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

Owl Goes Into Full Surveillance Mode
May 21, 2026

Owl Goes Into Full Surveillance Mode

A Quiet Reflection Over the African Wilderness
May 20, 2026

A Quiet Reflection Over the African Wilderness

Slow Sips and Afternoon Sun for These Elephants
May 19, 2026

Slow Sips and Afternoon Sun for These Elephants

Giraffes Brave the Blustery Weather for a Drink
May 18, 2026

Giraffes Brave the Blustery Weather for a Drink

I’m Not Tired! | Hippo Calf vs Bedtime
May 15, 2026

I’m Not Tired! | Hippo Calf vs Bedtime

Buffalo Gathering at the Water
May 14, 2026

Buffalo Gathering at the Water

Simple Joys of the Wild
May 13, 2026

Simple Joys of the Wild

Hippos in a Misty Waterhole Moment
May 12, 2026

Hippos in a Misty Waterhole Moment

Just Elephants Drinking in the Wild
May 11, 2026

Just Elephants Drinking in the Wild

Swimming Hippo In The Waterhole
May 4, 2026

Swimming Hippo In The Waterhole

A Hippo’s Eye Breaks the Dark
Apr 30, 2026

A Hippo’s Eye Breaks the Dark

Heron Snatches Frog in Split Second Attack
Apr 29, 2026

Heron Snatches Frog in Split Second Attack