Tshukudu Game Lodge near the Kruger National Park combines home comfort with an exciting Big-Five experience; close encounters with orphans and of course the wild animals in their natural habitat. Now one of South Africa's leading Big 5 private reserves, Tshukudu Game Lodge is where you want to be...
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The lodge, the animals and the people have become part of the lives of our returning guests. With each visit, they experience more and enjoy more than ever before, the ambience of this family run game lodge.
Over the past 27 years the Sussens family has successfully turned a run-down cattle farm into a thriving 5 000 hectare wildlife paradise. The original farmhouse was restored and then extended in later years. 28 guests can be accommodated in the individually decorated chalets and rondawels.
Guests of all ages are welcome and we cater for disabilities in two wheelchair friendly cottages. Luxuriate at the swimming pool on a hot blistering day or enjoy the expansive view from the veranda. An inviting cup of tea beckons, a delicious slice of sweet surprise and then guests are whisked away in search of the elusive Big Five at
Tshukudu Game Lodge.
The Sussens family history stretches from across Africa and the European continent, where Alina “Ala” Kuchinska was born in Poland. Ala had a hard life during World War 2 and was later exiled to Zambia. Here she met Alfred “Lolly” Sussens, a professional hunter turned conservationist, and together they made a name for themselves. They were involved in safaris and tourism in Zambia, Zimbabwe and Botswana. Ala started the famous “Flame Lily Tours” in conjunction with Rhodesian Airlines, and the “Sundowner Cruises” on the Zambezi.
Later they made a success of the Chobe River Safari Lodge in Botswana. Lolly and Ala then moved to South Africa with their two sons and started from scratch on what is now called
Tshukudu Game Lodge.
The former cattle farm, previously owned by President Diedricks demanded hard work and dedication from the whole family. Today their efforts repay them each in their own businesses. Ala runs the lodge and Lolly has earned his retirement.
Ian and his Swiss wife, Sylvia, run a bush camp with educational's for school groups as well as self-catering accommodation. Chris runs a self-catering tented camp. The first animal to ever be re-introduced to the ex cattle farm was a rhino hence the Sotho equivalent word Tshukudu.
The reserve that had started out with no animals turned into a thriving Big-Five game reserve. Animals can be spotted from 4x4 game drive vehicles, on the morning walk before breakfast or during an educational bush walk. Seven years into their labouring the Sussens discovered that there was a great need for healthy lions in game reserves around the country. The area was not very supportive of lions due to the many cattle farms and problems lions crossing from the Kruger National Park were often destroyed. In a bid to solve two problems in one go, the Sussens family offered to take any problem lions, and in turn built up a breeding project. This meant that lions could be rescued and either re-introduced or at the least the next generation would have a chance to be introduced into a different game reserve.
Besides committing their efforts to preserving a piece of nature and breeding lions to ensure healthy generations to come, the Sussens family has also developed a reputation for raising orphaned animals.
No matter the size or shape, animals are welcomed and cared for until they are ready to survive on their own. Everything from birds and squirrels to elephants and giraffe have been given a second chance. And the young lion cubs, Savannah the cheetah and all sorts of other animals have joined the morning walk in their time, making it the amazing experience it is today.
Come find out what so many already know. You have not experienced nature until you have come to Tshukudu.
Rates
Individual Traveller Rates
2007 - 2008
Valid from 1st October to 30th September
Rack Rate
Per Adult Per Night Sharing R1470.00
Per Adult Per Night Single R1785.00
Children under the age of 12 years 50%
Children under the age of 3 years 25%
Children under the age of 2 years no charge
The rate includes three excellent meals, two game drives and
one morning walk per day.
Group Rate for more than 10 persons available on request.
Winter specials available on request.
Transfers - (min 2) - 2007 to 2008
Valid from 1st October to 30th September
Hoedspruit (20 minutes) one way p/p R 110.00
Phalaborwa (1 hour) one way p/p R 300.00
Nelspruit/KMIA (2 hours) one way per trip R1650.00
Children under 12 years 50%
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