~ Simbambili Game Lodge ~
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| “Unparalleled Luxury in an unspoilt environment.”
Simbambili Lodge is situated among dense stands of knobthorn and jackalberry trees along the meandering Manyeleti River in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve, part of the world-renowned Kruger National Park.
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.
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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.
The Sabi Sand is famous for its big five and has the highest concentration of leopard in the world.
It offers cat lovers a chance to meet the stars of the Simbambili Leopard Project - an online journal of the life of three leopards; Saseke (the beautiful one), Mafufenyane (the angry one) and Nyaleti (the star) - face to face in their natural habitat.
This exclusive safari experience is limited to a maximum of twelve people.
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ACTIVITIES AT SIMBAMBILI GAME LODGE:
Your ranger and tracker team will astound you with their ability to track big game, whether on foot or on a open vehicle safari. Fascinating insights and knowledge of the bush and its inhabitants will be imparted to guests
Sabi Sand Game Reserve is famous for its big five and has the highest concentration of leopard in the world. It offers cat lovers a chance to meet the stars of the Simbambili Leopard Project.
| DAY TRIPS TO ANIMAL REHABS |
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Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre – this day trip can be reserved at reception or with your ranger and offers guests a close-up view of the smaller creatures and nocturnal animals not often seen. This is a half-day excursion and would be undertaken between breakfast and your afternoon game drive.
Cheetah Breeding Centre – This centre is the brainchild of Mrs. Lente Roode, who breeds the rare animal and assists reintroducing them into their natural habitat. The very rare king cheetah can also be viewed close-up together with numerous other endangered species which are cared for by Mrs. Roode’s team.
Panorama Route Tour – Recommended for guests staying three or more nights, this full day excursion would involve a trip to the top of the escarpment in a minibus with a guide and lunch at one of the quaint roadside lodges or tea-rooms along the way. Highlights of this trip would include the Three Rondavals at Blyde River Canyon, God’s Window, Pilgrim’s Rest, Mac Mac Falls and Kowyn’s Pass. |
GOLF AT HANS MERENSKY AND LEOPARD CREEK
For those guests staying more than two nights, we are able to offer guests the opportunity to enjoy a round of golf on exceptional golf courses. |
Hans Merensky Golf Club in Phalaborwa is a well maintained, 18-hole championship standard course and a trip there can be easily arranged with your hosts.
Leopard Creek CC at Malelane on the banks of the Crocodile River is one of South Africa’s most exclusive golfing estates with a spectacular 18-hole Gary Player-designed course. This option would involve a light aircraft charter flight to the golf course and we therefore recommend that golf enthusiasts pre-arrange this excursion with AfricanAdrenalin. |
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BALLOON AND HELICOPTER TRIPS
Balloon Safari - Imagine drifting soundlessly in the crisp morning air while below you herds of elephant and other game move across the landscape. Early morning balloon excursions are offered at all the Thornybush Game Reserve Lodges instead of a game drive. They are subject to availability and weather conditions.
Helicopter Safari - Scenic helicopter trips into the nearby Drakensberg mountain range can easily be arranged at one of the Thornybush lodges’ reception or with your ranger. It offers some of the most breathtaking scenery in South Africa and can include a picnic on top of the escarpment. |
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WEDDINGS AND HONEYMOONS
Weddings – We pride ourselves in catering to virtually any style of wedding from traditional white, to African and can take care of all your arrangements such as the Minister (from most denominations), flowers, menus, cakes, photographer, hair, makeup etc all of which will be in accordance with your wishes.
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To ensure maximum privacy, and your hosts’ full attention to your every request, we strongly recommend that you reserve exclusive use of one of the smaller lodges, dependent on the size of your group.
Honeymoons – All our lodges are fantastic romantic destinations for honeymooners and your hosts will ensure that it is a romantic and unforgettable experience.
Thornybush Game Lodge offers a special honeymoon package that includes, an upgrade to a suite (subject to availability or supplement), special private deck dinners, honeymoon turndowns in the bedrooms, our signature honeymoon bath & double massages on your deck.... |
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GROUPS, INCENTIVES & CONFERENCES:
GROUPS
All our lodges can cater for group functions depending, of course, on the size of the lodge and the amount of people that will need to be accommodated. Groups are treated as any other guest in our lodges, the only difference might be a group check-in, meal arrangements and billing of extras. Larger groups can be accommodated by securing neighbouring lodges and if need be a joint dinner in the bush or a bush cocktail party can be organised. |
INCENTIVES
As with groups, the delegates on the incentive trip will be treated as any other guest in our lodge but they will be aware of the host company's branding during their stay at the lodge. Within the bounds of the nature reserve we are able to cater for most requests from incentive houses which may include teambuilding, branding on our Land Rovers, meal requirements, entertainment, pillow/room drops, branded safari gear, surprise bush dinners or cocktail functions. Direct charters into the reserve's airstrip are very popular with incentive groups. |
CONFERENCES
We believe that conferences are more productive in the bush since there are no outside distractions. We can cater for any conference: from a small board meeting, where the directors could reserve exclusive use of one of our smaller lodges, to our state-of-the-art Thornybush Game Lodge conference room that can accommodate up to 60 delegates. Equipment available at the Thornybush Game Lodge includes a television monitor, a VCR, an overhead projector, a whiteboard, flip charts and black out drapes. |
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Reservations and Enquiries |
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