Shepherd's Tree Game Lodge
Shepherd’s Tree Game Lodge lies in an exclusive-use zone in the south-western corner of malaria-free Pilanesberg National Park, which is home to the Big Five. Two hours from Johannesburg and Pretoria, the Pilanesberg National Park is a bit of heaven in the heart of the bush.
Guests will have access to both private and public roads within Pilanesberg National Park.
Each suite at the Shepherd’s Tree Game Lodge, a luxury boutique lodge, offers breath-taking views. In addition, this malaria-free Big Five National Park offers an extensive selection of activities, including an award-winning beauty and health salon that provides lavish pampering.
Shepherd’s Tree Game Lodge brings the Pilanesberg to life, with beautiful sunsets illuminating the horizon as the shadows of the great Big 5 pass through the lush green and gold grass. The Shepherd’s Tree Game Lodge is suitable for romantic getaways, ideal for family vacations, fully equipped for cutting-edge conferences, and the epitome of immaculate, memorable weddings.
Guests can come to experience rustic hospitality that is delicately infused with five-star magnificence, with the finest finishes, stunning architecture, and impeccable interior design.
Shepherd’s Tree Game Lodge provides upscale lodging with excellent amenities. The innovative design ensures a magnificent view of the surrounding wilderness. Additionally, guests have entire privacy.
Shepherd’s Tree Game Lodge will provide you with considerably more than just vacations to remember. It is intended to become one of Southern Africa’s best lodges. The lodge offers incredible wildlife encounters in a wide wilderness, while also providing quick access (just 18 kilometres or 15 minutes by vehicle) to the world’s most distinctive resort, the internationally renowned Sun City.
The reception is located near the gift shop and the business centre. A gourmet restaurant and outdoor boma serve the most delectable cuisines, a casual lounge and bar provide magnificent views of the impressive landscape, a spacious entertainment deck with outdoor cocktail bar overlook a spectacular rim-flow swimming pool, an award-winning health and beauty spa offers heavenly pampering in 2 couples treatment rooms and a single treatment room.
A conference centre is fully equipped to ensure that conferences, functions, and events are handled professionally.
Accommodation
Suites of Shepherd’s Tree Game Lodge have as standard feature an outdoor shower, en-suite bathroom with a patio overlooking the magnificent Pilanesberg Game Reserve.
Accommodation options in rooms and suites are distributed as follows:
- 26 Standard Rooms (maximum of two adults).
- 13 Family Suites (maximum four adults and two children under 12).
- 4 Executive Suites (maximum two adults and two children under 12).
- 1 Villa (maximum of four adults).
Features of the Standard Suites (suitable for a maximum of 2 adults).
- An en-suite bathroom with an outdoor shower and a patio overlooking the Pilanesberg.
- Climate control air-conditioning system.
- Tea and coffee-making facilities.
- Hairdryer
- Minibar fridge (stocked on request).
Features of Family Suites (suitable for a maximum of 4 adults and two children under the age of 12)
- Two private bedrooms where each has an en-suite bathroom with an outdoor shower.
- Private patio overlooking the Pilanesberg.
- A private lounge which can accommodate two children
- A flat-screen television with DSTV.
- Climate control air-conditioning available.
- Tea and coffee-making facilities.
- Hairdryer.
- Minibar fridge (stocked on request).
Features of Executive Suites (suitable for a maximum of 2 adults and one child under the age of 12)
- One main bedroom.
- En-suite bathroom with an indoor steam shower and a double outdoor shower.
- A private lounge which can accommodate one child.
- Private patio overlooking the Pilanesberg.
- A flat-screen television with DSTV.
- A climate control air-conditioning system is available.
- Tea- and coffee-making facilities.
- Hairdryer.
- Minibar fridge (stocked on request).
There is also a private villa unit with a private pool, private vehicle, lounge and oma, and butler service.
Shepherd’s Tree Game Lodge has fully equipped conference facilities that easily can host 70 delegates.
Facilities
The main lodge at Shepherd’s Tree Game Lodge is a social gathering place. The lodge, which overlooks the vast wilderness, is the ideal place to relax with a book or meet other guests. The restaurant, which has an outdoor boma area, serves delectable treats, and the business centre connects you to the outside world.
The entertainment deck, complete with rim-flow pool and cocktail bar, allows you to refresh and relax while taking in the African scenery.
The health and beauty spa provides award-winning treatments and allows you to pamper yourself and relax.
