Jan
Green seasonWildlife: Warmer, wetter weather, lush vegetation, newborn animals and migratory birds.
Warmer, wetter weather, lush vegetation, newborn animals and migratory birds.
Shimungwe Lodge
Greater Kruger, South Africa · Private reserve
Lodge's own rating: 4 out of 5 stars. Self-declared by the lodge, not an official grade.Lodge
Luxury · How we rate: Explore Africa level, based on the typical lowest nightly rate per person sharing: Value under A$400, Mid-range A$400 to A$899, Luxury A$900 to A$1,799, Ultra-luxury A$1,800 or more.
How we rate
Explore Africa level, based on the typical lowest nightly rate per person sharing: Value under A$400, Mid-range A$400 to A$899, Luxury A$900 to A$1,799, Ultra-luxury A$1,800 or more.
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All inclusive (AI)
Accommodation, All meals and 4 more
4 rooms
Luxury Suites · Sleeps up to 8 guests
All ages welcome
By air
45 min from Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport
Wi-Fi in rooms
From about A$990
per person / night, sharing
Overview
About Shimungwe Lodge
Shimungwe is a boutique safari lodge set on the banks of the seasonal Timbavati River in the southern section of Thornybush Game Reserve, part of the Greater Kruger ecosystem in South Africa. The property features just four luxury suites and is designed around an African-inspired aesthetic with an emphasis on tranquility, warm hospitality, and authentic wildlife encounters. Guests enjoy magnificent views over the riverbed and surrounding bushveld, with towering trees and thoughtful design creating a peaceful yet comfortable atmosphere. The lodge is well suited to couples, small groups, and families seeking a private, personalised safari experience.
Best for
FamiliesGroups
Your stay
What's included
Board: All inclusive (AI)
Special offer: Stay four consecutive nights and pay for three for travel from 1 November to 15 December 2026. Excludes exclusive-use bookings and cannot be combined with other specials or discounted rates.
Included
- Accommodation
- All meals
- Two guided game drives per day
- Water
- Hot beverages
- Selected local drinks and house wines
- Game drives
- Night drives
- Birdwatching
Not included
- Park fees
- Flights
- Transfers
Optional extras (at a cost)
- Laundry
- Gratuities
Facilities
Comforts and facilities
At the property
- Swimming pool
- Bar
- Lounge
- Public WiFi
In your room
- Wi-Fi in your room
- En-suite bathroom
- Air-conditioning
- Private deck
- Tea/coffee station
- In-room WiFi
Rooms
Where you sleep
Sleeps up to 8 guests
- Luxury Suites4 at the property · sleeps 2 adults · A small-child bed is available on request at no extra bed charge; child accommodation rates apply and total lodge occupancy remains eight. · Air-conditioning, En-suite bathroom, Bath, Indoor shower, Outdoor shower, Private deck, Tea/coffee station, Small fridge
Activities
Things to do
Included in your stay
At extra cost
Getting there
How you'll arrive
- Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport
- 45 min transfer
- Shimungwe Lodge
- How you arrive
- By air · 45 min from Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport
Good to know
Before you book
- Check-in
- From 14:00
- Children
- All ages welcome
- Single travellers
- A single supplement applies
- Exclusive use
- Available
- Accepted currencies
- ZAR
- Dietary needs
- Special diets catered for
- Malaria
- Low malaria risk
When to go
Best time to visit
- January: Green season
- February: Green season
- March: Green season
- April: Green season
- May: Dry season, best game viewing
- June: Dry season, best game viewing
- July: Dry season, best game viewing
- August: Dry season, best game viewing
- September: Dry season, best game viewing
- October: Green season
- November: Green season
- December: Green season
- Dry season, best game viewing
- Green season
Month-by-month notes
Feb
Green seasonWildlife: Warmer, wetter weather, lush vegetation, newborn animals and migratory birds.
Warmer, wetter weather, lush vegetation, newborn animals and migratory birds.
Mar
Green seasonWildlife: Warmer, wetter weather, lush vegetation, newborn animals and migratory birds.
Warmer, wetter weather, lush vegetation, newborn animals and migratory birds.
Apr
Green seasonWildlife: Warmer, wetter weather, lush vegetation, newborn animals and migratory birds.
Warmer, wetter weather, lush vegetation, newborn animals and migratory birds.
May
Dry season, best game viewingWildlife: Drier weather, thinner vegetation and wildlife gathering around water.
Drier weather, thinner vegetation and wildlife gathering around water.
Jun
Dry season, best game viewingWildlife: Drier weather, thinner vegetation and wildlife gathering around water.
Drier weather, thinner vegetation and wildlife gathering around water.
Jul
Dry season, best game viewingWildlife: Drier weather, thinner vegetation and wildlife gathering around water.
Drier weather, thinner vegetation and wildlife gathering around water.
Aug
Dry season, best game viewingWildlife: Drier weather, thinner vegetation and wildlife gathering around water.
Drier weather, thinner vegetation and wildlife gathering around water.
Sep
Dry season, best game viewingWildlife: Drier weather, thinner vegetation and wildlife gathering around water.
Drier weather, thinner vegetation and wildlife gathering around water.
Oct
Green seasonWildlife: Warmer, wetter weather, lush vegetation, newborn animals and migratory birds.
Warmer, wetter weather, lush vegetation, newborn animals and migratory birds.
Nov
Green seasonWildlife: Warmer, wetter weather, lush vegetation, newborn animals and migratory birds.
Warmer, wetter weather, lush vegetation, newborn animals and migratory birds.
Dec
Green seasonWildlife: Warmer, wetter weather, lush vegetation, newborn animals and migratory birds.
Warmer, wetter weather, lush vegetation, newborn animals and migratory birds.
How we judge each month
- Dry season, best game viewingAmong this property's strongest months for conditions, access and key experiences.
- GoodVery favourable conditions for this property and its key experiences.A generally good time to stay, with some normal seasonal compromises.
- Green seasonWorkable for specific priorities, with notable seasonal compromises.The property operates, but seasonal conditions bring substantial trade-offs.
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Details checked November 2026. Rates and availability are confirmed when you enquire.