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Shepherds Tree Game Reserve is a lodge concession, located on the south western portion of the Pilanesberg Game Reserve and 11 mi away from Sun City. The elegantly furnished rooms offer views of the reserve and come with private bathroom. The suites have a lounge area. Guided game drives in open game viewing vehicles are offered in the morning and evening. The area is malaria-free. Shepherds Tree Game Reserve also includes a spa center and outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. The lodge is a 2.5-hour drive from Johannesburg.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

Free Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
1 king bed
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.6
Free Wifi
8.9

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Paulin
    the United States the United States
    The staff and Rangers were very nice and professional. They were amazing!! It' was the best trip
  • Quinitn
    South Africa South Africa
    The food was amazing and we had a very nice room. The staff was very friendly and we had a good time.
  • Edouard
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Excellent food, more than qualified staff and knowledgeable rangers for top game drives in the Reserve.
  • Renee
    Canada Canada
    Perfect day the staff & guides amazing. I gained at least 10lbs. Very clean resort and everyone is very friendly.
  • Alfonso
    the United States the United States
    Service is top rate and so as foods. One phone call and the cart will come to pick us up. Mingo, our ranger drove us all around to see many animals twice a day. It was our first safari experience.
  • Karen
    the United States the United States
    rooms are spacious, clean and comfortable. Food is excellent!
  • Dirk
    South Africa South Africa
    All the meals were exceptional, tasty, and of high quality. The staff did go the extra mile to make our stay truly unforgettable.
  • Navdeep
    the United States the United States
    Nice setup and cordial environment. Good customer service.
  • Sophie
    Belgium Belgium
    Great location, great food, great people, great atmosphere
  • Miriam
    the United States the United States
    What can I say but WOW! From the minute we stepped into Shepherd's Tree, we experienced top notch hospitality and the greatest service. So much attention has been paid to the littlest of details to make your stay here memorable. Rooms are gorgeous...

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
    • Ambience
      Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

Amenities of Shepherds Tree Game Reserve
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free Wifi
  • Spa
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • Mountain view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Sun deck
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Game drives
  • Entertainment staff
  • Playground
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Telephone

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Front Desk Services

  • Lockers
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Baby safety gates
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Child safety socket covers
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Mosquito net
  • Wake-up service
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Laptop safe
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Suit press
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas

Spa

  • Kids' pool
  • Full-body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Couples' massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Spa facilities
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Massage
  • Spa
    Additional charge

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Check-out
From 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Included in the rate is accommodations, meals and 2 game drives a day (dawn and dusk). Excluded is all drinks, spa, curio shop purchases and conservation levy.

Please note, children under 6 years are not permitted to go on game drives.

FAQs about Shepherds Tree Game Reserve

  • Guests staying at Shepherds Tree Game Reserve can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.6).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • À la carte
  • Yes, Shepherds Tree Game Reserve is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Room options at Shepherds Tree Game Reserve include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Suite
    • Villa
  • Shepherds Tree Game Reserve has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1
  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Shepherds Tree Game Reserve is 8.1 miles from the center of Pilanesberg. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Shepherds Tree Game Reserve is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The prices at Shepherds Tree Game Reserve may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Shepherds Tree Game Reserve offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Spa
    • Massage
    • Playground
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Neck massage
    • Spa facilities
    • Hand massage
    • Swimming pool
    • Couples' massage
    • Spa/Wellness packages
    • Entertainment staff
    • Game drives
    • Foot massage
    • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
    • Full-body massage
    • Back massage
    • Head massage