Simbavati Trails Camp
Simbavati Trails Camp is a gem; a luxury-yet-back-to-basics walking trails camp located in a secluded area of the Timbavati Game Reserve. It’s all about guided walks with expert guides, one of the most stimulating and enthralling forms of safari. Trails Camp borders, without fences, an unspoilt wilderness area of 11,000 hectares in the Kruger National Park. There is no electricity, WiFi or cell phone reception. Just you, in the heart of an untamed African wildlife wonderland. Hearty and delicious meals are prepared over an open fire by an expert cook. The minimum stay is two nights. But to really appreciate the rich but slower walking trail rhythm, we recommend a three night stay. Please note that the camp is only operational during the cooler autumn to spring days from March to November.
Simbavati Trails Camp is a gem; a luxury-yet-back-to-basics walking trails camp located in a secluded area of the Timbavati Game Reserve. It’s all about guided walks with expert guides, one of the most stimulating and enthralling forms of safari. Trails Camp borders, without fences, an unspoilt wilderness area of 11,000 hectares in the Kruger National Park. There is no electricity, WiFi or cell phone reception. Just you, in the heart of an untamed African wildlife wonderland. Hearty and delicious meals are prepared over an open fire by an expert cook. The minimum stay is two nights. But to really appreciate the rich but slower walking trail rhythm, we recommend a three night stay. Please note that the camp is only operational during the cooler autumn to spring days from March to November.
Simbavati Trails Camp is a gem; a luxury-yet-back-to-basics walking trails camp located in a secluded area of the Timbavati Game Reserve. It’s all about guided walks with expert guides, one of the most stimulating and enthralling forms of safari. Trails Camp borders, without fences, an unspoilt wilderness area of 11,000 hectares in the Kruger National Park. There is no electricity, WiFi or cell phone reception. Just you, in the heart of an untamed African wildlife wonderland. Hearty and delicious meals are prepared over an open fire by an expert cook. The minimum stay is two nights. But to really appreciate the rich but slower walking trail rhythm, we recommend a three night stay. Please note that the camp is only operational during the cooler autumn to spring days from March to November.
What to Expect
Accommodation
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.
Rooms & Facilities
Our Meru tents are surprisingly spacious with proper furniture. The back of the tent opens out to your private al fresco en suite ‘bathroom to the stars’. Here is a compostable toilet (eco-friendly), a basin with water. And a traditional bucket shower, which is filled with hot water on demand.
In-tent Facilities
Mosquito net
Bathroom – eco-friendly toilet, vanity with basin and jug of water, alfresco bucket shower
No electricity, Wi-Fi or cell phone signal
Cooler box with milk and soft drinks
Camp facilities
Mess tent with dining area and sitting area
Camp-fire with casual seating
Small plunge pool and pool deck
Activities
2 daily nature walks (dusk and dawn nature walks)
Childcare & Kids Facilities
Unfortunately Simbavati Trails Camp does not take children under 16 years old, due to the Timbavati regulations around walking safaris.
Included
Rates include: Accommodation, 3 meals per day, Teas and coffees, 2 daily nature walks (dusk and dawn nature walks), VAT, Emergency Medical Response and Emergency Medical Evacuation Insurance, Compulsory transfers from Simbavati Hilltop Lodge/Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport at set collection/departure times.
Excluded
Rates exclude: Transfer to/from local airports/other lodges, Conservation levy ZAR 200 per person per day valid until 31 Dec 2023 for South African Citizens (subject to change) subject to increase from 01 Jan 2024), – Timbavati vehicle entrance fee ZAR 280 valid until 31 Dec 2023 (subject to increase from 01 Jan 2024), Drinks at the lodge, Corkage fee of R100 per bottle should guests bring along their own beverages, Items from the curio shop, Gratuities for safari guides and lodge staff
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Airport TransfersBeveragesBreakfastsDeparture TaxesInteractive DiningReturn TransfersTwo bush walks per day
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Simbavati Trails Camp is a gem; a luxury-yet-back-to-basics walking trails camp located in a secluded area of the Timbavati Game Reserve
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