Tented Camps · Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, South Africa
Simbavati Trails Camp
Overview
Simbavati Trails Camp is an intimate and unique retreat offering a luxury yet rustic back-to-basics safari experience, nestled within the secluded heart of the Timbavati Game Reserve.
Located along the unfenced boundary of Kruger National Park, this camp is all about the thrill of walking safaris, guided by expert rangers who immerse you in the untamed beauty of the African bush. Explore 11,000 hectares of pristine wilderness, where every step brings you closer to the raw energy of nature.
Without electricity, WiFi, or cell phone reception, the camp offers a rare opportunity to disconnect completely from the outside world and reconnect with the land. The camp’s minimalist ethos ensures a focused, immersive experience, where the sounds of the bush, from distant lion roars to the call of birds, become your soundtrack. Hearty meals are prepared over an open fire, creating a homely yet adventurous atmosphere under the star-filled African sky.
Simbavati Trails Camp is open seasonally, from March to November, allowing guests to explore the wild during the cooler months, when the trails are most inviting. The minimum stay is two nights, though a three-night stay is recommended for those seeking to fully embrace the slower rhythm of walking safaris and the transformative power of the wilderness.
Children from 16 years are welcome.
Suites & Rates
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Luxury Tent
Four en-suite Meru-style tents are surprisingly spacious with proper furniture and mosquito nets. En suite bathrooms have a proper flush toilet and a simple basin with a jug of hot water for washing. The...
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Accommodation & amenities
Dressing Gowns, Mini Bar, Outside Shower, Shower, Tea / Coffee
Languages spoken
English
Ideal for
Adventure, Big 5, Birding, Flora, Hiking, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing, Wildlife
On-site activities
Big 5, Bird Watching, Game Viewing, Game Walks, Walks (Guided), Wildlife Tours
Services
24-hour Security, Airport Shuttle (Available)
Nearby activities
Big 5, Bird Watching, Game Viewing, Walks (Guided), Wildlife Tours
Property facilities
Bar, Barbeque Facilities, Battery Charging Facilities, Communal Dining, Pool, Restaurant, Vegetarian
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What you can do
Walking Safari
The aim of a walking safaris is to gain a holistic understanding of the bush, led by an armed and specially trained walking guide. The pace is relaxed and your guide will often pause to talk about trees and bushes and their traditional and medicinal uses, dung middens, animal spoor, anthills, termite mounds and more. Whereas a game drive is very much about “spotting” and the sharp-eyed will get lots of kudos, a bush walk uses and sharpens all five senses. Being on foot in the bush can be both grounding and thrilling at once, but always informative.Without the hum of an engine, you will begin to notice all the sounds of the bush, from the serenading songbirds to the crackle of branches betraying elephants feeding in the distance. With our qualified walking guides, you will discover a sense of true connection with nature and you may even get the chance to view our larger game on foot. Encounters with large animals are always possible but the objective is to observe the wildlife from a safe distance, rather than walk toward big game.
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