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Shumbalala Game Lodge

5.0 star property

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Outdoor pool
Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe
Bar (on property)
Presidential Suite | Terrace/patio
Outdoor dining

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • All-inclusive
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Thornybush Nature Reserve, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, 1380
  • Place, Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre
  • Place, Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate
  • Place, Orpen Gate
  • Airport, Hoedspruit (HDS)

Room options

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Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Suite

  • 75 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Presidential Suite

Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

Presidential Suite

  • 224 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Thornybush Game Reserve

When you stay at Shumbalala Game Lodge in Thornybush Game Reserve, you'll be in a provincial park and 28.4 mi (45.7 km) from Orpen Gate. .This all-inclusive lodge is within the region of Blyde River Canyon.
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Getting around

  • Hoedspruit (HDS) - 133 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kapama Southern Camp Restaurant - ‬50 min drive
  • ‪Boma - ‬47 min drive

About this property

Shumbalala Game Lodge

All-inclusive lodge with a 24-hour front desk and an outdoor pool
Shumbalala Game Lodge offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with iPod docking stations and minibars. Rooms open to balconies. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the lodge include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 6 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and iPod docking stations. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature separate bathtubs and showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the lodge's room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities, and a library. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.
Shumbalala Game Lodge has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

All-inclusive details

This lodge is all-inclusive. Onsite food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a provincial park
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • IPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 3 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: ZAR 850 per person, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

Shumbalala Game Hoedspruit
Shumbalala Game Lodge Hoedspruit
Shumbalala Game Lodge
Shumbalala Game
Shumbalala Game Lodge Lodge
Shumbalala Game Lodge Hoedspruit
Shumbalala Game Lodge Lodge Hoedspruit

Reviews

Shumbalala Game Lodge Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They only accommodate 10-12 guests at a time which makes for a very personal experience. Much better than the large group lodges!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

4/10 Poor

john, miami

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Be prepared to be nickle and dimed.

When one pays a premium price one should get premium service. On this trip I rode rovis rail and stayed in a suite at saxon hotel and villas in johannesburg. These are true 5 star. I know expedia caters to people with lower expectations. They should not rate this place 5 star. The air conditioner doesnt work. You will not be able to sleep.Make sure to ask them for a price list first. They offer you everything and you dont have any idea of what it costs. The food is horrible. Also remember one of your two game drives leaves at 530am. For people who want a true 5 star experience stay away.

10/10 Excellent

Jennie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pedro, Sao Paulo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Exclusividade na selva

Hotel excelente! Super exclusivo - apenas 5 suítes!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort