Is there enough space??! Where do i start? Quite simply, the most amazing time of our lives. We were met personally on our arrival by all the staff who were warm & friendly. After we'd spent a pretty exhausting trip to get there, we were looking forward to relaxing but they told us they had put the afternoon safari back... more

Can't rate this highly enough. Fab place to stay. We arrived tired at 2.30pm after a night flight from H'row. Welcomed at ThornyBush by the team and told to drop our bags and be back at reception at 3pm for High Tea and afternoon Game Drive. Last thing we wanted to do, but we did it. So glad we did.... more

having stayed in 6 hotels & taken 9 flights over a 3 week period during the recent Lions trip to South Africa this was the highlight of our stay. Staff very efficient , friendly and helpful, Room was absolutely fantastic with magical views out over the watering hole that was lit up in the evening to ensure we could see... more

Our 4 day trip to Shumbalala Game Lodge was ok, but it was spoilt by the Land Rover we had, which kept breaking down. The food was generally superb, although the Ostrich we had one evening was a bit tough and chewy. The room was very comfortable but we didn't feel 100% safe because the glass would not have held... more

We had a passport issue in the United States and almost skipped our safari at Shumbalala on order to head directly to Capetown for a famiy wedding. Thank goodness we didn't do that because our safari experience was fantastic. The "cabin" was really beautiful - we loved the outdoor shower and the very comfortable bed (with the mosquito netting!) Imagine... more

My husband and I spent three nights at Shumbalala in September 2008. The experience was fabulous and I would highly recommend it. We saw all of the big five on more than one occasion, plus many more animals. As well as the larger animals, things like birds, snakes etc were pointed out to us, which added to the experience. The... more

We spent two nights at the Lodge as part of our honeymoon and on the second night we came back from the safari drive to find that the staff had prepared a special dinner for two on our private balcony. There were petals on the bed and the floor and champagne on ice next to the bathtub. Up to that,... more

We stayed here for my husbands 50th and the staff made this a birthday he will never forget. The place was just wonderful with every attention to detail. If you are going on safari and you want a very special place with very special people then this is the place for you. We saw all the big 5 and close... more

We were so spoilt by the staff at Shumbalala. It was a real treat for our 10th wedding anniversary. The lodge is so tranquil and beautifully decorated. The rooms have not been skimped on and are huge. From Champagne bubble baths with flower petals done for us by the staff whilst we were on a game drive, to the hotwater... more