Thornybush Shumbalala Lodge
Thornybush Game Reserve, South Africa
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SHUMBALALA
LODGE -
THORNYBUSH GAME RESERVE
Shumbalala - where the African
wild is spoiled only by the quiet appreciation
of guests being waited upon in the true tradition
of Africa in their luxurious surroundings.
Shumbalala has been newly renovated and refurbished
(April 2002) and awarded 5 stars by the Tourism
Grading Council of South Africa. The camp
is situated in Big Five country within the 11,000
hectare Thornybush Game Reserve adjoining the Greater
Kruger National Park.
One of the Shumbalala's key attractions is its underground wine cellar in full view of the river. This unique facility is perfect for an intimate dinner for two or can be converted into a small conference room with added atmosphere.
Delightful delicacies are prepared by Shumbalala's expert chef and these can be taken either in the comfort of your private deck or in more formal surroundings in the candle-lit dining room accompanied by a crackling fire in winter. Open-aired fireside dinners allow guests an opportunity to mingle and share their experiences of the day.
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Four luxury suites - each with its own fireplace, picture window bathroom with in - and out - door showers, and private viewing decks have been carefully constructed along the Monwana riverbed to ensure that they are completely secluded from one another.
In addition to the four suites, there is a presidential suite that boasts an extra dining room and lounge. As an added thrill, try the presidential suite's James-Bond-styled motorised deck pool that reveals itself from beneath the deck with a touch of a button.
Shumbalala essentials:
Rated five star by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa
Four luxury suites and one presidential suite (Max 8 guests)
Open air dining area and wine cellar
Air-conditioned
En-suite bathroom with outdoor shower
Children under 12 by arrangement
The presidential suite consists of two en-suite accommodations
Superior Suite
Set under shady African trees lining the seasonal Monwana River, Shumbalala Game Lodge comprise of a select number of superior suites with privacy and luxurious comfort in mind.
To ensure absolute exclusivity and privacy, the lodge prides itself in giving personalized attention to a select number of guests at a time.
The spacious private suites each comprise of a bedroom and lounge, en-suite bathroom, large glass sliding doors and private viewing decks with a view over the ever active water hole. Natural colours, wooden decks and thatched roofs compliment the bushveld surroundings.
Standard amenities include overhead fans and air-conditioning providing welcome relief from the bushveld climate. Open fireplaces for the cooler winters, and designer "picture window" bathroom suites provides for an atmosphere that is Africa and romance at once. Features like the additional secluded outside showers cater for the more adventurous!
Comfortable beds with embroided percale cotton linen with lush duvets and choice of pillows is romantically draped by mosquito netting. Relax in the lounge or on your private viewing deck, read a book or just soak up the tranquility, smells and sounds of the bush that surround you!
Enjoy the unspoilt nature and African bushveld with it's dramatic vistas in the comfort and luxury of your superior suite.
Presidential Suite
In addition to the Superior Suites our Presidential Suite is a true haven of opulence and space offering unexpected luxury and exclusivity in the African bush.
The Presidential Suite, a total of 225sqm includes two full en-suite bedrooms, a private dining room, private lounge, fireplace, wrap around private deck with outside dining facilities, a private boma and private plunge pool .
The understated décor is African modern while the expansive wooden decking around the suite provides a perfect platform from which to experience the spectacularly wild african game and bush.
If you prefer, meals can be enjoyed in the comfort of your own suite either in the private dining room next to the fireplace or outside next to a roaring open boma fire during the hot summer evenings. All complimented by friendly and professional service.
The spacious private suites each comprise of a bedroom and lounge, en-suite bathroom, large glass sliding doors and private viewing decks with a view over the ever active water hole. Natural colours, wooden decks and thatched roofs compliment the bushveld surroundings.
Standard amenities include overhead fans and air-conditioning providing welcome relief from the bushveld climate. Open fireplaces for the cooler winters, and designer "picture window" bathroom suites provide for an atmosphere that is Africa and romance at once. Features like additional secluded outside shower cater for the more adventurous!
Comfortable beds with embroided percale cotton linen with lush duvets and choice of pillows is romantically draped by mosquito netting. Relax in the in-room lounge or on your private viewing deck, read a book or just soak up the tranquility, smells and sound of the bush that surround you!
Enjoy the unspoilt nature and Africna bushveld with it's dramatic vistas in the comfort and luxury of your suite.
Amani Spa's
The Thornybush Collection and Amani Spa's announce a half a million rand make-over at The Thornybush Game Lodge Spa Centre.
Amani Spa's, operators of the Thornybush Game Lodge Spa Centre, have just completed the construction and renovation of existing Spa facilities at this flagship five star game lodge. The new centre, almost three times the size of the previous operation and with two full-time therapists, will offer a full range of treatments for Thornybush Game Lodge guests, as well as satellite treatments to our guests at Chapungu and the group's self catering camp, Nkelenga, both camps located a short distance from Thornybush Game Lodge.
Amani Spa's, operators of a number of successful wellness centres including Ivory Tree and Simbambili Game Lodges, Walkersons in Dullstroom, bring proven expertise and well trained therapists, as well as state of the art equipment and practices to this added value component of a relaxing break within The Thornybush Nature Reserve.
Activities
Your qualified
and experienced ranger and tracker are ever present
- accompanying you on early morning and afternoon/evening
game drive safaris in specially modified bush vehicles
offering the comfort of individual bucket seating. Bush
walks for the adventurous are a fascinating experience,
as you discover the wonderful design of nature and
each individual creature in the bush. Morning coffee
and evening sundowners are enjoyed in the open veldt,
often in close range of wildlife.
Wildlife
Game viewing at Shumbalala
is of a high standard and compares with the best
in
the world. Guest can expect to see lion, elephant,
leopard, rhino, cheetah, buffalo, giraffe, zebra
and other general game on game drives. "Close
encounters of a different kind" are typical
at Shumbalala and they will linger in yourt memory
long after your departure. Leopard,
considered by many to be the most prized of sightings,
are regularly encountered.
Leave with memories of close encounters with the
Big Five and perhaps even Cheetah and/or the elusive
Wild Dog. The sunsets, beautiful surroundings,
and sounds of the bush will have you longing to
return.
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