The luxurious Shepherd’s Tree Game Lodge is a lodge concession awarded by the North West Parks & Tourism Board within the beautiful “Big Five” Pilanesberg Game Reserve. The malaria free Pilanesberg National Park is located in South Africa's North West Province and is easily accessible within a 2 hours from Johannesburg and Pretoria. The Shepherd’s Tree Game Lodge nestles in an exclusive use zone in the south-western portion of the 55,000ha Pilanesberg Game Reserve. This game lodge offers exclusive traversing as well as access to all the national park’s public roads.
The Shepherd’s Tree Game Lodge lies adjacent to the Wilderness Area offering the opportunity of walking trails in this untouched environment. Guests staying at this unique lodge enjoy exclusivity and privacy in a truly spectacular 5 star setting.
Accommodation
The Shepherd’s Tree Game Lodge consists of a main lodge, 13 family suites of approximately 132 sq. metres each and 4 executive suites of approximately 86 sq. metres each. All suites provide a kitchenette, making self-catering optional.
The accommodation provides beckoning views of the distant bushveld valley, and links to several relaxation areas at the Lodge. The furniture and finishes at the Shepherd’s Tree Game Lodge reflect true quality, luxury and superlative standards.
The accommodation at the Shepherd’s Tree Game Lodge in the Pilanesberg National Park nestles around the magnificent main lodge, which is accessed by both road and foot-paths. The ideal placement and design of each suite ensures privacy and provides commanding views of the untamed bushveld.
Facilities
Upon arrival at the private entrance gate of the lodge, guests park their vehicle in the secure guest parking, and then proceed by game viewing vehicle to the Shepherd’s Tree Game Lodge.
The main lodge at the Shepherd’s Tree Game Lodge provides all the necessary facilities and amenities to make a holiday relaxing, adventurous and unforgettable. A restaurant, bar, wine cellar, lounge, internet station, swimming pool and deck, and a boma are available to guests. Highest quality equipment with plasma screen TVs and a mini-business centre in every suite as well as a kitchenette is available in every suite for guests to prepare light meals.
The gourmet restaurant and outdoor boma serve the most delectable cuisines. A casual lounge and cigar bar, and a spacious open and covered entertainment deck overlook the spectacular rim-flow swimming pool at the lodge.
Additional Facilities
The main lodge at the Shepherd’s Tree Game Lodge in the Pilanesberg National Park offers the following amenities:
• Gourmet restaurant
• Cocktail bar
• Casual lounge
• Outdoor boma
• Large entertainment deck with rim-flow swimming pool
• Conference centre
• Business centre
Services
Amongst others, the following services are available to guests:
• Concierge
• Child care services
• Kid ranger programmes
• Room service
• Business services
• Transfers to and from Sun City
Spa
The health & beauty spa ensures the most indulgent and pampered of holiday experiences. Several secluded salas, which are sheltered and private relaxation decks with daybeds, invite guests for relaxation and dreaming.
Conferences
The Shepherd’s Tree Game Lodge’s conference centre is fully equipped to ensure that conferences, functions and events are handled seamlessly. The seating layout provides for a maximum of 70 delegates. The small business centre caters for all telecommunication needs.
Activities
Guests staying at the Shepherd’s Tree Game Lodge have the opportunity to participate in the nature and safari activities in the Pilanesberg Game Reserve, which consists of an exclusive use area. The Shepherd’s Tree Game Lodge offers dedicated game rangers with open game viewing vehicles for unforgettable safaris through the reserve’s untamed bushveld.
Distances to the Shepherd’s Tree Game Lodge
• Johannesburg, Gauteng - 205km (travel time ±2hrs)
• Pretoria, Gauteng - 155km (travel time ±1.5hrs)
• OR Tambo Johannesburg International Airport - 222km (travel time ±2.5hrs)
• Gaborone, Botswana - 175km (travel time ±2hrs)
Contact Details
Phone: 087-287-4567
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Website: www.shepherdstreegamelodge.info
Location :Pilanesberg Game Reserve
Kareekloof Game Farm is a privately owned Game Farm and our motto is 'Come and get disconnected for a short time, to get connected again'. We are a countryside destination where we offer the ideal break away from the stress and strain of city life. We are not a resort nor a hotel. We sell peace, quietness and a bushveld experience. Our beautiful game farm is characterized by dense bush, grass fields and splendid views of surrounding mountains and countryside. Nestled in the Southern foothills of the Magalies Mountain, lies Kareekloof Game Farm. We offer fully equipped self-catering chalets, or B&B services in our comfortable guest rooms.
