Situated in splendid solitude in the heart of the 13,000-hectare Thornybush Game Reserve, adjoining the Greater Kruger National Park, Shumbalala is an exclusive boutique game lodge aimed at the discerning traveller.

Shumbalala - meaning “where the lion sleeps” - is a five-star journey for the soul and the lodge is set beneath shady African trees lining an ancient river. Guests can spot a myriad of animals along the banks of the river from the wooden deck or wine cellar, both of which have full views of a waterhole out on the edge of the savanna.

Accommodation is in just 6 Luxury Suites, all of which have overhead fans, air conditioning, open fireplaces and glass fronts with private viewing decks onto the magical African bush. Bathrooms have inside and outside showers and large picture windows for guests to watch the wild world go by as they wash off the heat of the day. The Presidential Suite includes 2 double-bedrooms, a private dining room, lounge, fireside facilities and private pool.

Guests are provided with an amazing insight into the African bush and the magnificent array of wildlife and birdlife species that reside there with morning and afternoon / evening game drives conducted by expert rangers and trackers in open 4WD vehicles. In between guests can undertake nature walks or spend lazy afternoons at the pool, in the comfort of the lodge and their suite. Sumptuous meals are served in a variety of exciting locations, including the wooden deck, around the fire, in the dining room or wine-cellar. Shumbalala Game Lodge provides attention to detail and indelible memories for visitors who leave with a renewed sense of awakening.