Shumbalala Game Lodge  

In Hoedspruit on the edge of the Thornybush Game Reserve and close to the Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre. A 5-star game lodge built for safari stays and family-friendly escapes.

Six air-conditioned rooms feature refrigerators, minibars and private balconies with garden and bush views. Rooms include safes, desks and phones, set against a relaxed contemporary-safari décor.

Outdoor pool, bar/lounge, gift shop/newsstand and a library for slow afternoons. Babysitting/childcare (surcharge), laundry and free self-parking are on site — wake up to bush mornings and end the day with sundowners on the terrace.

Complimentary wireless internet access and a 24-hour front desk make short business stays straightforward; free on-site self parking available.

On-site restaurant serves meals and a bar/lounge pours drinks. 24-hour room service is available for late returns from safari drives.