Jan
Green seasonWildlife: Summer has lush green bush, abundant water, young animals and migratory birds.
Summer has lush green bush, abundant water, young animals and migratory birds.
Shumbalala Game Lodge
Greater Kruger, South Africa · Private reserve
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All inclusive (AI)
All meals, Two daily game drives and 4 more
2 room types
Superior Suite, Presidential Suite · Sleeps up to 12 guests
Children 10 and over
Family rooms available
By air
via Hoedspruit Airport
Wi-Fi in rooms
From about A$1,780
per person / night, sharing
Overview
About Shumbalala Game Lodge
Shumbalala Game Lodge is set in the heart of Thornybush Private Nature Reserve, part of the Greater Kruger National Park, along the banks of the seasonal Monwana River. The lodge is not accessible by private vehicle — guests are collected by rangers and transferred by game drive to the camp. It offers a select number of luxurious suites with African-modern décor, high thatched roofs, and a strong emphasis on privacy and comfort, including a Presidential Suite and Superior Suites.
Best for
Groups
Your stay
What's included
Board: All inclusive (AI)
Special offer: Stay four nights and pay for three, 1 November to 15 December 2026; 7 January to 26 March, 30 March to 31 July, and 1 November to 15 December 2027. Four-night minimum; excludes exclusive-use rates and cannot be combined with other special or discounted rates. Subject to availability.
Included
- All meals
- Two daily game drives
- Bush walks
- Hot beverages
- Water
- Selected local drinks and house wines
- Game drives
- Night drives
- Walking safaris
- Birdwatching
Not included
- Concession fees
Optional extras (at a cost)
- Laundry
- Transfers
- Gratuities
Facilities
Comforts and facilities
At the property
- Swimming pool
- Library
- Viewing deck
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Curio shop
- Public WiFi
- Boma
- Suits guests with limited mobility
In your room
- Wi-Fi in your room
- En-suite bathroom
- Air-conditioning
- Private plunge pool
- Private deck
- Mini bar
- Tea/coffee station
- In-room WiFi
- Safe
Rooms
Where you sleep
Sleeps up to 12 guests
- Superior Suite4 at the property · sleeps 2 adults · En-suite bathroom, Private viewing deck, Private plunge pool, Air-conditioning, Fireplace, Mini bar, Safe
- Presidential Suite1 at the property · sleeps 4 adults · Two en-suite bedrooms, Private lounge, Private dining room, Private plunge pools, Private boma, Butler’s kitchen, Air-conditioning, Safe
Activities
Things to do
Included in your stay
At extra cost
Getting there
How you'll arrive
- Hoedspruit Airport
- Transfer
- Shumbalala Game Lodge
- How you arrive
- By air · via Hoedspruit Airport
Good to know
Before you book
- Check-in
- From 14:00
- Check-out
- By 11:00
- Children
- Ages 10 and over. Family rooms available
- Single travellers
- A single supplement applies
- Exclusive use
- Available
- Malaria
- Low malaria risk
When to go
Best time to visit
- January: Green season
- February: Green season
- March: Green season
- April: Good
- May: Good
- 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: Dry season, best game viewing
- November: Green season
- December: Green season
- Dry season, best game viewing
- Good
- Green season
Month-by-month notes
Feb
Green seasonWildlife: Summer has lush green bush, abundant water, young animals and migratory birds.
Summer has lush green bush, abundant water, young animals and migratory birds.
Mar
Green seasonWildlife: Summer conditions continue through March; lush bush can limit visibility.
Summer conditions continue through March; lush bush can limit visibility.
Apr
GoodWildlife: Autumn brings moderate warm weather and improving visibility.
Autumn brings moderate warm weather and improving visibility.
May
GoodWildlife: Autumn brings moderate warm weather and improving visibility.
Autumn brings moderate warm weather and improving visibility.
Jun
Dry season, best game viewingWildlife: Winter game viewing is very good, with best visibility and wildlife concentrated around waterholes.
Winter game viewing is very good, with best visibility and wildlife concentrated around waterholes.
Jul
Dry season, best game viewingWildlife: Winter game viewing is very good, with best visibility and wildlife concentrated around waterholes.
Winter game viewing is very good, with best visibility and wildlife concentrated around waterholes.
Aug
Dry season, best game viewingWildlife: Winter game viewing is very good, with best visibility and wildlife concentrated around waterholes.
Winter game viewing is very good, with best visibility and wildlife concentrated around waterholes.
Sep
Dry season, best game viewingWildlife: Spring game viewing is very good as the bush is sparse before summer rains.
Spring game viewing is very good as the bush is sparse before summer rains.
Oct
Dry season, best game viewingWildlife: Spring game viewing is very good as the bush is sparse before summer rains.
Spring game viewing is very good as the bush is sparse before summer rains.
Nov
Green seasonWildlife: Summer begins with lush bush, young animals and migratory birds.
Summer begins with lush bush, young animals and migratory birds.
Dec
Green seasonWildlife: Summer has lush green bush, abundant water, young animals and migratory birds.
Summer has lush green bush, abundant water, young 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.