We spent an afternoon/evening at Tshukudu as part of a 10 day safari with Viva Safaris. The experience at Tshukudu was different from what we experienced at Balule and Kruger in that Tshukudu is a private game lodge that is relatively small, fenced in and contains a finite number of animals. The advantage is that seeing a particular animal species... More

If you want to have a really amazing experience in South Africa, go to Tshukudu Game Lodge. The staff, the place, the food- everything was fantastic. The cheetahs are such a special "thing"!!They DO WALK, but you have to know that the place is not a zoo or a circus; so, if you spend just a day or two there,... More

we had just a wonderful time at Tshukudu. The highlight of our entire trip was the bush walk @ tshukudu. To walk around with Hunters and Floppy, the resident cheetahs, was simply a very unique experience. Professional and knowledgeable staff, especially the game rangers!! Divine food. One of our best experiences in South Africa

What a wonderful surprise to visit this lodge for three days with our daughter and grandchildren. The staff are absolutely great and the food delicious. We had wonderful encounters with Rhino, Elephant and Rhino. There is a tame cheetah who roams the lodge and we caught her sitting by the swimming pool last night. We also had a great view... More

Tshukudus web site says: Renowned for the re-introduction of orphaned animals to the wild, it offers guests the rare opportunity of interacting with animals on a special morning walk. Before booking we wanted confirmation so when we asked if Tshukudu walked with lions as advertised we were told: 'Our lion cubs ain't cubs any more so unfortunately we only walk... More

To have a cheetah greet you when you arrive was the start to a wonderful experience. The accommodation was simple but very comfortable. The game drives were amazing, the rangers worked hard to make sure you saw as much as possible and up close. The morning walks were made very interesting and educational by the ranger and we were accompanied... More

Just for the record, we stayed in June 2011.One of the most enjoyable and life changing experiences with regards to staying at a wild game lodge-totally different from other reserves as the experience is one of interaction and understanding nature conservation. Up and close interaction with wild animals and even game walks with cheetahs, lions and a bushpig-what could one... More

We came to Tshukudu to see the Big 5 and we were not disappointed. We saw lions, elephants, cape buffalo and rhinos in the wild and leopards in their enclosure areas. The game drives were wonderful although much of the experience depends on the quality of your guide. We saw every kind of animal and bird we ever wanted to... More

Tshukudu Game Lodge offers a very different experience than those available in Sabi Sands or the Kruger. It's important to understand what this lodge offers and what it does not offer so you are not disappointed. The web site explains this but until you actually experience it, it is not possible to fully understand the Tshukudu experience. Having said that,... More