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Shepherd's Tree Game Lodge

5.0 star property
Luxury lodge with a full-service spa and free breakfast

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Relax by the serene pool surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas, with a stunning mountain view.
Relax in a stylish outdoor seating area with a comfortable sofa, coffee table, and potted plant, set under a covered area with a secure railing.
Relax in a serene bathroom with a bathtub and scenic views of the surrounding hills.
Enjoy al fresco dining under the stars in a serene natural setting.
Relax in a spacious bathroom with a bathtub and sliding door to a balcony overlooking a lush landscape.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Jul 30 - Jul 31
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Tomorrow

Jul 31 - Aug 1
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Standard Room | Terrace/patio

Standard Room

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 258 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Executive Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Executive Suite

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 258 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Villa | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Villa

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 258 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Pilanesberg National Park, Pilanesberg National Park, North West

What's nearby

  • Pilanesberg National Park - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Segaetsho Cultural Village - 27 min drive - 13.9 miles
  • Sun City Casino - 29 min drive - 14.3 miles
  • The Gary Player Golf Course - 29 min drive - 14.5 miles
  • The Valley of Waves - 30 min drive - 13.0 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Bakubang Restaurant - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Marula Grill Restaurant - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Kubu Braai - ‬24 min drive

About this property

Shepherd's Tree Game Lodge

Luxury family-friendly lodge in a national park
You can look forward to free continental breakfast, a poolside bar, and a terrace at Shepherd's Tree Game Lodge. Indulge in a deep-tissue massage, hydrotherapy, and a body treatment at the onsite spa. In addition to a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), babysitting (surcharge), and concierge services
  • Luggage storage, a front-desk safe, and a computer station
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Highchairs and childcare services
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and separate tubs/showers
  • Wardrobes/closets, patios, and electric kettles

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Conference center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Spa open daily
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 floor
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2010
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'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.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property 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

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Shepherd's Tree Game Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 6:00 AM–6:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Shepherd's Tree Game Lodge?

As of Jul 30, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shepherd's Tree Game Lodge on Aug 12, 2025 start from $354.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Shepherd's Tree Game Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Shepherd's Tree Game Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Shepherd's Tree Game Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Shepherd's Tree Game Lodge?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Shepherd's Tree Game Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Shepherd's Tree Game Lodge located?

This family-friendly Pilanesberg National Park lodge is located in a national park, 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Pilanesberg National Park, and within 12 mi (20 km) of The Valley of Waves and Waterworld. Steam Train Rides Stimela and The Gary Player Golf Course are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Shepherd's Tree Game Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 99 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 99 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 99 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 99 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 99 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved every minute. Staff are so friendly and cant do enough for you. Lodge is beautiful. Best lodge we have ever been to. We will be back
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ehud

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very good

Very good hotel. The food is excellent. Transfer to and from the room could be slowly from time to time
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We cried when we left (in a good way). The game drives provided as part of the stay were out of this world. So amazing. The perfect way to celebrate my daughter’s 21st. The management were super helpful and bent over backwards for my two kids who both have special needs. Would definitely go again but I don’t think my bank balance would cope! Once in a lifetime trip. October was the perfect month to visit. Rangers highly knowledgeable and you get allocated the same one each game drive so you can build a relationship with them. You won’t regret it if you book with Shepherds Tree x
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Contact with the property prior to our arrival was easy and quick. And from the moment we arrived to warm towels and wonderful welcome drinks on the patio, everything was lovely, every detail considered, and every staff member was amazing. The food was some of the best I've ever had. Rebecca, the chef, created the dishes that were magical. TRY the soup - every meal! We felt welcomed everywhere we went. There were snacks and drinks before game drives - excellent. There were chocolates on our pillows at night - excellent. Our game drives were led by Answer who was knowledgeable about animals, plants, and traditions. I could listen to him teach me about southern Africa all day. People say that you should buy experiences, not things. I'm telling you, this was the best money I've ever spent. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly-Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mats

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

MR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Christophe

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Overall nice lodge, well situated in Pilanesberg park. The rooms are beautiful and well equipped. Although Expedia mentions a full-board dining regime it is best to ask before your trip when they expect you to come in for which meal. We arrived around 7pm after a game drive and were told by the receptionist we could have lunch the next day and went straight on to dinner that night. The next day we were told 1 hour before lunch by another receptionist that we had forfeited it and were expected to pay again for it. Disappointing attitude from a hotel where clearly many of the staff members do their best to give customers a good time. So overall a nice lodge but next time we will be staying at another one.

10/10 Excellent

Frederico

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice lodge. The lodge is close to the entrance and the roads from the lodge to the main animal viewing sites is not in good condition. Therefore each game drive has a 20min drive out of the lodge and back before you can experience frat sighting. The lod
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

PIETER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Private and secluded

Beutifull private rooms, had an amazing stay!! Only thing I will recommend is a light on the outside patio it is very dark in the evenings.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Murilo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The best hotel and the best staffs ever.

The best hotel and the best staffs ever. We had a wonderful time. The chef made our experience better. All meals wereincredible. Peat, our guide, was amazing. We saw all the big 5, thanks to his great patience, besides his knowledge, we could learn a lot with his experience. Shawn and Andrew were very frindly and polite while on the way to the airpor . We saw elephants while we in the pool. Our room was amazing and very clean. I would like to go back to those days!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

jean claude

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing South African adventure

Our stay at this beautiful lodge was everything we had hoped for. Our accommodation in villas 31 was absolutely amazing, the service and food were incredible and our safari guide Sean was awesome! We had some great sightings of the animals in the park on every drive he took us on! I would 100% recommend this lodge to anyone wanting an amazing South African adventure!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Daniela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excelente!

Uma experiência unica! Nota mil!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were wonderful and the experience was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Personal freundlich, Lage gut (mit eigenem Teil des Parks), kleine Game Drives (max. 9 Personen), nette Anlage
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Eleni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

KatherineHume

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic elevated aspect, great guides. Fabulous staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very good without blowing us away

This is a lovely hotel but with a few imperfections. It is all about the safari and the safari was brilliant. In our three night stay we saw all the big five which was fantastic. The lodge itself is very good but looking a little tired in places. Our shower in particular was falling apart, although the room itself was of a high standard. Service was a little hit and miss. Very good most of the time but lacking when it really mattered. I would recommend Shepherd's Tree. Very good by South African standards and decent by European standards.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ronaldo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excelente opção!

O melhor do hotel é o pessoal. Todos muito gentis, solicitos e sorridentes. A comida excelente. O quarto amplo e confortável. Os safáris foram excelentes. Valeu
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019