Kareekloof Game Farm is a host to a variety of functions, and offers many activities to make your function unique. The beauty of 1400ha of veld, and the cry of jackals as the sky darkens in an African sunset, makes any function memorable. Office parties, family reunions, birthday parties, engagement parties - any occasion will be custom made. Weddings, conferences, competitions, courses and bosberaad meetings have been successfully held at Kareekloof Game Farm. Starting the day with a delicious, traditional boerekos farm-style breakfast makes sure the day is both productive and enjoyable.
Kareekloof is not only a well known established game farm and lodge but also facilitates an unique conference and function venue in an idyllic setting at the foothills of the Magalies Mountain range in the North West Province Bushveld. Kareekloof Wedding Venue offers exclusive wedding packages and tailor made catering. All our meals are freshly prepared in our kitchen on the premises.
Accommodation
Our lodging facilities offers either fully equipped self-catering chalets, or B&B services in our comfortable guest rooms
Buffalo Chalet (Sleeps 2)
This chalet has a fully equipped kitchen and en-suite bathroom with shower. It has a queen size bed, clean linen and towels as well as its own lapa and BBQ facility.
The swimming pool is 20 m away. Daily serviced and amenities are supplied.
The public lounge with full DSTV is 20 m away from the chalet. Download your preferred programs on your devices before visiting the farm. There is not a TV in the room.
The perfect get away chalet for a couple who wants to spend quality time together.
Eland Self Catering Unit (Sleeps 7)
This is a cozy and comfortable chalet with shared bathroom with a bath and a shower. It consists of two separate rooms. One room has a double bed + 2 single beds in the other room and 3 single beds in the open plan area.
It has a fully equipped kitchen, lapa and BBQ facility. Clean and neat linen and towels are supplied. Daily serviced. It is about 70 m from the swimming pool and lodge where a public lounge with DSTV is. Download your preferred programs on your devices before visiting the farm.
There is not a TV in the room but about 100 m away from the room is the Lodge Public Lounge with full DSTV.
Old Farm House - Self Catering unit (Sleeps 8)
This is a cosy and comfortable 2-and-a-half-bedroom house with 2 bathrooms.
Two double beds and 4 single beds.
It has a fully equipped kitchen, lapa and BBQ facility.
Clean and neat linen and towels are supplied. Daily serviced.
The farmhouse is about 300 m away from the main lodge where the swimming pool and full DSTV public lounge is.
Living room with a TV with limited channels.
Waterbuck Self Catering Unit (Sleeps 4)
This one-bedroom unit is neat and comfortable. It has a queen size bed and 2 single beds (Bunker).
It has a fully equipped kitchen and private BBQ area.
The en-suite bathroom has a shower and a door for privacy.
The room is serviced daily, and amenities are supplied.
The swimming pool is 50 m away.
Zebra Self Catering Unit (Sleeps 4)
This one-bedroom unit is neat and comfortable. It has a queen size bed and 2 single beds (Bunker).
It has a fully equipped kitchen and private BBQ area.
The en-suite bathroom has a shower and a door for privacy.
The room is serviced daily, and amenities are supplied.
The swimming pool is 50 m away.
No TV in chalet. Public lounge with DSTV is on site.
It is an ideal chalet for a family of four to get away from your normal routine. It is home away from home.
Lodge Rooms with Kitchenette
Kudu Lodge Room: (Sleeps 4)
This family lodge room is comfortable, clean and neat with en-suite bathroom with a shower.
It has a double bed and 2 single beds (Bunker).
