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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Conferencing in the Bush
Rates inclusive of 15% VAT
• South African Rand • Subject to availability |
Description |
1
Oct 2021
to 30 Apr 2022 |
1
May 2022
to 30 Sep 2022 |
1
Oct 2022
to 30 Apr 2023 |
Standard Single |
R5
795 |
R5
715 |
R6
620 |
Standard Double per person
maximum 2 adult |
R3
875 |
R3
810 |
R4
420 |
Luxury Suite per 2 adult |
R10
315 |
R10
345 |
R12
040 |
Family Suite per room |
R11
590 |
R11
445 |
R13
250 |
Executive Suite per room |
R16
020 |
R15
715 |
R18
310 |
Private Villa |
R37
500 |
R42
855 |
R42
855 |
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South African Resident
Rates
Valid until 31 Jul 2022
Excluding peak dates Public
Holidays and Long Weekends
17 March – 05 April 2022, 15 – 18 April 2022, and
29 April – 02 May 2022, 24 June – 19 July 2022
Room
Type |
SADC
Rate |
Standard
Room (max 2 people) |
R2
880 |
Midweek
Standard Room
(max 2 people) |
R2 400 |
Luxury
Suite
(max 2 adults and 1 child under 12 years)
Unit Rate is for 2 adults per night and 2 children under the age of 12 |
R8
640 |
Executive
Suite
(max 2 people) |
R8
990 |
Family
Suite
(max 2 adults and 2 children under 12 years)
Unit Rate is for 2 adults and 2 children per night
Child 3 and 4 charged as below
Children 0 – 5 no additional charge
Children 6 – 11 charged 50% of the standard room adult
sharing rate |
R8
990 |
Pilane
Villa – 8 pax
Private Vehicle, Private Entertainment area,Private Pool
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Afternoon Tea and morning & afternoon
Game Drives
NB: Private meals need to be arranged in advance and will be charged
additionally |
R27 650 |
South African Resident
Rates
Valid until 31 Jul 2022
Applicable over Public Holidays
and Long Weekends
Room
Type |
SADC
Rate |
Standard
Room (max 2 people) |
R3
455 |
Luxury
Suite
(max 2 adults and 1 child under 12 years)
Unit Rate is for 2 adults per night and 2 children under the age of 12 |
R10
370 |
Executive
Suite
(max 2 people) |
R10
790 |
Family
Suite
(max 2 adults and 2 children under 12 years)
Unit Rate is for 2 adults and 2 children per night
Child 3 and 4 charged as below
Children 0 – 5 no additional charge
Children 6 – 11 charged 50% of the standard room adult
sharing rate |
R10
790 |
Pilane
Villa – 8 pax
Private Vehicle, Private Entertainment area,Private Pool
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Afternoon Tea and morning & afternoon
Game Drives
NB: Private meals need to be arranged in advance and will be charged
additionally |
R33 180 |
Terms & Conditions:
* Rate includes all meals and 2 game drives daily
* Standard Room per person rate includes 2 adults maximum
* Luxury Suite, Executive Suite, Family Suite and Villa rates are room
rates
* Rates excludes any items not mentioned or that of a personal nature
* Rate excludes Community levy at R 125 per person per stay
* (Subject to change as and when advised by North West National Park)
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5-Star Lodge Situated in the
Malaria-Free Pilanesberg National Park
67 luxury hotel suites
comprising:
STANDARD ROOM

Each Standard Room is
tastefully decorated with African décor and features a
relaxing outdoor sitting area, as well as a range of amenities for your
comfort and enjoyment. Two adults can be accommodated in either 2 x
Single Beds or 1 x King-size Bed configuration with an en-suite
bathroom and an adventurous outdoor shower under the African sun.
ROOM FEATURES:
- Ensuite
Bathroom with Bath & Outside Shower
- Air
Conditioning
- Coffee
& Tea Station
- Complimentary
Toiletries
- Hair Dryer
- Safe
- Patio
- Daily
Housekeeping
FAMILY SUITE

