Discover True
African Hospitality
Just two hours from Johannesburg and Pretoria, lies a slice of heaven in the heart of the bush. Shepherd’s Tree Game Lodge is a phenomenal hideaway that is tucked quietly away in its own exclusive-use zone in the South-West of the Pilanesberg Game Reserve.
Shepherd’s Tree Game Lodge brings the best of the Pilanesberg to life, with bright sunsets setting the horizon alight, as the silhouettes of the mighty Big 5 pass by in the lush green and gold grass. Shepherd’s Tree Game Lodge is ideal for romantic getaways; perfect for fine family breakaways; fully equipped for state-of-the-art conferences, and offers the ultimate in flawless, memorable weddings.
Come and experience rustic hospitality, subtly steeped in five-star opulence, with the finest finishes, exquisite architecture and flawless interior design. Share the wonder of the best views on our vast, temperate continent and have a relaxed drink before you embark on a guided game drive.
Big 5 Reserve
Malaria Free
Swimming Pool
Boma
Bush Dinners
Child Friendly
Pilanesberg:
Where Adventure Meets Serenity
Pilanesberg Game Reserve is a remarkable wildlife sanctuary nestled in the Northwest Province of South Africa. Spanning over 55,000 hectares, this expansive reserve is a testament to the country’s commitment to conservation and biodiversity. It boasts a diverse landscape comprising rolling hills, vast plains, and ancient volcanic formations, creating a stunning backdrop for its thriving animal population. Home to the iconic “Big Five” (lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, and leopard), Pilanesberg offers visitors an incredible opportunity to witness these majestic creatures in their natural habitat.
The reserve’s abundant wildlife includes a wide array of other species, such as giraffes, zebras, hippos, and various antelope species. With its well-maintained road network, well-equipped lodges, and knowledgeable guides, Pilanesberg ensures an unforgettable safari experience, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the beauty and wonders of the African wilderness.
What to do at Shepherd’s Tree
The Lodge provides a number of fun filled leisure activities for couples, families and groups.
Our Awards and Recognitions
These awards would not have been possible without the unwavering support and appreciation from our esteemed guests. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you.
What Our Guests Say
sandermangnus2023-06-12Superb lodge for your safari Amazing and luxurious, this sums up the experience I had at Shepherd’s Tree.From the lodges to the drives, the meals and the service, all was to a high standard and was delivered with warmth and a smile.A5803BRlindac2023-05-22Awesome! Awesome place to visit, staff is amazing and accomodation and food are fantastic! We would definitely go to Shepherds Tree again! Our game viewing guide, Eden, was just so pleasant and knowledgable and such fun to be with. If you haven’t already been to Shepherds Tree, please put this on your “To Do’ List - you wont be sorry!srock1969052023-05-21What a treat! We were lucky enough to be able to make a brief trip to Pilanesberg, where we stayed at Shepherd's Tree. We've experienced safari getaways in the Kruger National Park before, but never Pilanesberg. For the price, this experience was well beyond expectation! I would thoroughly recommend this for facilities, hospitality, and the game drives.Though not quite the Sabi Sabi experience, where you get a ranger and a tracker, and the ability to be driven safely off road and into the real bush, we found our ranger really experienced and knowledgable, and the drives were the highlight of our two day stay. It's easy to get to, and the food was excellent. Thoroughly recommend.Zeta2023-05-21Exceptional experience Everything we experienced at the lodge was of exceptionally high standard, from the moment we arrived to the time of departure. Would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a 5- star experience in the bush.
Lorrae O2023-05-08World Class Experience Definitely one of the best - if not the best Game Reserve in the Pilanesberg. Honestly world class. It is nestled in the mountains with spectacular views and accommodation.The food was excellent and the staff are friendly and very efficient. I highly recommend this resort.849mandy2023-04-18Wonderful bush break We loved our time at Shepherds Tree. There is a lot of thought and attention to detail to ensure a comfortable stay for guests. We stayed in a villa with its own private pool and boma, and spectacular views. Highly recommended.The food was also of exceptional quality, and all the staff were friendly and happy to help.danielle9452023-04-18Fantastic 5 Star Service We have visited twice in 8 years and were just as impressed this time, as we were 8 years ago! We will definitely be back. Amazing staff, beautiful serene setting, AMAZING food, great game drives, spacious room and amazing comfy bed.Thank you to the team.
PippaFish2023-04-13Fabulous Family Holiday We recently spent 4 days at the lodge. Sydney our Ranger was great and made every effort for us to see as many animals as possible. He’s a real character and we loved our game drives with him. The accommodation is beautifully presented and the outdoor showers are a great touch.The food is good although the evening menu can be improved a bit but nonetheless still good but not excellent. Early morning snacks pre game drive and afternoon snacks are very plain and dull. A very pleasant stay with some areas for improvement but we would be more than happy to visit again
Ed F2023-04-10Great Experience We spent three nights here as part of a tour group. Very nice large suite rooms. Our only complaint is that the shower is outdoor shower. That was chilly to use during our stay. There is a large tub inside however. There is no TV in the rooms. They have a golf cart shuttle service to the rooms as they are a long walk from the lodge. It worked efficiently. The restaurant was very good for all three meals. This place is all about the game drives There are two drives per day for about 3 hrs. each. Be prepared to rise early for the morning drive. Our guide was excellent and we saw a tremendous amount of African wildlife. My only concern is that it can be difficult for older people like those in our group to get in and out of the safari truck. The guides to not help you and I wonder if there is some policy about that. I do recommend this place.fre10022023-03-25Great start to our Holidays Shepherds Tree was a great start to a holiday which will be hard to beat, 3 nights stayed. The accommodation was great and staff very attentive. Sean our Game.Ranger was great very knowledgeable and informative. He went out of his way to ensure we viewed big cats along with the other big 5 family.We.have a thirst to visit South Africa in the near future including going on another safari. .
