Heaven, luxury to the max. I loved my time at Simbambili and it was the perfect choice for our honeymoon. It was also full and thus we shared the lodge with approx 16 other guests and the game drives were full! I was sad to leave. Then Liam, who is the head ranger, and luckily Mumps as a tracker with both. 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. And we were rewarded with multiple leopard sightings and the other big 5, as well as all the other beautiful animals - zebra, giraffes, kudu, impala etc - and many birds. Just want to go back. language, whether its just a rating or contains comments as well, etc.). Please dont include personal, political, ethical, or religious commentary. With a sharp, "OY! His enthusiasm for the bush is infectious. All distances are measured in straight lines. Reviews are most valuable when they are original and unbiased. Set out on early morning and late afternoon/early evening game drives to experience the African wilderness at its most active and rewarding. The dinners were superb in varying locations around the lodge. Whats the main difference between the honeymoon suite and the luxury suite? We went not knowing what to expect. The rooms - including outdoor shower, dining area, food, pool, gift shop, massage, the lovely candle light (and lack of electric lighting) and special sundowner by the river were all fabulous. Everything there has been excellent, from the service to the food, and we cannot sing enough praises on the entire staff. The experience was incredible. Our tracker, Doc, and ranger, Matt, were so kind and knowledgeable. This romantic hideaway offers a Moroccan-style experience, privately tucked away in the sweeping Savannah grassland. You've been there so I don't need to say how beautiful the rooms and deck are. But one stood out. Everything wonderful, just come back from part of Titan Tour. Our tent was small but very comfortable. The rooms were amazing, the huge beds, the porch with personal dipping pool and the best part was no TV or Wi-Fi in the rooms. All the plans you created went flawlessly and the accommodations and staff were wonderful. We've sent you an email so you can confirm your subscription. When booking for more than 8 people, different policies and additional supplements may apply. g such a big trip from so far away was daunting, but you gave me good insight and advice, and I really appreciate it. They provided me with a special birthday dinner which made the stay even more memorable. Kind staff. 
The sightings here were different - much closer, and we focused on even more birds. YOU CAN NOT ENTER THE RESERVE AT ANY OTHER GATE TO GET TO SIMBAMBILI. Alison made us feel very welcome as soon as we arrived. re. The entire staff was very welcoming and the service exceeded our expectations. It's hard to put into words what a wonderful place this is , even before you arrive the staff are extremely helpful with information and when you arrive they make you feel part of the lodge community not just a guest (truly welcoming).
We have a lot of travelling in our trip but it was so worth it for Simbambili. Please inform Thornybush Simbambili Lodge of your expected arrival time in advance. We may stop showing reviews once theyre 36 months old, or if the accommodation has a change of ownership. The lunch platters were a favorite and the final night we had a gorgous group dinner with a fire and the most incredible buffet. Comments and media that include hate speech, discriminatory remarks, threats, sexually explicit remarks, violence, or the promotion of illegal activity are not permitted. The accommodations were incredible. Every meal was gourmet and perf, Simbambili was better for the walkabout space it offered and the suite was astonishing. By the next morning we saw elephants and rhinos. We even got to see a leopard feeding on his kill up in a tree. Everyone there was so friendly and caring, from the girls in the front office to our waiter. We managed to view all of the big five on one day.
fari experiences. We had lots of birds and monkeys visit us and drink from the plunge pool and we loved that. Simbambili welcomed us with open arms as soon as we arrived and the lev. All content should be genuine and unique to the guest. This service may contain translations powered by Google. Get the travel advice you need. 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.
