Shiduli
Safari Lodge
Shiduli Private Game Lodge offers a luxury, family friendly safari experience at Karongwe Private Game Reserve. The reserve boasts 9000 hectares of protected land teeming with wildlife, diverse flora, and intriguing birdlife with an impressive backdrop of the Drakensberg mountain range. Overlapped by four rivers, the reserve is perfectly located to draw animal and birdlife to these water sources. Located just 45 minutes from the expansive Kruger National Park, Karongwe offers an exclusive game viewing experience, with convenient proximity to Kruger’s expanse of diverse ecosystems.
Expert game rangers and trackers at Shiduli Private Game Lodge showcase a wealth of knowledge, cultural richness, and extraordinary game tracking abilities. Day and night drives are undertaken in specialized 4-wheel safari vehicles, with guides going out of their way to get you up close to Africa’s breath-taking wildlife including lion, leopard, rhino, elephant, buffalo, cheetah and African wild dog. Guests can also explore the wild on a guided walking safari soaking in the sounds, smells, and smaller details of the bush and witnessing antelope, zebra, and giraffe at an arm’s length. Karongwe is home to several other 4-star and 5-star lodges speard out over the reserve.
With 30 Luxury Suites and 1 Royal Suite ideal for honeymooners, Shiduli Private Game Lodge situated in Karongwe Game Reserve, encompasses elegant luxury without forgoing an authentic bushveld experience. A large pool, garden, indoor-outdoor thatch lounges, and bar area provide guests with a space of glorious relaxation between game drives. Contemporary African-inspired dining can be savoured from a raised timber deck, indoor dining area, or surrounded by lanterns and crackling fires in the boma.
Shiduli Private Game Lodge offers the perfect family-friendly safari adventure with inter-leading suites subject to availability, a kids club, and childminding services. Lodge staff pride themselves in providing extraordinary hospitality, excellent guest service, and attention to detail making each safari a truly unforgettable experience.
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Wildlife
- Highest population density of the Big 5 with frequent sightings.
- Other wildlife include but are not limited to the hippopotamus, giraffe, zebra, cheetah, wild dog, hyaena, warthog, black-backed jackal, large herds of elephant and many other cat and antelope species.
- Over 500 bird species have been recorded in the region, many are seen at the reserve.
Game Drives
- Game drives take place twice a day in the early mornings and afternoons for a duration of 3-4 hours.
- Game drives are led by an experienced guide and tracker team.
- Vehicles are allowed to go off road to track and follow the wildlife.
- Strict traverse rules are in place and vehicle numbers are limited in each reserve. A maximum of two vehicles are allowed at any sighting.
- Night drives and guided bush walks are permitted.
Activities & Facilities
- Game drives
- Guided bushwalks
- Stargazing
- Birdwatching
- Swimming Pool
- Restaurant
- Open-air African Boma
- Spa treatments
- Viewing deck
- Bar & lounges
Highlights
- Family-friendly safari lodge in the heart of the bush.
- Large patio with swimming pool and thatch lounges overlooking the grounds
- 30 Luxury suites and one Royal suite
- The Royal suite is in a secluded position with its own private deck and splash pool
- Dining under the stars with Pan-African cuisine served in a traditional African Boma.
- Exciting Big-5 game drives with game rangers and trackers.
Location
- Located on the very western side of the Greater Kruger, sharing fenced borders with the Makalali Game Reserve.
- The Kruger National Park is almost 2 million hectares and lies in the north-eastern corner of South Africa in the Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces.
Getting There
- Hoedspruit (HDS) is the closet commercial airport to the Shiduli Safari Lodge, daily flights operate from Johannesburg and Cape Town.
- Flight time from Johannesburg to Hoedspruit: 60 minutes.
- Flight time from Cape Town to Hoedspruit: 2 hours 30 minutes.
- Road transfers from Hoedspruit to Shiduli Safari Lodge take 60 minutes.
Child Policy
- Shiduli Safari Lodge welcomes children of all ages.
- Children under 4 years are not permitted on game drives.
- Children aged 4–5 years may participate at the discretion of lodge management after an on-site evaluation or with a private vehicle (subject to availability and at an extra cost).
- Children 6 years and older may join scheduled drives.
- Children 0 – 2 years stay free of charge.
- Children aged 3–11 years are charged 50% of the adult rate when sharing a family unit with adults.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Included: 2 x Game drives per day, all meals, teas, coffees and snacks.
- Excluded: Beverages, airport transfers, and anything of personal nature.
Rates
- The updated rates are displayed for each room category below.
- Rates are charged per person, per night.
- Single supplement of 50% applicable.
- Rates displayed are valid until 31 December 2026.
Seasons
- High season: 01 January – 30 April & 01 August – 31 December
- Low season: 01 May – 31 July
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Luxury Suites
30 Luxury Suites feature a contemporary African style complimented with elegant thatch roofs and draped mosquito netting. Rooms are en-suite with a bathtub Read moreor shower and double vanity. Suites further feature a mini bar, air-conditioning, and coffee/tea facilities. Inter-leading rooms are available for families with smaller children. Read Less
| High Season | $ 455per person per night |
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| Low Season | $ 349per person per night |
Royal Suites
The Royal Suite is located a short distance from the main lodge for ultimate privacy and seclusion. The luxurious unit features it own private Read moreplunge pool, veranda, and outdoor shower. The Royal Suite features a luxurious ensuite bathroom with a bathtub and indoor shower, elegantly draped mosquito netting, a mini bar, air-conditioning and coffee/tea facilities. Read Less
| High Season | $ 552per person per night |
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| Low Season | $ 552per person per night |
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