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Valid 01 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2026

For queries and bookings on the Game Drives, please contact us call for more information Mankwe Game Trackers - +27 (0) 14 552 5033

Relax, unwind and take yourself on a pamper escape you’ll never forget with Amani health and beauty spa. A truly African experience, the Amani Spa at Shepherd’s Tree Game Lodge is the ultimate escape for pure self-indulgence. Relax in the lap of luxury and enjoy our pampering Holistic Body, Skin and Beauty Rituals designed to revitalise and restore the balance & harmony to your body, mind & soul. You are guaranteed to walk out glowing from the inside out!

The spa offers 3 private treatment rooms, 2 of which cater for couples, and one of which includes a stunning hydrotherapy bath. All the rooms look directly into the surrounding bushveld for an absorbing experience. The spa is operated by Amani African Spas.

While each of Amani’s spas is unique in respect of location, client and ambience, the lifeblood of the company remains consistent:
• Utterly personalized service and care, where each visitor is treated as the only visitor.
• Highly skilled therapists who are employed not just for their technical skill, but also for their intuitive ability to read the client and her/ his particular needs, as well as to manage the relationship on a long-term basis.
• A 360-degree approach to wellness that incorporates body, mind and soul through a diverse and luxuriant range of body, skin and beauty treatments.

Don’t miss out on exciting morning and evening game drives in an open safari vehicle that takes guests out into the Big 5’s territory in Pilanesberg Game Reserve.

• State of the art conference facilities
• Exclusive Bush Dinner experience
• Amani Spa
• Golfing at Gary Player Country Club
• Team Building Activities
• Endangered Wildlife Trust conservation programmes

Conferencing

• Full day conference R10,500
• Half Day Conference R5,300
• Wifi – Usage Included as part of conferencing package
• Data Projector Included as part of conferencing package
• PA system Included as part of conferencing package
• Flipcharts Included as part of conferencing package
• Tele-conferencing phone hire R1,000 / day – Data call usage included

Guests at aha Shepherd’s Tree Game Lodge are invited to enjoy delectable cuisine in our gourmet restaurant or outside at the boma in a bushveld setting a mere 2.5 hours’ drive from Johannesburg.

Shepherd’s Tree Game Lodge’s facilities and services ensure leisure and convenience for our adventure-seeking guests. After a busy day spent outdoors, you can get the relaxation you deserve at the award-winning Amani Spa, which offers holistic body, skin, and beauty rituals. Get a soothing massage while enjoying the view of the lodge’s bushveld amphitheatre.

Other facilities and services that guests can enjoy are:

• Babysitting or childcare (with surcharge)
• Bar/lounge
• Barbecue grill(s)
• Children’s pool
• Computer station
• Concierge services
• Conference centre
• Designated smoking areas
• Dry cleaning/laundry service
• Free self parking
• Meeting room
• Outdoor pool
• Pool sun loungers
• Restaurant
• Tours/ticket assistance
• Wi-Fi (with surcharge)

Location

Shepherd’s Tree Game Lodge is located in the North West province, approximately 2.5 hours drive from Johannesburg. Situated in a private concession within the Pilanesberg National Park, our malaria-free property is host to a wide variety of mammals and bird species found in the Big 5.

The property is close to the following tourist spots:

• Ukutula Lion Park
• The Gary Player Golf Course
• Sun City

For queriesand bookingson the Game Drives or accommodation, please contact us call for more information Mankwe Game Trackers number - +27 (0) 14 552 5033

Experience our unique Hot Air Balloon Safari! As the only Hot Air Balloon operation in South Africa to launch from within a National Park, we offer a truly unique flying experience.

Guests are collected at their hotel and taken through the park to rendezvous with the balloon crew.
Instead of heading out to a breakfast venue guests now enjoy breakfast appetizers in the bush with their champagne. This will then be followed by a mini-game drive back to their departure point. What a way to end this breathtaking experience. Flights are early in the morning and you will need to allow for approximately 5 hours for the full experience.

Rates
Duration: +/- 5 hours in total

Rates: 1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2026

Please note:Flights are subject to weather and a minimum number of guests are required to conduct a flight. Passengers are required to be taller than 1.2 meters.

