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Lukimbi Safari Lodge

Kruger National Park, South Africa·Luxury lodge·Lukimbi·Info checked October 2026

Lukimbi is on a 15,000-hectare private concession in southern Kruger, on the Lwakahle River. The rate includes meals, selected drinks, two game drives a day and a bush walk on stays of two nights.

Private 15,000 ha concession
Family suites
Selected drinks included
Near Malelane Gate
AccommodationClassic and Premier suites, convertible for families
OperatorLukimbi
Safari styleGuided game drives and walks
Children2 years and up
Traversing areaAbout 15,000 ha of traversingLukimbi's private concession · source · What's this?

Strengths

  • Drinks are included in the rate
  • Guided bush walks are included
  • Large traversing area: 15,000 ha

Things to consider

  • Conservation levy on top: €225 for your group
  • Transfers are not included; ask the lodge for a price
  • Among the pricier Kruger National Park lodges for your dates

Drawn from the rates, policies and facts on this page for your dates and group, not from reviews.

Rooms

Classic and Premier suites, convertible for families. Room photos will appear once the lodge supplies them.

Rates & inclusions

PeriodDatesPublished rate≈ EUR
1 Sep – 15 Nov 20261 Sept 2026 – 15 Nov 2026R16,300€883
16 Nov – 19 Dec 202616 Nov 2026 – 19 Dec 2026R14,500€785
Festive 202620 Dec 2026 – 7 Jan 2027R16,300€883
8 Jan – 31 May 20278 Jan 2027 – 31 May 2027R14,500€785
1 Jun – 15 Nov 20271 Jun 2027 – 15 Nov 2027R17,000€920
16 Nov – 19 Dec 202716 Nov 2027 – 19 Dec 2027R14,500€785
Festive 202720 Dec 2027 – 7 Jan 2028R17,000€920

Full board plus, per person sharing (Krugerpark.co.za). Kruger entrance fees are extra. Conversions use €1 = R18.47 (OFX mid-market rate; GBP from the Bank of England spot rate, 19 Oct 2026). Highlighted row matches your check-in date.

All meals Included
Guided game drives Included
Guided walks Included
Conservation levyR692 pp / night
Airstrip / airport transfersNot included
Drinks Included

Kruger conservation fees are extra. Families with under-8s need a private vehicle (from R8,000 a night).

Where to book

Book on Safari.com, or on the lodge's own website if Safari.com doesn't list it.

Published rate for your datesThe booking link shows whether rooms are free for your dates.
Your trip details
Lukimbi Safari Lodge (Kruger National Park, Greater Kruger)
Check-in Mon, 16 Nov 2026 · check-out Thu, 19 Nov 2026 · 3 nights
2 adults
Nationality: International
Room: Classic suite

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Kruger National Park

Kruger National Park is run by South African National Parks (SANParks). You can drive yourself on public roads and stay in SANParks rest camps, or book a lodge on a private concession inside the park.

Big FiveLionLeopardElephantRhinoCheetahWild dogBirdlife

Wildlife listed for the reserve as a whole (source: SANParks). Sightings are never guaranteed.

Game viewing through the year

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Getting there

National parkPrivate reserveAirportPark gate
MOZAMBIQUEMOZAMBIQUEZIMBABWELebombo Mountains Sabie RiverSand RiverOlifants RiverTimbavati RiverCrocodile RiverLetaba RiverShingwedzi RiverLuvuvhu RiverLimpopo River Kruger National Park AcornhoekBushbuckridgeHazyviewPafuri GatePunda Maria GatePhalaborwa GateOrpen GatePaul Kruger GatePhabeni GateNumbi GateMalelane GateCrocodile Bridge GateSkukuzaSataraOlifantsLower SabieLetabaMopaniShingwedziPunda MariaHoedspruitSkukuzaKMIAPhalaborwa50 kmLukimbi
Nearest scheduled airportSkukuza (SZK)
Straight-line distance≈ 46 km
TransfersTransfers aren't included.
AccessA 15,000-hectare private concession on the Lwakahle River, about 27 km from Malelane Gate.
Coordinates-25.3647, 31.6838

Policies

Check-in / check-outAsk the lodge
ChildrenChildren from 2; game drives from 8–9 (younger with a private vehicle); walks from 16. Child rates apply; ask the lodge.
CancellationAsk the lodge or booking partner
WebsiteNot listed by our sources

Sources

Information checked in October 2026. Rates and policies change, so the lodge or booking partner always confirms the final details.

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€823 pp / night all-in€4,935 for 2 adults · 3 nights