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Shumbalala Game Lodge

Thornybush Game Reserve Safari Lodge in Thornybush Game Reserve
  • 'Shumbalala' means 'where the lion sleeps' You are assured of close encounters with the king during your visit - wake up at night with the awesome roar of the Shumbalala lion
  • The main deck at Shumbalala overlook the well frequented waterhole where you can safari in an armchair. Many of the rooms also have a view of the waterhole.
  • You will arive here by open landrover and greeted by our friendly staff with a welcome drink - the start of your magnificent Big 5 Safari experience!
  • Sweet dreams in pure cotton under a romantic mosquito net. Our spacious rooms are all fitted with fireplaces, ceiling fans, airconditioning, 'picture' bathrooms with large bath, in-and-outside showers, large viewing decks, tea & coffee facilities, hairdryers, safes, in short - all you may need
  • Camp
  • Relax between safaris at our cool pool or in the library or perhaps select a souvinier from the Shumbalala curio shop
  • View these majestic animals up close on the 14000 ha African Reserve.
  • The big 5 (Lion, Elephant, Buffalo, Rhino, Leopard) as well as Hippo, Cheetah, Hyena and an abundance of wild animals and birds are all part of your Safari experience at Shumbalala
  • Evening dinners are an occasion beside a warm fire in winter or outside under the stars beside an African fire in summer. On the viewing deck for breakfast - gourmet food prepared by our well trained kitchen staff - endulge yourself!
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Shumbalala, where the African wild is spoiled only by the quiet appreciation of guests being pampered in this exclusive five star graded private game lodge situated in a private big 5 game reserve adjacent to the greater Kruger National Park.

An African safari experience in our unspoiled reserve is shared with an abundance of birds and animals, including the big 5, as they roam the savannahs and riverine forests.

Guest’s exclusivity are guaranteed by accommodating only a small number of guests at a time in our four Superior thatched suites or our two bed roomed presidential suite, all of which includes fireplaces, overhead fans, air-conditioning, 'picture window' bathrooms, two showers (one outside for the romantic) private viewing decks and individually furnished.

The two bed roomed 'presidential suite' (already occupied by the SA vice president), in addition to the above, also boasts its own dining room, lounge, huge viewing deck and fireside facility.

Guests have a choice of relaxing areas, including the Shumbalala library, curio shop, lounge area, viewing deck overlooking the waterhole frequented by game and a unique underground cellar in full view of the waterhole across the seasonal Monwana river on which bank's all the suites are built.

Accommodation: (The entire camp is also available, please see below).

Entire Camp:
Minimum Stay of two nights, maximum eight persons. Occupying Superior Suites only R39710 per night. Occupying Superior and Presidential R43890 per night. Minimum stay of two nights, maximum 10 persons per night. Occupying Superior and Presidential R53818 per night. Children under 12 by arrangement - price on application.

  • Type: Safari Lodge
  • Sleeps: 12
  • Check-in: 01:00 PM
    Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Reviews: 0
  • Airport Shuttle Service
  • Wheelchair Enabled
  • Babysitting Services
  • Laundry Facilities*
  • Fireplace
  • Satellite TV*
  • Braai/Barbecue
  • Swimming Pool
  • Wi-Fi

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Zulu (isiZulu)
  • Xhosa (isiXhosa)
  • Afrikaans

Grading

  • Portfolio Collection
  • 5 Stars - Tourism Grading Council of South Africa
* Please enquire for further details.

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Superior Suite

Superior thatched suites includes fireplaces, overhead fans, minibar,mini safe, air-conditioning, 'picture window' bathrooms, two showers - one outside for the romantic, private viewing decks and individually furnished.

   Sleeps 2 people.
R 5595
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Presidential Suite

Private lounge, dining room, large viewing deck, private outside fireside, fireplace. Two bedrooms, each with overhead fans, air-conditioning, 'picture window' bathrooms, two showers - one outside for the romantic, private viewing decks and individually furnished. First two occupants per person: From R5095-R6750. Additional Person/s R3595-R4750 each.

     Sleeps 4 people.
Child policy 0 - 2 years stay free, 3 - 11 years pay 100% of the sharing rate
R 7795
Per Person Sharing

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