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Lukimbi Safari Lodge

Lukimbi Safari Lodge is situated in a private concession area of the southern Kruger National Park. Overlooking a dry riverbed and waterhole, this award-winning five-star lodge offers phenomenal game viewing in a pristine and world-renowned wilderness.

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From R 9 670 per person sharing, per night

Special offer available on selected dates.

From, per person · nightR 9 670
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Lukimbi Safari Lodge

About the lodge

An overview of Lukimbi Safari Lodge.

Lukimbi Safari Lodge is situated in a private concession area of the southern Kruger National Park. Overlooking a dry riverbed and waterhole, this award-winning five-star lodge offers phenomenal game viewing in a pristine and world-renowned wilderness.

Highlights

  • Private concession area of the southern Kruger National Park, South Africa
  • Big 5 game drives, bush walks, bird watching, river walks perfect for birding experiences, spa treatments, bush dining, golfing, and African sunsets
  • Overlooking a dry riverbed and waterhole, this award-winning five-star lodge offers phenomenal game viewing in a pristine and world-renowned wilderness

You Should Know

Child Policy

  • Lukimbi Safari Lodge welcomes children over the age of 2 years. Child rates are applicable.
  • Families with children under 8 years must reserve their own private vehicle at an additional charge.
  • Child minders are available and need to be pre-booked (not available during game drives).
  • Safari beds and cots are available on request.

The Detail

Nothing beats being in the African bushveld and experiencing magnificent sunsets, clear blue skies, bright shining stars at night, and the sounds of the wild. Lukimbi offers all this along with well-appointed, comfortable accommodations.

Classic Suites feature high windows for fantastic game viewing, a well-appointed bathroom with a spacious bath, inside and outside showers that overlook the trees and river, as well as a private deck extending from the lounge. All suites have air-conditioning, a fan, mosquito nets, tea and coffee-making facilities, and a minibar. Even with children sharing the room, you can luxuriate in the space and atmosphere.

Premier Suites are spacious and boast a separate bedroom, dining area, large lounge, en-suite bathroom with a huge bathtub, inside and outside showers, a second bathroom, a private pool, and a wooden viewing deck where elephants frequently stop by for a refreshing drink.

Family Suites: Classic Suites (accommodating up to 4 – 2 adults and 2 children) and Premier Suites (accommodating up to 5 – 2 adults and 3 children) can be converted to accommodate families. Cots are provided for smaller children, while single beds accommodate children between the ages of 4 and 12. Families are allocated the units closer to the lodge facilities.

The main area of the lodge is a welcoming space with a sweeping staircase and an artistic fireplace engraved with animal designs. The comfortable lounge area overlooks the Lwakahle River where animals often come to drink, and the nearby bar features an award-winning wine list and cellar. The African boma provides a fire-lit venue where sumptuous meals are enjoyed under a canopy of stars. Meals are served in different dining areas around the lodge to offer diverse views of the African bush.

Other facilities include a library, business center, curio shop, outdoor swimming pool with a connecting children's paddle pool, spa, gym, chapel, and Wi-Fi access in the main lounge area.

Bounded by three major river systems, Lukimbi Safari Lodge's extensive 15,000-hectare area offers a diverse array of habitats, from grasslands to wooded areas and lush riverine thickets. Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives in the impressive Big Five reserve, and appreciate the smaller creatures on exciting bush walks led by skilled rangers. Guided bush walks include birdwatching, tracking animals, learning about the medicinal value of plants, and exploring the geology of rock formations and distinctive landscapes. Walks cover distances between 2 and 5 kilometers, based on fitness levels and specific guest interests.

A children's program is offered to keep young hands and minds busy. Activities include game drives, bush walks, casting tracks, arts and crafts, treasure hunts, interactive sessions with rangers, special boma dinners, kids’ dinners, and picnics. Families are also welcome to use the Safari Play Room and outdoor jungle gym.

Lukimbi Safari Lodge is ideal for solo explorers, couples, and families looking for a luxurious safari experience.

Price Includes

A minimum stay of 2 nights is required.

  • Accommodation
  • Three full meals per day,
  • All teas and coffees
  • Two daily game drives in open land rovers
  • Safari walk.

Rate Excludes

  • Transfers
  • Beverages
  • Gratuities, all other items of a personal nature
  • Entrance fees into the Kruger National Park

You pay the lodge's rate, never a markup.

Lukimbi Safari Lodge

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Rates and dates.

Per person sharing, per night. Final pricing depends on dates, room category and party size.

Valid until 19 Dec 2026

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Peak / migration

16 Jun 2026 – 15 Nov 2026

Full Board - All meals, selected drinks, 2 safaris daily game drives, a safari/bush walk

R 16 300

per person · night

Shoulder

16 Nov 2026 – 19 Dec 2026

Full Board - All meals, selected drinks, 2 safaris daily game drives, a safari/bush walk

Special offer

R 9 670

per person · night · normally R 14 500

Rates are per person sharing, per night. Where a reduced rate is shown, it reflects a stay-pay or long-stay offer for those dates; honeymoon and other offers are applied separately when we prepare your quote. A single supplement may apply for solo travellers. We offer a price match guarantee, just ask your safari specialist.

Current offers

Special offer available.

