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Tshukudu Game Lodge

4.0 star property
Lodge with an outdoor pool, in the vicinity of Jessica the Hippo

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Cottage | Living area

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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KT 206 & 207, Tshukudu Game Reserve, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, 1380
  • Place, Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Jessica the Hippo
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Place, Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hoedspruit (HDS)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar

Standard Double Room

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar

Superior Room

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Cottage | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar

Cottage

  • 431 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar

Classic Room

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar

Studio, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Luxury Tent, 1 King Bed, Courtyard View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar

Luxury Tent, 1 King Bed, Courtyard View

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Hoedspruit

Tshukudu Game Lodge places you 13.4 mi (21.6 km) from Jessica the Hippo and 19.2 mi (30.9 km) from Nyani Cultural Village. This 25-room, 4-star lodge welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and an outdoor pool.
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What's nearby

  • Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate - 3 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Hoedspruit Reptile Centre - 20 min drive - 14.9 miles
  • Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre - 28 min drive - 19.9 miles
  • Jessica the Hippo - 31 min drive - 15.8 miles
  • Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre - 38 min drive - 24.3 miles

Getting around

  • Hoedspruit (HDS) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Silver Wings Spur Steak Ranch - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Brewery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Hoedpsruit Café - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hat & Creek - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Fig & Bean - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Tshukudu Game Lodge

Lodge with an outdoor pool, in the vicinity of Jessica the Hippo
Guests of Tshukudu Game Lodge enjoy features like an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and a terrace. Airport transportation is made easy with an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for ZAR 500 per person one-way. Front-desk staff can assist with luggage storage, dry cleaning/laundry, and securing valuables. Additional amenities include laundry facilities, a gift shop, and a garden.
Sink into a turned-down memory foam bed with premium linens. Other standard amenities include minibars, coffee makers, and safes. Change of towels is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the lodge include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • Buffet Bar

Things to do

  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Manicures/pedicures

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1980
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 9 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from December 25 to April 30:
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 2 kids 3 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Destination fee: ZAR 50 per person, per stay. This fee does not apply to children under 1 year of age.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 500 per person (one-way)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Check-in: 2 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • There are no elevators.

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

Tshukudu
Tshukudu Game
Tshukudu Game Hoedspruit
Tshukudu Game Lodge
Tshukudu Game Lodge Hoedspruit
Tshukudu Lodge
Tshukudu Game Hotel Hoedspruit
Tshukudu Game Lodge Lodge
Tshukudu Game Lodge Hoedspruit
Tshukudu Game Lodge Lodge Hoedspruit

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do near Tshukudu Game Lodge?

This lodge is located in Hoedspruit, just steps from Selati Nature Reserve. Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate is also within a driving distance of 3.2 mi.

Will I be able to park at Tshukudu Game Lodge?

No, there isn't parking at this lodge.

Is there a spa available at Tshukudu Game Lodge?

Spa services at the lodge include mani/pedis.

Does Tshukudu Game Lodge include a casino?

No, Tshukudu Game Lodge doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Tshukudu Game Lodge?

No, this lodge doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Tshukudu Game Lodge?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this lodge, including an outdoor pool, a bar, and a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at Tshukudu Game Lodge?

No, this lodge doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Tshukudu Game Lodge feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Tshukudu Game Lodge serves breakfast for a surcharge at Buffet Bar.

Will Tshukudu Game Lodge allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Tshukudu Game Lodge.

Does Tshukudu Game Lodge have connecting rooms?

No, this lodge doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to Tshukudu Game Lodge?

The closest major airport to Tshukudu Game Lodge is Hoedspruit (HDS), which is 10.6 mi away (15 minutes by car). Another top airport is Phalaborwa (PHW-Hendrik Van Eck), which is around 29.8 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Tshukudu Game Lodge?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Tshukudu Game Lodge.

Reviews

Tshukudu Game Lodge Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 41 reviews

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Corli

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not value for money. Dinner was tasteless. Disturbing was to catch a worker at 07:30 the next morning hiding under our tent while we were bathing. The wooden floor has clear gaps to look through. When confronted he said he was there to fix a problem. Complained to the manager and she only replied "Sorry for that". No investigation or request to identify the worker. Internet is non-existent and lights are inadequate in the tent.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Erna

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

Tshukudu Game Lodge - Review

The game lodge provides a great lion, cheetah and elephant experience as these are easier for the rangers to find due to telemetry. Leopard and Rhino can be fairly elusive and you can very likely leave not experiencing the big 5 as was the case in my instance. The accommodation is very clean however not as modern as expected. Staff are fairly friendly and accommodating. The lodge is fairly well situated to get to the Kruger National Park as well as, God's Window and Potholes.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great staff and rangers!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Don, Hong Kong

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and the staff were very friendly and helpful. We had a great time staying at the property and the game drive and bush walk was just amazing! Was a unique experience getting to walk with the cheetahs and to touch them as well! Would definitely come back in the future!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing Stay

Our stay at Tshukudu Game Lodge was excellent. The room was clean and well appointed, in the style of an African hut. The staff were warm and friendly and the food good and plentiful. The safari drives were superb - our guide, Michael, was fun, friendly and knowledgable, and we saw some incredible sights, including a family of lions (including cubs) feasting on a water buffalo, rhino, giraffes, hippos and zebras. And of course the resident cheetahs, which are tame enough to stroke - a fantastic experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful experience all around! Ranger Mike was very knowledgeable on the bush walks and game drives. Lovely being able to hang with cheetahs! The staff was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was extremely attentive. We did the game drive with the owner, Chris, and he was a wealth of knowledge.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Chris G T

