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

Hippo Calf Stays Close to Mum in the Dark Water
Mar 5, 2026

Hippo Calf Stays Close to Mum in the Dark Water

Barn Swallows Perched by the Waterhole
Mar 4, 2026

Barn Swallows Perched by the Waterhole

Tusks Like Swords: Lone Elephant Bull at the Waterhole
Mar 3, 2026

Tusks Like Swords: Lone Elephant Bull at the Waterhole

After-Dark Adventures! Hippo Calf Grazes With Mom
Mar 2, 2026

After-Dark Adventures! Hippo Calf Grazes With Mom

What Are Those?!” Curious Baby Hippo Studies Oxpeckers
Feb 27, 2026

What Are Those?!” Curious Baby Hippo Studies Oxpeckers

Leopard Passes by Simbavati Waterside
Feb 26, 2026

Leopard Passes by Simbavati Waterside

Mom Guides Tiny Hippo Into the Water - Too Cute!
Feb 25, 2026

Mom Guides Tiny Hippo Into the Water - Too Cute!

Gentle Giants Stop by the Waterhole
Feb 24, 2026

Gentle Giants Stop by the Waterhole

Whip Scorpion Enjoys a Late-Night Snack
Feb 23, 2026

Whip Scorpion Enjoys a Late-Night Snack

The Bush Pauses to Drink
Feb 20, 2026

The Bush Pauses to Drink

Tiny Night Explorer
Feb 19, 2026

Tiny Night Explorer

Clouds Dance Over the Waterhole
Feb 17, 2026

Clouds Dance Over the Waterhole