Lukimbi Safari Lodge

The Classic Suites at Lukimbi Safari Lodge are open plan and spacious, filled with bright, natural light which floods the room through wide windows. The suites give an atmosphere of safari chic, with authentic and unique artwork hanging on the walls, and cosy areas for relaxing. All the suites have been designed to allow guests a full appreciation of their magnificent surroundings, and are elevated, offering sweeping views across rolling bushveld, which can be enjoyed from the comfort of the bed.

Sitting at the back of the room, the king-size bed is covered in crisp white bed linen and plush pillows. All the suites come complete with ensuite bathrooms, which include a deep feature stone bathtub with a view, and a wild outdoor shower. Guests can spend their free-time unwinding on their expansive private decking, enjoying a drink from their in-room refreshment centre and keeping an eye out for meandering animals across the rolling plains.

All the classic suites can accommodate families with the addition of cots and/or single beds.

The Premier Suites at Lukimbi Safari Lodge include all the same features as the Classic Suites with an added private plunge pool, and a location on the banks of the Lwakahle River. The suite is chic and authentic, with vaulted exposed thatch ceilings adding rustic safari charm, and a large king-size bed covered in plush pillows and crisp bed linen, and swathed in mosquito netting.

The ensuite bathroom includes a freestanding stone bathtub and indoor shower, as well as an outdoor shower. Guests can while away their time relaxing on the shaded deck in the heart of nature, or catching a refreshing dip in their private plunge pool while simultaneously gazing over the bush looking for birdlife and animals.

The premier suites can also be converted to accommodate families, with the addition of single beds and cots available.

Guests can enjoy a feast for the senses when it comes to meals at Lukimbi Safari Lodge. A talented and professional chef creates dishes which are an explosion of flavours, and include fresh, seasonal and locally sourced ingredients. With personalised service, dietary requirements can be catered for. The location of dinner may be different each evening, as staff wish to give guests a full South African dining experience.

Meals may be taken in the rustic dining room, the open-air deck, the wine cellar, or the traditional African boma, underneath the wide starry sky. Lukimbi Safari Lodge has over 100 South African wines, which can be chosen by guests to pair with their meals.

Guests can head out on a traditional and exciting safari activity while staying at Tintswalo Family Camp; a game drive. Journey through the wilderness of the Kruger in the comfort of a 4×4 safari vehicle and keep your eyes peeled for animals hiding in the grasses. Professional and friendly guides will lead you to all the best viewing spots, while giving educational and interesting talks. Guests can head out in the early morning, to experience the bush waking up, or in the late afternoon, to experience the nocturnal creatures coming out to play. Being a Big Five reserve, guests can expect to see lions, elephants, leopards, buffalos and rhinos.

For an immersive way to explore the Kruger, take to your own two feet and wander through the wilderness. A guided walk is a perfect way to truly appreciate and understand the surrounding nature; a slower pace means you will take in many things which you may have missed on a game drive, such as insect life and micro-ecosystems. Led by an experienced and knowledgeable guide guests will leave the walks educated and enlightened.

Guests can spend their afternoon in the spa, unwinding and self-indulging with a relaxing massage. Take care of your mind, body, and soul, with a range of treatments available, from aromatherapy massages to facials. Guests who enjoy fitness can spend time in the fully equipped gym with a view, beginning their day with a quick workout.

For guests who are keen golfers, Leopard Creek Golf Course is an hour’s journey from Lukimbi Safari Lodge. Leave after breakfast in an air-conditioned vehicle which will transport you to the course and spend your day playing golf on a course that was designed by South African golfing legend, Gary Player.

There are many activities that can keep the kids entertained if parents want a morning or afternoon of privacy. Specially organised game drives and nature walks can be organised to cater to the younger generation, as well as bush treasure hunts being on offer. If the weather is damp or wet, then the Safari Playroom offers all sorts of toys, games, and arts and crafts supplies.