They really pampered me with my manicure, pedicure, and hair on my wedding day. The staff are genuinely interested in your adventure and happiness joining in stories and experiences of each game drive .Be prepared for the early starts 5.30 am game drive however believe me this is the best time of the day to see the animals and is a magical time to see the bush. The staff at Simbambili were beyond accomidating with any request, to include timely responses and five star service. The 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 wild dogs were great because we watched how they (the pack) let the alpha female eat first by herself and when she got up and left the rest of the pack. I loved the surprise dinner out in the bush thank you for the suggestion to stay there and thank you for all your help. The area is in desperate need of rain. We, too, enjoyed feasting on various game in the boma at Simbambili. The whole holiday went very smoo. professionalisum. We were greeted warmly on arrival even though we were later than expected. Two safaris a day for three days. Amazing in many ways. Approximate prices in USD for a 1-night stay, We'll show you stays where you can have the entire place to yourself. Firstly Lazar. Our "Waterhole" suite was beyond anyone' wildest dreams. Couples in particular like the location they rated it 10 for a two-person trip. We saw plenty of animals and loved going off road to follow them! Room above expectations. The resort was beautiful, and the meals were exquisite. Our suite here has a deck with 2 lounge chairs, a plunge pool, and a queen-size bed to layout and gaze over the bush! We may possibly be the only couple with a leopard in our wedding photos! Promotional content will be removed. Again food and wine, Could not fault Simbambili. You'll receive an email as soon as the property answers your question. We were lucky enough to see the big 5 and even saw 3 leopards together. ed us in to the kitchen to prepare our kosher food. The lodge we stayed at was perfect. Thank you to all - Dale, Suzie, Gift, Desmond, Tulani, Riddent, Joe and everyone else (sorry if names are miss-spelt). I was so looking forward to this aspect of the holiday. The game drives were so exiting. This does not affect the fact that we had a really good time there and the food was delicious and loads of it. Did not want to leave there.
Our ranger Shoes and our tracker Doctor were awesome. Our personal favorite lodge was Simbambili. Please enter a valid email address. We can't rave about it enough. Plus, I even got to practice my Portuguese with our ranger who happened to be from Mozambique. In Simbambili, special mention to all the rangers and trackers. 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. Gowrie Gate, R40, 1380 Sabi Sand Game Reserve, South Africa The lodge, the people/service, and atmosphere, the exchanges with the other guests - all this conjugated to the highlight of our trip.Thanks to you and our daughter's innitiative I had a memorable 70th bi. After a freshen up in our suite we joined the other guests for dinner at the small boma. We saw 15 lions on a buffalo and - yes - 15 wild dogs on a impala. 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 arrived around 8pm and had asked for dinner in the room. Now this is what we call value for money. En prachtige kamers met klein zwembad erbij. Guests can also give separate subscores in crucial areas, such as location, cleanliness, staff, comfort, facilities, value, and free WiFi. Boma, Observation points. 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. Simbambili: LOVED everything about this- people, accommodations, reserve, game viewing, ranger Liam, tracker Mumps. We did two x 3 hour. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room. Where applicable you may be invited out of the vehicle to see tracks, examine certain plants and follow spoor. Useful information before travelling to Sabi Sands. Simbambili welcomes children of 12 years and older. Our driver from the Simbambili back to the airport was so entertaining! Error: An amazing experience. This exquisite Lodge is famed for its regular leopard sightings and abundance of general game species as well as extraordinary bird life. We just came back from our first ever safari trip. Simbambili is still my favourite place and we loved it so much again that we are going to rearrange our trip next year so that we can go back again. Where do I begin We loved Simbambili and the staff!
Even there they have a really good opinion of Go2Africa! (we had gone to the national park and done a more 'budget' version of the trip). Matt and Doctor were fantastic driver and tracker we not only saw the Big 5, we have close-up photos of them ALL so many I'm not sure which ones I'm going to have enlarged! Avoid using profanity or approximations of profanity with creative spelling in any language. Yet, they're all so approachable. Turn immediately right at the Gowrie Gate, and follow the fence line to the Lodge. moved in, so we pulled out our warm gear and went on! Sorry, reservations for more than 90 nights aren't possible. To get the overall score, we add up all the review scores and divide that total by the number of review scores we received. I enjoyed the company of lots of very pleasant people, both those on holiday and those at the lodges. The skills of the tracker and ranger was fantastic. Rooms very confortable. I don't usually write reviews however, I travelled to Lion Sands with my girlfriend in March 2017, it was her. We would definitely return here in a heart beat. Best regards. The entire experience was so memorable and the staff was kind, attentive, and helpful with anything we needed. Thanks for a wonderful time in a special place. Simbambili offered lots of walkabout space and the suite was astonishing. Highly recommended. It was top class without being pretentious. Just want to go back. I was impressed!
Our Guide and Tracker knew how to make everyone feel so special and their knowledge was just mind-blowing. Read more about possible travel restrictions before you go.
