Check-InBegin Time: 2:00 PMEnd Time: anytimeMinimum Age: 18 Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policyGovernment-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental chargesSpecial requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteedThis property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cashNoise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed Special InstructionsFront desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
FeesMandatory FeesYou'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: Resort fee: ZAR 165 per person, per stay We have included all charges provided to us by the property. PoliciesKnow Before You Go Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.Reservations are required for spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the lodge prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation. No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property. Read More
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 29 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Rooms have private patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Read More
Standard Room
1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds258-sq-foot individually furnished room, patio with mountain views Internet - Free WiFi Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), and electric kettleSleep - Egyptian cotton linens, blackout drapes/curtains, turndown service, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a separate bathtub and shower with a rainfall showerheadPractical - Safe, free weekday newspaper, and deskComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingNeed to Know - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds availableSmoking And Non-SmokingConnecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds258-sq-foot individually furnished room, patio with mountain views Internet - Free WiFi Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), and electric kettleSleep - Egyptian cotton linens, blackout drapes/curtains, turndown service, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a separate bathtub and shower with a rainfall showerheadPractical - Safe, free weekday newspaper, and deskComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingNeed to Know - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds availableSmoking And Non-SmokingConnecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Executive Suite
1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds258-sq-foot individually furnished room, patio with mountain views Layout - Separate sitting areaInternet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 48-inch LED TV with premium channelsFood & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), and electric kettleSleep - Egyptian cotton linens, blackout drapes/curtains, turndown service, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a separate bathtub and shower with a rainfall showerheadPractical - Safe, free weekday newspaper, and deskComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingNeed to Know - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds availableNon-SmokingConnecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds258-sq-foot individually furnished room, patio with mountain views Layout - Separate sitting areaInternet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 48-inch LED TV with premium channelsFood & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), and electric kettleSleep - Egyptian cotton linens, blackout drapes/curtains, turndown service, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a separate bathtub and shower with a rainfall showerheadPractical - Safe, free weekday newspaper, and deskComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingNeed to Know - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds availableNon-SmokingConnecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Villa
2 King Beds258-sq-foot individually furnished room, patio with mountain views Layout - 2 bedrooms and sitting areaRelax - Private plunge poolInternet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 48-inch LED TV with satellite channelsFood & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), and electric kettleSleep - Egyptian cotton linens, blackout drapes/curtains, turndown service, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a separate bathtub and shower with a rainfall showerheadPractical - Safe, free weekday newspaper, and deskComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingNeed to Know - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds availableNon-SmokingConnecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
2 King Beds258-sq-foot individually furnished room, patio with mountain views Layout - 2 bedrooms and sitting areaRelax - Private plunge poolInternet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 48-inch LED TV with satellite channelsFood & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), and electric kettleSleep - Egyptian cotton linens, blackout drapes/curtains, turndown service, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a separate bathtub and shower with a rainfall showerheadPractical - Safe, free weekday newspaper, and deskComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingNeed to Know - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds availableNon-SmokingConnecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Dining
You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of Shepherd's Tree Game Lodge, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM. Read More
Recreation
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer. Pilanesberg National Park - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi Moses Kotane Hospital - 13.5 km / 8.4 mi The Valley of Waves - 18.3 km / 11.4 mi Segaetsho Cultural Village - 19.2 km / 11.9 mi Waterworld - 19.5 km / 12.1 mi Steam Train Rides Stimela - 19.5 km / 12.1 mi Sun City Casino - 19.8 km / 12.3 mi The Gary Player Golf Course - 19.9 km / 12.4 mi Lesego Private Hospital - 33.8 km / 21 mi Mogwase Shopping Center - 35.2 km / 21.9 mi Mogwase Stadium - 35.4 km / 22 mi Royal Bafokeng Stadium - 38.5 km / 23.9 mi Lebone II - College of the Royal Bafokeng - 40.9 km / 25.4 mi Tlhabane Square - 48.3 km / 30 mi Tlhabane Shopping Centre - 48.3 km / 30 mi The preferred airport for Shepherd's Tree Game Lodge is O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 227 km / 141.1 mi Read More
Location
When you stay at Shepherd's Tree Game Lodge in Pilanesberg National Park, you'll be in a national park and 9 minutes by foot from Pilanesberg National Park. This family-friendly lodge is 8.4 mi (13.5 km) from Moses Kotane Hospital and 11.4 mi (18.3 km) from The Valley of Waves. Read More
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Reviews
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Average ratings
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christelleaklil
First safari exceptional experience
Hotel is really nice peaceful and meet our standards. Our ranger Doreen is excellent fun and son friendly. The Boma experience was much appreciated and the whole staff so kind and so helpful….
jessieverrijp
Happy times!
Very nice people and the rooms are beautiful and very clean! Food is great and everything is arranged good!
karenein
Breathtaking, thrilling and the adventure of a lifetime.
Martin was great, he ensured we seen so m ch on the game drives from leopard, to cheetah, to brown hyenas to elephants! Pretty unreal and though we have visited Pilanesberg before we never got this...