The family unit accommodates a maximum of two adults with two children
under the age of 12 on a sharing basis.
ROOM FEATURES:
- Ensuite Bathroom with Bath & Outside Shower
- Air Conditioning
- Coffee & Tea Station
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Hair Dryer
- Safe
- Sitting Area
- Fireplace
- TV (selected DSTV channels)
- Patio
- Private Plunge Pool
- Daily Housekeeping
LUXURY SUITE

Each of the 4 x Luxury Suites features a range of amenities for your
comfort and enjoyment, as well as a relaxing
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:
- Ensuite Bathroom with Bath & Outside Shower
- Air Conditioning
- Coffee & Tea Station
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Hair Dryer
- Safe
- Sitting Area
- Fireplace
- TV (selected DSTV channels)
- Patio
- Private Plunge Pool (*2 x Suites offer a private plunge
pool)
- Daily Housekeeping
PILANE VILLA

The Pilane Villa comprises of 4 Standard rooms (max 8 guests) close to
a central area. When booked exclusively, guests have the use of
recreational areas and a private game drive vehicle.
ROOM FEATURES:
- Ensuite Bathroom with Bath & Outside Shower
- Air Conditioning
- Coffee & Tea Station
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Hair Dryer
- Safe
- Patio
- Daily Housekeeping
CENTRAL AREA FEATURES:
- Sitting Area (Lounge, Dining Room, Kitchen)
- Fireplace
- TV (selected DSTV channels)
- Outside Entertainment Area
- Private Plunge Pool
EXECUTIVE SUITE

Incorporating every conceivable luxury, the Executive Suite features 1
x King-size Bed with luxurious linens and beautiful pops of colour
throughout. You are welcome to bask in the glorious African sun on your
private patio and relax in the plunge pool for your exclusive use. The
Suite also has a Nespresso machine and flat screen television with
selected DSTV channels.
ROOM FEATURES:
- His & Hers Ensuite Bathrooms
- Air Conditioning
- Coffee & Tea Station
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Desk
- Hair Dryer
- Safe
- Sitting Area
- Fireplace
- TV (selected DSTV channels)
- Patio
- Private Plunge Pool
- Daily Housekeeping
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.
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.

