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About the lodge
An overview of Simbavati Trails Camp.
Simbavati Trails Camp is Simbavati's luxury-but-back-to-basics walking trails camp.
Highlights
- Luxury, yet back-to-basics walking trails camp in a remote area of Timbavati Game Reserve.
- Intimate camp with just four tents.
- Morning and afternoon walking sessions with an armed guide.
You Should Know
- Simbavati Trails Camp welcomes guests aged 16 years and up.
- Scheduled transfers are compulsory (private vehicles are not permitted to drive to the camp).
- Simbavati Trails Camp operates annually from March to November.
- To enjoy the full walking trail experience, a 3-night stay is recommended.
- Minimum Stay: A minimum stay of 2 nights is required unless otherwise specified. 1-night stays are available on request only.
The Detail
Located in a secluded area of the world-renowned Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, this camp is set within an 11,000-hectare wilderness area that forms part of the Greater Kruger National Park.
Days start with a 3- to 4-hour walk at a leisurely pace with an armed specialist guide. Experiencing the bush on foot offers an entirely different perspective compared to being in a safari vehicle. You'll hear more, smell more, and gradually train your eyes to notice subtle details around you. Snack and drink breaks keep your energy up before a delicious brunch is served back at camp.
After some personal downtime, which can be spent snoozing or reading outside your tent, a savory and sweet ‘tea’ is prepared. This is followed by a 2- to 3-hour walk in the late afternoon, culminating at a viewpoint to soak in a breathtaking African sunset. A short drive will then take you back to camp, where you can freshen up before enjoying dinner around the campfire.
Price Includes
- Accommodation, all meals, and two safari activities per day.
- Beverages (excluding premium brands and cellar wines).
- Drinks are excluded for guests under the South African Resident rate.
The same as booking direct
Rates and pricing.
Per person sharing, per night. Final pricing depends on dates, room category and party size.
Valid until 30 Nov 2026
Why book through us
You pay the lodge's rate, never a markup. What you get on top is a specialist who knows Simbavati Trails Camp personally, looks after every detail of the trip, and stays reachable on WhatsApp from the moment you enquire to the day you come home.
By season
Green season
1 Mar 2026 – 30 Nov 2026
All Inclusive - All meals, two safari activities per day, selected beverages, round trip shared transfers from Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport
R 8 570
Rates are per person sharing, per night. A single supplement may apply for solo travellers. We offer a price match guarantee, just ask your safari specialist.
Exclusive offer
Available right now.
Stay & Pay
Limited-Time Offer: Stay for 3 nights and only pay for 2. This offer is valid for stays from 1 - 31 March 2026 OR Stay 4, Pay 3: Stay 4 nights and pay for only 3 - Valid from 1 March to 31 Mar and 1 Nov to 30 Nov 2026
Combo
8% discount: Combine 2 Simbavati lodges for a total of 4 nights, or 10% discount: Combine 2 Simbavati lodges for a total of 5 nights | 12% discount: Combine 2-3 Simbavati lodges for a total of 6-7 nights | 15% discount: Combine any Simbavati lodges for a total of more than 8 nights
Honeymoon offer
For couples celebrating a wedding.
Documented from Simbavati East Africa's 2026 rate sheet. A formal offer you can claim, not marketing language.
Honeymoon
One partner pays only 60% of the rate (40% discount on one partner's stay); complimentary bottle of wine on arrival/in-room.
Honeymooners staying 3 or more nights at a Simbavati lodge receive a 40% discount for one partner (i. e. one partner pays only 60% of the rate), plus a complimentary bottle of wine on arrival/in-room. A valid marriage certificate dated within 6 months of the wedding date must be presented at check-in. Simbavati offers are not combinable with other specials, and the offer is not valid over the Festive Season (21 Dec 2025–04 Jan 2026 / 21 Dec 2026–03 Jan 2027) or Easter Weekend (03 Apr–06 Apr 2026).
