the bar, which offers 360-degree views, around the fire pit, or for sunset drinks.