Ivory Tree Game Lodge
5* Luxury Game Lodge in the Pilanesberg Game Reserve
Experience Africa in a thrilling way without making a compromise with your comfort from one of Pilanesberg National Park’s top luxury accommodations. Nested inside the crater of an extinct volcano in the north-eastern part of the Pilanesberg Game Reserve, the Ivory Tree Game Lodge is equipped with every amenity needed to make your trip unforgettable.
Take a dip in the plunge pool and enjoy the stunning African sunsets from your very own private patio, then walk around the lodge, following the ancient elephant trails surrounding the property. Then set off to explore the malaria-free Pilanesberg National Park for some thrilling big game or bird watching, or take part in some of the adventure-filled outdoors activities offered by the Ivory Tree Game Lodge, including archery, airgun, drumming and more.
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Look at our Special Offers for SA
Residents under our special offers section! The New C5 Villa at Ivory
Tree offers a Kosher Kitchen, private dining
and lounge area with a private pool and a private vehicle and guide for
the duration of your stay. The Kosher chef and supervisor will serve 3
meals a day. The new kitchen is exclusively for Kosher use; is
segregated for meat and milk and will remain locked when not in use. We offer a wide variety of fun-filled leisure activities for couples, families or groups. A list of activities can be found here: Archery Archery is one of the ancient activities that we offer using modern equipment including modern re-curve bows. The guide will brief you on how to use the equipment safely and share a story about the San hunters. Enjoy the opportunity to learn the technique of this challenging art form. AMANI SPA QUAD BIKING BIG 5 GAME DRIVES Rate inclusions Please Note Transportation Cancellation
Policy Deposit Policy Children Children between the ages of 6 and 12 are permitted on safari
at the sole discretion of the manager or guide. Standard Rooms:
Maximum 2 adults Children Policy Day Use Rooms CONFERENCES Tailor made conference packages with a difference. WEDDINGS Make the most important day in your lives together even better than you imagined, in the serene natural surroundings at Ivory Tree Game Lodge. Come and host the wedding of your dreams in the beating heart of the bushveld, in award-winning luxury you’ll never forget. DIRECTIONS From Johannesburg From Pretoria AMANI SPA The name “AMANI” meaning “PEACE” in Kiswahili encapsulates the spirit of Amani Spa’s philosophy to create an “inner peace” by restoring balance and harmony to your body, mind and soul. Set amid the sublime beauty of the Pilanesburg Game Reserve, the award winning* Amani Spa offers a true safari spa journey, promising peace and tranquility, with an enchanting ambience and spirit of Africa reflected in the natural elements and textures of the décor, and a sense of spaciousness. Fun and enjoyable mini spa experiences for young ones. Treatment collections to nurture vibrance, relaxation and vitality, initiating your transformation to Wellness as a way of life. Fully immerse in the therapeutic essence of nature, re-connecting with yourself and your wellness journey SPA FACILITIES: CONSULTATION:
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Rates inclusive of 15% VAT
• South African Rand • Subject to availability
Description
Standard Single / Double
Twin Chalet
Luxury Suite with Pool
Family Room
CONFERENCING IN THE BUSH
Experience
exclusive bushveld conferences, corporate workshops, meetings and
teambuilding
sessions
at our award-winning 5 star lodges at these amazing rates.
August –
December
2024: 5
945R
single | R4 615
per person sharing
STANDARD ROOM * 56
ROOM FEATURES:
ROOM FEATURES:
outdoor sitting area*, a lounge area with a flat-screen TV (selected
DSTV channels), and a fireplace for chilly bushveld evenings. These
Suites are all tastefully decorated with African décor and
come with a king-size, 4-poster bed and an en-suite bathroom.
*2 x Suites offer a private plunge pool
ROOM FEATURES:
ROOM FEATURES:
CENTRAL AREA FEATURES:
Airgun
Experience the satisfaction of shooting at a very small target using pellets. The guide will take you through a proper safety instruction on how to use the equipment.