Simbambili lodge was the perfect size with just enough guests to be engaging yet small enough to get the intimate treatment one would expect from such a place. Free private parking is available on site (reservation is needed). I absolutely loved our ranger and tracker as well as the different types of eating experiences they created at Simbambili, like at a Boma, in the bush (a surprise breakfast! Game viewing was very good. I loved our deck with the plunge pool, the bathroom was nice and clean and our bed was so comfortable. It was a little more stiff at first, a little less personal, or intimate in atmosphere - couples eating on separate tables, for example, and having to select one's wine. The staff will walk you to your cabin at night. rthday, very much appreciated, many thanks. The service was also impecable. Tot in de puntjes!!! drives, beautiful staff, great food. We even did a bush walk one day with Liam and learned so much - it was really amazing! Lovely people. When we, Fabulous three days at Idube Game Reserve. As it were, we did see the Big Five, in addition to wild dogs which I was told was part of the Super Seven; didn't see a cheetah. Fifteen minutes later there was nothing left except a skull, ribs and spine and some leg bones (sorry to be so graphic). Guests submit their subscores and their overall scores independently theres no direct link between them. Only exceptional things to say. Simbambili is totally awesome! 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. We absolutely loved Simbambili, the service was amazing, they were so friendly and welcoming. her animals, including a cheetah which I understand is quite rare. The first drive out we saw leopard. To edit a review youve already submitted, contact our Customer Service team. The animal viewing was terrific (we saw the 'Big 5' including a number of leopards with their cubs, a lioness and her cub, wild dogs, hippo, giraffe, zebra, etc.). We had a amazing safari experience. We saw and heard - a giraffe eating a bone from a carcass, fascinating! It's the best and it's a must, forget the rest push the the boat out and and stay at in Sabi Sands.. We chose Elephant Plains due to our budget. At Simbambili, we saw all of the Big 5 in the first three game drives. ble place but integrated in the environment. This is without doubt a luxury Safari, We absolutely loved this resort. We made many life long friends at Simbambili and hope to return with more family and friends in a very short while. All the staff were excellent and so were the game drives, we loved every mome. The lodge is beautiful, the staff was phenomenal, and the food was excellent. It was amaz. The rooms are nice, beautiful and comfortable. This was very relaxing and a nice way to meet your fellow travellers from different parts of the world and discussing their sa.
We were so impressed with all the care they took into making our stay comfortable, safe, and feeding us like royalty. Service is very professional, discreet. The games drives were excellent. One night, they served us a private dinner in our room to celebrate our anniversary. Thornybush Simbambili Lodge takes special requests add in the next step! Super gamedrives, veel gezien! Simbambili Lodge is situated among dense stands of knobthorn and jackalberry trees along the meandering Manyeleti River in the Sabi Sands Game Reserve, part of the world-renowned Kruger National Park. Great safari experience. Indication: $$$$ Booking.com does not accept responsibility or liability for any question or answers. Thanks again so. Amazing game sightings, the best I've had (and it is always. En prachtige kamers met klein zwembad erbij, Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0), Lock in a great price for your upcoming stay. After our first. The day starts as dawn breaks over the African bushveld. Again it would be tough to choose as all of the trip was so good. I knew we would get close to the animals, but I never imagine getting as close as we.
Each review score is between 1 and 10. 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. We saw abundant animals and several exciting interactions between them.
We loved Simbambili Lodge - it was fantastic and our room was lovely and the balcony with the plunge pool. I wanted to let you know that Robbie and I had an incredible time at Simbambili. 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. Our ranger Matt and tracker Doctor (he assured us that. Absolute aanrader!! I did want to let you know that the safari was absolutely spectacular in every way. Deck - excellent. The lodge is completely open - meaning that the animals come very close to your tents (we loved it). Room - very good, large, comfortable bed, all the amenities needed including bug spray. !, Heel gastvrije ontvangst, we hebben ons het gehele verblijf super verwend gevoeld. During the hottest part of the day - when even the wildlife lies low - you can relax on your private deck or cool off in your plunge pool. We had amazing experiences with lions, leopards and elephants so Jim was in his element.
