Shumbalala Game, relaxation that inspires

For years, the promise of agricultural tourism and game farming as an alternative to the country’s overreliance on safari tourism has been a topic of discussion. Yet, we have waited to see a tangible model that delivers on this vision. Shumbalala Game, located in the famed Sandveld ranches, has surely nailed the concept, offering a model product that seamlessly fuses agriculture and tourism.

Arriving at Shumbalala, which is situated within the vast Maoto Mabedi Farm, the place greets you with an unexpected serenity. In a landscape painted in the khaki and dull greens of the winter season, the lodge emerges as an oasis. Manicured, emerald lawns sweep around the property, in is a pleasant contrast to the surrounding Kalahari shrubs. The greenery creates a peaceful sense of calm and luxury.