simbambili game lodge

It was top class without being pretentious. We loved.

Amazing game sightings, the best I've had (and it is always good), our Ranger and Tracker were great fun and very knowledgable, the staff were on the ball and the atmosphere and mood relaxed and attentive. But one stood out. The common areas were quite nice as well. It was overall clean, but there were a number of bugs that creeped into our room. The arrival and departure timing at the lodge allowed us to do the afternoon game drive on arrival and the morning game dive on the day of departure. Attempts to bring down the rating of a competitor by submitting a negative review will not be tolerated. It took me by surprise. Simbambili had fabulous food, the staff were excellent and the game drives fantastic. emails, phone numbers, credit card info), Swear words, sexual references, hate speech, discriminatory remarks, threats, or references to violence, Impersonation (i.e. For such a young guy he really knew a lot about animals and the bush. Two safaris a day for three days. Our tent was small but very comfortable. thly and the itinerary and directions you pulled together were so easy to follow. Plannin. The food was good/okay We were there for three nights and it seemed like there were a lot of repeats between the meals. a leopard!

Fully stocked bar in the room with very affordable prices. Food was very good again. But one stood out. We had a very warm welcome, had a short time to freshen up before meeting everyone around the boma (camp fire) for dinner. Christina. Pierre especially took it upon himself to ensure that we saw so much and had the opportunity to take great photos. All content should be genuine and unique to the guest. It was also full and thus we shared the lodge with approx 16 other guests and the game drives were full! By the next morning we saw elephants and rhinos. to know the new group and ranger, and we found we comfortably filled the space available in our room! Breakfast, lunch, dinner all incredibly good - chef is excellent. Thank you also to our excellent butler Stan. 1568250,1550830|3,1557080,1561950,1542720,1566560,1565670,1557030,1565870|4,1548020|4,1561220,1550830,1568250|3,1565870,1565080,1553180,1563880,1563710|2,1563710,1561630, Thornybush Simbambili Lodge (Lodge), Sabi Sand Game Reserve (South Africa) Deals, Personal or sensitive info (e.g. But it. We stayed at the Simbambili Lodge - their hospitality, service, and food were beyond our expectations. Amazing game sightings, the best I've had (and it is always. They allow. Amazing in many ways. ng back to our rooms after dinner! On the game drives very great effort was made to make sure that we saw the widest range of animals with highlights being the large cats. Thornybush Simbambili Lodge has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Nov 20, 2014, We first had to take a plane to Hoedspruit and then met with a very nice transfer to the Simbambili Resort. After their trip, guests tell us about their stay. You can also spoil yourself to a health and wellness treatment at the spa, or get your blood flowing with a workout at the gym - and after all that exertion, wind down with a cold drink from the bar. The safaris were outstanding led by our intelligent and passionate guide, Our family just spend 3 days in the Cottage. Again, the almost constant rain, except for the last day, I think made sightings a bit challenging. Time was always tight racing from a drive to eat etc - so it got a bit irritating. Promotional content will be removed. The food was more than excellent and the service was impeccable. In the first 24 hours at Simbambili we had sundowners with some rhinos, watched lions mating, hippos out of the water, and a leopard feasting on impala. We went not knowing what to expect. We had lots of birds and monkeys visit us and drink from the plunge pool and we loved that. We had a amazing safari experience. If you booked through us and want to leave a review, please sign in first. Error: Over our time here we saw all of the Big Five and many other amazing animals.Meals here are top notch, the food is plentiful and varied. We will surely recommend you if any of our friends are thinking of a trip to South Africa we have been extremely satisfied with the experience. Thank you for recommending this! We had a great overall experience at Mala Mala. Free Private Parking Available On Site. The sunsets were amazing! Approximately 68 km past Ohrigstad take the R 531 to your right,continue 33 km and towards Bushbuckridge , turn left at Acornhoek and travel through Acornhoek ,continue on road until you get to Hluvukani (33 km). Please note compulsory conservation and park fees are applicable and excluded from the rates. Liam, our ranger at Simbambili, was a brilliant guide, very knowledgeable and passionate about the animals & their habitat, and always keen to ensure we got right up close for great viewing and photography.

