The Lodge entrance under camelthorn trees

Est. KurumanNorthern Cape · ZA

Comfort, relaxation,
and affordable luxury
in Kuruman.

A quiet hideaway in the Northern Cape — honest hospitality, a cool pool, and nights so dark the stars look close enough to touch.

From R750 / night 5 room types Braai · Pool · Events

star 4.8 guest rating pool Outdoor pool outdoor_grill Private braais forest Camping local_parking Free parking wifi Wi-Fi throughout

Amenities & Features

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Lodge · Courtyard

Welkom

A small lodge with a big sky, run by people who still believe in being hosts.

Shomatobe sits on the edge of Kuruman, where red earth meets the long horizon of the Kalahari. Our rooms are unfussy and quiet, the pool is deep, and the nights are long enough to actually rest.

Patience & the Shomatobe family

Rooms & units

R750

From, per night

4.8/5

Guest rating

Where you'll sleep

Rooms with thick walls, soft light, and good beds.

Five room types — from a tidy single to a self-catering family unit. All with en-suite, air-con, and a private spot to sit outside after the heat breaks.

Most Loved FromR950

Luxury Double

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A generous room with a rainfall shower, percale linen, and a private stoep looking out onto the garden.

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FromR1,200

Family Unit

bed 1 Queen + 2 singles group 4 guests crop_square 42 m²

Two rooms joined by a lounge. Space to spread out, a second bathroom, and a kettle for the 5am wake-up.

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FromR850

Self-Catering

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Your own kitchenette, a braai outside the door, and the kind of quiet that suits a long stay.

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On the grounds

Die Boom — a short walk from your door.

Die Boom is a separate restaurant that shares our grounds, served under the big camel thorn tree. It's independently run, with its own menu and hours — but a two-minute walk from any of our rooms is hard to beat for supper.

Ask at reception and we'll point you in the right direction and help you book a table.

Ask about a booking

Reasons to stay longer

Kuruman is a place that rewards slowing down.

The Eye never runs dry, the stars feel unreasonably close, and the drive to the reserve is part of the point.

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The Eye of Kuruman

Africa's largest natural spring — 20 million litres a day, and a ten-minute drive from the door.

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Kalahari stargazing

Zero light pollution. We lay out mattresses and rooibos on clear nights — ask at reception.

hiking

Wonderwerk Cave

One of the oldest human dwellings on earth, two million years of history an hour south.

pets

Kgalagadi drives

Day trips into the Transfrontier Park — book a guide through us.

Gather & celebrate

Functions & Events

Host your special events, parties, or retreats in our beautiful natural surroundings. We offer spacious outdoor areas, a refreshing swimming pool, and kid-friendly facilities.