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Outdoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Terrace/patio
Executive Suite | Deep soaking bathtub
Outdoor dining
Villa | Bathroom | Separate tub and shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Pilanesberg National Park, Pilanesberg National Park, North West
  • Place, Pilanesberg National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Sun City Casino
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Place, The Valley of Waves
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room | Terrace/patio

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Executive Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Executive Suite

  • Mountain view
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Villa | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Villa

  • Mountain view
  • 258 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Pilanesberg National Park

Shepherd's Tree Game Lodge places you within a 10-minute walk of Pilanesberg National Park. This 29-room, 5-star lodge has conveniences like a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and free in-room WiFi.
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What's nearby

  • Pilanesberg National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Sun City Casino - 26 min drive - 13.6 miles
  • The Valley of Waves - 26 min drive - 13.6 miles
  • The Gary Player Golf Course - 27 min drive - 13.9 miles
  • Royal Bafokeng Stadium - 51 min drive - 29.7 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Bakubung Dinner in the Bush - ‬83 min drive
  • ‪Kubu Braai - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪bakubang restaurant - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Marula Grill - ‬22 min drive

About this property

Shepherd's Tree Game Lodge

Guests staying at Shepherd's Tree Game Lodge enjoy access to a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and free WiFi in public areas. There's free parking and an airport shuttle for a fee. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with tours or tickets, dry cleaning/laundry, and luggage storage. Other amenities at this luxury lodge include a conference center, a computer station, and a terrace.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Beds sport Egyptian cotton sheets and bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and free toiletries. Patios, minibars, and coffee makers are other standard amenities.
Recreational amenities at the lodge include an outdoor pool.

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

The onsite spa has 3 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages, and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including hydrotherapy. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Conference center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Spa open daily
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 floor
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2010
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Resort fee: ZAR 165 per person, per stay

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

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, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (fees apply). Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with free RV, bus, and truck parking.

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.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • 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.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
  • Reservations need to be made in advance for spa treatments. Contact the lodge at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Shepherd's Tree Game Lodge?

Shepherd's Tree Game Lodge offers free cancellation on some room rates. If you'd like to learn more, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Shepherd's Tree Game Lodge?

As of Jun 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shepherd's Tree Game Lodge on Jun 17, 2026 start from $596, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there parking available at Shepherd's Tree Game Lodge?

Yes, secured self parking is offered for free at the lodge. Free RV/bus/truck parking is also available for guests.

Is there a spa available at Shepherd's Tree Game Lodge?

There is a full-service spa available for guests to enjoy and services include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages, couples treatments, and hydrotherapy.

Are there luxury amenities available at Shepherd's Tree Game Lodge?

Yes, guests can indulge in luxuries such as an outdoor pool, a restaurant, and champagne service at this lodge.

Does Shepherd's Tree Game Lodge feature a casino on the premises?

No, Shepherd's Tree Game Lodge doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Shepherd's Tree Game Lodge?

No, this lodge doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access between 6:00 AM and 6:00 PM.

Is Shepherd's Tree Game Lodge good for couples?

There are many amenities for couples at this lodge, including champagne service as well as a restaurant and an outdoor pool.

Does Shepherd's Tree Game Lodge have a hot tub?

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

Does Shepherd's Tree Game Lodge have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Shepherd's Tree Game Lodge serves free continental breakfast each morning from its restaurant.

Will Shepherd's Tree Game Lodge allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Shepherd's Tree Game Lodge.

Does Shepherd's Tree Game Lodge have connecting rooms available?

Yes, you can book connecting rooms at this lodge for your group or family vacation.

Are there rooms with balconies at Shepherd's Tree Game Lodge?

Yes, every guestroom at Shepherd's Tree Game Lodge comes with a patio and some offer mountain views.

Shepherd's Tree Game Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 103 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 103 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 103 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 103 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 103 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly-Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved every minute. Staff are so friendly and cant do enough for you. Lodge is beautiful. Best lodge we have ever been to. We will be back
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ehud

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

Very good

Very good hotel. The food is excellent. Transfer to and from the room could be slowly from time to time
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We cried when we left (in a good way). The game drives provided as part of the stay were out of this world. So amazing. The perfect way to celebrate my daughter’s 21st. The management were super helpful and bent over backwards for my two kids who both have special needs. Would definitely go again but I don’t think my bank balance would cope! Once in a lifetime trip. October was the perfect month to visit. Rangers highly knowledgeable and you get allocated the same one each game drive so you can build a relationship with them. You won’t regret it if you book with Shepherds Tree x
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Christophe

