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Lodge · Sabi Sand
Simbambili Game Lodge
Simbambili Game Lodge is situated amongst the clusters of knobthorn and jackalberry trees positioned along the winding Manyeleti River in the private Sabi Sand Game Reserve. The Sabi Sand Game Reserve forms part of the world-renowned Kruger National Park and is renowned for incredible sightings of the Big Five and Cats.
From R 20 250 per person sharing, per night
Special offer available on selected dates.
Lodge · Sabi Sand
Simbambili Game Lodge
Simbambili Game Lodge is situated amongst the clusters of knobthorn and jackalberry trees positioned along the winding Manyeleti River in the private Sabi Sand Game Reserve. The Sabi Sand Game Reserve forms part of the world-renowned Kruger National Park and is renowned for incredible sightings of the Big Five and Cats.
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About the lodge
An overview of Simbambili Game Lodge.
Simbambili Game Lodge is situated amongst the clusters of knobthorn and jackalberry trees positioned along the winding Manyeleti River in the private Sabi Sand Game Reserve. The Sabi Sand Game Reserve forms part of the world-renowned Kruger National Park and is renowned for incredible sightings of the Big Five and Cats.
Highlights
- A dream destination for big cat lovers. Lithe, agile, poised, the leopard exudes power and sinuous grace. A sighting, however brief, is one of the most prized big cat encounters in the world.
- Guests at Simbambili Game Lodge have the added delight of an onsite spa offering the latest beauty treatments with a range of luxurious products. There's even the added novelty of massages with a view over the rolling plains.
You Should Know
- Children from 12 years of age are welcome.
The Details
Simbambili is a five-star luxury lodge with nine exclusive Moroccan-styled Suites, each featuring an ensuite bathroom with indoor and outdoor bath and shower, air conditioning, minibar, private sala, and plunge pool. The suites offer breathtaking views of the surrounding woodland savannah, while the Waterhole Suites provide phenomenal views of the nearby waterhole.
Lodge facilities include a lounge and dining area, boma, curio shop, health spa, and library.
Included during your stay are morning and late afternoon game drives conducted by highly trained rangers and Shangaan trackers in open land rovers. For the more adventurous travelers, guided bush walks are highly recommended. Walks provide a better chance to see some of the smaller wondrous creatures of the bush and offer an opportunity to learn more about the flora and fauna of the reserve.
Simbambili Game Lodge is ideal for solo explorers, couples, and families looking to experience a small, intimate lodge and fantastic wildlife viewing.
Price Includes
- Accommodation, all meals and snacks, all local drinks (soft drinks, house wine, selection of local beers, local spirits), minibar, morning and afternoon game drives in open safari vehicles accompanied by experienced guides and trackers, and Wi-Fi.
- Our rates are per person sharing unless stated differently.
- Single supplements may apply.
- Request a quote or speak to one of our agents for the best, most current rates available.
You pay the lodge's rate, never a markup.
The same as booking direct
Rates and dates.
Per person sharing, per night. Final pricing depends on dates, room category and party size.
Valid until 15 Dec 2026
Peak / migration
1 Jul 2026 – 31 Oct 2026
All Inclusive – All meals, beverages, and two daily game drives
R 27 000
per person · night
Shoulder
1 Nov 2026 – 15 Dec 2026
All Inclusive – All meals, beverages, and two daily game drives
Special offer
R 20 250
per person · night · normally R 27 000
Rates are per person sharing, per night. Where a reduced rate is shown, it reflects a stay-pay or long-stay offer for those dates; honeymoon and other offers are applied separately when we prepare your quote. A single supplement may apply for solo travellers. We offer a price match guarantee, just ask your safari specialist.
Current offers
Special offer available.
Where the rates above show a saving, it comes from a stay-pay or long-stay offer.
Stay & Pay
Stay four nights and pay for three, with the fourth night complimentary. Available for travel from 1 November to 15 December 2026, and from 15 January to 30 June 2027 and 1 November to 15 December 2027, on a minimum four-night stay at this lodge only, for a maximum of six guests per booking and new bookings only. A 50% single supplement applies, the offer is not valid over the Easter holiday period or on deferred or postponed bookings, and it cannot be combined with any other offer.
Walking safari
Built for walking.
Documented walking safari options at Simbambili Game Lodge. Distinguishes short bush walks from dedicated walking trails and overnight wilderness journeys.
Short walk
Immersive Bush Walk
Simbambili Game Lodge offers an Immersive Bush Walk as part of the structured multi-day impact safari itinerary. This guided walk takes place on Day 3 of the programme and is paired with a village tour, providing guests with an on-foot wilderness experience within the Sabi Sands/Thornybush area.
Sourced from operator rate sheets and audited by our safari specialists. Prices and availability subject to change. Your specialist confirms at booking.
Cultural
Beyond the game drive.
Community visits, cultural walks, and dining experiences documented at Simbambili Game Lodge.
Village visit
Shangaan Cultural Immersion. Village Immersion
Guests at Simbambili Game Lodge visit the local Shangaan community as part of the Thornybush Impact Safari itinerary. The experience involves meeting community members, sharing meals with them, and hearing their personal stories and cultural traditions.
Scheduled on Days 4–5 of the Impact Safari itinerary at Simbambili Game Lodge (Sabi Sands). Exact duration and group size not stated.
- Availability
- subject to availability
Community project visit
Community Gardening Project
Guests participate in a hands-on community gardening session at the local community gardens near Simbambili Game Lodge. Participants pick herbs and plant in the gardens, engaging directly with the community project the lodge supports.
Scheduled on Days 4–5 of the Impact Safari itinerary at Simbambili. Exact duration and group size not stated.
- Availability
- subject to availability
Community project visit
Nourish Eco Village Visit
A visit to the Nourish Eco Village, included in the Simbambili Game Lodge leg of the Thornybush Impact Safari. This is a structured community or eco-project visit forming part of the immersive cultural programme on Days 4–5.
Scheduled on Days 4–5 of the Impact Safari itinerary at Simbambili (Sabi Sands). No further details on duration or group size provided in the excerpt.
- Availability
- subject to availability
Sourced from operator rate sheets and audited by our safari specialists. Prices and availability subject to change. Your specialist confirms at booking.
Imagery
A closer look.
Your specialist for this lodge
Safari Specialist - Southern Africa
Knows Simbambili Game Lodge backwards. Your direct contact from first enquiry to the day you come home.
With Keith and Candis across the team.
"Very helpful with itinerary and excellent arrangements of transport from and to Cape Town, and Idubi in Sabi Sands and Lukimbi in Kruger. Although a rep for Safari.com said a letter from a doctor was not required, such a letter IS REQUIRED to go on bush walks if older than 65. Fortunately, we checked the reserve web site and had a doctor's letter."
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