Activity Description
Join us on a once in a lifetime experience! We have Hot Air Balloon Safaris launching from the centre of Pilanesberg National Park.
Guests are collected early morning by a registered field guide, in an open safari vehicle from their respective hotels at Sun City Resort or lodges in Pilanesberg area. Day visitors can be collected from Bakubung Gate. The transfer through the park takes approximately an hour as the balloon launch site is situated in the center of the Pilanesberg National Park. At the launch site the guests will be met by the pilot and crew, who will proceed to give a briefing. Guests will then embark in a 1,2 metre high basket and commence on an unforgettable experience that lasts approximately 45 minutes to an hour. This will undoubtedly be the finest way of viewing the inhabitants of the Pilanesberg National Park. On landing, guests will be served with sparkling wine and orange juice in celebration of the flight. The field guide will then convey the guests through the Pilanesberg National Park to a private lodge, where a full English breakfast will be enjoyed. Each guest will receive a first flight certificate signed by the Pilot. On completion of breakfast, guests will be returned to their respective hotels. The total duration of this activity is approximately ±5 hours.

VERY IMPORTANT PLEASE NOTE! This activity is extremely weather dependent and a minimum of 4 people are required for the flight to take place. It is advisable that guests book 2 or 3 consecutive mornings as a back up plan.

Arrangements
Duration 6 hours
When Seven days a week, year round, subject to availability and weather. Closed on New Years Day 01 January.
Where Sun City Resort & Pilanesberg area

WeatherThis activity is extremely weather dependent.
What to Wear Warm outdoor clothing, neutral colors & comfortable walking shoes. The early morning transfer into the park is cold year round, therefore please bring jacket/jersey. In winter (May-Aug) beanies/scarf & gloves also recommended.
Things to Bring Camera and a set of binoculars.
Guests or Spectators Guests wanting to follow only (not fly) can be accommodated on request. "Following guests" can only be booked with our office and must be booked at least 48 hours prior. The "following rate" is available on request and is inclusive of the Game Drive and breakfast at the lodge.

Requirements
Minimum Age 7 years
Minimum Height 0.0 m
Maximum Height 0.0 m
Fitness Level Average
Qualifications Not Applicable
Maximum Weight 0.0 kg
Certification None Required
Experience Level No Experience Requirement

Inclusions and Exclusions
Inclusions 1-hour flight in a Hot Air Balloon in the Pilanesberg National Park, sparkling wine, orange juice and breakfast canapes.
Exclusions Minimum of 4 people is required for the flight to take place.

Notes
This activity is extremely weather dependent and a minimum of 4 people are required to fly. It is advisable that guests book 2 or 3 consecutive mornings as a back up plan.
Exact departure time will only be confirmed by the Gametrackers Tour Coordinator directly with guests, the evening before the flight between 17h30 and 18h00.
Please note that there is an age restriction of 7 years for this activity. Guests are to be reasonably fit, as they are required to climb into a 1.2-metre high balloon basket and be able to crouch down on their haunches on landing. Due to safety reasons, pregnant women are not able to do this activity.
The balloon reservation form must be completed at least 48 hours prior to the flight booked..

For queriesand bookings on the Game Drives or accommodation, please contact us call for more information Mankwe Game Trackers number - +27 (0) 14 552 5033

While staying at one of the following hotels and game lodges, we recommend our guests to participate in this exciting outdoor adventure:

Experience the African culture under a starlit sky with a percussion band and interactive drumming circles, ensuring a joyous night around the campfire.

Join us for informative talks by knowledgeable game rangers to better understand the Pilanesberg environment and African naturescape.

1 Dec 2024 to 30 Nov 2025
(Incl. 15% VAT  )

RATES EXCLUDE   LEVY FEES OF R90 pp AND R40 pp (UNDER 16)

For queries and bookings on the Game Drives, please contact us call for more information Mankwe Game Trackers - +27 (0) 14 552 5033

1 Dec 2025 to 30 Nov 2026
(Incl. 15% VAT )

RATES EXCLUDE LEVY FEES OF R90 pp AND R40 pp (UNDER 16)

For queries and bookings on the Game Drives, please contact us call for more information Mankwe Game Trackers - +27 (0) 14 552 5033

Events are scheduled at 9 am, 11am, 2pm & 4 pm daily.For queries and bookings on the below Activities, please contact us call +27 (0) 14 552 5033

Quad Biking

Search for adventure and wildlife on one of our four- wheelers, while negotiating natural obstacles en-route. Join us for a quad biking adventure trail through the Letsatsing Game Park, accompanied by experienced guides, with the possibility of seeing Giraffe, Zebra, Impala and other wildlife en route.

(Letsating Game Park, Sun City Resort)

**Quad Biking Video & Certificate: R 250
Kids quads railly: R 250
 Booking is essential and rates are subject to change without prior notice.