The hospitality at both Simbambili and Ngoma was wonderful. Simply everything about Simbambili was a dream experience. Off then on our first game drive with our excellent ranger Justin and eagle-eyed tracker Willies- they both clearly love their jobs and their enthusiasm and knowledge ensured we had a perfect safari experience. The lodge itself is so luxurious. The drives were amazing and we saw the Big 5 and such rare sights as a pack of 7 wild dogs. Shortly after, you depart in your open landrover with your experienced rangers and trackers who will share their extensive knowledge of the bush with you. Something went wrong please try again later. He has had his photos of the leopards and other wildlife that are always around the lodge made into postcards which you can get in the well-stocked curio shop. There was a problem loading the reviews. The safari at Simbahali was amazing to say the least. n though we were there for a short time, we still managed to see all of the Big 5, plus impala, wildebeest, kudu, hyena, hippo, giraffe, zebra, and who knows how many other species. Ranger Matt was awesome. ), and at the lodge. I could have gone home after the first game drive and been 100% satisfied. We had 4 amazing game drives during our 3 night stay, experiencing something different every time. Choose your currency. Indication: $$$$ Just want to go back. HI! Another nice thing was that every evening we had dinner in a different setting. Booking.com property partners should not post on behalf of guests or offer incentives in exchange for reviews. Believe it or not, in the en, First of all, I wanted to thank you for all your help in making the arrangements for our trip to South Africa. Guests can explore the reserve on a guided game drive or bush walk. We saw abundant animals and several exciting interactions between them. We arrived around 8pm and had asked for dinner in the room. DO NOT GO TO ANY OTHER GATE THAN GOWRIE GATE. Stop one was Simbambeli Game Lodge in Sabi Sands. amazing food. I, My wife and I stayed here for 4 nights, it exceeded our every expectation. Comments and media that include hate speech, discriminatory remarks, threats, sexually explicit remarks, violence, or the promotion of illegal activity are not permitted. The camp manager Gary was so welcoming and friendly. Additional sorting options might be available (by type of traveler, by score, etc). Simbambili Game Lodge offers eight sophisticated thatched suites with all the luxury and comfort you need while on safari. I loved Simbambili--a little piece of my heart is still there, After spending 2 nights at the Dulini River Lodge we spent 2 nights at the Dulini Lodge. Our first drive was in the afternoon and we saw three of the five "Big Five" the very first drive. This place suited us perfectly. Absolute aanrader!! Meals were an absolute treat with the staff going out of their way to ensure we had everything we needed (and all so healthy). The lodge is beautiful, the staff was phenomenal, and the food was excellent.

Respect the privacy of others. We managed to see so many animals including the big 5! Saw lots of animals etc. It's hard to put into words what a wonderful place this is , even before you arrive the staff are. Respect the privacy of others. We even did a bush walk one day with Liam and learned so much - it was really amazing! Food was good though. Do you offer any specials for coming for our honeymoon? Richard, our ranger and Service, our tracker, were terrific. The N12 to eMalahleni (Witbank), where the N12 highway links up with the N4 highway,continue with the N4 in the direction Mbombela (Nelspruit).Approximately 30 km past Middleburg take the R 540 to your left,travel through the town of eMakhazeni (Belfast) and eMnotweni (Dullstroom) to Mashishing (Lydenburg).Take the R 36 (which becomes the R 527) towards Hoedspruit, passing through Ohrigstad and descending down the Able Erasmus Pass. They asked us what we hoped to see and we said we hoped to see the leopard with her cub from last year that had had her cubs under the spa. (we had gone to the national park and done a more 'budget' version of the trip). Nothing was too much trouble and any queries we had were handled quickly and to our satisfaction.

Even though both. I enjoyed the company of lots of very pleasant people, both those on holiday and those at the lodges. When he sees a leopard, he says meet 'Salayexe' because he names the animals and knows their little secrets like Salayexe giving birth to her 2 cubs under the spa. It's the only suite at Simbambili that has a separate, cosy lounge area for those visitors searching for a little bit of extra comfort. By default, reviews are sorted based on the date of the review and on additional criteria to display the most relevant reviews, including but not limited to: your language, reviews with text, and non-anonymous reviews. We understand that only in private reserves this can be done. Yes, our rates are inclusive of game drives and bush walks. This service may contain translations powered by Google. At Simbambili, we saw all of the Big 5 in the first three game drives. Absolutely fantastic. Thank you so much for making this opportunity for us. Our particular favorites were Schoone Oordt and Simbambili - the former was so incredibly elegant they thought of absolutely everything. Words cant explain how we feel for this place, everything was perfect! We saw the big 5 and a lot more. not outstanding. When booking for more than 8 people, different policies and additional supplements may apply. The whole holiday went very smoo.

