About
Simbambili Game Lodge is a sophisticated safari sanctuary nestled in the northern section of South Africa's iconic Sabi Sand Game Reserve, which shares an unfenced border with the renowned Kruger National Park. The lodge is strategically positioned among dense stands of Knobthorn and Jackalberry trees, overlooking a river or a waterhole that frequently attracts elephants and various plains game. This prime location within the Sabi Sand, famous for its exceptional leopard sightings and high concentration of the Big Five—lion, elephant, leopard, buffalo, and rhino—offers an immersive wildlife experience. The reserve's diverse ecosystem also supports an abundance of other game species and extraordinary bird life, making every game drive and bush walk a unique opportunity for discovery.The lodge features nine luxurious, Moroccan-styled suites, including a private Honeymoon Suite and a Waterhole Suite, all designed to seamlessly blend with the natural woodland landscape while ensuring utmost privacy. Each spacious suite is equipped with modern amenities such as air conditioning, a mini-bar, free-standing baths, twin vanities, and both indoor and outdoor showers. Guests can enjoy their own private deck, complete with a plunge pool and a shaded sala bed, offering spectacular views over the extensive savannah grassland and its teeming wildlife. The main lodge area provides a comfortable lounge, a dining room, and a deck where guests can relax and observe the constant procession of animals at the waterhole.Simbambili offers a range of activities tailored to enhance the safari adventure. Expertly guided morning and afternoon game drives in open vehicles provide unparalleled opportunities to track the Big Five and other wildlife. For a more intimate connection with the bush, guided bush walks are available for guests aged 16 and older, allowing for closer examination of the flora, fauna, and animal tracks. The lodge also boasts a tranquil wellness center with a spa and gym, offering rejuvenating treatments amidst the serene bushveld. Dining experiences are a highlight, with seasonal cuisine served on the deck, in the boma, or as bush breakfasts and dinners. Guests can reach Simbambili Game Lodge via direct flights to Hoedspruit Airport or Arathusa Airstrip, followed by road transfers, or by self-driving to the Gowrie Gate of the Sabi Sand Game Reserve.
