Shepherd's Tree Game Lodge

Rates inclusive of 15% VAT • South African Rand • Subject to availability
Description	Numbert of Room	01 May 2025- 30 Sep 2025
Standard Room Single	29	R8 210
Standard Room Per Person Sharing	22	R5 465
Family Suites (Room Rate)	11	R24 605
Executive Suites (Room Rate)	4	R13 765
Villa (Maximum 4 Adults – Room Rate)	3	R27 875
Description	Numbert of Room	01 Oct 2025- 30 Apr 2026
Standard Room Single	29	R9 500
Standard Room Per Person Sharing	22	R6 330
Family Suites (Room Rate)	11	R28 540
Executive Suites (Room Rate)	4	R15 150
Villa (Maximum 4 Adults – Room Rate)	3	R30 985

Look at our Special Offers for SA Residents under our special offers section!

South African Residents Rate Valid 01 May - 30 September 2025 Excluding peak dates public holidays, long weekends, and school holidays *subject to change*  13 – 17 June 2025 (Youth Day Monday; 16 June 2025) 08 – 10 August 2025 (National Women’s Day Saturday; 09 August); 24 September 2025 (Heritage Day)
Rates inclusive of 15% VAT • South African Rand • Subject to availability
Description	01 May 2025- 30 Sep 2025
Standard Suite (max 2 people)	R4 728
Standard Suite (max 2 people) Includes beverages – bottled water, local beers and ciders, house wine per glass, soft drinks and a selection of local spirits	R5 326
Executive Suite with Heated Plunge Pool (max 2 adults and 1 child under 6 years)	R14 016
Executive Suite with Heated Plunge Pool Honeymoon Package Bottle of bubbles in room on arrival, 1 x Romantic turndown,1 x private dinner in wine cellar, all local beverages, 1 x couple massage Minimum 2 nights stay	R24 228
Family Suite (max 4 adults and 2 children under 12 years)	R18 924
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.
Villa Option 1 Private Entertainment Area & Private Pool	R20 760
Villa Option 2 Private Entertainment Area & Private Pool Private vehicle and 1 private dinner at villa boma per 2-night stay	R23 508
Villa Option 3 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	R26 998

 

South African Residents PEAK RATE Valid 01 May - 30 September 2025 Peak dates include public holidays, long weekends, and school holidays *subject to change*  13 – 17 June 2025 (Youth Day Monday; 16 June 2025) 08 – 10 August 2025 (National Women’s Day Saturday; 09 August); 24 September 2025 (Heritage Day)
Rates inclusive of 15% VAT • South African Rand • Subject to availability
Description	01 May 2025 30 Sep 2025
Standard Suite (max 2 people)	R5 208
Standard Suite (max 2 people) Includes beverages – bottled water, local beers and ciders, house wine per glass, soft drinks and a selection of local spirits	R5 808
Executive Suite with Heated Plunge Pool (max 2 adults and 1 child under 6 years)	R14 832
Executive Suite with Heated Plunge Pool Honeymoon Package Bottle of bubbles in room on arrival, 1 x Romantic turndown,1 x private dinner in wine cellar, all local beverages, 1 x couple massage Minimum 2 nights stay	R25 140
Family Suite (max 4 adults and 2 children under 12 years)	R20 832
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.
Villa Option 1 Private Entertainment Area & Private Pool	R21 528
Villa Option 2 Private Entertainment Area & Private Pool Private vehicle and 1 private dinner at villa boma per 2-night stay	R26 994
Villa Option 3 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	R27 996

Rate includes all meals, afternoon high tea 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 Community levy at R 180 per person per

The Standard Suite sleeps two adults features an en-suite bathroom as well as an outside shower, and a private patio overlooking the extensive game reserve. The Standard Rooms can also be combined into a Family Room which includes an additional two sleeper-couches. Satellite TV is available for a Family Room option only.

ROOM FEATURES THE FOLLOWING:

• Ensuite Bathroom with Bath & Outside Shower
• Air Conditioning
• Coffee & Tea Station
• Minibar
• Complimentary Toiletries
• Hair Dryer
• Safe
• Patio
• Daily Housekeeping

2 Luxury Suites that open onto a shared lounge (which can sleep 2 children on sleeper couches) allow for a spacious family offering that can sleep up to 6 people. The lounge and covered patio provide for a welcome retreat from the heat of the day. The lounge has a flat screen TV with DSTV.

ROOM FEATURES THE FOLLOWING:

• Ensuite Bathroom with Bath & Outside Shower
• Air Conditioning
• Coffee & Tea Station
• Minibar
• Complimentary Toiletries
• Hair Dryer
• Safe
• Patio
• Daily Housekeeping

The Executive Suites provide guests with an en-suite, indoor steam shower, as well as a double outdoor shower, and private patio with private heated pool. The suite also allows guests to relax in their private lounge with satellite TV.

ROOM FEATURES THE FOLLOWING:

• Ensuite Bathroom with Bath, Outside & Indoor Shower
• Air Conditioning
• Coffee & Tea Station
• Complimentary Toiletries
• Hair Dryer
• Safe
• Sitting Area
• TV (selected DSTV channels)
• Patio
• Daily Housekeeping

The Private Villa include two en-suite rooms, each with a private outdoor shower. The villa’s patio offers panoramic views of the reserve, as well as a private plunge pool. The inside offers a spacious lounge with satellite TV.