The Amazing Race (Basic or Advanced) 

Explore the rich and dynamic history of Bakgatla-Ba-Kgafela tribe, the people of Pilanesberg. This exciting tour takes you to four Bakgatla heritage sites combined with a travel through the village on bicycles. The route has some off-road experience and mountainous tar road and includes stops at the cemetery of the first missionaries to arrive in Moruleng in the 1800’s, a stop at Kgosi Kgamanyane’s wall, a local shebeen/tuck shop for some refreshments and interaction with the locals, the first non-missionary school, the rain making rock.
Followed with a stop at “Tshilong” where guests will get a traditional beer welcome drink and learn about traditional food preparations and get hands on involved in the process. Afterwards the tour will end at TT’s for traditional pap, veggies, meat and a soft drink before heading back to Sun City.

The Amazing Race: Basic Program Cost: International:  R 680 -per person  Min-Max: Group: 15+ Duration: 2 hour tour, South African: R 610

The Amezing Race:With Quads, Archery modules included:  South African Rate:  R 920 -per person, South African: R 830

Indoor Team Building (Conference) Brain Break: International:  R 170 -per person, South African: R 170

Survivor Adventure Team Building

The challenges are roughly based on the same principles as the popular Survivor TV series and 90’s Camel Trophy Adventures. Participants have to interact to cross an imaginary river, or start a fire with very few resources, or follow an elementary compass reading. Practice your aim with a few shooting exercises using a Pellet gun, use a bow to shoot a 3D target such as an Impala or Warthog for meat, drive a quad through our precision driving course and get the adrenalin pumping by doing it blindfolded! The great equalizer challenge at the end offers losing teams the final opportunity to catch up for a possible surprise win. . . This is a great activity for really getting the competitive team dynamics going.
Duration: 3-4 hours
Cost: International: R 920 per person – Cost: South African: R 830 Min-Max: Group: 15+

Mountain Biking – Letsatsin Game Park, Sun City Resort

Mankwe GAMETRACKERS is very excited to announce that we will have a mountain bike route through the Letsatsing Game Park. The route covers a distance of 9.7 km through a private game park situated in the Sun City Resort bordering the Pilanesberg National Park. It is a 700Ha reserve with plenty of wildlife such as Wildebeest, Impala, Sable, Zebra, Giraffe, Warthogs, Nyala, Kudu and much more, not to forget about all the smaller creatures, critters, and bird life. The mountain bike route consists of rocky terrain, rivulets and mountainous terrain that is not too steep.
Mountain Bike Trail (entrance only no bike) - International Rate – R 100 pp (entrance only no bike)  South African Rate:  R 90 pp -  1-500 people
Duration: dependent on route
Mountain Bike Trail ((Letsatsing entrance fee and bike)–International Rate R 310 pp  South African Rate:  R 280 pp - 1-20 people
Duration: and experience
A degree of physical fitness is required.  Maximum weight 120kg – if hiring a bicycle. No lead person, rider will go on the route without any guidance.
Summer: October until March open from 06:00 until 17:00
Winter: April to September open from 07:00 until 16:00.

Chimp & Zee Rope Adventure  Park (Valley of Waves, Sun City Resort)
Our rope adventure course is a fun outdoor recreational activity that’s certainly not just for kids, it’s great fun for the whole family! The course is made up of various ‘elements’ – from high balancing beams, speedy zip lines, hanging spider nets to jungle rope bridges and much more. It’s designed with specific elements that require a different approach and set of skills to complete. Join us for an exciting and fun packed adventure.
Duration: 45 min
Min - Max: 1-500
Cost: R280 per person
Excludes day visitor entrance fees into Sun City and Valley of the Waves A degree of physical fitness is required but if you can run up a flight of stairs, you should be fine. Maximum weight 120kg. Minimum height 1.2m.

Bush Venue (Letsatsing Game Park, Sun City Resort)

The Wallow VENUE HIRE  International Rate – R15 900 pp - South African Rate:  R14 310  pp 
Game Drive & Wallow LUNCH (lite lunch menu) Duration: 5 Min-Max: hrs 15 - 72  International Rate : R1 210 pp  Rate South African: R 1 080 pp
Game Drive & Wallow DINNER (exclusive braai menu) Duration: 5 hrs Min-Max: 15 - 72 International Rates: R1 520 Rate South African: R 1360pp
The Wallow FUNCTION**  
** Cocktail menu (includes return transfer, welcome drink & venue)     Duration:4 hrs Rates: R 370  
**Light lunch menu (includes return transfer, welcome drink & venue)   Duration:4 hrs Rates: R 570  
**Hot & Cold menu (includes return transfer, welcome drink & venue) Duration:4 hrs Rates: R 630

Family Bush Walk   (Letsatsing Game Park, Sun City Resort)
The family walks will be conducted in Letsatsing game park bordering the Pilanesberg National park but still within the boundaries of Sun City. It is a 700Ha reserve with plenty of wildlife such as Wildebeest, Impala, Sable antelope and Nyala and much more not to forget about all the smaller creatures, critters and bird life.

