Shepherd's Tree Game Lodge
aha Shepherd’s Tree Game Lodge is a magnificent lodge concession awarded by the North West Parks and Tourism Board within the existing Pilanesberg Game Reserve. It lies in an exclusive-use zone in the south-western portion of the 57,250ha Big 5 and malaria-free Reserve, offering commanding views of the distant bushveld amphitheatre.
The Lodge acts as a central gathering spot and social environment for guests, as well as the point from which all activities depart and return. Guests can enjoy two guided game drives daily, which are conducted in the Pilanesberg Game Reserve’s Wilderness Area during the morning and evening in an open 10-seater game viewing vehicle. These outings take three to four hours, with a sundowners stop at sunset, and a coffee stop in the morning.
Experience the best of Pilanesberg accommodation with the hallmark of the entire Shepherd’s Tree: flawless finishes, featured architecture and exquisite interior design.
Rooms
Unique Selling Points
- Outdoor dining venue (boma)
- 10-seater game viewing vehicles
- 3 hour Game Drives offered daily on open land vehicles with a qualified ranger
- Children of all ages are welcome
- Children’s pool
- Babysitting Services available
- Approximately 2.5 hours drive from Johannesburg
- Award-winning Amani Spa
- Day use rooms available
- Conference centre
- Outdoor dining venue (boma)
- 10-seater game viewing vehicles
- 3 hour Game Drives offered daily on open land vehicles with a qualified ranger
- Children of all ages are welcome
- Children’s pool
- Babysitting Services available
- Approximately 2.5 hours drive from Johannesburg
- Award-winning Amani Spa
- Day use rooms available
- Conference centre
Fast Facts
CONFERENCE VENUE | Yes |
ACCOMMODATION | 30 luxury hotel rooms |
WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY | No |
WIFI | Yes - with surchage |
MALARIA AREA | Malaria-free |
CELL-PHONE SIGNAL | Yes |
CAMP FENCED | Yes |
CONFERENCE VENUE | Yes |
ACCOMMODATION | 30 luxury hotel rooms |
WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY | No |
WIFI | Yes - with surchage |
MALARIA AREA | Malaria-free |
CELL-PHONE SIGNAL | Yes |
CAMP FENCED | Yes |
AIR CONDITIONING | Yes |
OFF ROAD | No |
SPA | Yes |
BIG 5 GAME RESERVE | Yes |
POOL | Yes |
LOCATION | Pilanesberg National Park |
SADC rates
Valid from 01 Oct 2023 – 30 Apr 2024
Excluding peak dates Public Holidays and Long Weekends
Including 26 April – 01 May 2024
Room Type | SADC Rate |
Standard Suite (max 2 people) per person per night |
R3 828 |
Midweek Standard Suite (max 2 people) per person per night |
R3 144 |
Executive Suite with Plunge Pool (max 2 adults and 1 child under 6 years) - per room |
R11 340 |
Family Suite (max 4 adults and 2 children under 12 years) |
R15 312 |
Midweek Family Suite (max 4 adults and 2 children under 12 years) |
R12 576 |
Villa – max 4 people - per villa Private Entertainment Area & Private Pool + Private Vehicle Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Afternoon Tea and morning & afternoon Game Drives NB: Private meals need to be arranged in advance and will be charged additionally |
R18 138 |
All-inclusive OFFER! Villa – max 4 pax Private Entertainment Area & Private Pool Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Afternoon Tea and morning & afternoon Game Drives Includes beverages – bottled water, local beers and ciders, house wine per glass, soft drinks and a selection of local spirits |
R20 540 |
Exclusive villa offering Private Entertainment Area & Private Pool Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Afternoon Tea and morning & afternoon Game Drives Private vehicle and private dinners served in villa boma |
R23 580 |
- Rate includes all meals and 2 game drives daily
- Standard Suite Rate is per person sharing per night
- Executive Suite, Family Suite and Villa rates are room rates
- Rates excludes any items not mentioned or that of a personal nature
- Rate excludes Conservation Levy R165.00 per guest per stay.
- Applicable from 01 January 2024.
Valid from 01 Oct 2023 - 30 Apr 2024
Including 26 April – 01 May 2024
Room Type | SADC Rate |
Standard Suite (max 2 people) per person per night |
R4 554 |
Executive Suite with Plunge Pool (max 2 adults and 1 child under 6 years) - per room |
R12 960 |
Family Suite (max 4 adults and 2 children under 12 years) |
R19 176 |
Exclusive villa offering Private Entertainment Area & Private Pool Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Afternoon Tea and morning & afternoon Game Drives Private vehicle and private dinners served in villa boma |
R23 580 |
Terms & Conditions
- Rate includes all meals and 2 game drives daily
- Standard Suite Rate is per person sharing per night
- Executive Suite, Family Suite and Villa rates are room rates
- Rates excludes any items not mentioned or that of a personal nature
- Rate excludes Conservation levy at R 165 per person per stay
- (Subject to change as and when advised by North West National Park)
- Single rate is a 50% supplement of the sharing rate.
- Children between the ages 6 – 12 years will pay 50% of the adultsharing rate.
