Set beneath the dramatic Drakensberg Escarpment, in the 9,000-hectare Karongwe Game Reserve, Shiduli has an easy-going feel that makes it particularly good for families, couples and groups travelling together. There’s plenty of space to settle in between game drives, while the reserve itself delivers the real safari appeal, with excellent wildlife viewing and a location close to the Greater Kruger ecosystem.
Accommodation is spread across 20 thatched luxury suites, along with 10 interleading suites that work especially well for families. For a little more seclusion, there’s also the spacious Royal Suite, a lovely option for honeymooners or anyone wanting extra privacy. The rooms are large and comfortable rather than overly fussy, with calm, neutral interiors and all the modern essentials. The Royal Suite adds a few indulgent extras of its own, including a private plunge pool and outdoor shower.
At the centre of the lodge are spacious lounge and dining areas overlooking the gardens, where buffet-style Pan-African meals are served. In-between game drives, guests can indulge in nurturing spa treatments, relax beside the main pool, and enjoy drinks from the pool bar. A separate children's pool and immersive Little Paws children’s programme allow young guests to splash and play.
Built at water level, the photographic hide gets you and your lens up-close to visiting elephants and other thirsty animals. Gin tastings and interactive cooking experiences add a fun touch, and evenings are often spent dining around the traditional boma, sharing stories of the day's safari beneath the African sky.
Guided morning and afternoon game drives and bush walks explore the Karongwe Game Reserve in search of its thriving wildlife. You can also book a full-day excursions to the Greater Kruger, or a Panorama Tour to explore many of the region’s natural wonders, including The Pinnacle Rock, the God’s Window vantage point, and Lisbon Falls. Hot air ballooning over the Lowveld and helicopter flights over Blyde River Canyon or Oliphants River Gorge offer a thrilling bird’s eye perspective.
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