Thatched rooms and gardens under the camel thorn trees

Est. KurumanNorthern Cape · ZA

Comfort, relaxation,
and warm Kalahari hospitality
in Kuruman.

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

From R750 / night 4 room types Braai · Pool · Events

ac_unit Air-conditioned rooms pool Outdoor pool outdoor_grill Private braais forest Camping local_parking Free parking wifi Wi-Fi throughout

Amenities & Features

ac_unitAir Conditioning
tvOpenView TV
outdoor_grillBraai Facilities
local_parkingSecure Parking
poolSwimming Pool
shieldNight Security
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wifiFree WiFi

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Rates per nightPriced by the number of guests

personR7501 guest · Single
groupR9502 guests · Double
groupsR1,2003 guests
family_restroomR1,6004 guests
add+R400each extra guest

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

R150

Camping, per person

Where you'll sleep

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

Four room types — from a tidy single to a family unit for four. All with en-suite and air-con.

FromR950

Double Room

bed Queen bed group 2 guests

A generous room with percale linen, a walk-in shower and OpenView TV.

ac_unitAC wifiWi-Fi tvOpenView

3 guestsR1,200

Family Unit

bed 2 double beds group 3–4+ guests

A spacious thatched rondavel with two double beds. R1,200 for three, R1,600 for four, and R400 per extra guest after that.

ac_unitAC kitchenKettle & fridge wifiWi-Fi

FromR850

Self-Catering

bed Queen bed group 2 guests

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

microwaveMicrowave & kettle outdoor_grillPrivate braai ac_unitAC

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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.

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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

One of the largest natural springs in the Southern Hemisphere — about 20 million litres a day, minutes from the lodge.

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Kalahari stargazing

Clear, dry Kalahari nights. Drive a few minutes out of town and the Milky Way takes over the sky.

hiking

Wonderwerk Cave

One of the oldest human dwellings on earth, with two million years of history about 45 minutes south.

pets

Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park

Lions, oryx and red dunes, about five hours north-west. Worth an overnight trip.

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.