- Children over 12 are charged as adults.
- The above Conservation Levies are subject to change.
- Single rate is a 50% supplement of the sharing rate.
Cancellation Policy
- Within 4 weeks: cancellation policy with 20% Cancellation fees
- Within 2 weeks: cancellation policy with 50% Cancellation fees
- Within 1 week: cancellation policy with 100% Cancellation fees
April Special
10% off all Villa Options! | Accommodates up to 4 people Private Entertainment Area and Private Pool |
|
Option 1 | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Afternoon Tea and morning and afternoon Game Drives |
R15 920 |
Option 2 | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Afternoon Tea and morning and afternoon Game Drives Includes beverages – bottled water, local beers and ciders, house wine per glass, soft drinks and a selection of local spirits. |
R18 025 |
Option 3 | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Afternoon Tea and morning and afternoon Game Drives Private vehicle and private dinners served in villa boma |
R20 690 |
- Rates are valid 01 – 30 April 2024
- Rates are subject to availability.
- Rates are per person sharing per night
- Rates excludes any services including meals not specified, community / conservation levies, beverages any item of a personal nature
Valid from 01 Oct 2023 – 30 Apr 2024
Excluding peak dates Public Holidays and Long Weekends
Including 26 April – 01 May 2024
Room Type | SADC Rate |
Standard Suite (max 2 people) per person per night |
R3 828 |
Midweek Standard Suite (max 2 people) per person per night |
R3 144 |
Executive Suite with Plunge Pool (max 2 adults and 1 child under 6 years) - per room |
R11 340 |
Family Suite (max 4 adults and 2 children under 12 years) |
R15 312 |
Midweek Family Suite (max 4 adults and 2 children under 12 years) |
R12 576 |
Villa – max 4 people - per villa Private Entertainment Area & Private Pool + Private Vehicle Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Afternoon Tea and morning & afternoon Game Drives NB: Private meals need to be arranged in advance and will be charged additionally |
R18 138 |
All-inclusive OFFER! Villa – max 4 pax Private Entertainment Area & Private Pool Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Afternoon Tea and morning & afternoon Game Drives Includes beverages – bottled water, local beers and ciders, house wine per glass, soft drinks and a selection of local spirits |
R20 540 |
Exclusive villa offering Private Entertainment Area & Private Pool Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Afternoon Tea and morning & afternoon Game Drives Private vehicle and private dinners served in villa boma |
R23 580 |
- Rate includes all meals and 2 game drives daily
- Standard Suite Rate is per person sharing per night
- Executive Suite, Family Suite and Villa rates are room rates
- Rates excludes any items not mentioned or that of a personal nature
- Rate excludes Conservation Levy R165.00 per guest per stay.
- Applicable from 01 January 2024.
Valid from 01 Oct 2023 - 30 Apr 2024
Including 26 April – 01 May 2024
Room Type | SADC Rate |
Standard Suite (max 2 people) per person per night |
R4 554 |
Executive Suite with Plunge Pool (max 2 adults and 1 child under 6 years) - per room |
R12 960 |
Family Suite (max 4 adults and 2 children under 12 years) |
R19 176 |
Exclusive villa offering Private Entertainment Area & Private Pool Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Afternoon Tea and morning & afternoon Game Drives Private vehicle and private dinners served in villa boma |
R23 580 |
Terms & Conditions
- Rate includes all meals and 2 game drives daily
- Standard Suite Rate is per person sharing per night
- Executive Suite, Family Suite and Villa rates are room rates
- Rates excludes any items not mentioned or that of a personal nature
- Rate excludes Conservation levy at R 165 per person per stay
- (Subject to change as and when advised by North West National Park)
- Single rate is a 50% supplement of the sharing rate.
- Children between the ages 6 – 12 years will pay 50% of the adultsharing rate.
- Children over 12 are charged as adults.
- The above Conservation Levies are subject to change.
- Single rate is a 50% supplement of the sharing rate.
Cancellation Policy
- Within 4 weeks: cancellation policy with 20% Cancellation fees
- Within 2 weeks: cancellation policy with 50% Cancellation fees
- Within 1 week: cancellation policy with 100% Cancellation fees
April Special
10% off all Villa Options! | Accommodates up to 4 people Private Entertainment Area and Private Pool |
|
Option 1 | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Afternoon Tea and morning and afternoon Game Drives |
R15 920 |
Option 2 | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Afternoon Tea and morning and afternoon Game Drives Includes beverages – bottled water, local beers and ciders, house wine per glass, soft drinks and a selection of local spirits. |
R18 025 |
Option 3 | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Afternoon Tea and morning and afternoon Game Drives Private vehicle and private dinners served in villa boma |
R20 690 |
- Rates are valid 01 – 30 April 2024
- Rates are subject to availability.
