Shumbalala Game Lodge | Cabin in Thornybush Game Reserve

| 9.9 (20 Reviews) |   5 Bedrooms  2 Bathrooms  6 Guests
Thorny Bush Game Reserve Cabin | Shumbalala Game Lodge

5 Bedroom Cabin in Thorny Bush Game Reserve, Thornybush Game Reserve

Shumbalala Game Lodge is located in the heart of the 14000-hectare Thornybush Game Reserve and lies adjacent to the Greater Kruger National Park. This African themed 5-star lodge features a swimming pool, sun terrace and a private viewing deck. Elegantly decorated in neutral and white shades, the beds are draped with a mosquito net and feature a modern combination of wooden and stone finished floors. The suite includes a cozy seating area and fireplace. Each suite has a mini-bar, tea-and-coffee-making facilities and a private viewing deck. Shumbalala Game Lodge's restaurant offers scrumptious dishes prepared by the in-house chefs. Dinners are hosted in the intimate and elegant dining room, as well as the uniquely designed cellar that offers views of the water hole. Shumbalala offers an African safari experience and features an array of wildlife ranging from lions, leopards, impalas, cheetahs and birds of prey. Hoedspruit’s Eastgate Airport is 16 mi away.

Shumbalala Game Lodge is located in Thornybush Game Reserve.

This 5 Bedrooms Cabin is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Air Conditioner, Parking, Ocean View, and several others. This is a 5 star rated property and has over 20 reviews with the average score of 9.9 . Coming to Thornybush Game Reserve and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Cabin for your next visit, you will surely love it.

You can check the reviews and description of this 5 Bedrooms Cabin if you want to learn more about this Hotala place in Thornybush Game Reserve. These details are authentic, as they are provided by our partner, booking.com.

This Shumbalala Game Lodge in Thornybush Game Reserve is well equipped and has all facilities that have been listed below. Please note that these details were shared to us by booking.com for the listed “Shumbalala Game Lodge”. We solely rely on their shared details and are regarded as “accurate”. If you have any concerns about the information or accuracy describing this Cabin, please let us know.

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Thornybush Main Gate, Guernsey Road, Thornybush Game Reserve, 1380, South Africa

Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Designated Smoking Area
TV
View
Wheelchair Accessible
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Oceanfront
Accessibility
Transportation/Shuttle
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Fireplace/Heating
Restaurant
Guest Services
Entertainment
Breakfast
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Fruit
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Kids' meals
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Parking
  • Free parking
  • Private Parking
  • Parking on site
  • Parking
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Toilet with grab rails
Activities
  • Horseback riding
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Game drives
  • Walking tours
Entertainment
  • Board games/Puzzles
General
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Wifi in all areas
  • Smoke-free property
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Safe
Guest Services
  • Airport shuttle
  • Ironing service
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Laundry
  • Private check-in/out
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Shuttle service
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Room service
  • Concierge
Internet
  • Free Wifi
  • Internet
  • Wifi
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
Security/Safety
  • Key access
  • Smoke alarms
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Fire extinguishers
  • 24-hour security
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
  • Breakfast to-go containers
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Delivered food covered securely
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Access to healthcare professionals
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Thermometers for guests provided by property
  • Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • First aid kits available
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Cashless payment available
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Contactless check-in/out
Spa
  • Beach chairs/Loungers

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Payment Policy
Credit card required
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. you can use the special requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation, guests are required to show a photo id and credit card upon check-in. please note that all special requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply, payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. the property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Reviews

Value for money:
9.38
Location:
9.84
Staff:
10
Facilities:
10
Comfort:
10
Cleanliness:
9.84
Mark
Aug 28, 2025 07:00:00 AM
Review Score:   10
Mexico
Reviewer Type: Couple
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: I guess what stood out the most for us was the wood burning fireplace in our room. Very nice as in early August it can get quite cold there. And of course, everything about Shumbalala was absolutely top shelf. Special kudos to Emilo, our driver. He got us into tho EVERYTHING. Good job all.
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Superior Suite
Room Type: Suite
Room Size: 75 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed
Superior Suite

