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

Elephant Herd Moves On... One Isn't Ready to Leave
Sep 9, 2026

Elephant Herd Moves On... One Isn't Ready to Leave

When the Whole Family Shows Up for Drinks
Sep 8, 2026

When the Whole Family Shows Up for Drinks

Elephant Herd Turns the Mud Into a Playground!
Sep 7, 2026

Elephant Herd Turns the Mud Into a Playground!

One Look at the Incoming Lion... And the Hyena Is GONE
Sep 4, 2026

One Look at the Incoming Lion... And the Hyena Is GONE

What Are These Two Hyenas Up to in the Dark?
Sep 3, 2026

What Are These Two Hyenas Up to in the Dark?

Verreaux's Eagle-Owl Keeps Watch After Dark
Sep 2, 2026

Verreaux's Eagle-Owl Keeps Watch After Dark

A Peaceful After-Dark Visit From a Spotted Hyena
Sep 1, 2026

A Peaceful After-Dark Visit From a Spotted Hyena

Hippos Face Off in the Darkness
Aug 31, 2026

Hippos Face Off in the Darkness

Do Not Disturb: Hippo Is Busy Wallowing
Aug 28, 2026

Do Not Disturb: Hippo Is Busy Wallowing

Tiny Cubs Follow the Pride Through the Darkness
Aug 27, 2026

Tiny Cubs Follow the Pride Through the Darkness

Something Is Peeking Out of the Darkness...
Aug 26, 2026

Something Is Peeking Out of the Darkness...

Lion Pride Brings the Cubs for a Midnight Drink!
Aug 25, 2026

Lion Pride Brings the Cubs for a Midnight Drink!