Thornybush Game Reserve
The Shumbalala Game Lodge is a unique place where the African wild combines effortlessly with the quiet appreciation of guests being waited upon in the true tradition of Africa in their luxurious surroundings.
This exclusive 5* lodge is set under shady African trees lining the seasonal Monwana river in the Thornybush Game Reserve, which comprises of 14,500 hectares of prime game viewing territory, and is home to the Big 5 as well as a variety of other African wildlife.
Sumptuous meals are taken either on the lodge decks positioned to ensure scenic vistas or by candlelight in more formal surroundings in the main dining room accompanied by a crackling fire in winter.
Open air fire-side dinners are an occasion, and an opportunity to share your day's experience with fellow guests.
Good food is complimented by wines of excellence - select your own in the exclusive underground cellar in full view of the water hole.
Accommodation is in 6 luxury suites. All the suites have overhead fans, air-conditioning, open fireplaces, and designer 'picture window' bathroom suites that includes an additional outside shower for the more adventurous and a private viewing deck.
The main lodge area has a game viewing deck and swimming pool, as well as a guest lounge, a curio shop and a library in which to relax between game drives.
Our standard rates for a Superior Suite | ||||
Dates | Price | Basis | Type | Nights |
1 November 2024 to 15 December 2024 | GBP 670 USD 871 ZAR 15,112 EUR 804 | per person sharing | Contracted FIT Rate | 1+ nights |
1 November 2024 to 15 December 2024 | GBP 670 USD 871 ZAR 15,112 EUR 804 | per person sharing | Contracted FIT Rate | 2+ nights |
16 December 2024 to 31 December 2024 | GBP 670 USD 871 ZAR 15,112 EUR 804 | per person sharing | Contracted FIT Rate | 2+ nights |
1 January 2025 to 2 January 2025 | GBP 789 USD 1,025 ZAR 17,783 EUR 946 | per person sharing | Contracted Rate | 2+ nights |
3 January 2025 to 6 January 2025 | GBP 789 USD 1,025 ZAR 17,783 EUR 946 | per person sharing | Contracted Rate | 1+ nights |
3 January 2025 to 6 January 2025 | GBP 789 USD 1,025 ZAR 17,783 EUR 946 | per person sharing | Contracted Rate | 2+ nights |
7 January 2025 to 19 March 2025 | GBP 789 USD 1,025 ZAR 17,783 EUR 946 | per person sharing | Contracted Rate | 1+ nights |
7 January 2025 to 19 March 2025 | GBP 789 USD 1,025 ZAR 17,783 EUR 946 | per person sharing | Contracted Rate | 2+ nights |
7 January 2025 to 19 March 2025 | GBP 789 USD 1,025 ZAR 17,783 EUR 946 | per person sharing | Contracted Rate - Pay 3 Stay 4 | 4+ nights |
20 March 2025 to 24 March 2025 | GBP 789 USD 1,025 ZAR 17,783 EUR 946 | per person sharing | Contracted Rate | 2+ nights |
20 March 2025 to 24 March 2025 | GBP 789 USD 1,025 ZAR 17,783 EUR 946 | per person sharing | Contracted Rate - Pay 3 Stay 4 | 4+ nights |
25 March 2025 to 28 March 2025 | GBP 789 USD 1,025 ZAR 17,783 EUR 946 | per person sharing | Contracted Rate | 2+ nights |
25 March 2025 to 28 March 2025 | GBP 721 USD 938 ZAR 16,269 EUR 866 | per person sharing | Contracted Rate - Back In Time Offer | 1+ nights |
25 March 2025 to 28 March 2025 | GBP 789 USD 1,025 ZAR 17,783 EUR 946 | per person sharing | Contracted Rate - Pay 3 Stay 4 | 4+ nights |
29 March 2025 to 7 April 2025 | GBP 789 USD 1,025 ZAR 17,783 EUR 946 | per person sharing | Contracted Rate | 2+ nights |
