Lukimbi Safari Lodge

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, and a safari walk.

Rate Excludes

Transfers, beverages, gratuities, all other items of a personal nature, and entrance fees into the Kruger National Park.