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

Daytime Refreshment: Elephant Herd Visits the Water’s Edge
Jul 4, 2025

Daytime Refreshment: Elephant Herd Visits the Water’s Edge

Leopard Lounges and Reflects by the Waterhole
Jul 3, 2025

Leopard Lounges and Reflects by the Waterhole

Elephant Herd Drinks & Strolls Right Past the Camera at Simbavati
Jul 2, 2025

Elephant Herd Drinks & Strolls Right Past the Camera at Simbavati

Buffalo Parade! Giants Stroll Right Past the Camera
Jul 1, 2025

Buffalo Parade! Giants Stroll Right Past the Camera

Little Hippo Calf Follows Mum at Simbavati Waterside
Jun 30, 2025

Little Hippo Calf Follows Mum at Simbavati Waterside

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