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We really felt pampered. 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. Each suite with its own plunge pool and Sala overlooking the watering hole. ( I probably gained 5 lbs!) The staff really pay attention to every detail. The only comment we had for Simbambili was our room. ", the rhino stopped it charge, turn around and trotted back to its mate. The private bathroom is features a luxurious bath, and guests receive complimentary bathroom amenities. The customer experience was improved by very careful and studied choices of the property, like keeping the same ranger and butler for each couple/family even when uneconomic for them, Location and game view out of this world Breakfast brilliant. And on my birthday I arrived back from the game drive to find a bathtub filled with hot water and bubbles toge. The food was spectacular - I loved every single meal that I ate. It's (pretty much) always sunny in Sabi Sands! Try again. Please avoid using profanity or attempts to approximate profanity with creative spelling, in any language. Our butler Ramius brought each course for us to dine on, including candles on a chocolate cake for dessert. Booking.com is a distributor (without any obligation to verify) and not a publisher of these comments and responses. We cannot get over the variety and quality of the meals we had. 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. if the writer is claiming to be someone else). The other nights, group dinners were arranged around the fire pit and in the. The staff is so warm and welcoming, the rooms and public areas are beautifully and comfortably decorated, the food was delicious (I'm a San Francisco foodie pescetarian and absolutely loved the food/presentation), and the game drives were unforgettable. Simbambilli was excellent and added. 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. Simbambili was probably the highlight of the trip. 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. This was the perfect lodge for us! Our room was beautiful and spotlessly clean. You are nearly guaranteed to see everything and more at Simbambili. 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. The opinions expressed in contributions are those of Booking.com customers and properties, and not of Booking.com.
The staff is so warm and welcoming, the rooms and public areas are beautifully and, We absolutely loved this resort. Heel gastvrije ontvangst, we hebben ons het gehele verblijf super verwend gevoeld. We had some very lucky and memorable safari experiences and even the 5:30am starts didn't really seem to matter. Highly recommended. Excellent lodge good amenities with large well-equipped sleeping accommodation and the food was excellent. Breakfast, lunch, dinner all incredibly good - chef is excellent. went crazy.
If would go back? to know the new group and ranger, and we found we comfortably filled the space available in our room! Alison, Liam , Richard and all the other staff there were a, Then the virgin bush of Simbambili - the wildlife lion, leopard, cheetah, elephant, rhino and all the buck their splendid suite. Also I enjoyed being able to talk to the staff on a person to person level and learn about their experiences and respect for the African bush. Please note compulsory conservation and park fees are applicable and excluded from the rates. Simbambili was also really nice and we got to see the Big Five by the second day, therefore 3 days probably would have been enough because between game drives there is a lot of time to kill. The game drives were great! Two safaris a day for three days. el of service was so good that by the end of our time there, my wife and I felt like we were leaving as new members of the Simbambili family. Nothing was too much trouble. Simbambili is located in the northern sector of the Sabi Sands and therefore best accessed through Hoedspruit Aiport or the Arathusa Airstrip. I cant stop thinking about my visit at Arathusa. Contributions should be appropriate for a global audience. We were lucky enough to see the big 5 and even saw 3 leopards together. It was so amazing in every way. We have more than 70 million property reviews, all from real, verified guests. It was a bumpy ride but very informative.
He had all the stories that only someone born in the area can tell. (score from 8 reviews), The villas were majestic, the service exemplary, the staff exquisite and the tracker/rangers very well prepared. The camp manager Gary was so welcoming and friendly. Promotional content will be removed and issues concerning Booking.coms services should be routed to our Customer Service or Accommodation Service teams. They did nice things like bottle of champagne, baths with flower petals for honeymoon and all a surprise as well. Weather though very varied was generally kind to me. Walks allow you a better chance to see some smaller creatures of the bush as well as an opportunity to learn more about the flora and fauna of the region and to have a chance to follow tracks in more detail. We felt so relaxed and welcomed. us, who normally only drives for the owners and otherwise does maintenance.
