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Explorer24435200698Best place ever Everything was amazing- the staff- the food- the - the location - the animals - the room - all perfectPosted on Tripadvisor
Rachel SThe best experience! Such an incredible experience, all the staff were so welcoming & attentive. They looked after us so well. The room, food & game drives were just amazing. Our ranger was Melo, we couldn’t recommend him enough, we had so much fun with him.Posted on Tripadvisor
Jennifer S5 STARS A truly special experience. Highly recommend this lodge in the park. Large private rooms with wonderful outdoor showers. Excellent meals. Kind and friendly staff.Posted on Tripadvisor
Romien RRelax, eat, safari, repeat. Lovely service and friendly staff. Fantastic place to relax and unwind. We will definitely be back.Posted on Tripadvisor
w0nderw0man42Thank you Doreen for making our dreams come true Left here in tears because I wanted to stay longer. Food was outstanding and plenty of it, room was beautiful, Spa is superb, Staff were the best team I've ever experienced. My mum and I could not find one fault with the place. I want to especially mention Doreen who was our Safari guide, we spent most of our days with Doreen out in the bush. She was a superb driver and taught me so much. Doreen was also very respectful of the animals giving them space and not harassing them like some of the other resort rangers. Doreen is all about giving you the best Safari experience ever. Again thank you Doreen for making a long time dream come true.Posted on Tripadvisor
DruidPiperTrip of a lifetime.- South Africa and The Shepherd's Tree Game Lodge. This was a vacation of a lifetime. The food, staff, location, and game drives are outstanding. I have traveled in Europe for ski vacations and the staff at Shepherd's tree were the most friendly and professional who I have ever encountered. I absolutely cannot say enough about Shepherd's Tree. They utilize smaller safari type vehicles, that may accommodate 9-10 people, whereas the larger game lodges use very large vehicles, which I referred to as "cattle trucks," that appeared to hold about 20 people. Smaller and more intimate is the way to go. I hate to say it, but not having children at the lodge was a plus. The only negative comment i have would be that the pool water could have been a bit warmer. If you want to go on an African safari, go to South Africa and The Shepherd's Tree Game Lodge. You will not be disappointed.Posted on TripadvisorMiracle1927The heart of the bush My husband and I spend 3 nights at shepherds tree. Amazing, friendly staff who pay attention to details. Room was spacious and clean. Food was very tasty and a good variety.Posted on Tripadvisor
Jean CWonderful stay and Dane Drive experience The room we had was absolutely perfect! It was very clean and beautifully decorated. We did the 1 night and 2 game drives. Our guide Helen was extremely knowledgeable and did all she could to help us see as many of the Big Five as possible. Last but not least is the food. The food was absolutely amazing and we were provided with the service to match. Would highly recommend and would stay here again.Posted on Tripadvisor
Charlie MI have traveled the world and this is now my favorite place on Earth! I will be back! What an amazing experience!! I ended up walking 11 miles through the bush with an amazing guide named Andre. AND THE ENTIRE STAFF HERE IS AMAZING! I don’t want to leave.Posted on TripadvisorSuki VA real bush experience - loved every minute Would thoroughly recommend a stay at ST. at least once in a lifetime. Against a mountain with secure game fences with beautiful views & a small waterhole that has day/night visitors. This secluded lodge tucked into Pilanesberg has all the amenities including a shop. Staff on duty at the lodge 24/7. Friendly staff greet you at the gate, drummed arrival at reception by Jafta, smiling staff in reception, fast check in & a welcome drink. In the back ground staff empty your car, buggy your stuff to your suite & you get a tour. We made it in time for a quick visit to our family suite & then out on a game drive. (2 a day). A true bush stay with pretty gardens, birds and butterflies, chairs to sit on your deck & breathe it all in. Plenty of food with pre game drive snacks, breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner. One dinner was in the Boma with a Marimba band playing I would like to mention the staff as they are the backbone of the lodge. From gate staff to reception to buggy drivers to restaurant staff to cleaning staff( who turn your bed down at night & leave chocolates) to game guides & more. Always full of smiles & ready to help with any questions or requests. Happy to help they made our stay smooth. I would like to mention our game guide Sipho was with us for the duration of our stay. He showed us the Shepherds tree and how to clap for what we wanted to see & we did. 4.5 of the Big 5 as the buffalo were tiny specks on the top of a hill. A safe driver full of facts &stories, who took an interest in all passengers. I am disabled & he handled this well. Stops for morning & afternoon tea, he laid out a great speed. Sipho is an excellent game guide. Well done Sipho, you made us very happy. We often passed a game guide called Susan, who greeted us with a smile & wave, whether on the drives or at the lodge. Peter saw to us in the restaurant & I would like to mention him for great service. There is a bit of everything for everyone at ST and staff make it so enjoyable. A great asset to the lodge. We had a wonderful busy stay & will return one day. I sit back in the UK with wonderful memories. Thank you all.