Interactive drumming
Drumming is a part of African culture that has been used for centuries as a form of expression and was also one of the ways in which communities communicated with each other. Come and feel the vibrations from head to toe. We need a minimum of five people for this experience and have the capacity to accommodate up to 120 people.
The award-winning Amani African Spa at aha Ivory Tree Game Lodge is the ultimate escape for pure self-indulgence and offers an authentic, African-inspired experience. You are spoilt to a banquet for the soul and senses, as we use our unique spa product brand, Africology, that is made from the purest ingredients and is free from artificial preservatives, colouring and fragrances. our pampering holistic body, skin and beauty rituals are designed to revitalise and restore balance and harmony to your body, mind and soul. Book a treatment today to relax in the lap of luxury, guaranteed to have you walk out glowing from head to toe and from the inside out.
Experience the ‘real thing’ as you ride your way up and around natural obstacles on our exciting quad trail! No experience is required, as our guides take you through proper instruction to safely enjoy this 1 hour ride hour. You will be led through the bushveld and down to the community where you will meet villagers and discover the Lodge’s involvement in a community project.
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.
Excludes
Children under the age of
6 are not permitted on game drives.
Baby-sitting facilities available at R300 per hour
(maximum 2 children)
Sole use vehicle is available to facilitate families at an additional
cost of R5 820
per vehicle per game drive.
Luxury Suites with
pool: Maximum of 2 adults and 2 children under the age of 12. Unit rate
is for 2 adults. Children will be charged as follows:
• 0-5 years no charge
• Children 6 – 11 years charged at 50% of the
standard room adult sharing rate.
Family Suite:
Maximum of 2 adults and 4 children under the age of 12. Unit rate is
for 2 adults 2 children per night, child 3 and 4 charge as follows
• Children 0 – 5 years no charge
• Children 6 – 11 years charged at 50% of the
standard room adult sharing rate.
Villa:
Includes 4 rooms with a private pool, private dining area, private
vehicle and butler service. Private meals to be arranged in advanced
and will be charged additionally.
Kosher Villa:
4 rooms with a private pool, private dining area, private vehicle for
the duration of your stay.
Kosher chef and supervisor will serve 3 meals a day. The new kitchen is
exclusively for Kosher use; is segregated for meat and milk and will
remain locked when not in use.
The Kosher safari experience is available for groups of 8 people.
Strictly on request and are dependent on availability of room(s) at a
rate of 50% off single public tariff and rooms are only available
between 11h00 and 17h00. Any rooms required after 17h00 will be treated
as a full additional night and the normal contracted rate attached will
apply.
Check in
time is from 14h00 and
check out time is by 10h00
Let the creativity flow as you stimulate the senses with a conferencing experience like no other. A short two-hour drive from both Johannesburg and Pretoria, Ivory Tree Game Lodge brings award-winning luxury to life in the heart of the exquisitely lush and expansive bushveld.
Peacefully nestled in the malaria-free Pilanesberg Game Reserve, Ivory Tree will inspire and invigorate your team as they indulge in an exclusive boma or bush dining experience, made even more unforgettable by tantalising tastes from the finest chefs.
An eye-opening exploration of South Africa’s fascinating eco-system and wildlife may follow, as you embark on a journey of discovery through the Endangered Wildlife Trust Animal Programme.
Explore this world-class conference venue, with state-of-the-art facilities for a completely seamless event experience. Ivory Tree can host up to 120 delegates in banquet, schoolroom or boardroom style seating with spectacular catering and all the technology and equipment you need on site.
Discover conferencing as you’ve never seen it before, set against the magical sights and sounds of Africa at its best. Discover Ivory Tree Game Lodge.
Highlights
Say “I DO” in the African luxurious bush
Down to the finest detail, the Lodge’s dedicated staff will make sure that every moment of your special day is taken care of – from fabulous décor to fine cuisine. Choose from a tranquil bush ceremony or a luxurious lodge ceremony, and host your reception poolside, in the fine dining restaurant or in the outdoor boma – South African style.