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Still very good

This was not our first visit to Tshukudu, our first being in 2005. Everything was as we expected regarding the accommodation, always clean and comfortable with excellent staff who really make you feel at home. Although the wildlife experience was very good, with the Cheetah brothers visiting the camp a couple of times, we felt slightly disappointed that there was no longer an early morning walk with a young lion or a cheetah. If we were visiting for the first time I'm sure the camp would have lived up to or even exceeded our expectations, but having visited in the past with Savana and when they had a Lion breeding program it was not quite the same! If though you are looking for a first time Safari experience then Tshukudu would be an excellent choice
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Olivier

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Très bel hôtel.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

luca

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bella riserva nella pace
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

nicole

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Personeel is geweldig. Zo vriendelijk! Kamers zijn prima, maar zeker toe aan wat onderhoud. Vooral de badkamer. Goede bedden en een leuke gamedrive gehad
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gostei , o quarto é simples , banheiro simples, atendimento muito bom , Safari é muito bom , tem bastante animais na reserva sendo possível ver o big 5 em apenas 2 games, indico guia jhonsson. Restaurante é bom e atendimento também. Jantar é em um restaurante anexo com cultura local. Animais soltos pelo pátio , como “pumbas”, jabutis e impalas traz uma energia boa. As cheetas domesticadas que aparecem nos comentários não estão mais no Hotel. Me atraiu esse ponto , porém ao chegar lá já avisaram que não estão mais. Fiquei satisfeito e pelo custo benefício voltaria.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anja

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dejligt skøn lodge

Super fint og skønt placeret
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Superbe Logde

Superbe logde, bien pensé, avec possibilité de 2 safaris par jour, plus un possible en supplément. Le personnel est très accueillant et prévenant. A recommander pour 2 nuits ou 3 nuits, plus on risque de tourner en rond.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
サファリ(ゲームドライブ)の質は満足。部屋、共用部分の施設、サービスも良かった。それでいて宿泊料金(三食付き)がすごく安いのでおすすめします。朝食昼食に比べてディナーのクオリティが低かったのが唯一の難点。
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Je recommande vivement

Super séjour à Tshukudu. Accueil agréable et professionnel. A notre arrivée vers 14 heures, on nous a servi un déjeuner. Le personnel est au top. Nous avons vu 4 des bigs fives pour le safari du soir. Quand à celui du matin, une petite marche avec les guépards, c'était juste génial. j'y retournerai sans hésiter.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Familiär und sehr sympathisch :-)

Immer wieder eine Freude hierhin zu kommen. Das erste Mal war vor 18 Jahren und seit da sind wir bei praktisch jedem South Africa Abenteuer auf einen Abstecher hier. Einfach, familiär und sehr sympathisch!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Afrika pur , hervorragende lodge und tolles Personal gerne wieder
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

4/10 Poor

marion

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Très décevant

Séjour vraiment décevant par rapport au prix proposé. Tout d’abord les Safaris inclus nous a parmi de voir que deux animaux (0 le matin et 2 l’après-midi), le Rangers qui nous accompagnait était limite aimable et quand il a compris qu’on parlait peu anglais il nous a complètement snobé. De plus la douche était bouchée ce qui a créé des odeurs dans la chambre, les serviettes de douche sont aussi ridicules que la piscine et il n’y a pas de choix de menu le repas est imposé. Pour le prix (380€ la nuit) c’est juste inadmissible sachant qu’on a fait 4 hébergement différent et bien moins cher en Afrique du Sud mais c’était de loin le plus décevant. Le seul point positif c’est l’accueil. En conclusion je vous conseille de trouvé une autre réserve privée.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

naomi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

チーターがいるロッジ

チーター目的で滞在しました。２頭いるそうですが、敷地内では見かけませんでした。 朝のブッシュウォークの時に車にのって関連施設まで行き、そこにいるチーターを触ることができました。 ブッシュウォークを楽しみにしていましたが、通常のサファリと同じく車で見るだけで終わったのが残念でした。
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

P&R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Kindvriendelijke safarilodge

Echt een heerlijke plek om safari's te doen, zeker met kinderen. Er heerst een gezellige sfeer, het personeel is allemaal heel vriendelijk. Eten en kamers prima! De cheetahs zo dichtbij zijn super bijzonder!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

2/10 Terrible

Rita

Disliked: Staff & service

Shameless and unsafe game drive

After two nights staying here I have several things to say about this place. First, I was surprised to learn that drinks where not included in a full board stay, even mineral water had to be paid. But the worse is that 1. Drivers let passangers to drink and smoke while doing the ride, they even show no care to people putting their cigarettes out in the ground. 2. Drivers feed the animals with chips and chocolates. With so little safety that we saw an elephant stepping towards a vehicle, thus scaring everyone, and making a lady to fall off of it. 3. Drivers shout and scream and rev their vehicles to gain animals attention. 4.The main attraction in this private reserve is that they took care of three cheetahs, so you can pet them and walk with them. That is an OK one time experience (the walk in the bushes means a walk with the cheetah). Second walk in the bushes was nearly the same experience as the first one. 5. It feels wrong to have waiters pushing on you to buy drinks. If I say one time that I do not want nothing to drink, take it. I had to say "no" three times to a persistent waiter. 6. Talking about food: dinner was ok, with several options. Yet, lunch was a one option only, almost like they picked one leftovers of yesterday. Anyhow, after two days the food seemed repetitive and we got tired of it. 7. Finally, this is a private area. In general, they buy animals and they keep them in there. After one/two rides you will feel like it is repetitive.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018