Water is essential for life

Simbavati Waterside, an intimate luxury resort situated adjacent to a substantial dam in the southern Klaserie Private Nature Reserve, is conveniently located just 30 minutes from Hoedspruit Airport, providing an ideal retreat for all types of travelers.  The meticulously designed lodge structure provides solitude for couples while also offering family-friendly areas.

Game drives in the Klaserie occur between the early morning and late afternoon when animal activity is at its peak.  The experience is fundamentally enhanced by your English-speaking local guide.  He contributes his expertise, experience, and novel insights to optimize your wildlife observations.  Moreover, it pertains not solely to the extent of visibility.  However, the total experience is highly gratifying, interesting, and enjoyable.  Several times weekly, dinner at the camps consists of a more substantial, campfire-style meal cooked beneath the stars in a boma, a circular enclosure originally constructed from branches.  The intimate, lantern-lit atmosphere evokes the initial experiences of safari pioneers.  The soft glow of lanterns, candlelight, and a hospitable open fire encapsulates the enchantment of a safari.

Individuals seeking romance will appreciate the lodge’s numerous romantic areas, creative private dining arrangements, and unexpected delights to commemorate honeymoons and anniversaries.  Or the uncomplicated joy of detaching from life to reestablish our connection with one another.  The amenities including a swimming pool, boma, wine cellar, lounge, bar, spa, gym, and safari boutique.  Expansive suites are available in both water-facing and bush-facing configurations.  Each suite features a king bed, an en suite bathroom with a shower, a double vanity, a dressing area with adequate storage, a game viewing deck, and an outdoor shower.  While the water-facing luxury suites offer a more appealing vista, each bush-facing luxury suite is equipped with its own little private plunge pool.