Just two hours’ drive from both Johannesburg and Pretoria, Ivory Tree Game Lodge is a five-star gem in the malaria-free Pilanesberg Game Reserve, where all your needs will be decadently indulged and you’ll experience Africa’s nature and wildlife at its most majestic.
Come and discover true romance in this world-class wedding venue where perfect marriages are made and memories last forever. Ivory Tree can host up to 140 guests and has 67 rooms, which can accommodate 134 guests sharing.
Get ready to start the rest of your life at Ivory Tree Game Lodge.
All Safaris are conducted in specially designed 10 seater game viewers
Pilanesberg National Park is a sought-after wildlife destination in a
malaria-free zone. The park is home to the big five and only
2 hours from Johannesburg. The unique biosphere of the Pilanesberg
National Park is home to one of the country’s most famous
wildlife areas. The park is set in an ancient volcanic crater. This
well-stocked reserve has a dramatic landscape that supports a wide
variety of plants, animals and birds. Come join and let’s
tick off some of the animals on your list to see together.
How to get to Ivory Tree Game Lodge
The ultimate escape for pure self-indulgence
Its wooden walkways meander through the lush bush, to three private treatment chalets, perched on stilts, providing uninterrupted views of the African bushveld. It is in this setting that you can relax and indulge in our pampering spa packages, signature spa rituals, rejuvenating massages and holistic skin and body treatments, uniquely designed to relax the body and bring harmony to the spirit while preserving youthfulness and enhancing health and vitality.
To complete your spa experience, unwind at the plunge pool and relaxation deck overlooking magnificent vistas.
Since the Company’s inception in 2006, Amani Spa has been the Winner of four prestigious awards:
In 2013, Amani African Spa at Ivory Tree Game Lodge won the Safari Spa Award.
In 2010, Amani Spa at Shepherd’s Tree Game Lodge won the Les Nouvelles Esthétiques Safari Spa Award.
In 2009, Amani Spa at Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge won the Les Nouvelles Esthétiques Safari Spa Award.
In 2007, Amani African Spa at Ivory Tree Game Lodge won the Les Nouvelles Esthétiques Safari Spa Award.
Welcome to Amani Spa & Wellness
We understand your desire to live a life of happiness and inner peace.
To achieve this you need to feel vibrant and healthy, both physically and emotionally. But the journey to wellness can seem overwhelming, which may make you feel vulnerable and disheartened. We deeply believe that your life is destined to be filled with joy and vitality, and we're committed to guiding you on this journey.
Having traversed the path to wellness ourselves, we're intimately familiar with the trials and triumphs that come along the way. That's why we've dedicated ourselves to showcasing the transformative power of Wellness as a way of life.
Discover the transformative power of our skillfully crafted Signature Journeys, each designed to nurture physical vitality, emotional balance, and mental clarity. Our intention is for you to feel rejuvenated.
KURHULA BODY RITUAL
Discover your Kurhula (inner peace) with our signature holistic body ritual. Luxuriate in a full-body massage using our coconut massage balm, followed by a revitalizing mini facial. Achieve balance of body, mind, and soul in this transformative experience.
90min R1700
SPIRIT OF AFRICA
Our unique African massage. With the skilled use of ancient African Rungu warrior sticks, deep pressure strokes enhances circulation, aiding in the relief of muscular pain and tension.
60min R1150 | 90min R1600
HIMALAYAN SALT CRYSTAL RITUAL
Indulge in a restorative massage featuring warm, nourishing coconut oil that conditions the skin. Immerse yourself in the benefits of Himalayan Salt Crystals, which help boost immunity and promote an overall sense of well-being.
60min R1150 | 90min R1600
THE TRAVELLER
Your relaxation journey starts with a tension-releasing therapeutic mineral foot soak and coconut salt polish on the legs and feet, flowing into a stress-releasing back massage to conclude your journey.
