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Shumbalala Lodge is a small and intimate safari camp situated in the game-rich Thornybush Private Game Reserve adjacent to the Kruger National Park. Guests are guaranteed an exclusive game viewing experience at this African-themed lodge where personal service and an informal atmosphere are hallmarks.

In between exciting morning, afternoon and evening game drives, spend your days relaxing at the lodge or exploring the area on foot with a guide. Shumbalala's decks offer comfortable perches from which to savour the views and spot animals at the seasonal river and permanent waterhole.

highlights

  • Located in the Thornybush Private Game Reserve, fantastic game-rich reserve
  • Small & intimate lodge
  • Personalised service & informal atmosphere
  • Perfect for families, stay in the Presidential 2-bedroom suite

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Facilities

At Shumbalala Lodge relaxation comes first whether it's on the game viewing decks, in the swimming pool or at one of the lodge's two lounges.

You can also catch up on some shopping at the curio shop or browse for an interesting read at the library.

General Facilities

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    Swimming Pool
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    Internet facilities
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    Laundry service
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    Library
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    Wi-fi available
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    Spa

Dining

Shumbalala Lodge offers sumptuous cuisine prepared by an experienced and professional team and served either on the viewing decks overlooking the waterhole or by candlelight in more formal surroundings in the main dining room, accompanied by a crackling fire in winter.

Open-air fireside dinners are also available for you to enjoy Africa's night sounds while feasting on freshly prepared and cooked-on-the-spot meals.

Luxury Suite

Shumbalala Lodge accommodates a maximum of eight guests, thus ensuring genuine exclusivity. The luxury suites line the banks of the seasonal Monwana River and have been built under magnificent shady trees.

Each suite has an overhead fan, air-conditioning, an open fireplace and en suite bathroom plus a private viewing deck. For the more adventurous there is an additional outside shower where you can wash off Africa's dust while taking in the surrounding views. Note that one suite at Shumbalala has been designed to accommodate guests in wheelchairs.

Luxury Suite AMENITIES

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    Air-conditioning
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    Ceiling fan
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    En-suite bath and shower
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    Fireplace
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    Outside area

Other Room Types

For families or those seeking a even more luxurious experience, the Presidential Suite is ideal as it offers a covered plunge pool, a large wooden deck and a private boma area.

Activities

  • Animal tracking experience
  • Birding
  • Bush dining
  • Day tours
  • Elephant interactive experience
  • Game drives
  • Guided walks
  • High tea on offer
  • Hot air ballooning
  • River cruises
  • Specialist guides
 
  • dates rates from board basis
  • 01 Jan 2013 - 30 Sep 2013 $390 Full Board
  • 01 Oct 2013 - 31 Oct 2013 $535 Full Board
  • 01 Nov 2013 - 20 Dec 2013 $390 Full Board
  • 21 Dec 2013 - 31 Dec 2013 $535 Full Board

All rates are quoted per person sharing per night unless otherwise stipulated

Please note, additional room types are also available. Request a quote for rate detail

Pricing is meant as a guide only.

Go2Africa contracts rates that are significantly below accommodation general public rack rates. Due to contract confidentiality we are often not able to publish our best rate.

Contact us – via Request a Quote – for an accurate, market best rate.

All prices are subject to availability, change or increase without notice and seasonality.

Single supplements are often applicable. Options and rates vary from supplier to supplier.

Traveller Reviews

  • Just wanted to let you know our stay at Shumbalala was amazing. We lucked out and got to stay in the presidential suite as the room we were supposed to stay in needed maintenance. Saw all the big five and more. Ranger and all staff at the resort were fantastic.

    Tony Elvin, April 2012

  • Our time at Shumbalala was simply wonderful! I really had set the safari trip up for Jean, rather than for me - I wasn't expecting much personally. I was wrong. There's something about bumping over the sand roads in the Bush Veld early each morning that I really, really liked. The animals were spectacular as well. We loved the hospitality at Shumbalala, and our accommodation was fantastic. We sighted a giraffe off our back deck while we were still being shown our room! All meals there were excellent, and the fact that there are typically no more than 8 guests in residence really made it a very personal experience.

    Dennis Bays, March 2012

  • Loving it here - it's fantastic and we have seen so many amazing things!!!

    Jennifer Miranne, March 2012

  • Our stay at Shumbalala Lodge was great! The staff took care of our every needs & that was the highlight of our trip. We didn't want to leave.

    Jacques Doucet, June 2011

  • Shumbalala was wonderful - especially so since we were the ONLY guests at the lodge, and it was like being royalty! Our game drives were therefore just perfect, and my photographer husband could do just whatever he liked and take as long over it as he liked. The staff were exceptionally knowledgeable, friendly, nice, and at the same time really professional. And the food and the ambience were excellent. I could not recommend Shumbalala any more highly.

    Ann Hirst-Smith, January 2011

  • We were thrilled with your selection of lodges!!!

    Philippe Brechot, October 2008

  • Particularly loved!

    Jon Broughton, October 2008

  • Was incredible. It was just what we wanted, small and gracious. The people were warm and delightful. They weren't full, so since we were a family, they upgraded us to the Presidential Suite so we could be together. The guide we had was wonderful - really knowledgeable and so passionate about the animals that our drives always went long which we loved. The food was marvelous and the accomodations superior.

    Diane W Fuller, April 2008

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Lisa Liprini

Lisa Liprini

Africa Safari Expert

"A superior safari experience that ticks all the boxes, Shumbalala will exceed all of your expectations - the full 5 star bush experience."

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Our stay at Shumbalala Lodge was great! The staff took care of our every needs & that was the highlight of our trip. We didn't want to leave.

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