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Simbambili Lodge Sabi Sands Kruger

Simbambili Lodge enquiries and reservations: bookkruger@madbookings.com

The Sabi Sand is famous for its big five and has the highest concentration of leopard in the world. It offers cat lovers a chance to meet the stars of the Simbambili Leopard Project an online journal of the life of three leopards Saseke (the beautiful one), Mafufenyane (the angry one) and Nyaleti (the star) - face to face in their natural habitat. Tireless attention to detail and the desires of our guests are made possible by limiting this exclusive safari experience to a maximum of twelve.

Simbambili Lodge Accommodation

Sophisticated yet simple, each suite has spectacular views over an extensive savannah grassland that teems with wildlife, as seen from the unique en-suite bathrooms and salas or from individual private plunge pools.

Simbambili essentials:
- Eight suites (16 guests)
- Private plunge pools
- Private salas
- Curio shop
- En-suite indoor / outdoor bath and shower
- Boma
- Air-conditioned bedrooms
- Mini Bars
- Library / meeting room
- Health Spa
- Rates include drinks on game drives
- No children under 12 years

Simbambili Amani African Spa:
Escape into our Sanctuary where you begin your spiritual journey through the heart of the African Bushveld, experience this timeless place of peace & tranquility…become lost to a world as we work hand in hand with Mother Nature, bringing you treasures from our rich African soil.
Using the purest of African Plant extracts (Marula, African Potato, Rooibos, Aloe Ferox).Enjoy a variety of pampering holistic Signature body, skin & beauty treatments, designed to relax the spirit, harmonise the body, preserve youthfulness, enhancing health & vitality.

Your Safari:
Simbambili Game Lodge offers unique exclusive Safari experiences in both open Land Rovers, and on foot.
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.
The reserve is predominantly open savannah and with a near perfect year round climate, it is the ideal African safari holiday destination.

A typical day:
The day starts as dawn breaks over the African bushveld. After your early morning wake up call. 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. These drives are undertaken at times best suited for game viewing which vary depending on the season but typically start early morning.
Where applicable you may be invited out of the vehicle to see tracks, examine certain plants and follow spoor. After an exhilarating hunt for tracks to see what the animals have been up to during the night, and tracking down whatever you find, you will stop somewhere out in the bush for a break of coffee & tea.
Time to stretch your legs whilst having your sunglasses cleaned & indulge in cool towels in summer, and hot towels in winter.
In winter, we keep our guests warm on the vehicle with hot water bottles & warm blankets.
After a sumptuous Breakfast is served either back at the camp or in the riverbed or bush, guests are offered walks to suit their interests and fitness levels and are accompanied by an armed ranger and tracker.
Walks allow guests a better chance to see some of the smaller creatures of the bush as well as an opportunity to learn more about the flora and fauna of the region & to have a chance to follow tracks in more detail.
Our Shangaan trackers will enthrall you with their explanations of the medicinal and other uses of the numerous plants and trees along with tales of traditional folklore.
The rest of the day is spent at the discretion of the guest for other activities that we offer, with a late lunch served around 3.00pm.
Lunch is followed by the afternoon game drive and extends into the evening to view seldom seen nocturnal species by torchlight.
Once again, you will break somewhere out in the bush, in a remote, scenic spot to watch the sunset, where Sundowners and snacks are offered to guests whilst you once again stretch your legs.
Upon returning for a gourmet 3 course dinner, either in the boma, bush or lodge - guests can socialize with a cognac, single malt or cigar around the campfire or lounge before returning to bed for another day's adventure. Where possible, safaris will be tailored to suit individual preferences and interest.

Weddings and Honeymooners:
Wedding Experience:
Imagine exchanging your vows in an African Dry River Bed at sunset, the bride being serenaded in by African dancers amidst tribal song…. Few experiences can be as personalized as a wedding and we therefore realize that each experience will require attention to the finest detail.
We can promise you unrivalled big game viewing, complemented by exquisite accommodation and sublime cuisine and above all, a day you will never forget.
Your safari style wedding will be a celebration of love, tradition and lasting memories.
We do recommend that you book the lodge on exclusive use, so the we can ensure that our full attention is devoted to your function…
Arrangements can be as glamorous or as understated, according to the bride your wishes.
Considerations need to be given to weather conditions and the fact that we are in a nature reserve so certain restrictions do apply.
Ministers from most denominations are easily accessible, as are photographers, cakes, hairdressers and florists. Special menus and dining venues can be set aside for the wedding party, when the lodge is booked exclusively.
All you need to do is sit back, relax and leave the wedding preparations up to someone else whilst you enjoy massages, sunset cocktails and game drives. Our wedding venues are renowned for their beauty and excellent service.

Honeymoon:
The lodge is a fantastic romantic destinations for honeymooners and your hosts will ensure that it is a romantic and unforgettable experience. The honeymoon package that includes, an upgrade to a suite (subject to availability or supplement), special private deck dinners, honeymoon turndowns in the bedrooms.

Special occasions:
For guests celebrating special occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries or other milestones. This information needs to be communicated with your reservations consultant in order for the lodge to prepare for it. We will be delighted to work with you to plan something extra special for your celebration to make it memorable. Examples may include a special private dinner in an African River bed, Tribal dancers to present a cake, a hot air balloon with champagne breakfast etc.