60min R1150
THE TRAVELLER DELUXE
This extended version of The Traveller offers a tension-releasing therapeutic foot soak and coconut salt polish for your legs and feet, followed by the blissful warmth of a full body massage using nourishing coconut balm.
90min R1600
Our signature aromatherapy collection, expertly formulated with your wellbeing in mind, harnesses the natural synergy of indigenous and botanical ingredients from the African continent.
DETOX & SLIMMING
Experience the transformative benefits of our exclusive blend featuring Black Pepper, Peppermint & Bergamot. This potent combination works harmoniously to eliminate toxins, promote healing, restore balance, and support your immune system.
60min R925 | 90min R1325
IMMUNE BOOST
Enhance your body's natural defense against infections with our invigorating blend of Lemon, Tea Tree & Eucalyptus. This uplifting treatment boosts respiratory health, promotes clear breathing, and improves sleep quality with its anti-congestion properties.
60min R925 | 90min R1325
MUSCLE EASE
Soothe and alleviate muscle fatigue, aches, and pains with our powerful blend of Peppermint, Marjoram & Black Pepper. This therapeutic combination accelerates your body's natural healing abilities, helping to restore energy levels and promote overall well-being.
60min R925 | 90min R1325
SLEEP WELL
Escape the wired-and-tired cycle and reclaim your natural sleep patterns. Experience the soothing power of our delicate blend of Lavender, Chamomile & Geranium. Like a dream catcher, this blend creates a serene ambiance, lulling you into a blissful state that enhances deep, restful sleep.
60min R925 | 90min R1325
STRESS RELEASE
A fragrant floral blend of Geranium, Bergamot & Lavender is designed to subtly calm your physical body and refresh your mind. This soothing combination gently lowers cortisol levels, reducing anxiety and stress.
60min R925 | 90min R1325
A selection of classic massages aimed to promote relaxation, relieve muscle tension and improve circulation.
CLASSIC SWEDISH
Stimulate, relax, and revitalise with this traditional massage.
60min R880 | 90min R1250
DEEP TISSUE
Powerful therapy targeting deep muscle layers and connective tissue. Ideal for chronic muscular tension and stiffness.
60min R950 | 90min R1325
LEFIKA HOT STONE
A sensory massage using heated natural river stones. Experience reduced muscle tension and enhanced circulation, activating vital life force energy.
60min R900 | 90min R1265
CBD RELAX & UNWIND
Unlock the benefits of cannabis oil as it nourishes your skin, enhances circulation, and boosts your immune system. Target stress and anxiety, releasing tension and improving your overall mood.
60min R1100 | 90min R1450
MOM-TO-BE PREGNANCY MASSAGE (After first trimester)
Relax with a soothing full body massage tailored for expecting mothers. Specialised techniques are used to relieve muscle tension and fatigue caused by carrying your little one.
60min R925
IKETLA BACK, NECK & SHOULDERS
Alleviate muscle tension with this soothing massage targeting the back, neck, and shoulders.
30min R540 | 45min R715
PRESSURE POINT FOOT MASSAGE
Targeting tender muscles in the lower legs and feet, this massage relieves tension build-up and enhances circulation, leaving you with a renewed spring in your step.
30min R540
BLISSFUL SOLES
Float into deep relaxation with a soothing lower leg and foot exfoliation, followed by a blissful hot stone foot massage.
45min R715
ESSE SKINCARE is an award-winning South African brand renowned for its probiotic skincare technology, dedicated to enhancing skin health and sustainable skincare solutions.
EXPRESS FACIAL
Nourish and fortify your skin with our probiotic-infused facial. Experience the power of probiotics and botanicals, enhancing your skin's resilience and protection against environmental factors.
30min R525
HYDRO BOOST FACIAL
Experience a rejuvenating treatment that replenishes moisture, leaving your skin with a healthy glow and a plumped appearance.
60min R950
AGE DEFYING FACIAL
A powerful blend of probiotic and botanical actives promote collagen and elastin formation for age-defying skin rejuvenation.
