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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 Wildlife Estate
  • Place, Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre
  • 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

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

Presidential Suite

  • 224 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

Shumbalala Game Lodge

All-inclusive lodge with 24-hour front desk and outdoor pool
An outdoor pool, a restaurant and a bar/lounge are available at this lodge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, concierge services, laundry facilities and a 24-hour front desk are on-site.
Shumbalala Game Lodge offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with iPod docking stations and minibars. Rooms open to balconies. Beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower, bathrobes, slippers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes and telephones. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and a ceiling fan. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board 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.

Shumbalala Game Lodge features free WiFi in public areas and self-parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, a gift shop and laundry facilities
  • 28.4 mi (45.7 km) from Orpen Gate
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
Shumbalala Game Lodge is an all-inclusive lodge. Room rates include meals and beverages at on-site restaurants and bars. Other items and amenities, including taxes and gratuities, and access to recreational activities and entertainment may also be included. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages and other amenities.

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the luxury Shumbalala Game Lodge. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Thornybush Game Reserve lodge.

Shumbalala Game Lodge has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

All-inclusive details

This lodge is all-inclusive. On-site 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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 3 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: ZAR 850 per person, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 5 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Children aged 3 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

National rating

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

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