This place suited us perfectly. All rates are subject to availability and may change without notice. A warm welcome from wonderful staff and we arrived to a delicious gourmet lunch. Simbambili does not cater for children, unless the lodge is booked exclusively. Attempts to bring down the rating of a competitor by submitting a negative review will not be tolerated. Get instant confirmation with FREE cancellation on most rooms! Booking.com will make efforts to obscure email addresses, phone numbers, websites, social media accounts, and similar details. The guides and trackers are second to none. 2011 - 2022. The Dulini Lodge gives you a stronger "Africa feeling" in terms of decoration and setup in my view. Booking not found double-check your booking number and PIN then try again. The common areas were quite nice as well. Thornybush Simbambili Lodge accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival. Simbambili was beautiful, but the real value to us was in being able to go on the early morning and night drives before and after Kruger opened. Two things I might have changed if I had to do it again Small lodge so you get to meet the others although you stay with your same guide/driver for the duration of your trip. OMG! Kunal. The stay at Simbambili was just remarkable! 2022 Go2Africa (Pty) Ltd. All rights reserved, Kruger National Park, Sabi Sands Game Reserve, South Africa, Fully Inclusive (All meals & selected beverages), The safari was extraordinary! I can't thank you enough for getting us such a great deal the. amazing food. Night time star gazing by the fire. Please note the Gowrie Gate is only open between 5:00am (05h00) 11:00pm (23h00). Thank you so much for organising it for us. At Simbambili, we saw the big 5 in one day! 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 saw - and heard - a giraffe eating a bone from a carcass, fascinating! 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. If you booked through us and want to leave a review, please sign in first. ink we preferred although I didn't hear any complaints from others). 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. 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. On the afternoon we arrived it was hot and we went on the second game drive of the day by the next morning the cold rainy front had. Of course the pool was a mess and we could never enjoy it, but definitely it worth it. Fully stocked bar in the room with very affordable prices.
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. 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. My bird highspots were a giant eagle owl and a bee eater. The reserve is predominantly open savannah and with a near perfect year round climate, it is the ideal African safari holiday destination. !0, Heel gastvrije ontvangst, we hebben ons het gehele verblijf super verwend gevoeld.
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Of 8 game drives we saw leopards at 7 of them. We stayed at the Simbambili Lodge - their hospitality, service, and food were beyond our expectations. At Simbambili on my birthday they decorated our room and served us a private di. Your contribution should be yours. Simbambili offers a unique exclusive Safari experiences in both open Land Rovers, and on foot. did. We have been travelling to to South Africa every year for the past 12 years and stayed at many game reserves including the Krugar many times. Great amenities. Nice little library. The weather was wonderful. I can't complement the chef enough for his wonderful vegetarian creations. I cannot express how great my experience was at Idube, I have a lifetime of memories from the 4 nights we stayed there. We would certainly stay again. YES, A wonderful visit that was nothing short of perfect. It took me by surprise. I would definitely reco. Our room was very good with a private balcony and plunge pool and a large outside bed. All that I can say it's Well Worth every penny, the reserve is just something else! There's no capacity for cribs at this property. amazing food.
We managed to see so many animals including the big 5! 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 was pure luxury. We cannot begin to express in words how memorable our time at Simbambili was. Only saw 4 of the Big 5, but was prepared for that due to knowing how mother nature can change things. If you bring your own alcohol there will be a cockage fee charged The staff were all amazing and their hospitality at all times was exceptional. Browse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the property, Good afternoon Now we have to diet! The staff were professional and friendly.
This year we had 2 different rangers as Richard our ranger from last year was on leave. We understand that only in private reserves this can be done. The food is excellent there. Our game drives have left me speechless!!
The Simbambilli "turn down" will be one of the many highlights of our trip and couldn't have been more romanticthank, Simbambili was the highlight of the trip. We saw all of the big 5 by our second game drive. thly and the itinerary and directions you pulled together were so easy to follow. ng back to our rooms after dinner! Simbambili - The highlight of our trip! Thank you also to our excellent butler Stan., Rooms very confortable. I was so emotional leaving that I cried.
We went not knowing what to expect. the hostess, and Reinas, the butler, were the epitome of class. Our ranger was very informative and excited about the wildlife which made our drives quite interesting, despite sometimes long intervals between animal sightings. 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. A wonderful visit that was nothing short of perfect. Anyone who spots something suspicious can always report it to our Customer Service team so that our fraud team can investigate. Turn off your wifi, and your phone will pick up the cell booster if you have a local phone or international plan, Our family just spend 3 days in the Cottage.