Shepherd’s Tree Game Lodge

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Intro

Introduction

Situated in an exclusive use zone within the Pilanesberg Game Reserve, Shepherd’s Tree Game Lodge offers stunning views from every suite and a wide range of activities in this malaria-free Big 5 park. An awarded beauty and health spa offers luxurious pampering in one of South Africa’s favourite wilderness areas.

Accommodation

Shepherd’s Tree offers upmarket accommodation in three categories. The intelligent architecture is combined with a great view of the surrounding wilderness and ensures complete privacy. All suites are equipped with all amenities and the best quality equipment including plasma screen TV, satellite television and a mini business centre.

The executive suites of Shepherd’s Tree offer an en-suite bedroom with a lounge and patio. Amenities include a steam shower and a double outdoor shower. Family suites have two master bedrooms with a shared lounge and patio.

Shepherd’s Tree’s accommodation options include:

Standard rooms
Executive suites
Villa
Family suites

Activities

Situated in an exclusive use area Shepherd’s Tree Game Lodge offers a variety of activities that goes well beyond conventional game drives.

Walking safaris with our experiences game rangers offer a unique wilderness experience and intimate encounters with Africa’s animals.
The health and beauty spa offers hours of complete relaxation and pampering.
Specialized talks by knowledgeable game rangers allow you to gain a deeper knowledge of the Pilanesberg environment and the African bush.
The percussion band and interactive drumming circles create joyous nights around the campfire.
The adventurous can explore the bush on our quad bikes or try their hand at archery.
Game drives take you out into the Big 5 territory of the Pilanesberg Game Reserve.

Rooms

Room Types

Standard rooms

These rooms consist of the following:

King size beds
Air conditioning
Patio
En-suite bathroom and outside shower
Minibar
Tea and coffee-making facilities
Hairdryer

Standard rooms can be combined to create a Family room option. Family rooms offer 2 en- suite master bedrooms with a shared patio and lounge. They can also be arranged in such a way to offer a luxury suite option.

Executive suites

These suites consist of the following:

En- suite indoor steam shower and double outdoor shower
Lounge with television and selected DSTV channels
Patio
Air conditioning
Bar fridge
Tea and coffee-making facilities
Hairdryer

Villa (maximum 4 adults sharing)

The villa consists of the following:

2 rooms each with an en-suite bathroom and outdoor shower
Spacious lounge with television
Patio with a private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Bar fridge
Tea and coffee-making facilities
Hairdryer

Family Suite

2 Luxury Suites that open onto a shared lounge (which can sleep 2 children, ages 11 years and under, on sleeper couches) allow for a spacious family offering that can sleep up to 6 people. The lounge and covered patio provide for a welcome retreat from the heat of the day. The lounge has a flat-screen TV with DSTV.

The family suite consists of the following:

Ensuite Bathroom with Bath & Outside Shower
Air Conditioning
Coffee & Tea Station
Minibar
Complimentary Toiletries
Hair Dryer
Safe
Patio
Daily Housekeeping

Facilities

Facilities

The main lodge is a gathering point with a social atmosphere. Overlooking the vast wilderness the main lodge is the perfect place to relax with a book or meet other guests. The restaurant with an outdoor boma area offers mouthwatering treats, while the business centre connects you to the outside world.

The entertainment deck with its perfectly situated rim-flow pool and cocktail bar is allows you to refresh and relax while you enjoy the African landscape.

The health and beauty spa offers award winning treatments and gives you to spoil yourself and let go of all stress.

Shepherd’s Tree Game Lodge offers the following facilities:

Gourmet restaurant with outdoor boma
Lounge and bar area with panoramic views of the surrounding bushveld
Entertainment deck with cocktail bar and rim-flow swimming pool
Health and beauty spa
Conference centre suitable for up to 70 delegates
Business centre for all communication needs
Curio shop

Conference

Can take up to 70 delegates

State of the art conference facilities

Please enquire about availability of equipment.

Location

Location

Shepherd’s Tree Game Lodge is situated in an exclusive-use zone in the southwest of the Pilanesberg Game Reserve. Perched on a hill slope the lodge offers extensive views of the surrounding bushveld.

Travel on the N4 west and turn onto the R556. Follow the Pilanesberg signs past Sun City and turn right onto the R565. Another 12 km will get you to the Shepherd’s Tree Game Lodge entrance.

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Rates

Shepherd’s Tree Rates

Rates for 2025	High Season	Low Season	High Season
Dates for 2025	01 October 2024 30 April 2025	01 May 2025 30 Sept 2025	01 October 2025 30 April 2025
Standard Room, per person sharing	R 5235	R 5195	R6015
Standard Room, single person	R 7850	R 7798	R9025
Executive Suite, per unit	R12518	R 13075	R14395
Executive Suite, per child sharing (0 – 6 yrs)	included	included	included
Family Suite, per unit (4 guests)	R23580	R 23375	R27115
Villa, per unit (4 guests)	R25595	R26485	R29435

Rates are inclusive of:

All meals daily
Two daily safari activities
Teas and snacks

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