Directions to Simbambili Game Lodge:
Route to Simbambili coming from Acornhoek Reaching Acornhoek from all destinations :
· Travel through Acornhoek towards Hluvukani/ Manyelethi
· Continue on road until you get to Hluvukani (33 km)
· At Hluvukani you will see a BP Garage on your right
· Continue straight for 2.3Km on the tar road towards Manyelethi
· Turn right at the Dixie & Simbambili sign
· This is a dirt road
· Continue on this road for 6 km until you reach a T-junction
· Turn left at this T-Junction.
· You will pass the villages of Utah and Dixie. From the Utah Trading Store, which is on your right, it is about 12.2km until you reach the Gowrie Gate entrance to the Sabi Sand Game Reserve.
· Here you will be required to pay an entrance fee of R80.00 (per vehicle).
· Please note the Gowrie Gate is only open between 5:00am (05h00) & 11:00pm (23h00).
· Turn immediately right at the Gowrie Gate, and follow the fence line to the Lodge.
· Simbambili is approximately 6km from Gowrie Gate.
· DO NOT GO TO ANY OTHER GATE THAN GOWRIE GATE. YOU CAN NOT ENTER THE RESERVE AT ANY OTHER GATE TO GET TO SIMBAMBILI.
· From the South on the R 40· Continue through Bushbuck Ridge towards Klaserie.
· 37 km after Bushbusck Ridge turn right onto the Acornhoek Road.
· Much of this road has been tarred recently and is in a very good condition.
· Continue on road until you get to Hluvukani (33 km).
· At Hluvukani you will see the BP Garage on your right.
· Continue straight for 2.3 km on a tar road towards Manyelethi
· Turn right at the Dixie & Simbambili sign
· This is a dirt road
· Continue on this road for 6 km until you reach a T-junction
· Turn left at this T-Junction.
· You will pass the villages of Utah and Dixie. From the Utah Trading Store, which is on your right, it is about 12.2km until you reach the Gowrie Gate entrance to the Sabi Sand Game Reserve.
· Here you will be required to pay an entrance fee of R80.00 (per vehicle).
· Please note the Gowrie Gate is only open between 5:00am (05h00) & 11:00pm (23h00).
· Turn immediately right at the Gowrie Gate, and follow the fence line to the Lodge.
· Simbambili is approximately 6km from Gowrie Gate.· DO NOT GO TO ANY OTHER GATE THAN GOWRIE GATE. YOU CAN NOT ENTER THE RESERVE AT ANY OTHER GATE TO GET TO SIMBAMBILI.
· From the North on the R 40, via Hoedspruit
· At Hoedspruit take the R 40 south towards Bushbuckridge.
· Continue 33 km and turn left towards Acornhoek and White River
· Continue 4 km and turn left at Acornhoek.
· Continue on road until you get to Hluvukani (33 km).
· At Hluvukani you will see the BP Garage on your right.
· Continue straight for 2.3 km on a tar road towards Manyelethi
· Turn right at the Dixie & Simbambili sign
· This is a dirt road
· Continue on this road for 6 km until you reach a T-junction
· Turn left at this T-Junction.
· You will pass the villages of Utah and Dixie. From the Utah Trading Store, which is on your right, it is about 12.2km until you reach the Gowrie Gate entrance to the Sabi Sand Game Reserve.
· Here you will be required to pay an entrance fee of R80.00 (per vehicle).
· Please note the Gowrie Gate is only open between 5:00am (05h00) & 11:00pm (23h00).
· Turn immediately right at the Gowrie Gate, and follow the fence line to the Lodge.
· Simbambili is approximately 6km from Gowrie Gate.
· DO NOT GO TO ANY OTHER GATE THAN GOWRIE GATE. YOU CAN NOT ENTER THE RESERVE AT ANY OTHER GATE TO GET TO SIMBAMBILI.
From Johannesburg to Simbambili Game Lodge:
· The 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 though 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.
· 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).
· At Hluvukani you will see the BP Garage on your right.
· Continue straight for 2.3 km on a tar road towards Manyelethi
· Turn right at the Dixie & Simbambili sign
· This is a dirt road
· Continue on this road for 6 km until you reach a T-junction
· Turn left at this T-Junction.
· You will pass the villages of Utah and Dixie. From the Utah Trading Store, which is on your right, it is about 12.2km until you reach the Gowrie Gate entrance to the Sabi Sand Game Reserve.
· Here you will be required to pay an entrance fee of R80.00 (per vehicle).
· Please note the Gowrie Gate is only open between 5:00am (05h00) & 11:00pm (23h00).
· Turn immediately right at the Gowrie Gate, and follow the fence line to the Lodge.· Simbambili is approximately 6km from Gowrie Gate.· DO NOT GO TO ANY OTHER GATE THAN GOWRIE GATE. YOU CAN NOT ENTER THE RESERVE AT ANY OTHER GATE TO GET TO SIMBAMBILI.

Simbambili Lodge enquiries and reservations: bookkruger@madbookings.com