ROOM FEATURES THE FOLLOWING:

• Ensuite Bathroom with Bath & Outside Shower
• Air Conditioning
• Coffee & Tea Station
• Complimentary Toiletries
• Hair Dryer
• Safe
• Sitting Area
• TV (selected DSTV channels)
• Patio
• Boma Area
• Private Plunge Pool
• Daily Housekeeping

A wide range of activities for our guest’s enjoyment

The Lodge provides a number of fun filled leisure activities for couples, families and groups. A list of activities can be found below, please enquire with the lodge to pre-book those not included in your package:

BIG 5 GAME DRIVES

Get the real feel for the African bushveld by going on a morning or evening game drive. Driving in an open safari vehicle, along with a qualified guide – experience the Big 5 territory of the Pilanesberg Game Reserve.

Please Note: No children under the age of 6 allowed on game drives.

LIVE MUSIC

Get your feel for Africa through a culture experience under a starlit sky, alongside a percussion band and interactive drumming circles to ensure guests have a full and joyous evening around the campfire.

HOT AIR BALLON

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

AMANI SPA

You can also enjoy holistic rejuvenating spa rituals, massages, facials and even more luxurious beauty treatments. For a more intimate experience, try out the couple’s treatment room with its own hydro bath.

aha SHEPHERD’S TREE & AMANI SPA

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.

Extra-sensory inspiration awaits at the award-winning Shepherd’s Tree Game Lodge – a striking gem in the alluring Pilanesberg Game Reserve. Named the Best Lodge in the North West Province; when you experience conferencing here, the golden panoramas and wildlife roaming free will take your breath away in seconds, feeding creativity and energising body and soul.

Treat the team to an exclusive boma dinner or bush dining experience, featuring the finest cuisine in the land, set against epic views you’ll want to commit to memory. The Endangered Wildlife Trust Animal Programmes provide a unique exploration of South Africa’s precious wildlife and the fascinating eco-system that is such an important part of our nation’s singular identity.

The Lodge has a dedicated, state-of-the-art conference facility and functions centre, which offers stunning comfort for up to 70 delegates in classroom-style seating. aha Shepherd’s Tree Game Lodge must be seen to be believed. And once you have arrived at this treasure in the bushveld, you won’t want to leave.

Highlights

• 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 - FACILITIES

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)

SHEPHERD'S TREE GAME LODGE - 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

From Johannesburg

• Leave Johannesburg driving past Lanseria Airport towards Hartebeespoort Dam (suggested routes either William Nicol or Malibongwe roadways)
• At the T-junction of Broederstroom (fruit stall in front of you ) turn left
• Follow signs to Sun City turning right taking the bridge over the dam
• At stop street turn right
• At 4 way stop turn left (takes you past Chameleon Village) and once again follow Sun City signs taking you onto the N4
• Once on the N4 Toll road, take the 1st off ramp for Pilansberg / Sun City
• Turn right over the Highway continuing as though traveling to Sun City (+/- 80km) going through at least 4 4-way stops.
• Continue past Sun City entrance and Bakubung Gate turn-off and proceed to the 4-way stop.
• Turn right onto the R565 and proceed for 12km to the Shepherd’s Tree Game Lodge entrance

From Pretoria.

• Leave Pretoria take church street towards Attredgeville towards Hartebeespoort Dam
• At the four ways stop turn right towards Hartebeespoort dam.
• Drive through the tunnel at Hartebeespoort dam.
• At 4 way stop proceed straight (takes you past Chameleon Village ) and once again follow Sun City signs taking you onto the N4.
• Once on the N4 Toll road, take the 1st off ramp for Pilanesberg/Sun City, exit number 225.
• Turn right over the Highway continuing as though traveling to Sun City (+/- 80km) going through at least 4 4-way stops
•  Continue straight past Sun City entrance and Bakubung Gate turn-off, and proceed to the 4 way stop.
• Turn right and proceed along the road for 12km to the Shepherd’s Tree Game Lodge entrance on the right hand side.

All rates quoted include 15% VAT

All rates for South African properties include a 1% South African tourism development levy

Check in time is from 14h00 and check out time is by 10h00 at all aha properties.

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 R275 per hour (maximum 2 children)
• Sole use vehicle is available to facilitate families at an additional cost of R6500 per vehicle per game drive.

 Rates Include

• Per Person
• All meals, teas & snacks and
• two daily safari activities
• Incl. TOMSA 1%

 Rates excludes

• all drinks,
• curio purchases,
• laundry and items of a personal nature
• Conservation Levy R180 per guest per stay.

Standard Room: Maximum of 2 adults
Family Suites: Maximum of 4 adults and 2 children under the age of 12
Executive Suites: Maximum of 2 adults and 1 child under the age of 6
Villa: Includes private villa unit with private pool, private vehicle, lounge and boma as well as butler service. Private meals must be arranged in advanced and will be charged additionally.

Please see below the standard booking terms and conditions:

CANCELLATION POLICY

If a booking is cancelled after confirmation, a 20% cancellation fee will apply.

• 60 – 30 days prior to arrival 50%
• 29 – 15 days prior to arrival 75%
• 14- 1 days prior to arrival 100%
• Refunds where agreed are subject to a 10% administration fee.
• 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).

 

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.