Shepherd’s Tree Game Lodge’s facilities can be summarised as follows:
- 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
- Lodge Pool
- Wi-Fi
The Amani Spa at Shepherd’s Tree Game Lodge is a truly African experience and the ultimate escape for pure self-indulgence. Relax and enjoy our pampering Holistic Body, Skin, and Beauty Rituals designed to revitalise and restore balance and harmony to your body, mind, and soul. You will undoubtedly leave glowing from the inside out!
The spa has three private treatment rooms, two of which are designed for couples and one of which has a stunning hydrotherapy bath. All of the rooms have direct views of the surrounding bushveld, making for an immersive experience.
While each of Amani’s spas is unique in respect of location, client and ambience, the lifeblood of the company remains consistent.
Activities
Shepherd’s Tree Game Lodge, located in an exclusive use area, offers a variety of activities that go far beyond traditional game drives, in fact Shepherd’s Tree Game Lodge offers a variety of exciting recreational opportunities for couples, families, and groups.
A health and beauty spa is without a doubt the best place to unwind. Meanwhile, visitors interested in learning more about the local fauna and flora will enjoy specialised talks by experienced rangers, as well as a percussion band and interactive drumming circles for a cultural kick. There are also holistic rejuvenating spa rituals, massages, facials, and even more luxurious beauty treatments available. Try the couple’s treatment room, which has its own hydro bath, for a more intimate experience.
Game drives for spotting the big 5
A morning or evening game drive will give you a true sense of the African bushveld. Experience the Big 5 territory of the Pilanesberg Game Reserve while driving in an open safari vehicle with a qualified guide. Please keep in mind that no children under the age of six are permitted on game drives.
Music Performances
Get a taste of Africa with a culture experience under the stars, complete with a percussion band and interactive drumming circles to ensure guests have a full and joyous evening around the campfire.
Hot air balloon flying
South Africa’s only Hot Air Balloon operation that launches from within a National Park, provides a truly unique flying experience here.
You can learn more about the Pilanesberg environment and the African bush by attending specialised talks given by knowledgeable game rangers.
The percussion band and interactive drumming circles make for happy campfire nights.
The daring can ride our quad bikes through the bush or try their hand at archery.
Rates
Shepherd’s Tree Game Lodge rates include:
- Accommodation
- All meals
- Teas and snacks
- Two game drives per day
Shepherd’s Tree Game Lodge rates exclude:
- Transfers
- Beverages
- Gratuities
- Personal and medical insurance
- Conservation levy currently per guest per stay
A minimum stay of 2 nights must be booked over weekends (Friday, Saturday) and 1 night midweek (Sunday to Thursday).
Baby-sitting facilities are available at an additional cost and to a maximum of two children.
Children under the age of 6 are not permitted on game drives. Children between the ages of 6 and 12 are permitted on safari at the sole discretion of the manager or guide. Sole use vehicles are available to facilitate families at an additional cost per vehicle per game drive.
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FAQ
- Is Shepherd’s Tree Game Lodge located in a Big 5 reserve?
Yes, the lodge is located in the Pilanesberg National Park, which accommodates all of the Big 5.
- Do you need an Off Road vehicle to visit Pilanesberg National Park?
No, any sedan vehicle should be able to negotiate the roads in the park.
- Is Shepherd’s Tree Game Lodge fenced?
Yes, the lodge is fenced.
- Is there a swimming pool at Shepherd’s Tree Game Lodge?
Yes, there is a swimming pool in the main area.
- Are there Spa facilities available at Shepherd’s Tree Game Lodge?
Yes, Amani Spa provides full Spa facilities and services.
- Is Shepherd’s Tree Game Lodge located in a Malaria Area?
No, the Pilanesberg National Park is not a malaria area.
- Is Shepherd’s Tree Game Lodge easily accessible?
Yes Shepherd’s Tree Game Lodge is located about a 2 hours’ drive from Johannesburg.
- What is the minimum stay policy at Shepherd’s Tree Game Lodge?
The minimum stay policy requires a two night stay over weekends and one night in midweek.
- Is Shepherd’s Tree Game Lodge child-friendly?
Yes, Shepherd’s Tree Game Lodge caters for children, although children younger than six are not allowed on game drive vehicles.
- Are there other activities than game drives to keep guests entertained?
Yes, several other activities including walking safaris, game drives, boma dinners, quad riding, treatments at the spa, as well as several other activities.
