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    Shepherd's Tree Game Lodge

    535 Reviews
    #2 of 14 Specialty Lodging in Pilanesberg National Park
    Pilanesberg Game Reserve | Sun City, Pilanesberg National Park 316, South Africa
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    Overview
    4.5
    535 reviews
    • Excellent82%
    • Very good11%
    • Average5%
    • Poor1%
    • Terrible1%
    Travellers talk about
    “outdoor shower” (68 reviews)
    “game lodge” (52 reviews)
    “complete privacy” (5 reviews)
    Wifi
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    Breakfast included
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    Reviewed 18 April 2017
    Absolutely Brilliant!!

    My Husband and I will definitely be back. 2.5 hrs from Johannesburg and you feel you are a million miles away with only one choice for you to do and that is relax. We couldn't find any fault with this game lodge. Our room was...More

    Thank Sheryl_Barclay
    Response from Johan E, General Manager at Shepherd's Tree Game LodgeResponded 21 April 2017

    Dear Sheryl Thank you for your review and rating us "absolutely Brilliant". We take great pride in our feedback, and receiving feedback such as yours motivates us to do even better. Next time I'm hoping you will also join in on the evening gamedrive to...More

    Reviewed 17 April 2017 via mobile
    Fantastic

    What an amazing experience! From check in to check out and everything in between, it was fantastic! The staff are friendly & helpful and the food is top class. Our ranger assigned to us, Adolph, was great and made every effort to improve our safari...More

    1  Thank Kevin W
    Response from Johan E, General Manager at Shepherd's Tree Game LodgeResponded 21 April 2017

    Dear Kevin Thank you for this review of your recent stay with us. It is very satisfying to know we were able to offer you an "amazing experience" and we managed to meet all of your expectations. Thank you for being willing to recommend as,...More

    Reviewed 15 April 2017
    Skeptical !

    I am used to Game lodges in the Sabie, Kruger area and was expecting a lesser experience in the Pilansberg, however I was very pleasantly surprised. This game lodge has superb rooms, outstanding food and wonderful staff. I rate this lodge very highly !More

    1  Thank Zimbo66
    Response from Johan E, General Manager at Shepherd's Tree Game LodgeResponded 21 April 2017

    Dear Zimbo66 Thank you for your review. Me and my team are delighted to know that we managed to shake some of that skepticism and show you that Shepherds Tree and Pilanesberg is on par, if not better, than some of the best safari destinations...More

    Reviewed 11 April 2017
    Beautiful, serene, great service, right inside Pilanesburg National Park

    This place is gorgeous! Beautiful hotel, with an infinity pool, lots of lovely places to sit outside, stunning views, and the staff were all so incredibly friendly! Each bungalow has a beautiful view of the mountains in the game reserve. The rooms were really nice...More

    1  Thank JJSchneider
    Response from Johan E, General Manager at Shepherd's Tree Game LodgeResponded 13 April 2017

    Dear JJSchneider Thank you for this detailed rapport on you recent stay with us. You can imagine that me and my team find feedback such as your very satisfactory. It is always wonderful to know our guests enjoyed their stay with us. We hope to...More

    Reviewed 6 April 2017
    First time experiance and nothing like it!!

    As I mentioned in the title it was our first time doing the safari ride. The property itself is pretty amazing and luxurious in middle of nowhere. The rooms very pretty impressive too and nicely designed. The food and the restaurant was 5 stars. The...More

    1  Thank Kia P
    Response from Johan E, General Manager at Shepherd's Tree Game LodgeResponded 13 April 2017

    Dear Kia P Thank you so much for choosing us for your first time safari experience. Me and my team is delighted to know we made it a memorable one for you and you found our food, hospitality and gamedrive experiences one you'll remember. We...More

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    • Breakfast included
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    • Free Parking
    • Airport Transportation
    • Breakfast included
    • Dry Cleaning
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    • Multilingual Staff
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    • US$430 - US$1,566 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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    • Suites ,
    • Non-Smoking Rooms ,
    • Family Rooms
    • Number of rooms
    • 30
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    pp21
    17 August 2017|
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    Response from Johan E | Property representative |
    HI pp21 Although Spring time in SA in October the evenings and early mornings could still be a little "chilly" . Also keep in mind that this is the beginning of our Rain season, so showers would not be uncommon. Always best... More
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    I would mostly recommend a good zoom lens - you will see hopefully some animals very close, but others mights just sleep somewhere under a bush in the distance.
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