29 March 2025 to 7 April 2025 | GBP 789 USD 1,025 ZAR 17,783 EUR 946 | per person sharing | Contracted Rate - Pay 3 Stay 4 | 4+ nights |
8 April 2025 to 17 April 2025 | GBP 789 USD 1,025 ZAR 17,783 EUR 946 | per person sharing | Contracted Rate | 2+ nights |
8 April 2025 to 17 April 2025 | GBP 721 USD 938 ZAR 16,269 EUR 866 | per person sharing | Contracted Rate - Back In Time Offer | 1+ nights |
8 April 2025 to 17 April 2025 | GBP 789 USD 1,025 ZAR 17,783 EUR 946 | per person sharing | Contracted Rate - Pay 3 Stay 4 | 4+ nights |
18 April 2025 to 21 April 2025 | GBP 789 USD 1,025 ZAR 17,783 EUR 946 | per person sharing | Contracted Rate | 2+ nights |
22 April 2025 to 25 April 2025 | GBP 789 USD 1,025 ZAR 17,783 EUR 946 | per person sharing | Contracted Rate | 1+ nights |
22 April 2025 to 25 April 2025 | GBP 721 USD 938 ZAR 16,269 EUR 866 | per person sharing | Contracted Rate - Back In Time Offer | 2+ nights |
22 April 2025 to 25 April 2025 | GBP 789 USD 1,025 ZAR 17,783 EUR 946 | per person sharing | Contracted Rate - Pay 3 Stay 4 | 4+ nights |
26 April 2025 to 2 May 2025 | GBP 721 USD 938 ZAR 16,269 EUR 866 | per person sharing | Contracted Rate - Back In Time Offer | 2+ nights |
26 April 2025 to 2 May 2025 | GBP 789 USD 1,025 ZAR 17,783 EUR 946 | per person sharing | Contracted Rate - Pay 3 Stay 4 | 4+ nights |
3 May 2025 to 13 June 2025 | GBP 789 USD 1,025 ZAR 17,783 EUR 946 | per person sharing | Contracted Rate | 2+ nights |
3 May 2025 to 13 June 2025 | GBP 721 USD 938 ZAR 16,269 EUR 866 | per person sharing | Contracted Rate - Back In Time Offer | 1+ nights |
3 May 2025 to 13 June 2025 | GBP 789 USD 1,025 ZAR 17,783 EUR 946 | per person sharing | Contracted Rate - Pay 3 Stay 4 | 4+ nights |
14 June 2025 to 16 June 2025 | GBP 789 USD 1,025 ZAR 17,783 EUR 946 | per person sharing | Contracted Rate | 2+ nights |
14 June 2025 to 16 June 2025 | GBP 789 USD 1,025 ZAR 17,783 EUR 946 | per person sharing | Contracted Rate - Pay 3 Stay 4 | 4+ nights |
17 June 2025 to 27 June 2025 | GBP 721 USD 938 ZAR 16,269 EUR 866 | per person sharing | Contracted Rate - Back In Time Offer | 1+ nights |
17 June 2025 to 27 June 2025 | GBP 721 USD 938 ZAR 16,269 EUR 866 | per person sharing | Contracted Rate - Back In Time Offer | 2+ nights |
17 June 2025 to 27 June 2025 | GBP 789 USD 1,025 ZAR 17,783 EUR 946 | per person sharing | Contracted Rate - Pay 3 Stay 4 | 4+ nights |
28 June 2025 to 30 June 2025 | GBP 721 USD 938 ZAR 16,269 EUR 866 | per person sharing | Contracted Rate - Back In Time Offer | 2+ nights |
28 June 2025 to 30 June 2025 | GBP 789 USD 1,025 ZAR 17,783 EUR 946 | per person sharing | Contracted Rate - Pay 3 Stay 4 | 4+ nights |
1 July 2025 to 21 July 2025 | GBP 789 USD 1,025 ZAR 17,783 EUR 946 | per person sharing | Contracted Rate | 2+ nights |
1 July 2025 to 21 July 2025 | GBP 789 USD 1,025 ZAR 17,783 EUR 946 | per person sharing | Contracted Rate - Pay 3 Stay 4 | 4+ nights |
22 July 2025 to 31 July 2025 | GBP 789 USD 1,025 ZAR 17,783 EUR 946 | per person sharing | Contracted Rate | 1+ nights |
22 July 2025 to 31 July 2025 | GBP 789 USD 1,025 ZAR 17,783 EUR 946 | per person sharing | Contracted Rate | 2+ nights |
22 July 2025 to 31 July 2025 | GBP 789 USD 1,025 ZAR 17,783 EUR 946 | per person sharing | Contracted Rate - Pay 3 Stay 4 | 4+ nights |
1 August 2025 to 7 August 2025 | GBP 789 USD 1,025 ZAR 17,783 EUR 946 | per person sharing | Contracted Rate | 1+ nights |