The room has its own private entrance and is serviced daily. Room amenities are given.
Small basic kitchen with microwave oven, 2 plate stove, fridge, kettle, toaster, crockery and cutlery. There is a garden with lawn in front of room and it is 30 m away from the swimming pool. BBQ Facility available.
There is not a TV in the room but about 50 m away from the room is the Lodge Public Lounge with full DSTV.
Bushbuck Self Catering Chalet1: (Sleeps 2)
This chalet is comfortable, clean and neat with en-suite bathroom with a shower. It has a double bed.
The room has its own private entrance and is serviced daily. Room amenities are given.
Small basic kitchen with microwave oven, 2 plate stove, fridge, kettle, toaster, crockery and cutlery. There is a beautiful garden with lawn in front of room and it is 30 m away from the swimming pool. BBQ facility available.
There is not a TV in the room but about 20 m away from the room is the Lodge Public Lounge with full DSTV.
Budget/Economy Lodge Rooms: It is rooms ONLY
Impala Budget Lodge Room: (Sleeps 2) Room only - not self - catering facility
This is a comfortable clean and neat lodge room with en-suite bathroom with shower.
The room has two single beds but once moved to each other it forms a double bed. It has a private entrance. No kitchen is available.
Perfect for tourists who need a clean and neat bed to rest for the road ahead. The room has a Kettle, mugs, coffee and tea tray.
No TV in room. Public lounge with DSTV is on site.
Please note: There are no cooking facility or cutlery or crockery in this room.
Budget/Economy Lodge Rooms: It is Rooms ONLY
This is a comfortable clean and neat lodge room with en-suite bathroom with shower.
The room has two single beds but once moved to each other it forms a double bed. It has a private entrance. No kitchen is available.
Perfect for tourists who need a clean and neat bed to rest for the road ahead. The room has a Kettle, mugs, coffee and tea tray.
No TV in room. Public lounge with DSTV is on site.
Please note: There are no cooking facility or cutlery or crockery in this room.n this room.
Facilities
Our guest rooms and self-catering chalets all have en-suite bathroom facilities and are comfortable, clean, neat and serviced daily. Room amenities are supplied. We want our guests to spend quality time with each other around the camp fire or sunset and therefor we do not have TV's in the rooms. There is however a full cable TV in the public lodge where that important sport or soapie can be viewed.
Breakfast & Dining
Kareekloof Game Farm specializes in farm style meals. We are proud that all our meals are freshly prepared in our kitchen. Kareekloof Game Farm is fully licensed. Although we do not have a commercial restaurant, we would love to spoil you with our traditional South African Cuisine. Meals must be booked in advance.
Activities
• Game drives on our open safari vehicles
• Hiking and appreciate nature
• Bird Watching/ Camera Safaris
• Mountain biking (Visitors must bring their own bikes)
• Table Tennis, Darts
• Play in the dam with tubes – not a winter activity
• Relaxing next to our crystal clear swimming pool.
• Public lounge with DStv, ping pong table, pool table
• Enjoy farm activities and the singing of our birds
• Bird watching
• Enjoy sitting next to the campfire and relaxing with your friends and family
Weddings & Functions
We have many options available. We cater from intimate, informal cocktail style weddings to traditional sit-down dinner with dancing or a spit braai etc. The choice is yours. We would love to meet with you, to gather more info and to get an idea of what you are looking for, so we can customise a quote suited to your unique requirements. We would love for you to book a consultation with us and come see what Kareekloof Function and Wedding Venue can offer you
Contact Details
Annalize Prinsloo
Phone: 083 654 8139
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Web: www.kareekloofgamefarm.co.za
R30, Derby, 0347
GPS: S 25 51 58.7 E 27 3 12.2
Google Map: Kareekloof Game Farm
Ivory Tree Game Lodge is situated in the north eastern region of the Pilanesberg National Park, the closest point of entry is through Bakgatla Gate. Nestled in the basin of an ancient amphitheatre divided by riverine woodlands and elephant trails lies an exclusive lodge development site. The central facility includes a stunning feature pool, bar, conference room, dinning room, boma, reception and curio shop. The central areas were designed using a double volume style to ensure impressive views of the surrounding amphitheatre. The large swimming pool has been positioned between the lodge ...
