Simbambili Game Lodge

Robert Andersson, South Africa

Simbambili is the one Thornybush Lodge in the Sabi Sands Reserve and not the Thornybush Reserve. It is one of their luxury options in the vein of Thornybush Game Lodge. If you are looking for the wow factor in terms of accommodation that you will certainly get. Each suite has its own plunge pool and Sala overlooking the watering hole. Whilst I personally prefer the more ‘rustic’ charm of the lodges like Waterbuck and N’Kaya, together with their intimate feel, I can certainly say that I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at Simbambili and know that many guests would find it very impressive.

  • Robert Andersson

Simbambili Lodge is situated among dense stands of knobthorn and jackalberry trees along the meandering Manyeleti River in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve, part of the world-renowned Kruger National Park. With its Morroccan-styled suites that have been sensitively designed to blend with the environment and carefully positioned to enhance privacy, this is a must for the romantic at heart. Each suite with its own plunge pool and Sala overlooking the watering hole. This exquisite Lodge is famed for its regular Leopard sightings and abundance of general game species as well as extraordinary bird life. With the Lodge accommodating a maximum of 16 guests, public areas carefully designed to resemble hospitality akin to a comfortable home with specially prepared meals and venues for entertaining and relaxation.

Location

Access by air from the Hoedspruit Airport which is approximately a 30 minute drive from the lodge. The drive time to Thornybush Game Lodge by road from Johannesburg is approximately 6 – 7 hours.

Highlights

  • Thornybush Private Game Reserve offers unique exclusive Safari experiences in both open Land Rovers, and on foot. Thornybush is home to an abundance of species: 147 mammals including the "Big Five", 114 reptiles, 507 birds, 49 fish, 34 amphibians and 336 trees.

Facilities

  • Open plan lounge and dining area
  • Indoor lounge
  • Open air boma
  • Library
  • Swimming pool
  • Facilities for re-charging of cameras and telephone etc
  • Viewing deck overlooking waterhole
  • Spa Facilities are also available

Activities

Game drives, walking safaris, bird watching, fishing and village tours.

Meal Basis

Full board accommodation including three meals, two game drives and a bush walk per day.

Child Policy

Children under 12 are not catered for unless lodge is privately booked.

Accommodation

Simbambili Lodge has 7 Luxury Suites each with extensive views of the open savannah and the nearby water hole. The suites all offer ensuite facilities and air conditioning. Each suite has a private plunge pool, viewing deck and sun loungers.

Star Rating 6 reviews

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Honeymoon to South Africa and Mozambique during March 2012

See above. I cannot fault this safari lodge and would definitely recommend it. I only wish we could have stayed there longer.

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Honeymoon to South Africa, Zambia and Mauritius during January 2012

Extremely friendly staff, lovely accommodation - completely self contained and private. Excellent food and staff made dinner arrangements different every night with a nice combination of group and couple meals.

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Honeymoon to South Africa during December 2011

Has exceeded my expectation in every meaning. Great staff, food, infra-structure and service in general.

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Family Holiday to Zambia, South Africa and Mozambique during December 2011

Fantastic. Simbambili was a magical place. The accommodation, staff, game drives and food were all excellent. We saw all the "big 5" on the game drives and had a wonderful experience there. Staff were attentive and helpful and the food was very nice with plenty of choice.

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Honeymoon to South Africa during December 2011

Stunning - we would reccommend to everyone. Staff were wonderful, lodge was so comfortable and the food was out of this world - loved everything about it....we are going to visit again and have reccommended to everyone we know!

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Holiday to South Africa and Mauritius during July 2011

Staff superb. The big 5 had appeared after 3 game drives. I loved every minute of it. There were lions everywhere they even came to the water hole. I found the whole experience captivating.

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Holiday to South Africa during December 2011

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Beautiful country wth large variations - from lush green to semidesert.

Rated... 5stars

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