was his name) were knowledgeable, friendly and had a great sense of humour. After our first game drive, we got to know why Sabi Sands Lodges are the best when it comes to big five game viewing. Booking not found double-check your booking number and PIN then try again. It was so amazing in every. Had a view to the watering hole from our room and saw impala, monkeys, water buck, elephant and even a hippo out of the water at dawn. , Reinus, attended to every detail of our meals/cottage. Highly recommended. This game lodge was the BEST value for money. ; dinner at about 8pm with some of the best soups I have ever had and then dinner and dessert - again very good (we even had warthog and it was not bad) although that was the only unusual dish we had. We had a fantastic holiday. We took a walking safari with him and two other people and that is where we really learned how to look at animal tracks and plants and trees to see where the elephants had been. Excellently appointed rooms with a lovely bathroom and private plunge pool, although we didn't use it during our stay due to the weather. We just came back from our first ever safari trip. We had some very lucky and memorable safari experiences and even the 5:30am starts didn't really seem to matter. It was so exciting. Highly recommended. This place is amazing. Our room was fantastic with it's own pool, deck and a large "outdoor bed" to lie and watch the birds right in front of us. With a sharp, "OY! Stuart and I saw the Big 5 within less than 24 hours of our arrival at Simbambili Lodge. Our tracker and guide were excellent - they were so knowledable and friendly and we really loved our time with. Everything. After our first. We did leave a message on the questionnaire we completed when we left saying this happened. The game driving and sightings were not as good as last time we visited Sabi Sands two years ago, but we have been assured this is a general comment due to the vast growth due to early rains, not specifically the area Simbambili Game Lodge is located. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. The Simbambili property was truly five star. I can't complement the chef enough for his wonderful vegetarian creations. And you are really up close to the animals - no fences or barriers which we loved. Our room was beautiful and spotlessly clean. The game driver Pierre & tracker Service were both so knowledgeable. We loved it so much that we've decided to go back to there next year even if we hadn't planned on going to the Kruger again. Two things I might have changed if I had to do it again The lodge is completely open - meaning that the animals come very close to your tents (we loved it). My bird highspots were a giant eagle owl and a bee eater. He had all the stories that only someone born in the area can tell. If you bring your own alcohol there will be a cockage fee charged I was impressed! Unfortunately the second cub was killed by hyenas in July but we did see the leopard up close in a tree just a few minutes before we had to leave for the airport. The entire staff was very welcoming and the service exceeded our expectations. The welcome at Simbambili was absolutely amazing, we liked a lot the place, the surroundings, the vista from the veranda, the placement of the rooms, and the decoration both of the rooms and common spaces. Very Nice game drives. At Hluvukani you will see the Viva Garage on your right. Couldn't.

