Simbavati Hilltop Lodge | Kruger National Park

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3 жыл бұрын

We spent 2 luxury nights at the 4 star Simbavati Hilltop Lodge, located within the Timbavati Private Private Game Reserve in the Greater Kruger National Park. This is a review of our stay and what can I say but WOW! This place really is out of this world, absolute luxury in the middle of the African bush.
We took advantage of special rates for South African and SADC country residents. The lodge is aimed very much at the international, mainly European and USA markets, and has been hard hit by restrictions as you can imagine. Once international travel picks up, this sort of place will once again be out of reach of most locals, so my advice is to take advantage while you can.
Note: There's no Wifi in the tents, and no mobile phone reception on the reserve, but there is a usable Wifi connection at the main lodge, adequate for Whatsapp and updating your Instagram or Facebook, but you won't be steaming Netflix or Prime.
Correction: Simbavati is a 4 star lodge and not 5 star as mentioned in the video, (but as far as I'm concerned it SHOULD be 5 star!) 👌
This wasn't a sponsored visit, we paid for our own stay, opinions are my own and entirely unbiased.
Simbavati Website: www.simbavati.com/
African Safari Group: www.africansafarigroup.com/
Timbavati: timbavati.co.za/
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Пікірлер: 55

@richardphipps1507 3 жыл бұрын

that's my dream vacation right there 🤘🤟

@Kangela 3 жыл бұрын

It sure is hard to beat.

@harlandfigueroa3486 3 жыл бұрын

very nice drone introduction!

@Kangela 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 👍

@annielincoln4 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for posting. We had just booked for 2022 and this video answered quite a few of the questions I had

@Kangela 3 жыл бұрын

That makes me very happy if I’ve been able to help 👌

@angleklima4033 3 жыл бұрын

mmmh that steak? looks yummy!

@Kangela 3 жыл бұрын

It was!

@estellasexton7545 3 жыл бұрын

the fireplace fascinates me the most!

@Kangela 3 жыл бұрын

I hear you.

@sibusisosandla9292 3 жыл бұрын

Very beautiful place

@Kangela 3 жыл бұрын

It sure is beautiful Sibusiso 👌

@sibusisosandla9292 3 жыл бұрын

@@Kangela yes it is three much beautiful 😂😂👌👌

@susiquatt 3 жыл бұрын

wonderful sights there indeed!

@Kangela 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

@OglockGamesBR 3 жыл бұрын

that small pool is really refreshing when its hot!

@Kangela 3 жыл бұрын

That's so true.

@Shadow-ci1wi 3 жыл бұрын

wow that river in the middle! 🤘

@Kangela 3 жыл бұрын

And LOADS of hippos in it.

@beckygolphin7205 3 жыл бұрын

thats a nice crocodile in front of the pool :)

@Kangela 3 жыл бұрын

I also thought so.

@atlantageorgia2639 3 жыл бұрын

lots of people there! 😮

@Kangela 3 жыл бұрын

It's the ideal way to enjoy a break without the crowds.

@raybryan3204 3 жыл бұрын

that's a busy restaurant wow!

@Kangela 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, it's so good to see people out enjoying life.

@hannahmckenzie6107 3 жыл бұрын

so many lodges! thats a lot!

@Kangela 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback.

@melitasoto8210 3 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't want to have a tent without a hot tub haha

@Kangela 3 жыл бұрын

A hot tub would sure add to the "vibe".

@davidmudd6753 3 жыл бұрын

nice vegetation! 👍

@Kangela 3 жыл бұрын

It sure is!

@MissMadWonderland 3 жыл бұрын

Simbavati... sounds clever :-)

@Kangela 3 жыл бұрын

I also thought so.

@abigailbcfc 3 жыл бұрын

there is a river nearby?

@Kangela 3 жыл бұрын

The Kruger area is actually quite a wet part of the country, plenty of rain and plenty of rivers.

@johnwisse8372 3 жыл бұрын

is there some swamp area surrounding the camp?

@Kangela 3 жыл бұрын

Not a swap, but a river.

@piercethequinnxoxo5094 3 жыл бұрын

the tasting room is my kinda place haha 😁

@Kangela 3 жыл бұрын

I hear you.

@gimmecokejohanna4724 3 жыл бұрын

how hot does it get there in summer?

@Kangela 3 жыл бұрын

The daytime temperatures can go int the mid and even upper 30's (celcius) in summer, and it's also quite humid.

@brandonweber6733 3 жыл бұрын

when is the best season to go there?

@Kangela 3 жыл бұрын

We've been there at all different times of the year and have enjoyed each visit. For purely game viewing though, the dry season, which is between May and October is probably the best time. It's also a bit cooler then, but also more crowded, because it's when loads of other visitors will be there. I prefer the "off" season, game viewing is a bit tougher, because the bush is lusher and thicker, so more places for the animals to hide, but also less tourists.