Shumbalala Game Lodge

If you are looking for a spectacular safari experience then check out Shumbala. We spent four nights there with our adult children and cannot begin to describe how much we appreciate the attention to detail that begins the moment you set foot on the property. Joana and Donovan are pros at ensuring all needs are met, as well as ones you didn’t know you had. We discovered, upon arrival, that an item of significant value had been left at JHB airport that could have derailed our entire trip. Through know how and perseverance our item was located, and plans were made to have it delivered to us. Amazing! We are forever grateful. The food was amazing. The menu was varied and presented beautifully. Our children had notified the lodge that they had specific dietary requests. Often restrictions result in food that might be considered less inviting that the regular menu. This was not the case at Shumbalala. Dinner was served in various settings throughout our stay including a beautiful wine cellar. All of this is overlooking a watering hole that attracts an amazing number of animals. The staff is knowledgeable about the surroundings and are there to point out and explain the wildlife on the grounds. Our room was immaculate. Everything you could want or need was available. It was a wonderful place to relax between game drives. There is plenty of seating both indoors and out. Our private plunge received limited use since it was a favorite watering hole for the elephants. Our game drives provided sitings of everything we wanted to see. Calvin and Tony are truly pros at making sure you miss nothing. They are relentless in the hunt and it’s obvious they love what they do. Their knowledge of the plant and animal life is remarkable. Birds were identified through their calls and tracks were followed allowing us to experience exactly what a safari should be. From morning coffee to sundowners the service provided is incredible. We were made to feel like family. At Shumbalala hospitality has been perfected. Thanks to the wonderful staff for making this vacation all we hoped it would be.