1 August 2025 to 7 August 2025 | GBP 789 USD 1,025 ZAR 17,783 EUR 946 | per person sharing | Contracted Rate | 2+ nights |
8 August 2025 to 10 August 2025 | GBP 789 USD 1,025 ZAR 17,783 EUR 946 | per person sharing | Contracted Rate | 2+ nights |
11 August 2025 to 22 September 2025 | GBP 789 USD 1,025 ZAR 17,783 EUR 946 | per person sharing | Contracted Rate | 1+ nights |
11 August 2025 to 22 September 2025 | GBP 789 USD 1,025 ZAR 17,783 EUR 946 | per person sharing | Contracted Rate | 2+ nights |
23 September 2025 to 25 September 2025 | GBP 789 USD 1,025 ZAR 17,783 EUR 946 | per person sharing | Contracted Rate | 2+ nights |
26 September 2025 to 3 October 2025 | GBP 789 USD 1,025 ZAR 17,783 EUR 946 | per person sharing | Contracted Rate | 1+ nights |
26 September 2025 to 3 October 2025 | GBP 789 USD 1,025 ZAR 17,783 EUR 946 | per person sharing | Contracted Rate | 2+ nights |
4 October 2025 to 12 October 2025 | GBP 789 USD 1,025 ZAR 17,783 EUR 946 | per person sharing | Contracted Rate | 2+ nights |
13 October 2025 to 31 October 2025 | GBP 789 USD 1,025 ZAR 17,783 EUR 946 | per person sharing | Contracted Rate | 1+ nights |
13 October 2025 to 31 October 2025 | GBP 789 USD 1,025 ZAR 17,783 EUR 946 | per person sharing | Contracted Rate | 2+ nights |
1 November 2025 to 12 December 2025 | GBP 789 USD 1,025 ZAR 17,783 EUR 946 | per person sharing | Contracted Rate | 2+ nights |
1 November 2025 to 12 December 2025 | GBP 721 USD 938 ZAR 16,269 EUR 866 | per person sharing | Contracted Rate - Back In Time Offer | 1+ nights |
1 November 2025 to 12 December 2025 | GBP 789 USD 1,025 ZAR 17,783 EUR 946 | per person sharing | Contracted Rate - Pay 3 Stay 4 | 4+ nights |
13 December 2025 to 15 December 2025 | GBP 721 USD 938 ZAR 16,269 EUR 866 | per person sharing | Contracted Rate - Back In Time Offer | 2+ nights |
13 December 2025 to 15 December 2025 | GBP 789 USD 1,025 ZAR 17,783 EUR 946 | per person sharing | Contracted Rate - Pay 3 Stay 4 | 4+ nights |
16 December 2025 to 31 December 2025 | GBP 789 USD 1,025 ZAR 17,783 EUR 946 | per person sharing | Contracted Rate | 2+ nights |
Prices are on a per person sharing basis (pps).
Special offers for longer stays or when booked as part of a longer itinerary may apply - details on request.Rates Include
Dawn and dusk shared safari game drives in open 4x4 safari vehicles; bushveld walks; all meals; tea/coffee; house wines, local beers and soft drinks; and snacks on game drives; the Thornybush Conservation fee; and the Tourism bed levy are included.
Children Policy
Children under the age of 12 can only be accommodated by special arrangement. Adult rates apply.
Children under the age of 16 years are not permitted on guided walks in the reserve.
General Information For Guests
Four luxury suites - each with its own fireplace; picture window bathroom with in - and out - door showers; Air-conditioning and private viewing decks.
The suites offer a mini bar, dressing gowns, tea / coffee, hair dryer and Safe.
Wi-Fi is available at an additional cost per device per stay.
The main lodge area offers an an underground wine cellar in full view of the river; a pool area; spa; library and restaurant. Laundry Service is available at the lodge (additional cost).
If you are arriving/departing via FedAir, the lodge is a 15 minute drive away from the airstrip.
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