The large swimming pool has been positioned between the lodge and the new completed water hole. The guest areas have been carefully planned to ensure easy flowing and comfortable areas. The areas were designed with the view to accommodating a group or to provide intimate retreats ensuring privacy. The central areas include two lounges, the bar and cocktail lounge, a multi-tiered dining room, the conference facility and open air boma.
Accommodation
Decorated in a range of earthy tones ranging from terra cottas to deep blues, the rooms have been carefully co-ordinated to ensure comfortable seating both indoors and out.
Standard Suites
The standard configuration includes two twin beds and in a limited number of rooms it is possible for to offer a king size bed. It is also possible to introduce a third bed into the room in the event that a child wishes to share with parents. It is not possible to add a fourth bed.
Ivory Tree Game Lodge boasts 60 suites. Each features the following:
• Air conditioners which provide heating and cooling
• En-suite bathroom and outside shower
• Covered patio
• Tea and coffee making facilities
• Mini bar fridge
Executive Suites
Ivory Tree boasts 4 Executive suites. Each features the following:
• Air conditioners which provide heating and cooling
• En-suite bathroom and outside shower
• Covered patio
• Tea and coffee making facilities
• Mini bar fridge
• Private Plunge Pool
• Lounge
Conferences
Ivory Tree has included a dedicated conference room among its facilities accommodating up to a maximum of 120 delegates. Please enquire into the availability of conference room equipment before concluding your conference planning.
Spa
Ivory Tree also features and award winning Amani Spa. Amani African Spa at Ivory Tree Game Lodge is the ultimate escape for pure self-indulgence. A banquet for the soul and senses using our unique Spa product brand, Africology, made from the purest of ingredients, free from artificial preservatives, colouring and fragrances. Relax in the lap of luxury and enjoy our pampering holistic body, skin and beauty rituals designed to revitalise and restore the balance and harmony to your body, mind and soul. You are guaranteed to walk out glowing from the inside out!
Activities
Ivory Tree offer daily safaris in Pilanesberg in custom built 10 seater game viewers. Over and above this, many more activities are available including quad biking, village walks, archery and air gun shooting to name a few.
Contact Details
Tel: 014 556 8100
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Website: www.ivorytree.co.za
Pilanesberg National Park, Pilanesberg Game Reserve, Rustenburg, 0300, South Africa
Tambuti Lodge can be found in the Black Rhino Game Reserve and is just 33km from Sun City. Here you can enjoy magnificent game drives, game walks and bird spotting. The lodge and each of the five, luxury en-suite chalets boast a contemporary design and gives you a wonderful home away from home feeling. Delightful flavours will complete your dining experience with delectable meals served with ambient set-ups. Even your taste buds can relax at Tambuti Lodge where only the best, home-cooked foods are served to satisfy your palate.
Accommodation
All suites have an outside shower and an exterior kitchenette and sitting area. Suites are equipped with a mini fridge, TV with DStv, air-conditioning, tea and coffee station, gowns and slippers.
Bush View Suite
This suite has a King-size bed and an en-suite bathroom.
Pool View Suite
This suite has twin beds and an en-suite bathroom.
Pool View Suite 2
This suite has a King-size bed and an en-suite bathroom.
Honeymoon Suite
This suite has a King-size bed, an en-suite bathroom and a Jacuzzi outside.
Bush View Suite 2
This suite has twin beds, an en-suite bathroom and outside loungers.
Dining
All rooms are offered on a full board basis and includes all meals, afternoon tea, beverages and two game drives per day with refreshments.
Services and Facilities
There is a guest lounge, dining room, bar and a large deck area. At night you can enjoy the boma under the stars and during the day you can cool off in the rim flow swimming pool.
Contact Details
Phone: +27 (0) 76 056 5064
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Website: www.tambutilodge.com
Black Rhino Reserve, Matlhagame 0316, 0316, South Africa