About Simbavati Camp George
DRINKS INCLUDED! This very elegant 8-roomed lodge, set in a gorgeous indigenous garden overlooking a floodlit waterhole, is in many ways the quintessential classic safari experience.
Originally a family-owned private use lodge, Camp George has been beautifully renovated and updated and now falls under the well-known Simbavati umbrella offering a range of lodges in the adjoining Timbavati and Klaserie reserves. Simbavati Camp George is one of the lodges that lies in the Klaserie, a 60 000-hectare Big 5 reserve which is open to the Kruger Park, bringing with it the potential for unforgettable game viewing experiences only possible with the large free roaming herds of large game like elephant and buffalo that call the Kruger home.
In many ways Camp George is the quintessential classic safari escape, its eight luxury suites set alongside a dry riverbed and within (fenced) lush indigenous gardens. The renovation has realised an elegant safari lodge exhibiting the perfect mix of authentic traditional safari architectural design and style with a modern twist. The art-filled living areas lead out to expansive terraces, beyond which lies the mature indigenous garden. Here you can relax and enjoy the serenity brought on by sight of the huge fever and baobab trees (there’s also a collection of rare cycads), perhaps reading a book in the swing chair or just watching the game quietly arriving at the adjacent flood-lit waterhole where animals come to drink throughout the day and night.
Otherwise, you can lounge around the expansive swimming pool, enjoy a soothing massage at the Spa or on your private deck, or perhaps indulge in a picnic on the shaded lawns under the beautiful, almost luminous fever trees. Talking of meals, a highlight at Camp George is to get involved watching the chef rustle up some typically delicious meals on the open kitchen’s island! Every couple of nights you’ll enjoy hearty dinners served under the stars around the welcoming open log fire in the lodge’s atmospheric lantern-lit boma.
There are 8 luxury suites, each with their own private decks, all overlooking the dry riverbed. The unique signature element of the suites at Camp George has to be the beautiful and unique hand-painted wall mural headboards, each featuring different animals or birds, which adds a unique touch of style to the room. Each of the air-conditioned suites has a king-sized bed and are elegantly furnished with beautiful indigenous wood furniture. The large and indulgent bathroom features a standalone bath, indoor and outdoor showers and separate toilet. For families traveling together there are 2 inter-leading units available – so whether you’re looking for romance or a family holiday, Camp George has you covered!
Obviously the focus here is on the game experience and you can certainly immerse yourself in nature at Camp George with game drives, guided bush walks and night drives all on offer in the exclusive Klaserie reserve, known for its magnificent range of animals including leopard, elephant, rhino, lion, buffalo, hippo, wild dog and sightings of the rare Sharpe's Grysbok. The Klaserie is also different to most of the other private reserves lying along the western border of the Kruger Park in that there is a much lower number of commercial lodges and hence game drive vehicles visible on game drives – the result is a more relaxed and easy going pace where it’s often possible to take your time at rewarding sightings as you’re not forced to make way for loads of other vehicles queuing to take their turn.