AMANI SPA
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.
QUAD BIKING
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.
BIG 5 GAME DRIVES
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.
- All rates quoted include 15% VAT
- Subject to availability of suitable accommodation and maximum 2 children sharing a bedroom with 2 adults:
Children:
- Children between the ages of 6 and 12 are permitted on safari at the sole discretion of the manager or guide.
- Children under the age of 6 are not permitted on game drives.
- Baby-sitting facilities available at R240 per hour (maximum 2 children)
- Sole use vehicle is available to facilitate families at an additional cost of R4770 per vehicle per game drive
Rate inclusions
- Accommodation, all meals, teas, snacks and two game drives per person per day.
- Incl. TOMSA 1%
Excludes
- Conservation Levy R115 per guest per stay. Subject to change as and when advised by North West National Parks
Please Note
- Ivory Tree gate fee of R 40 will apply per guest per stay upon booking.
- Please note that guests will be required to sign an indemnity form on arrival.
- Children will be permitted on game drives and walks at the sole discretion of the ranger
Transportation
- Transfers are available between the airport, Sun City and the lodge
- Closest Airport: Pilanesberg Airport is approximately 25 minutes from the Lodge
Cancellation Policy
- 60 – 30 days prior to arrival 50%
- 29 – 15 days prior to arrival 75%
- 14- 1 days prior to arrival 100%
- Cancellations will only be accepted in writing
Deposit Policy
- For all bookings made within 30 days of travel
- Full payment Is required within 48 hours of your booking. This payment can be made via bank transfer or credit card (Master/Visa).
- For all bookings made more than 30 days of travel
- A 50% deposit Is required within 48 hours of your booking and the balance 30 days prior to arrival. This payment can be made via bank transfer or credit card (Master/Visa).
Room Configuration
- Standard Rooms: Maximum 2 adults
- Luxury Suites: Maximum of 2 adults and 2 children under the age of 12.
- Children sharing with adults in Luxury suites will be charged 50% of the standard room sharing rate.
- Family Suites: Maximum of 2 adults and 2 children under the age of 12.
- Executive Suites: Maximum of 2 adults
- Villa: Includes 4 rooms with a private pool, Private dining area, private vehicle and butler service.
Additional Comments
- 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 permitted on game drives.
Children Policy
- Children: 0 - 5 years of age
- Stay free of charge only when sharing with two full paying adults, meals charged on consumption
- Children: 6 - 11 years of age
- Pay 50% of the adult sharing rate when sharing with two full paying adults
- Full adult rate applicable if occupying their own room
- Children: 12 years & older
- Occupy their own room and pay full adult rate
Day Use Rooms
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.
Check in time is from 14h00 and check out time is by 10h00
Private Dinner Venue Charges: |
Rates |
|
Bush Dinner |
R14
500 |
10 - 40 pax |
(** No children under 16 years allowed) |
R
320 |
Per person 41 pax + |
Boma Dinner |
R
8 250 |
10-40 pax |
|
R
210 |
Per Person 41 pax + |
Conference packages daily
rate:
- Full day R650
per person
Includes std. equipment, AM & PM Tea break, lunch, 2 x water
p/person
- Half day R500
per person
Includes std. equipment, 1 Tea break, lunch, 1 x water p/person
- Breakaway room (C10) R2
500 per half day,
R5 000
per full day
- Venue hire
R750 per hour
Additional services for
Conferencing:
- Printing
and copying (Black and White) R3 per page
- Printing
and copying (Colour) R5 per page
Additional Meals:
- Breakfast
R280 per person
- Lunch /
Lunch packs R325
per person
- Dinner R350
per person
Activities:
- African
Marimba Band (30-minutes) R6
000
- < African
Marimba Band (1 hour) R11
500
- Tribal
Show (30 minutes) R9 000
- Tribal
Show (1 hour) R17 500
- Interactive
stick fighting (45 minutes) R6
000
- African
choir (30 minutes) African
choir (1 hour) R10 000
- Interactive
drumming (30 minutes) R250
per person
- Archery
(30 minutes) R175
per person
- Air Rifle
(30 minutes) R175 per
person
- Quad
biking (1 hour) R660 per
person (max 10 pax)
- Bicycle
tour R420 per
person
Additional services:
- Shuttle
to Maruleng Mall R75
return trip, max 8 pax
- Babysitting
R200 per
hour for the 1st
child, R50 per hour for 2nd
child (max 2 children per sitter)
- Exclusive
Game viewer charge R4 950
per vehicle per drive
- Picnic
for 2 in the Park R4 950
Gin Sundowner stop - Setup fees:
- 10
– 20 pax R1 000
- 21
– 40 pax R3
000
- 41
– 60 pax R5
000
- 61 pax +
Activity will be outsourced
Your choice of standard gin
setup, or premium gin setup. Gin and mixers charged on consumption
BushCon
CONFERENCING IN THE BUSH
Ivory Tree Game Lodge & Shepherd’s Tree Game Lodge
offer state-of-the art conference facilities. Experience exclusive
bushveld conferences, corporate workshops, meetings &
team-building sessions at our award-winning 5 star lodges at these
amazing rates.
Standard Mid-Week room rates - Single |
POA |
Standard Mid-Week room rates - Per
person Sharing. |
POA |
Rates Inclusions
- Accommodation
- Breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, game drive drinks, 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 & data projector, 2x Coffe/Tea
break.
Rate Exclusions
- Bar, Spa treatments and curio shop purchases.
- Telephone, fax and media costs
- Community Levy - R120
Person per stay (Subject to change without prior notification)
- Additional Coffe/Tea Snack Break R120 per person per
break
- Extra activities are not included
Terms and
Conditions Apply
Only applicable to new bookings. The above midweek rate is only
applicable from Sunday night to Thursday, excluding weekends and public
holidays.
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