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Overall nice lodge, well situated in Pilanesberg park. The rooms are beautiful and well equipped. Although Expedia mentions a full-board dining regime it is best to ask before your trip when they expect you to come in for which meal. We arrived around 7pm after a game drive and were told by the receptionist we could have lunch the next day and went straight on to dinner that night. The next day we were told 1 hour before lunch by another receptionist that we had forfeited it and were expected to pay again for it. Disappointing attitude from a hotel where clearly many of the staff members do their best to give customers a good time. So overall a nice lodge but next time we will be staying at another one.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Contact with the property prior to our arrival was easy and quick. And from the moment we arrived to warm towels and wonderful welcome drinks on the patio, everything was lovely, every detail considered, and every staff member was amazing. The food was some of the best I've ever had. Rebecca, the chef, created the dishes that were magical. TRY the soup - every meal! We felt welcomed everywhere we went. There were snacks and drinks before game drives - excellent. There were chocolates on our pillows at night - excellent. Our game drives were led by Answer who was knowledgeable about animals, plants, and traditions. I could listen to him teach me about southern Africa all day. People say that you should buy experiences, not things. I'm telling you, this was the best money I've ever spent. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CANDIDA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Receptividade incrível, todos incrivelmente preparados para atender bem, com carinho, presteza, atenção. Destaque especial para a nossa Ranger “Hellen”, que nos acompanhou durante 5 safáris, mil estrelas para ela. Outras tantas mil estrelas para toda a equipe da recepção, para a atendente da lojinha, para os motoristas do carrinho de golfe que fazem o nosso deslocamento até o quarto, para os atendentes do restaurante. Enfim, toda a equipe merece milhões de estrelas. Sobre os Safáris, são feitos em carros especiais, para até 10 pessoas. São dois por dia, um às 5 da manhã e outro às 5 da tarde. Duram em média 3 a 4h. Todos valem à pena, afinal existe a oportunidade de você ver uns animais pela manhã e outros pela tarde/noite. Recomendo, façam todos e quantos puderem, não irão se arrepender. Sobre os quartos, todos excelentes, bem estruturados, limpos e sempre arrumados. Alimentação a “lá carte” é boa, está inclusa na estadia, as bebidas (alcoólicas e não-alcoólicas), são pagas.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

WILSON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Os 25 quartos e as 7 suítes muito bem equipadas , arrumados 2 vezes por dia . Os games ( 2 por dia ) belíssimos e muito seguros ! Refeições elaboradas com muito cuidado e qualidade . Quanto aos funcionários, extremamentes educados e preocupados com cada detalhe para a hospedagem ser inesquecível. Destaco aqui nossa guia Hellen, fez cada game ser inesquecível!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

THAIS

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

Experiência Inesquecível em Meio à Natureza

Minha estadia no Shepherd's Tree Game Lodge foi simplesmente incrível. Desde a chegada, a equipe se mostrou extremamente carinhosa e dedicada, proporcionando uma recepção de boas-vindas calorosa que fez toda a diferença. Os safaris oferecidos pelo lodge são espetaculares, com guias experientes que tornam cada passeio emocionante e repleto de descobertas. A oportunidade de observar a vida selvagem de perto, em seu habitat natural, foi uma experiência mágica e única. Os quartos são espaçosos, muito confortáveis e decorados com um toque de elegância rústica, garantindo descanso absoluto após um dia cheio de aventuras. Além disso, é ótimo saber que há muitos brasileiros por lá. Recomendo fortemente para quem busca aventura, conforto e um atendimento excepcional em um cenário de tirar o fôlego.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice lodge. The lodge is close to the entrance and the roads from the lodge to the main animal viewing sites is not in good condition. Therefore each game drive has a 20min drive out of the lodge and back before you can experience frat sighting. The lod
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

PIETER

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

Private and secluded

Beutifull private rooms, had an amazing stay!! Only thing I will recommend is a light on the outside patio it is very dark in the evenings.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Murilo

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

The best hotel and the best staffs ever.

The best hotel and the best staffs ever. We had a wonderful time. The chef made our experience better. All meals wereincredible. Peat, our guide, was amazing. We saw all the big 5, thanks to his great patience, besides his knowledge, we could learn a lot with his experience. Shawn and Andrew were very frindly and polite while on the way to the airpor . We saw elephants while we in the pool. Our room was amazing and very clean. I would like to go back to those days!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mark

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

Amazing South African adventure

Our stay at this beautiful lodge was everything we had hoped for. Our accommodation in villas 31 was absolutely amazing, the service and food were incredible and our safari guide Sean was awesome! We had some great sightings of the animals in the park on every drive he took us on! I would 100% recommend this lodge to anyone wanting an amazing South African adventure!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniela

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

Excelente!

Uma experiência unica! Nota mil!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were wonderful and the experience was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Personal freundlich, Lage gut (mit eigenem Teil des Parks), kleine Game Drives (max. 9 Personen), nette Anlage
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KatherineHume

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic elevated aspect, great guides. Fabulous staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Very good without blowing us away

This is a lovely hotel but with a few imperfections. It is all about the safari and the safari was brilliant. In our three night stay we saw all the big five which was fantastic. The lodge itself is very good but looking a little tired in places. Our shower in particular was falling apart, although the room itself was of a high standard. Service was a little hit and miss. Very good most of the time but lacking when it really mattered. I would recommend Shepherd's Tree. Very good by South African standards and decent by European standards.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ronaldo

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

Excelente opção!

O melhor do hotel é o pessoal. Todos muito gentis, solicitos e sorridentes. A comida excelente. O quarto amplo e confortável. Os safáris foram excelentes. Valeu
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gustavo

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

Adoramos tudo. Do início ao fim

Recomendo. Desde a chegada, com uma recepção excelente com welcome drink e toalhinhas quentes. Manobrista super atencioso. Almoço, jantar e café da manhã excelentes. Os games (dois por dia) muito bom, deram cobertores pra gente e conseguimos ver e tirar belas fotos. Tudo muito bom. Ficamos dois dias e foi uma experiência incrível. Os quartos são bem privativos, cama king size, banheira perfeita.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Restaurant and Food was superb, the Bar and outside space was great. The Staff were excellent. The Bedroom was great with amazing views but a little tatty round the edges, some things in the room were broken or damaged, it didn't affect the stay but for the price you expect perfection.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful place.. food was excellent, staff was excellent, game drives amazing. We all loved everything about this place. Two of us had been there 5 years earlier and we were not disappointed on our return
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Die fantastische Lage . Personal und Service hervorragend
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Very polite staff and game drives were fun
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

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