Where the rates above show a saving, it comes from a stay-pay or long-stay offer. Honeymoon, family and bush-and-beach offers are applied by your safari specialist when preparing your quote.

Stay & Pay

Stay three nights and pay for only two, giving one complimentary night, on stays between 16 November and 19 December 2026. The offer applies to new bookings only on both international and SADC rates, and cannot be combined with any other offer. Your stay includes accommodation in an en-suite, air-conditioned suite, three meals daily, all teas and coffees, two safaris a day in open game drive vehicles, a safari bush walk and selected drinks.

Honeymoon

Honeymooners and couples marking a milestone anniversary receive a complimentary bottle of sparkling wine to enjoy from the suite deck, together with a private dinner for two at one of the lodge's secluded romantic venues, such as a table in the wine cellar, the lower deck above the river or an alcove beneath the stars in the boma. A private safari vehicle with your own guide and tracker may be reserved as an optional addition at extra cost.

Long stay

Combine two nights at Lukimbi with two nights at Idube Game Reserve on a four-night combination itinerary, available for travel until 7 January 2028 in either a Classic or Premier Suite at Lukimbi paired with an Idube Safari Suite. The rate includes accommodation, three meals daily, all teas and coffees, two safaris daily in open game drive vehicles, a safari bush walk on stays of at least two nights, selected drinks, and, for travel from 8 January 2027, the transfer between Idube and Lukimbi. Gate entrance fees for the Kruger National Park and Sabi Sands, other transfers, premium drinks, spa treatments, curios and gratuities are excluded; longer itineraries can be arranged on request.

Family

For travel in 2027, the private vehicle fee is waived for families with children over five but under eight years of age, on standard rack and published rates only and subject to vehicle availability confirmed at the time of reservation. The waiver does not apply from 19 to 30 March 2027, 23 April to 3 May 2027, 1 June to 15 November 2027 or 20 December 2027 to 7 January 2028, and the lodge reserves the right to seat two young families together, to a maximum of eight guests on one vehicle.

Bush & beach

Pair three nights at Lukimbi in southern Kruger with four nights at Massinga Beach on the Mozambican coast, for travel until 15 December 2026. The Lukimbi stay is in a Classic Suite and includes a private dinner and romantic turndown, three meals daily, teas and coffees, two daily game drives, a bush walk and selected drinks, while the beach stay includes a beach picnic, romantic turndown and a complimentary upgrade on arrival to an Ocean Front Deluxe Suite subject to availability. The two stays are quoted separately, flights, transfers, park entrance fees and items of a personal nature are excluded, and the offer cannot be combined with any other special.

Family policies

Travelling with children.

What our safari specialists know about bringing children to Lukimbi Safari Lodge, current as of May 2026. They plan family trips here all the time, so anything below that needs arranging, they will sort. For the bigger picture, see our guide to safari with children .

Minimum ages
Stay 2+ · Game drives 9+ · Walking safari 16+
Family rooms
No dedicated family unit.
Care
Kids' programme
Exceptions

Children aged 2–12 are not permitted in any public areas unattended at any time. Game drives: families with children aged 8 and under MUST book a private vehicle at time of reservation — if no private vehicle is available, the booking will not be taken. Private vehicle cost: R8,000 per night (low/shoulder seasons); peak season R10,000 per empty seat (vehicle capacity 6). Bush walks are strictly 16+. Safari beds and cots are available on request. Note: the Lukimbi-Idube combo rate sheet specifies the child rate band as 8–12 years (reflecting Idube's higher minimum age), whereas Lukimbi standalone is 2–12.

Walking safari

Built for walking.

Documented walking safari options at Lukimbi Safari Lodge. Distinguishes short bush walks from dedicated walking trails and overnight wilderness journeys.

Short walk

Safari/Bush Walk

Lukimbi Safari Lodge includes a guided safari/bush walk as part of its standard all-inclusive package. Led by qualified and well-trained guides and trackers, the walk is available to guests staying a minimum of two nights and is incorporated into the daily activity programme alongside two game drives.

Minimum 2-night stay required. Conducted by qualified guides and trackers. Included in the nightly rate (complimentary). No additional cost stated.

Cost
complimentary
Availability
minimum 2 night stay required

Sourced from operator rate sheets and audited by our safari specialists. Prices and availability subject to change. Your specialist confirms at booking.

Your specialist for this lodge

Dolan Sequera

Dolan Sequera

Safari Specialist - Southern Africa

Knows Lukimbi Safari Lodge backwards. Your direct contact from first enquiry to the day you come home.

Keith Kudzai ChidemeShann Shaw

With Keith and Shann across the team.

"Sara was absolutely amazing to work with. She created five different itinerary options for us to choose from based on the criteria and budget I provided for our family trip to Kruger National Park. What I appreciated most was how willing she was to connect over WhatsApp to really understand what we were looking for. After our call, she worked incredibly fast and sent all the options the very next day. Every itinerary included exactly what we asked for and stayed within our budget. Her service, attention to detail, and genuine care made the entire process stress-free. I honestly didn’t even know where to start planning this trip, so her help was enormous. Thanks to Sara, not only did we find the perfect safari package, but we also booked our flights as well. Thank you, Sara, for the excellent service and support — we truly appreciate everything you did for us!"
May 2026 · with Sara Van Coillie · Verified on Trustpilot ↗

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