SIMBAVATI HOMESTEAD (Klaserie Private Nature Reserve, Limpopo)

Homestead
The staff are the heart of Simbavati’s magic. They all work together to share our incredible landscapes and wildlife with you. We want you to feel at home. More particularly, to feel you have a second home in Africa.

You are not just a guest. You are part of our family. And so, like family, we look forward to welcoming you back.

Many of our lodges are within some of the top wildlife regions of the country; the Timbavati and Klaserie private game reserves. These reserves both form part of the Greater Kruger conservation area, with open borders to the Kruger National Park. This is South Africa’s premier wildlife sanctuary, an incredibly rich ecosystem where you encounter wildlife, from the majestic to the minute. All playing a part in the natural circle of life.

The iconic African wildlife are compelling, especially in their natural habitat and free to roam. But for many, our expansive landscapes are a fundamental attraction. There is little to compare with the wild open spaces of Africa with its majestic mountains, vast lakes and the crashing waves of the Indian Ocean, silver with fish.

Many visitors are conscious of the impact that their behaviour has on conservation and nearby communities. You want to know that your visit is making a positive difference.

Wilderness and wildlife will not be able to exist and be sustained unless we support the well-being of our neighbouring communities. Both directly through local employment, and indirectly, through our community partnerships.

You may have almost forgotten that there is a natural world out there that is so vast and surprising. Now as we start to stir again, it is time to nurture not only your senses, but your soul.

At Simbavati, we strive every day to make our experiences more meaningful, immersive and sustainable.

We see first-hand how this can positively impact you, our guests, but also the people you meet, and the wildlife and landscapes you encounter. A restorative adventure for you; vital support for communities and the environment.

Never be in any doubt that your trip to Simbavati is doing anything but good.

You may have almost forgotten that there is a natural world out there that is so vast and surprising. Now as we start to stir again, it is time to nurture not only your senses, but your soul.

At Simbavati, we strive every day to make our experiences more meaningful, immersive and sustainable.

We see first-hand how this can positively impact you, our guests, but also the people you meet, and the wildlife and landscapes you encounter. A restorative adventure for you; vital support for communities and the environment.

Never be in any doubt that your trip to Simbavati is doing anything but good.

Our goal is to help you reconnect with nature and, in turn, reconnect with yourself and the friends and family you’re traveling with. As you explore, you also enrich your inner life, creating a positive personal impact that continues beyond this one trip.

Nothing can quite compare with the sense of wellbeing gained from spending time in nature, nourished with simple comforts. The luxury of our lodges, the amicable warmth of our team, eating well and fresh air is what everybody needs.

As you fall into the rhythm of nature, you slowly drift away from everyday stress and move towards being more mindful and centred. (The exceptional spa treatments can play their part, too.)

Where it’s wild, we feel tranquillity
With adventure, comes escape
Amid excitement, surprising peace
A natural re-set
With Simbavati, we find Africalm

Africalm is a state of ‘BE-ing’ where body, mind and spirit align. This brings about a joyful presence in each moment, where the essence of life is fully appreciated.
It’s a feeling… Wholeness. Stillness. Excitement. Wonder. Grace.
It’s that perfect moment in time, enhanced by the essence of Simbavati’s Africa

Who doesn’t want to have their own private safari homestead in the famous Greater Kruger Park, for a few days or a week?

The spacious Simbavati Homestead is our self-catered lodge, which combines the intimacy and warmth of a holiday home, with the game experience of a traditional safari lodge. Here, in the heart of the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve, you can have the freedom of the African bush and its magnificent wildlife. But on your terms. Expertly guided game drives in open 4×4 game drive vehicles can be tweaked to suit your party of family or friends. (Up to a point. Bear in mind that hungry animals on the hunt may not wait for a teenager’s sleep schedule!)

Interiors are comfortable, contemporary and expansive which invites you to totally relax. Five en suite bedrooms sleep 10 people. There’s an open plan lounge, dining and kitchen area for easy living. There’s a separate TV lounge or snug, which is also a perfect place for kids to hang out.

There are five bedrooms. All have king-sized beds which can all, except one, be changed to twin. Two are en suite with one having a private balcony. Others are more suited to younger people with twin beds and shared bathrooms. However, all are decorated with a refined contemporary style, underpinned by a focus on comfort.