Food & Drink

Wine/Champagne, Minibar, Chocolate/Cookies, Tea/Coffee maker, Bottle of water

Bathroom

Free toiletries, Walk-in shower, Bathrobe, Shower, Private bathroom, Slippers, Bathtub or shower, Guest bathroom, Toilet paper, Body soap, Shampoo, Hairdryer, Bathtub, Conditioner, Shower cap, Toilet, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Towels

General

Private entrance, Tile/Marble floor, Trash cans, Electric blankets, Fire extinguisher, Mosquito net, Air conditioning, Hardwood or parquet floors, Heating, Safe, Laptop safe, Fan, Smoke Alarm, Carbon monoxide detector

Media & Technology

Telephone

Outdoors

Balcony, Terrace, Patio, Outdoor furniture

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Wine glasses, Coffee machine, Refrigerator

Living Area

Sitting area, Fireplace, Desk, Sofa

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet, Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

View

Landmark view, River view, View

Services

Wake-up service

Accessibility

Toilet with grab rails, Entire unit wheelchair accessible, Shower chair, Entire unit located on ground floor, Roll-in shower

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles

Pool and Spa

Pool towels

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow, Adapter

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Presidential Suite
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 224 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 King bed(s) Bed
Presidential Suite

Food & Drink

Wine/Champagne, Minibar, Chocolate/Cookies, Tea/Coffee maker, Bottle of water

Bathroom

Free toiletries, Walk-in shower, Bathrobe, Shower, Private bathroom, Slippers, Bathtub or shower, Guest bathroom, Toilet paper, Body soap, Shampoo, Hairdryer, Bathtub, Conditioner, Shower cap, Toilet, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Towels

General

Private entrance, Tile/Marble floor, Trash cans, Fire extinguisher, Mosquito net, Interconnecting room(s) available, Air conditioning, Laptop safe, Heating, Safe, Fan, Smoke Alarm, Carbon monoxide detector

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Kitchenette, Refrigerator, Dining table, Wine glasses, Coffee machine

Outdoors

Private pool, Terrace, Barbecue, Outdoor dining area, Balcony, Patio, Outdoor furniture

Living Area

Sitting area, Fireplace, Desk, Sofa

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet, Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

View

Landmark view, River view, View, Pool view

Services

Wake-up service

Accessibility

Roll-in shower, Shower chair, Entire unit located on ground floor

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles

Pool and Spa

Plunge Pool, Pool towels

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Adapter

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer

FAQ's

Is this Shumbalala Game Lodge pet-friendly for guests?

No, pets are not allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

What time is check-in & check-out at Shumbalala Game Lodge?

Check-in time for Shumbalala Game Lodge starts counting from 2:00 PM and check-out is until 12:00 PM. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

Does the Shumbalala Game Lodge have a swimming pool?

No, this Shumbalala Game Lodge does not have a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in Shumbalala Game Lodge?

Best-rates for the Shumbalala Game Lodge starts from $673 per night with includes Balcony/Terrace, Transportation/Shuttle, Guest Services, Breakfast, Air Conditioner, Parking, Ocean View, Sports/Activities, Restaurant, Designated Smoking Area, TV, Oceanfront, Fireplace/Heating, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Kitchen, Laundry, Accessibility, Security/Safety, Entertainment, Child Friendly, Internet, View, Wheelchair Accessible with all other facilities. Hotala matches every traveler with their perfect hotel, resort, or rental and whether you are traveling with a group, friends, family, or pets.

Is Shumbalala Game Lodge a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this cabin 5 stars or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the cabin has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the Shumbalala Game Lodge wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the Shumbalala Game Lodge is wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the Shumbalala Game Lodge?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the Shumbalala Game Lodge indicates 1 day stay policy at this cabin. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for Shumbalala Game Lodge?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, details for the cancellation policy for the Shumbalala Game Lodge are as follows: Cancellation policy Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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