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Shepherd's Tree Game Lodge

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Restaurants

Dining at the Shepherds Tree Game Lodge

The elegant restaurant and outdoor boma at the Shepherd's Tree Game Lodge serve the most delicious cuisines. A casual lounge and cigar bar, and a spacious open and covered entertainment deck overlook the rim-flow swimming pool at the lodge.

Spa

Spa Facilities

The Shepherd's Tree Game Lodge in the Pilanesberg National Park features a health and beauty spa.  At this tranquil retreat, guests may choose from a variety of different spa treatments for ultimate relaxation and enjoyment.

Activities, Sports & Leisure

Swimming

The Shepherd's Tree Game Lodge features an outdoor rim-flow swimming pool which is surrounded by a sundeck with lounge chairs.

Spa treatments

The Shepherd's Tree Game Lodge in the Pilanesberg National Park features a health and beauty spa.  At this tranquil retreat, guests may choose from a variety of different spa treatments for ultimate relaxation and enjoyment.

visit to the Sun City Resort

The world famous Sun City Resort is only a short drive away from the Shepherd's Tree Game Lodge in the Pilanesberg.  Transfers to and from the Sun City Resort, Casino & Entertainment Centre, are available.

Sun City attractions:

  • Sun City Casino & Entertainment Centre
  • The Palace of the Lost City Hotel
  • Cascades Hotel
  • Sun City Hotel
  • Cabanas Hotel
  • Valley of Waves: water park
  • Health & Beauty Spa
  • Gary Player Golf Course
  • Lost City Golf Course
  • Bird Aviary
  • Farmyard animals
  • Kamp Kwena
Elephant Back Safaris

Pick up from the Gametrackers Outdoor Adventures desk located at the Welcome Centre. Transfer to "The Elephant Wallow" will be approximately 20 minutes through the Letsatsing Game Reserve giving guests an opportunity to view game along the way.

On arrival, welcome drinks are served, and guests are given an introductory talk and introduced to the elephants and their handlers. The elephants are then saddled, and the safari commences.

After approximately an hour on an elephant, back guests return to "The Elephant Wallow" for light snacks. Guests are returned to the Welcome Centre, Sun City.

  •  Duration: approximately 2-3 hours
  •  Maximum 10 people – children under five years can unfortunately not participate
  •  Pick up and drop off is the Welcome Centre at the Sun City Resort

Sunrise Elephant Back Safari

Pick Up: 06.00 AM summer 1 Sept – 30 April
Pick Up: 08.00 AM winter 1 May – 31 August

Mid Morning Elephant Back Safari

Pick Up: 08.00 AM summer 1 Sept – 30 April
Pick Up: 10.00 AM winter 1 May – 31 August

Sunset Elephant Back Safari

Pick Up: 15.30 summer 1 Sept – 30 April
Pick Up: 15.30 winter 1 May – 31 August

Hot Air Balloon Safari

The Hot Air Balloon Safaris are offered every morning, depending on the weather and number of passengers.  Guest are collected from the Shepherd's Tree Game Lodge and are taken to the park to meet with the balloon crew.

The flight is approximately an hour in duration and on landing sparkling wine is served. A leisurely game drive is then taken through the park to a game lodge where breakfast is available , after which guest are returned to Shepherd's Tree.

  •  Duration: 1hr flight, +/- 4 hrs in total
  •  Booking is essential
  •  a minimum number of guests are required to conduct a flight

Flights are early in the morning, and you will need to allow some 4 hours for the full activity which includes the following:

  •  Early morning collection from your hotel by safari vehicle
  •  Launch of the balloon from the centre of Pilanesberg National Park
  •  An hour drifting serenely over the Park
  •  A sparkling wine celebration on landing, a time-honoured tradition in ballooning
  •  A Full English breakfast at a Game Lodge
  •  A First Flight certificate signed by your Pilot
  •  Return transfer to your hotel/game lodge

Terms and Conditions: Hot Air Balloon Safaris:

  •  1-hour flight: Minimum 8 passengers / Maximum 60 pax (1-hour flight)
  •  30-minute flight: Minimum 20 / Maximum 120 pax (½ hour flight)
  •  Children under the age of 12 can unfortunately not participate
  •  Subject to availability of balloons
  •  Full prepayment is required before the trip takes place
Game drives

Wildlife at the Pilanesberg National Park: Malaria free and home to the 'Big Five.'

The Shepherd's Tree Game Lodge in the Pilanesberg offers game drives all year round, either in the early morning or late afternoon.

Besides the 'Big Five', guests have the chance to encounter the nocturnal brown hyena, cheetah, hippo, crocodile and even sable. The Pilanesberg mountains offer guests sightings of a wide diversity of animal and plant life including 360 species of birds, the 'Big Five' and almost every type of animal found in Southern Africa.

The Pilanesberg National Park lies within the transition zone between the dry Kalahari and wetter Lowveld vegetation, commonly referred to as "Bushveld". Unlike any other large national parks in South Africa, unique overlaps of mammals, birds and vegetation occur because of this transition zone.

Springbok, brown hyena, the red eyed bulbul, and camel thorn trees usually home in arid areas are found cohabiting with moist-area-limited impala, black eyed bulbul and Cape chestnut trees.  Wildlife includes lions, elephants, white and black rhinos, buffaloes, leopards, zebras, hyenas, giraffes, hippos and crocodiles.
 

Bird watching

The bird life diversity in the Pilanesberg National Park is excellent. While some birds are migrants, many are permanent inhabitants. Their food sources vary with some eating carrion or live prey while others eat seeds, fruit or tiny water organisms.

