Shepherds Tree Game Lodge
Location
This exclusive five star private game lodge situated on the south-western side of the Pilanesberg and can only be accessed from outside the park through its own entrance.
Shepherds Tree Game Lodge sits neatly at the foot of a large hill overlooking a few more hills and a waterhole. It is a very long lodge complex and golf carts are used to take guests to their chalets
About Shepherds Tree Lodge
The main area has a lovely Cigar lounge with large fireplace for those cold winter nights.
The veranda overlooks the waterhole and surrounding bush and hills....
The swimming pool is just to the right of the Cigar lounge and also has stunning view of the park and rolling hills.
Food and Drink
The large restaurant is down a few stairs and has a lovely view of the waterhole. When walking into the restaurant you feel like you have stepped into a Hollywood scene....
Meal times are a real treat and the food is very good, breakfast is buffet style but cooked breakfast is ordered through your waiter.
Lunch and dinner are served in the dining room or on the patio outside overlooking the waterhole...
If you want an intimate dining experiance then the wine cellar the perfect space with incredible views!
Bush dinners at Shepherd’s Tree offer a truly unforgettable dining experience. As the sun sets and the sky is painted with vibrant hues, guests are whisked away to a secluded outdoor setting, where you are met with flickering candle lights and tables adorned with elegant linens.
The Boma setup comes alive with the flickering glow of lanterns as dusk descends, creating an intimate and magical atmosphere.
Accommodation
Shepherds Tree Game Lodge has accommodation ranging from- The Standard Suites which sleep two adults and features.....
a tea and coffee station, air conditioner, mini bar, safe and en suite bathroom with outdoor shower......
they all have views looking into the park. The below picture was taken from our bathroom while an elephant walked by.
Family Suite: 2 Standard 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.
The Executive Suites provide guests with an en-suite.....
as well as a double outdoor shower. This suite has a spacious lounge to relax in....
or you can chill on your private patio with heated pool.
The Private Villa are spacious with two en-suite rooms, each with a private outdoor shower......
a spacious lounge with satellite TV.....
The villa’s patio offers panoramic views of the reserve,
as well as a private plunge pool.
Activities
The health spar is just under the Cigar lounge with a view into the park, so while you are being pampered you can watch animals are passing by....
Shepherds Tree Game Lodge has a large mote shape waterhole, which allows guests a chance to watch animals coming down to drink. The lodge offers many vantage points overlooking the waterhole; pool deck, Cigar lounge veranda and the patio off the dining room.
Each day there are two Game Drives, morning and later afternoon / early evening. Before the morning game drive, coffee, tea and hot chocolate are served with muffins and rusks round the swimming pool area before you leave for your drive.
The afternoons have a tea and coffee station with juices and a light snack before departing on your game drive...
We got to see a lot of game while out on our drives....
If you get bored with the game drives you also have the option to go on a guided bush walk....
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