- Rates are per person sharing per night
- Rates excludes any services including meals not specified, community / conservation levies, beverages any item of a personal nature
Valid from 01 May – 30 Sep 2024
Peak dates include public holidays, long weekends, and school holidays *subject to change*
14 – 17 June 2024, 8 – 11 August 2024, 20 – 24 September 2024
Private Entertainment Area & Private Pool
Includes beverages – bottled water, local beers and ciders, house wine per glass, soft drinks and a selection of local spirits VALUE ADD: 1 private dinner per 2-night stay
Room Type | SADC Rate |
Standard Suite (max 2 people) per person per night |
R4 824 |
Executive Suite with Plunge Pool (max 2 adults and 1 child under 6 years) |
R13 740 |
Executive Suite with Heated Plunge Pool Honeymoon Package
|
R20 778 |
Family Suite (max 4 adults and 2 children under 12 years) |
R20 328 |
Exclusive Villa Offering: The Private Villa comprises 2 x Rooms, each with an en-suite bathroom and outdoor shower, and offers breathtaking, panoramic views of the Pilanesberg Game Reserve. The spacious lounge not only leads out onto a patio with a private plunge pool, but it also divides the rooms and boasts a flat screen TV for your convenience. Villa rates are based on 4 people maximum. |
R20 830 |
Includes beverages – bottled water, local beers and ciders, house wine per glass, soft drinks and a selection of local spirits
VALUE ADD: 1 private dinner per 2-night stay
- Rate includes all meals and 2 game drives daily
- Standard Suite Rate is per person sharing per night
- Executive Suite, Family Suite and Villa rates are room rates
- Rates excludes any items not mentioned or that of a personal nature
- Rate excludes Conservation Levy R165.00 per guest per stay.
- Single rate is a 50% supplement of the sharing rate.
- Children between the ages 6 – 12 years will pay 50% of the adultsharing rate.
- Children over 12 are charged as adults.
Valid from 01 May - 30 Sep 2024
14 – 17 June 2024, 8 – 11 August 2024, 20 – 24 September 2024
Room Type | SADC Rate | ||
Standard Suite - per person per night (max 2 people) |
R4 056 | ||
Standard Suite - per person per night (max 2 people) Includes beverages – bottled water, local beers and ciders, house wine per glass, soft drinks and a selection of local spirits |
R4 556 | ||
Executive Suite with Heated Plunge Pool (max 2 adults and 1 child under 6 years) - per room |
R12 018 | ||
Executive Suite with Heated Plunge Pool Honeymoon Package
|
R20 778 | ||
Family Suite (max 4 adults and 2 children under 12 years) |
R16 230 | ||
Villa Options: The Private Villa comprises 2 x Rooms, each with an en-suite bathroom and outdoor shower, and offers breathtaking, panoramic views of the Pilanesberg Game Reserve. The spacious lounge not only leads out onto a patio with a private plunge pool, but it also divides the rooms and boasts a flat screen TV for your convenience. Villa rates are based on 4 people maximum. |
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R16 020 | R18 140 | R20 830 | |
Private Entertainment Area & Private Pool
|
Private Entertainment Area & Private Pool Private vehicle and 1private dinner at villa boma per 2 night stay |
Private Entertainment Area & Private Pool Includes beverages – bottled water, local beers and ciders, house wine per glass, soft drinks and a selection of local spirits VALUE ADD: 1 private dinner per 2-night stay |
Terms & Conditions
- Rate includes all meals and 2 game drives daily
- Standard Suite Rate is per person sharing per night
- Executive Suite, Family Suite and Villa rates are room rates
- Rates excludes any items not mentioned or that of a personal nature
- Rate excludes Conservation levy at R 165 per person per stay
- (Subject to change as and when advised by North West National Park)
- Single rate is a 50% supplement of the sharing rate.
- Children between the ages 6 – 12 years will pay 50% of the adultsharing rate.
- Children over 12 are charged as adults.
- The above Conservation Levies are subject to change.
Cancellation Policy
- Within 4 weeks: cancellation policy with 20% Cancellation fees
- Within 2 weeks: cancellation policy with 50% Cancellation fees
- Within 1 week: cancellation policy with 100% Cancellation fees
BUSHCON
Experience exclusive bushveld conferences, corporate workshops, meetings and teambuilding
sessions at our award-winning 5 star lodges at these amazing rates.
August – December 2024: R5 945 single | R4 615 per person sharing
- Accommodation
- Breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, game drive drinks and dinner.
- Morning and afternoon game drives in the Pilanesberg Game Reserve.
- Use of conference venue from check-in time (14h00) until check-out time (11h00).
- Including standard equipment, cordials, mints, notepads, stationery, PA system and data projector, and 2 x coffee/tea breaks.
- Bar, spa treatments and curio shop purchases.
- Telephone, fax and media costs.
- Conservation Levy – R165 person per stay (subject to change without prior notification).
- Additional coffee/tea snack break – R130 per person per break.
- Extra activities are not included.
- Only applicable to new bookings.
- The above midweek rate is only applicable from Sunday night to Thursday, excluding weekends and public holidays.
March and April: 6h00-18h30
May to August: 6h30-18h00
September and October: 6h00-18h30
November to February: 5h30-19h00
GATE FEES
Adults: R80
Adults Foreign Nationals: R110
Children (6-12 yrs): R30
Pensioners (SA only): R40
Vehicles (Sedan/LDV/SUV): R40