Overview

Location: South Africa–>Limpopo–>Karongwe Private Game Reserve
Accommodation Type: Lodge
Comfort Level: Luxury

Good For: Couple/Romantic, Family, Solo |

Against the backdrop of the grandiose Drakensberg Mountain Range lies Shiduli Private Game Lodge. This “home away from home” experience lends itself to a perfect family getaway, with children of all ages welcome.

Shiduli embodies grace and elegance, yet oozes unsurpassed warmth and hospitality. Guests can step into the relaxed ambience of the lodge with its lush indigenous garden dappled in shade, lounges with internet facilities, bar, enormous sparkling pool and thatched dining areas punctuated with original South African art.

Traversing over 9000 hectares of supreme and diverse vegetation, with its three perennial rivers and huge Jackelberry and Leadwood trees, Shiduli is home to the Big 5, as well as a wealth of other smaller creatures and bird species.

Romance is the key to any successful wedding and Shiduli Private Game Lodge provides this in abundance. The ceremony can be held at “Fig Tree” beneath beautiful shady, indigenous trees bordering the Makhutsi River. This venue grants you and your guests to a real bush wedding-experience!

“Fig Tree” is approximately half an hour’s drive into the bush and guests will be transported there by our own safari vehicle.

Accommodation

Shiduli Lodge offers 24 suites, featuring en-suite bathrooms in rich African tones. The secluded Royal Suite lies tucked away a short distance from the main lodge, with its own private deck and splash pool offering unsurpassed luxury and privacy.

Experience the finest cuisine at Shiduli. Our award winning chefs take pride in delivering outstanding meals prepared to the finest detail

Wildlife

Traversing over the 9000 hectares of supreme African bushveld, Shiduli Private Game Lodge is home to the Big Five (Lion, Leopard, Buffalo, Rhino and Elephant) as well as a wealth of other creatures.

The magnificent game viewing makes for perfect photographic opportunities; enjoy the view of the Lowveld from a “kopje” amid the lush vegetation, huge variety of trees and over 365 different bird species. Game drives are conducted with qualified game rangers and Shangaan trackers – who will share their vast experience of the African Bush and a chance to view Cheetah on foot.

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Children
Children are welcome at Shiduli Private Game Lodge
Children between 0 and 2 years old are accommodated on a complimentary basis.
Children from the ages of 3 years to 11 years old are accommodated at 50% of the adult tariff, sharing a family room with adults.
All children will be charged the above Reserve Entrance Fee and TOMSA Levy.
Children 12 years and older are considered adults and pay the applicable tariff.
Children under 6 yrs are not permitted on any Game activity unless approved by the Lodge Management.

Excludes:
TOMSA levy of R14 pppn applicable to all lodges on the Reserve.
Karongwe Game Reserve gate entrance fee of R105.

Directions

Directions to Karongwe game reserve

From Johannesburg:
Take the N4 motorway towards Mbombela (Nelspruit), passing
eMalahleni (Witbank) and Middleburg
Turn left into eMakhazeni (Belfast)
Once in eMakhazeni, follow the signs and turn right towards
Dullstroom, passing through Mashishing (Lydenburg)
Continue on the R36 to Ohrigstad and the JG Strydom Tunnel
Approximatly 10km after the tunnel, turn left onto the R36
Towards Tzaneen.
The Karongwe Game Reserve is situated on your right, with the lodges located as follows,
Kuname – 22km
Shiduli – 24km
River Lodge and Chisomo – 27km

From Hoedspruit:
Head south on Argyle Road (650m), then turn left toward R527 (100m) Tuen right toward R527 (140m), turn right onto R527 (31,1km) and then turn right onto R36 (23,1km)