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Simbavati Trails Camp

Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, South Africa
★★★★

About Simbavati Trails Camp

Simbavati Trails Camp is a hidden gem, offering a luxury yet back-to-basics walking safari experience in a secluded corner of the Timbavati Game Reserve. Nestled in the heart of an unspoiled 11,000-hectare wilderness area bordering Kruger National Park, the camp invites you to connect with nature on foot, guided by expert rangers who lead stimulating and immersive walking trails.

With no electricity, WiFi, or cell phone reception, the camp offers a truly unplugged experience. Here, the rhythm of nature takes center stage, allowing guests to slow down and immerse themselves fully in the raw beauty of the African wilderness. Meals are prepared over an open fire, adding to the camp’s rustic charm while offering hearty, delicious dishes to enjoy under the stars.

The minimum stay is two nights, but to truly experience the tranquility and pace of the walking trails, a three-night stay is highly recommended.

Please note that the camp operates seasonally, from March to November, during the cooler months, ensuring the most comfortable and rewarding experience in the wild. Simbavati Trails Camp offers an authentic, immersive safari like no other.

Perfect For
Adventure Big 5 Birding Flora Hiking Leisure Nature Relaxation Star Gazing Wildlife
Bar
Barbeque Facilities
Battery Charging Facilities
Communal Dining
Pool
Restaurant
Vegetarian
24-hour Security
Airport Shuttle (Available)
On Site
Big 5
Bird Watching
Game Viewing
Game Walks
Walks (Guided)
Wildlife Tours
Off Site
Big 5
Bird Watching
Game Viewing
Walks (Guided)
Wildlife Tours

Accommodation Options

Luxury Tent
Four en-suite Meru-style tents are surprisingly spacious with proper furniture and mosquito nets. En suite bathrooms have a proper flush toilet and a simple basin with a jug of hot water for washing. The back of the tent opens out to your private al fresco en suite ‘bathroom to the stars’. Here you find a gloriously simple bucket shower which is filled on demand with warm water. In front of the tent there is a small shaded area with two chairs.

Dining & Cuisine

Boma & Campfire dining
Several times a week, dinner in the camps is a more hearty, campfire style meal served under the stars in a ‘boma’, a circular enclosure originally made from branches. The cosy, lantern-lit ambience recalls the early days of safari pioneers. Another authentic safari experience is dining out under the star in a boma (an enclosed circular dining area) around the campfire. This usually takes place every 2nd night. The gentle flicker of lanterns, candle-light and a welcoming open fire truly conjures up what is magical about a safar
Standard Room Amenities
Dressing Gowns
Mini Bar
Outside Shower
Shower
Tea / Coffee
Portfolio Places
At a Glance
  • Rating:
    ★★★★
  • Rooms: 4
  • Check In: 13:45
  • Check Out: 10:00
  • Languages: English

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