Birding habitats in the Pilanesberg National Park, South Africa, include rocky ridges, hill slopes, grasslands, woodlands, dams with connecting streams, and a vlei adjoining one of the dams.

The hill slopes are home to Pied Babbler, Sabota Lark, Rufousnaped Lark, Little Bee-eater and Whitefronted Bee-eater.  In the grasslands and savannas Lilacbreasted Roller, Purple Roller, Ostrich, Secretarybird, Pale Chanting Goshawk and Longtailed Shrike can be found. Kori Bustard, Whitewinged Korhaan and Redcrested Korhaan are also common here.

The woodland thickets support Redbilled Hornbill, Southern Yellowbilled Hornbill, Grey Hornbill, Green Spotted Dove, Marico Flycatcher, Goldenbreasted Bunting, Violeteared Waxbill and Blue Waxbill.

Many west-east species pairs occur in the Pilanesberg National Park such as the Whitebacked Mousebird and Speckled Mousebird, Ashy Tit and Southern Black Tit, Pied Babbler and Arrowmarked Babbler, Red-eyed Bulbul and Blackeyed Bulbul, Kalahari Robin and White-browed Robin, and Shaft-tailed Whydah and Pintailed Whydah.

Conferences & Events

Conference centre

The conference centre at the Shepherd's Tree Game Lodge in the Pilanesberg National Park is fully equipped to ensure that conferences, functions and events are a great success.

The seating layout provides for a maximum of 70 delegates.  The small business centre at the Lodge caters for all telecommunication needs.

Services

Check in and Check Out Times
  • Check in: -1
  • Check out: -1
General Services
  • Babysitting
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping service
  • Kid's entertainment
  • Luggage storage
  • Massage treatments
  • Porters
  • Safari drives
  • Tours & Transfers on Request
  • Wake-up call
  • Wellness & Beauty treatments
Children Policy
  • Children at the Shepherd's Tree Game Lodge, Pilanesberg National Park 

    • Children under the age of 12 are permitted on safari at the sole discretion of the manager or guide
    • Children under the age of 6 are not allowed on safari and, where possible, a kiddies safari will be arranged between normal safari times
    • Babysitting can be arranged at the lodge at an additional charge

Available Rooms

Villa (1 - 4 guests)

Standard Suite

# Rooms:
13

The five star Shepherd’s Tree Game Lodge in the Pilanesberg National Park, South Africa, can accommodate a total of 60 guests, the lodge has a total of 30 rooms:

  •  26 Standard Rooms
  •  4 Executive Suites

The Standard Rooms at the Shepherd's Tree Game Lodge in the Pilanesberg National Park can accommodate a maximum of 2 guests sharing.  From the main lodge, the Standard Rooms can be reached by both road and footpaths.

Room facilities at the Shepherd's Tree Game Lodge:

  •  King sized beds
  •  Full en-suite bathroom and outside shower
  •  Espresso machine and tea & coffee making facilities
  •  Air conditioning
  •  Patio
  •  DSTV
  •  Kitchenette
  •  Minibar
  •  Internet access
  •  Mini safe
Single Room R7180
Double Room R9580

Family Suite

# Rooms:
13

The Shepherd's Tree Game Lodge can accommodate families in a total of 13 family suites which are 132 square meters in size.  Both road and foot-paths can access These.

The location of each room and their design provide the best possible views while ensuring privacy.  Contemporary architecture and interior design mark the suites at the Shepherd's Tree Game Lodge.  Every suite features highest quality equipment with plasma screen TVs.

Room facilities at the Shepherd's Tree Game Lodge:

  •  King sized beds
  •  Full en-suite bathroom and outside shower
  •  Espresso machine and tea & coffee making facilities
  •  Air conditioning
  •  Patio
  •  DSTV
  •  Kitchenette
  •  Minibar
  •  Internet access
  •  Mini safe
Single Room R21580
Double Room R21580

Executive Suite

# Rooms:
4

The four spacious Executive Suites at the Shepherd's Tree Game Lodge are 86 square meters in size.  These are around the main lodge that is accessed by both road and footpaths.

Placement and design of the Executive Suites ensure privacy and beautiful views of the large bushveld amphitheatre.  Contemporary architecture and interior design are characteristics of these luxurious suites at the Shepherd's Tree Game Lodge. The suites feature highest quality equipment with plasma screen TVs.

Room facilities at the Shepherd's Tree Game Lodge:

  •  King sized beds
  •  Full en-suite bathroom and outside shower
  •  Espresso machine and tea & coffee making facilities
  •  Air conditioning
  •  Patio
  •  DSTV
  •  Kitchenette
  •  Mini bar
  •  Internet access
  •  Mini safe
Single Room R11460
Double Room R11460
 

Shepherd's Tree Game Lodge offers an airport transfer service. To receive a quote or make an airport transfer booking, please click the button below.

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GPS Co-Ordinates

Latitude: -25.301545

Longitude: 26.980776

Directions

The recommended route to the five star Shepherds Tree Game Lodge follows the N4 west before turning north onto the R556 while following the Pilanesberg signs.

Continue past Sun City entrance and Bakubung Gate turn-off and proceed to the 4-way stop. Turn right onto the R565 and proceed for 12 km to the Shepherds Tree Game Lodge entrance.

Car Rental

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Parking

On site parking facilities are provided for guests.

Star Rating

5 Star

Hotel Group(s)