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Photos: Simbavati Lodge Collection

Sleeps
2 guests
Bedrooms
1
Beds
King
Bathrooms
1

About Shilope Sleepout Deck

An elevated, solar-lit sleepout deck in a private part of the reserve, with a king bed, a top-level lookout, an en-suite shower and toilet with hot water, and a canape dinner. Booked only together with a room at Waterside, for one night, with no evening drive that day. Guests 16 and older.

Where it is

Part of Simbavati Waterside

Simbavati Waterside flanks a large dam in the southern Klaserie Private Nature Reserve, about 30 minutes' drive from Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport. Throughout the year predators, elephants, hippo and buffalo come down to the water, sometimes in herds of hundreds, so the game…

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Important information

Check-in and check-out

Check-in Time

14:00 - 18:00

Please arrange your arrival within this time window. If you need to arrive outside these hours, please contact the host in advance.

Check-out Time

By 10:00

Please ensure you check out by this time to allow for cleaning and preparation for the next guests.

Cancellation and changes90% refund 61+ days

Refund schedule

  • 90% refundcancel 61+ days before check-in
  • 75% refundcancel 31+ days before check-in
  • 25% refundcancel 15+ days before check-in
  • 10% refundcancel any time before check-in

Please note that some accommodations may have their own specific cancellation policies that differ from our standard policy. These will be clearly indicated on the accommodation's page or during the booking process.

For any questions regarding cancellations or to request a cancellation, please contact our customer support team.

Deposit Required10% deposit

10% Deposit Required

Deposit Due at Booking

The 10% deposit is required when you make your booking

Balance (90%)

due 30 days before check-in

Pet policyNo pets

Pet policy

Pets are not allowed

Child PolicyFamily friendly

Child Policy

Children of all ages are welcome

Children of all ages are welcome. Under 4s stay free, and children aged 4 to 11 pay half the per person sharing rate when sharing with two adults in a Two-Bedroom Luxury Suite; 12 to 17 year olds pay the sharing rate. Children aged 6 and older may join game drives. The Shilope Sleepout Deck takes guests aged 16 and older.

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Before you book

Payment terms

A 10% deposit is required at booking, with the balance due 30 days before check-in.

Cancellation Policy

  • 90% refundcancel 61+ days before check-in
  • 75% refundcancel 31+ days before check-in
  • 25% refundcancel 15+ days before check-in
  • 10% refundcancel any time before check-in

Note: The 2.5% conservation contribution, payment processing fees, and any applicable referral commissions are non-refundable in the event of cancellation. Conservation contribution fees (2.5%) support conservation and community projects in the destinations you visit. Payment processing fees are absorbed by Spekboom for completed bookings, but cannot be recovered once a booking is cancelled. Referral commissions, where applicable, are paid to the referring party upon booking confirmation.

Payout Protection: Guest payments are held until the free cancellation window passes. This protects guests who cancel within their cancellation window and ensures hosts receive guaranteed payouts after the cancellation period ends.

House rules

Guests are expected to respect the house rules of each accommodation. These rules will be provided upon booking confirmation.

Liability

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