While doing this activity one of our qualified field guides will collect the guests at the departure point and proceed to Letsatsing game park. Once in Letsatsing guests and our guide will disembark from the Game Drive vehicle and the bush walk will commence. Going as close to the animals without scaring them away or disturbing them too much. We will then also focus a bit more on the behavior of the different animals and look at certain aspects that they leave behind like tracks, dung, and signs that we might pick up on them.
Duration: 21⁄2 hrs
Min-Max: 4-20 pax (max 8 per area)

Excursion depart morning and afternoons. This is a child-friendly activity.
Inclusions – Includes a Guided tour with a qualified field guide and bottled water.
Exclusions – Day visitor entrance fee into Sun City Resort
International Rate: Adult – R 500 pp (one entry only) Rate South African: R 445 pp
International (children u/16 years) Rate: – R 250 pp (one entry only) Rate South African: R 230 pp

Reservations

• All reservation requests will be confirmed in writing by electronic mail subject to availability of requested dates & times.
• A minimum number of pax is required for certain activities and each activity has a maximum capacity.

Payment & Cancellation

• Full payment is required 7 days prior to the first activity booked.
• All changes must be in writing & all amendments must be received at least 7 days before the activity takes place. Should we not receive any amendments in writing; the total confirmed pax will be charged.
• A 100% cancellation fee will apply should a cancellation or amendment be made within 7 days of the first activity booked.
• Mankwe Gametrackers Management reserves the right to cancel any transfer or activity due to unforeseen circumstances including, but not limited to, the lack of minimum passengers, weather conditions and none payment.
• In the case of a weather cancellation, weather conditions are judged exclusively by Mankwe Gametrackers Management.
• In the event of a Mankwe Gametrackers management cancellation a full refund will be given on the amounts paid.
• No shows or last-minute cancellations will not be refunded unless a Dr’s note is produced

Indemnity Forms

• All guests are required to sign an indemnity online for all transfers and activities that they are participating in, prior to the departure.
• A link will be sent via e-mail or SMS, 24 hours prior to your activity/transfer date.
• In the case of a guest refusing to sign the indemnity form the guest will not be able to partake in the activity/transfer and will not receive any refund.
• The indemnity form must be signed by a Parent/Legal guardian for children under 18 years of age.
• Any unaccompanied minor (a person under 18 years of age) requires the indemnity to be signed by a Parent/Legal guardian prior to the activity/transfer.
• The required indemnity form can be signed online from your mobile phone to ensure that you have sufficient time to read and understand the conditions.

Children

Children are classified as a passenger, therefore, on certain activities, the full rate will apply to them. 

The following age/height/weight limits apply:

• Hot Air Balloon Safari – needs to be taller than 1.2m
• Quad Biking - Under 8 years can be lifted by an adult – no under 5 years
• Chimp & Zee Rope Adventure – needs to be taller than 1.2m
• Quatro Bounce – Maximum weight 100kg
• Bush Walks in Pilanesberg – no under 16-years

For queries and bookings or for more information call Mankwe Game Trackers number - +27 (0) 14 552 5033

Your marriage made in heaven awaits at Shepherd’s Tree Game Lodge, just two hours outside both Johannesburg and Pretoria. Take your vows in the glow of a golden sunset as you exchange rings against a beautiful bushveld backdrop; or say “I do” in an opulent lodge ceremony, surrounded by the warmth of the people who matter.

Toast to the future, with up to 120 guests as you look out over the Pilansberg Game Reserve’s panoramic landscape – painted in green and gold and teeming with majestic wildlife, roaming free. And you can host your reception in the outdoor boma for a true African flavour, or wine and dine your guests in the rustic restaurant.

From scrumptious buffets to delicious set menus, the selection of mouth-watering food options will tantalise even the most discerning palate. And with service so seamless, all you will need to do is bask in the magic of your special day.

Come and find your heart at Shepherd’s Tree Game Lodge, and leave with a lingering memory of the African sun, shining down on your special day.