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    Shibula, Welgevonden Game Reserve

    Shibula

    Safari Lodge · Welgevonden Game Reserve, South Africa

    PlnrScore 59
    Best time
    May, Aug, Sep
    Suggested stay
    1-2 nights
    Health
    Malaria-free
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    Shibula offers a captivating retreat within the Welgevonden Game Reserve, nestled in South Africa'

    Why stay at Shibula

    • 52 mammal species recorded nearby

    Rooms & inclusions

    Activities
    Game Drive, Spa
    Amenities
    Swimming Pool, Pool, Spa, Bar

    Wildlife near this lodge

    Species recorded within 20 km (iNaturalist research-grade observations).

    1,148

    Species

    52

    Mammals

    149

    Birds

    Most observed

    • White Rhinoceros44 sightings
    • Lion37 sightings
    • Plains Zebra35 sightings
    • Common Warthog30 sightings
    • African Savanna Elephant29 sightings
    • African Red Toad25 sightings
    • Black-backed Jackal25 sightings

    Best time to stay at Shibula

    Best months:
    May
    August
    September
    Jan
    Good22°C121mm
    Feb
    Great21°C76mm
    Mar
    Great21°C37mm
    Apr
    Great18°C44mm
    May
    Excellent16°C10mm
    Jun
    Great13°C1mm
    Jul
    Great13°C2mm
    Aug
    Excellent16°C1mm
    Sep
    Excellent20°C3mm
    Oct
    Great22°C31mm
    Nov
    Great22°C56mm
    Dec
    Good22°C124mm
    Great (4-5)
    Good (3)
    Poor (1-2)
    Best month

    Climate at the lodge

    Average monthly temperature, rainfall and humidity at Shibula
    MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
    High27°27°26°24°22°20°20°23°27°29°28°27°
    Low17°17°16°13°11°8°7°10°13°15°16°17°
    Rain mm1217637441012133156124
    Humidity66%67%62%60%52%47%42%41%39%45%56%66%

    Map & getting there

    Nearest airport

    Welgevonden Western Airstrip (ZA-0232)

    4 km from the park

    International airport

    Polokwane International Airport (PTG)

    174 km from the park

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    Data updated October 2026 · Sources: lodge website, Go2Africa, iNaturalist, Open-Meteo

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