Simbambili Game Lodge

The Simbambili Lodge in Kruger National Park was outstanding. We stayed there 3 nights with our family and were really blown away by the scenery and the luxury. While having breakfast, lunch and dinner, you overlook the Kruger National Park allowing you to spot wildlife even when you're eating. The villas had everything, including a small Pool. It was very luxurious and couldnt wish for more. The food served was also outstanding and with Glory we had a wonderful host who was always in a good mood. Our tour guides Chris en Mike made our gamedrives unforgettable! Chris has a very good eye to spot wildlife and is not afraid to jump of the jeep to look for wildlife on foot. Mike has so much experience and knowledge, he knew everything. Also, he always put us close to the wildlife allowing us to always have the best views on them. We were extremely happy to have Chris and Mike as our tour guides! In short, we had an amazing and memorable stay, which we will never forget!

Wir waren auf unserer selbst organisierten Tour über Cape Town , Blyde River, Krüger Park, u.a. 3 Nächte in der Simbambili Lodge. Es war ein Traum, diese Herzlichkeit, Zuvorkommmenheit, das Essen, einfach alles war jeder Cent wert. Nicht nur, dass jedes Frühstück immer wieder mal anders ist, am ersten Tag direkt zum Ende der Frühpirsch wurden wir an einen Ort gefahren, unweit der Lodge und dort war ein Frühstücksbuffet mitten im Nichts aufgebaut, da wir an diesem Morgen mit zwei Jeeps und nur zu viert waren haben wir allein über den Aufwand gestaunt. Jedes Mittagessen und Abendessen wird in verschieden Bereichen immer wieder gewechselt, so dass nie "Langeweile" aufkommt. Die Pirschfahrten waren ein absoluter Traum. Unser Rancher Trevor hat einfach alles über jedes Tier gewußt, hingewiesen was für ein Tiergeräusch dies oder jenes gerade ist. Es war immer ein Highlight mit Ihm unterwegs zu sein. Wir haben die Big Five dort hautnah gesehen, ist eben ein Vorteil, wenn man in einer privaten Lodge ist als im Gegensatz zum Krüger Park. Auch war eine Herzlichkeit unter den Angestellten zu spüren, die sich einfach überträgt. Wir kommen wieder!

I recently returned from a 4 day stay at Simbambili Game Lodge and can’t say enough good things about the lodge and its staff. It was a truly wonderful experience. It was my first safari and Simbambili did not disappoint, in fact it exceeded expectations. Always warm and welcoming, it was evident that staff cared about you and wanted you to have the best experience possible. Lodge staff was always there to help with whatever you needed. The game drives were exceptional with Solomon, as guide and driver extraordinaire and Roy as tracker from whom the animals could not hide! We saw all of the big five and then much, much more. Solomon’s extensive knowledge of the area, the wildlife, and birds, made game drives both exciting and educational. Solomon’s great driving skills got us up close, safely, for extraordinary viewing opportunities. We were fortunate to have great weather, so the sunrises and sunsets on game drives were spectacular. The lodge is beautiful, open with bush vistas and a view of a watering hole that was visited daily by the elephants. The lodge layout with the main lodge, individual thatched roof cottages as suites, and separate pool, gym and spa facilities ensured privacy with a quiet elegance. The suites were beautifully and bush-appropriate appointed. Housekeeping staff was excellent, although we never saw them! Simbambili Game Lodge dining deserves its own recognition and accolades. Whether the setting was the lodge, the bush, or the spa, it was perfect! There were menu options which made it hard to choose, but no matter the choice each dish was beautifully presented and delicious! It was the best dining of our trip which included stays in Cape Town and the Winelands. I was sad to leave Simbambili Game Lodge given the warmth of the place and its staff, but happy to have selected Simbambili Game Lodge for my safari experience.

From the moment we arrived at the lodge we were well cared for. Being our first time on Safari we had no idea what to expect. Our guide Doctor and tracker Service were so knowledgeable and friendly. They clearly went above and beyond at all times. We saw nearly every animal on our lists. The food was outstanding! I am gluten free and was worried about my meals while here. They made every meal gluten free and I was able to eat the same as the other guests. Glory was amazing at looking out for me! They made special dietary adjustments for all guests. We stayed in the water hole room. It has a great view of anything passing by. The room was so clean and updated with great AC. I honestly have nothing but great things to say about this resort and its staff!

Nos encantó todo, el servicio, el hotel, la comida y el game drive. Las habitaciones son amplias y tienen una terraza increíble con una alberca. Fue mi luna de miel y tuvieron detalles muy bonitos con nosotros, una cena privada en nuestra habitación la última noche, nos llenaron la tina y decoraron el cuarto, además un picnic. Nuestro butler Comfort fue lo máximo súper atento y siempre con una sonrisa. Nuestro guia Mike muy profesional, sabe muchísimo y hace los mejores “ moka chocorula” gracias a nuestro finder vimos muchisimos animales. El staff siempre con una sonrisa. La experiencia fue excelente

We had an amazing trip to Simambili Game Lodge with our 3 children. Warmly welcomed upon arrival by Mike, Tania and Caroline as well as the rest of the staff who all will go above and beyond to make the stay unforgettable. The suites are beautifully decorated, and situated along the property overlooking the reserve. The food was outstanding- from breakfast to dinner everything was fresh and delicious. We had 8 game drives- Mike was an amazing guide and our tracker was fantastic - we saw the big 5 on the first evening we arrived and continued to see everything you could imagine. We truly had an unforgettable trip and hope to return to Simambili in the near future.