All guides know the basics and more but he wants to learn and teach much much more. 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. Even there they have a really good opinion of Go2Africa! Booking.com does not accept responsibility or liability for any reviews or responses. Our honeymoon was absolutely incredible. Our fantastic butler. The games drives were excellent. Fantastic! I'm glad we did both Sabi Sands and Chobe as they were both very different. Thornybush Simbambili Lodge takes special requests add in the next step! Special offer: A stay 4 pay 3 special offer is available (see details on the left). I would actually rather stay at the smaller and more private Simbambili Game Lodge as I thought it was much more personal and better value for money. Abigail has been warm and welcoming, and we managed to get a glimpse of her lovely daughter as well. The staff were all friendly and the customer service was great! Leopard with Waterbuck kill, wild dogs, Lion and Elephant swimming and wrestling in a dam and so much more!! I was going to email you anyway to say thank you for the start of our trip at Simbambili. time. Even though both Lodges are in the same Reserve and very close they offer a different athmosphere. The experience was incredible. Arrival Date: Departure Date: The accommodations were incredible. Sophisticated yet simple, each suite has spectacular views over extensive woodland savannah that teems with wildlife, as seen from the unique en-suite bathrooms and salas or from individual private plunge pools. We cannot get over the variety and quality of the meals we had. All Rights Reserved, Simbambili Safari Lodge Sabi Sands Game Reserve 13, Simbambili Safari Lodge Sabi Sands Game Reserve 12, Simbambili Safari Lodge Sabi Sands Game Reserve 3, Simbambili Safari Lodge Sabi Sands Game Reserve 5, Simbambili Safari Lodge Sabi Sands Game Reserve 8, simbambili sabi sands safari lodges reservations 7, Simbambili Safari Lodge Sabi Sands Game Reserve 9, simbambili sabi sands safari lodges reservations 11, simbambili sabi sands safari lodges reservations 19, simbambili sabi sands safari lodges reservations 24, simbambili sabi sands safari lodges reservations 27, simbambili sabi sands safari lodges reservations 31, simbambili sabi sands safari lodges reservations 30, > Subject to availability The guides were very good - many of our rides were almost four hours depending on what we saw. Situated near the lodge's main area, the Waterhole Suite offers guests a grandstand view of the waterhole. The safaris were outstanding led by our intelligent and passionate guide Michael. The camp is understated elegance at its finest. amazing food. Ideal for the discerning traveller, Simbambili Game Lodge is a luxury safari lodge situated on the banks of the seasonal Manyeleti River in the exclusive Sabi Sand Game Reserve. 2011 - 2022. We've sent you an email so you can confirm your subscription. We c. ouldnt have asked for a better trip; its hard not to take a good pictures in Sabi Sands: ). Food - excellent! !, Heel gastvrije ontvangst, we hebben ons het gehele verblijf super verwend gevoeld. Simbambili room was great and we saw the big 5 on the game drives and really loved all the wildlife viewings. Actual travel distances may vary. Whether you are a South African or a visitor making their way to Africa, ensure Simbambili is on your "must do" list. (score from 8 reviews), The villas were majestic, the service exemplary, the staff exquisite and the tracker/rangers very well prepared. You will never believe it but when we were riding out in the open Land Rovers to take our wedding photos they tracked. His enthusiasm for the bush is infectious. Unsurpassed food. nt here. ther than just driving around looking for them. Great amenities. Now this is what we call value for money. if the writer is claiming to be someone else). You can review an accommodation that you booked through our platform if you stayed there, or if you got to the property but didnt actually stay there. The rooms were fabulous, the food fantastic and the animal sightings more than we hoped for. Thornybush Simbambili Lodge accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

V&A Waterfront, Cape Town 8001, South Africa, Situated in the private Sabi Sand Game Reserve, View game at the waterhole from the lodge deck. The staff is so warm and welcoming, the rooms and public areas are beautifully and, We absolutely loved this resort. It was wonderful food fantastic, staff brilliant, service first class. Each suite with its own plunge pool and Sala overlooking the watering hole. some lovely surprises for our anniversary. Firstly Lazar. Please inform Thornybush Simbambili Lodge of your expected arrival time in advance. Simbambili was a nice as expected. !0, Heel gastvrije ontvangst, we hebben ons het gehele verblijf super verwend gevoeld. Our Guide and Tracker knew how to make everyone feel so special and their knowledge was just mind-blowing. I can't thank you enough for getting us such a great deal the. Richard was a walking Wikipedia on the animals and plants in the area. It was truly a magical experience. I have passed on our details to many of my friends who are thining of booking a safari. I was so emotional leaving that I cried. A wonderful visit that was nothing short of perfect. We had a great tracker (Mumps) and ranger (Pierre) that took us on very successful fun game drives. We hope you have found all information needed to decide that Simbambili Lodge in the Sabi Sands Game Reserve is the perfect place for your next travel adventure. comments about Simbambili Lodge and the staff! The meals were incredible, wasn't prepared to eat so much great food. The staff were all amazing and their hospitality at all times was exceptional. The area is in desperate need of rain. Sundowner drinks can be enjoyed from the viewing decks that overlook the banks of the seasonal river. In winter, you are kept warm on the vehicle with hot water bottles and warm blankets. They went above and beyond. Game Drives - I don't know how it could be any better. professionalisum. The food was spectacular - I loved every single meal that I ate. We also had. The private reserve is home to an abundance of species: 147 mammals including the "Big Five", 114 reptiles, 507 birds, 49 fish, 34 amphibians and 336 trees. ble place but integrated in the environment.

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