60min R1100
ESSE SKINCARE is an award-winning South African brand renowned for its probiotic skincare technology, dedicated to enhancing skin health and sustainable skincare solutions.
BUSY BEE BACK MASSAGE 20min R 350
HAPPY FEET FOOT MASSAGE 20min R300
LITTLE PAWS POLISH (Hands or Feet) 20min R200
PRINCESS MINI FACIAL 30min R400
Aroma infused body treatments focused on improving skin texture and restoring balance and health.
COCONUT ROSE SALT BODY POLISH
Experience the sublime touch of our Coconut Rose Salt Body Polish as it cleanses and exfoliates, leaving your skin radiant and irresistibly soft.
30min R450
AROMA-MUD BODY WRAP
Immerse yourself in the rejuvenating bliss of our therapeutic body treatment. This experience combines a gentle exfoliation, an aromatherapy-infused mud mask, and concludes with a nourishing body butter application, leaving your skin smooth, revitalised, and deeply nourished.
60min R980
Hydrating Hydrates and soothes dry skin
Detox & Slimming Improves circulation, eliminates toxins and promotes skin elasticity
Immune Boost Strengthen body’s natural defenses against immune-compromising infections
Muscle Ease Promotes healing for muscular aches, pain & fatigue
Essential grooming for your hands and feet.
JUST THE TWO OF US
A serene couple's journey. Saviour a glass of bubbly during your Aroma Bubble Bath Ceremony followed by our Signature Kurhula Body Ritual and a memorable Spa Gift.
2hrs R2890
ME-TIME
Reduce stress and restore your energy with a 30min Iketla Back Massage followed by an Esse Express Facial and Express Mani-Pedi Duo.
2hrs R1455
AROMA WELLNESS
Meticulously created to restore balance and invigorate your body, mind, and spirit . Your therapist will guide you to select your Aroma Body Wrap followed by a 60min Aroma Wellness Massage best suited to your wellbeing goals. Includes a Wellness Aroma Bath & Body Oil Gift to extend your experience.
2hrs R1725
To maintain the serene atmosphere, kindly switch off or silence cell phones while in the spa.
PUNCTUALITY:
Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled treatment to complete the consultation card. Late arrival may result in a shorter or forfeited treatment.
SPA OPERATING HOURS:
We are open Monday to Sunday, including Public Holidays, from 08:00 to 17:00. Earlier or later appointments can be arranged upon request.
SPA TREATMENTS:
All treatments are subject to therapist availability. Prices are subject to change without notice and include VAT.
Inform your therapist of any medical conditions, allergies, intolerances, or needs before your treatment. Note that some treatments are not suitable during the first trimester of pregnancy.
SAFETY REGULATIONS:
For your safety, we recommend not wearing any jewelry and keeping valuables (including cell phones) in your locker. Keep your locker key with you at all times.
PAYMENT:
Please sign your treatment/s to your room account for payment. We do not accept cash, credit cards, or debit cards.
PRODUCT REFUND POLICY:
Unopened and unused products can be returned within 48 hours of purchase. A refund will be provided as an Amani Spas gift voucher of the original purchase value.
AGE RESTRICTION:
Guests 16 years and older are welcome. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
CANCELLATION POLICY:
Cancellations within 8 hours or less of the appointment time will incur a 50% fee. "No-show" appointments will be charged the full cost. Groups of 5 or more require at least one week's notice for cancellation, or the full value of the group booking will be charged.
GIFT VOUCHERS:
Gift vouchers are available for specific treatments or a specific value. The original voucher must be presented at the appointment for redemption. Vouchers cannot be redeemed for cash.
SPECIAL OFFERS:
Special offers cannot be combined with discount vouchers or loyalty programs.
DISCLAIMER:
Entering and using the spa facilities and equipment is at your own risk. Amani, its management, therapists, and the lodge owners and employees will not be held liable for any loss, injury, damage, claim, or compensation. By entering the premises, you waive any and all claims against the aforementioned parties.