- Minimum stay
- 3 nights
- Proof
- Marriage certificate valid within 6 months from date of wedding, presented at check-in
- Combinable
- Not combinable with other Simbavati offers; not valid over Festive Season or Easter Weekend
Sourced from operator rate sheets and audited by our safari specialists. Terms and eligibility may change. Your specialist confirms all offers at the time of booking.
Walking safari
Built for walking.
Documented walking safari options at Simbavati Trails Camp. Distinguishes short bush walks from dedicated walking trails and overnight wilderness journeys.
Short walk
Guided Walking Safari (Bush Brunch)
A guided walking safari of approximately 2 hours through the Timbavati area, concluding with a bush brunch. This is a structured, bookable activity available to guests at Simbavati Trails Camp and the broader Timbavati offering, with a minimum group size of 2 guests and a minimum age of 12 years.
Duration: approximately 2 hours. Includes bush brunch. Minimum 2 guests. Minimum age: 12 years.
- Cost
- $125
- Availability
- subject to availability; must be pre-booked
Walking
Trails Camp Walking Safari
Simbavati Trails Camp is a dedicated walking safari camp in the Timbavati. Guests staying at other Simbavati lodges can add a stay here with a promotional discount. The camp is specifically described as 'our walking safari camp', indicating that walking safaris are the core activity and structural offering of the property.
Minimum 2 nights at any one Simbavati lodge to qualify for the 30% discount offer. Walking safaris are the primary activity at the camp.
- Cost
- 30% discount when combined with 2+ nights at another Simbavati lodge
- Availability
- subject to availability; advance booking required
Short walk
Afternoon Bush Walk
A structured afternoon bush walk offered at Simbavati Trails Camp, forming part of the daily schedule. Guests arriving late via a second transfer vehicle risk missing this walk, confirming it is a fixed, daily offering at the camp.
Scheduled in the afternoon. Late arrivals may miss the walk. Linked to the 13:45 scheduled transfer from Simbavati Hilltop Lodge.
- Availability
- Daily scheduled activity; subject to timely arrival on the afternoon transfer
Sourced from operator rate sheets and audited by our safari specialists. Prices and availability subject to change. Your specialist confirms at booking.
Sleep-outs
Under the stars.
Star beds, sleep-out hides, walking sleep-outs and overnight platforms documented at Simbavati Trails Camp.
Platform / deck
Shilope Sleepout Deck
The Shilope Sleepout Deck at Simbavati Waterside is an elevated, solar-lantern-lit sleep-out platform featuring a king-sized bed and a top-level lookout deck. Guests fall asleep to the nocturnal sounds of the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve and wake to birdsong and sunrise. The deck is equipped with an en-suite shower and toilet with hot running water, and includes a canapé-style dinner. No evening game drive takes place on the night of the stay. Must be booked in conjunction with a room at Simbavati Waterside.
Max 2 adults. Exclusive use. No children under 16. Includes canapé-style dinner. En-suite shower and toilet with hot running water. No evening game drive on the night of the stay. rate: R5,400–R6,500 per night (exclusive use, season-dependent). rate: R3,780–R4,550 per night (exclusive use, season-dependent).
- Cost
- Rack: R5,400–R6,500 (exclusive use);: R3,780–R4,550 (exclusive use)
- Availability
- Subject to availability; advance booking required
Platform / deck
Simbavati Mvubu Cottage Sleep-Out
At Simbavati Mvubu Cottage, the day bed on the upper deck can be converted into a sleep-out for more adventurous guests, allowing them to spend the night under the stars on the private upper deck of this exclusive cottage.
Available to guests staying exclusively at Simbavati Mvubu Cottage. The upper-deck day bed is converted for the sleep-out. Cottage guests have a private safari vehicle and private dining included.
- 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.
Cultural
Beyond the game drive.
Community visits, cultural walks, and dining experiences documented at Simbavati Trails Camp.
Village visit
Traditional Masai Village Visit
A visit to a traditional Maasai village, offered as an add-on activity for guests staying at Simbavati Trails Camp. Priced at $30 per person and available as an optional extra on top of standard packages.
- Cost
- $30 per person
- Availability
- subject to availability; optional add-on activity
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.
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