The sun has slipped below the horizon at Shumbalala Game Lodge, and the bush is beginning to change shift. The heat of the day softens. Nightjars begin calling. The beam of a spotlight moves quietly across the grass and along the road ahead. And then, there it is. A small shape sitting perfectly still in the track. Two long ears. Large eyes. For a moment, it seems undecided about what to do...
Ending off the year on a high note
Posted on Fri December 23, 2022.
As we approach the end of this year, it is with great gratitude that we look back at 2022. We have so much to be thankful for here at Shumbalala Game Lodge.
The past few years have been particularly challenging in the travel industry, and we are encouraged to see that people are back, traveling, exploring and enjoying every single minute of their African adventures! Instead of collecting things, travellers seem to be grabbing every opportunity to accumulate precious moments and memories. This is wonderful for us, because sharing this special place with you is our greatest pleasure.
We appreciate every single guest that has stayed with us this year. It has been truly wonderful to welcome so many return guests and to make new friends of first-time visitors. Thanks to you, we have been able to support our team and their families back home. The Shumbalala Game Lodge family has also grown this year, and we’re pleased to have Benny, Carey-Lynne, Fortunate and Dave onboard.
As we look forward to 2023, we wish you a wonderful holiday season. May the New Year be filled with adventure, and may you make many happy new memories on your travels!
Thank you for being part of this journey and for your continued support. We hope to welcome you back to Shumbalala Game Lodge this coming year.
Here's to a happy, healthy and successful 2023!
Further Reading
After Dark: Getting to Know the Lowveld’s Scrub Hare
Tue October 13, 2026
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Can trees communicate with each other? The hidden conversations of the bushveld
Wed September 2, 2026
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A giraffe reaches into the branches of a tree, curls its tongue around a cluster of leaves and begins to feed. After a while, it moves on to another tree. It is an everyday sight on safari at Shumbalala Game Lodge. But while our attention naturally follows the giraffe, something rather remarkable may be happening in the plants around it. The tree isn’t simply standing there, doing nothing. Plants can sense damage,...
Beyond the Boundaries: Shumbalala Game Lodge in the Greater Kruger
Tue August 25, 2026
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“Are we in Kruger?” It sounds like a simple question, and it is one that guests sometimes ask when trying to understand exactly where Shumbalala Game Lodge is located. The answer needs a little more explanation than a simple yes or no, but behind it lies an important story about Thornybush Nature Reserve, conservation and the value of giving wildlife the space to move. Shumbalala Game Lodge is situated within Thornybush Nature...
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