About the lodge and live stream

Welcome to Simbavati Waterside

Flanking a large dam in the southern Klaserie Private Nature Reserve, Simbavati Waterside was conceptualised, designed and built to be a natural extension of the pure utopian Klaserie wilderness from which it draws its inspiration. Water is the source of life. Throughout the year countless animal species can be viewed via the live stream – including predators, elephants, hippo and buffalo – are drawn to the dam to cool off and quench thirst (sometimes in herds numbering hundreds).
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Latest Highlights

Hyena’s Persistence Tests Waterbuck’s Patience
Jun 27, 2025

Hyena’s Persistence Tests Waterbuck’s Patience

Hippo Mom and Calf Step Out for a Moonlit Meal
Jun 26, 2025

Hippo Mom and Calf Step Out for a Moonlit Meal

Happy Hippo Catches a Nap
Jun 25, 2025

Happy Hippo Catches a Nap

Massive Elephant Herd Takes Over Simbavati Waterhole
Jun 24, 2025

Massive Elephant Herd Takes Over Simbavati Waterhole

Spotted Hyena Drops By Simbavati Waterside
Jun 23, 2025

Spotted Hyena Drops By Simbavati Waterside

Lone Hyena’s Quiet Night time Drink
Jun 20, 2025

Lone Hyena’s Quiet Night time Drink

Tiny Baby Elephant’s Excited First Visit to the Waterhole
Jun 19, 2025

Tiny Baby Elephant’s Excited First Visit to the Waterhole

Elephant Herd Dips Their Toes at Simbavati Waterside
Jun 18, 2025

Elephant Herd Dips Their Toes at Simbavati Waterside

Hyena clan walks by the waterhole
Jun 17, 2025

Hyena clan walks by the waterhole

Wildebeest Herd Pause for Refreshing Drink
Jun 13, 2025

Wildebeest Herd Pause for Refreshing Drink

Elephant Drama at the Waterhole!
Jun 12, 2025

Elephant Drama at the Waterhole!

Lone Wildebeest Takes a Quiet Drink at Simbavati Waterside
Jun 11, 2025

Lone Wildebeest Takes a Quiet Drink at Simbavati Waterside