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Shikwari Nature Reserve

4.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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Photo gallery for Shikwari Nature Reserve

Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Point of interest
Safari
Aerial view

Reviews

7.4 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
R36 J. G. Strydom Tunnel Road, Valley of Olifants, Mopani District, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, 1380
  • Jessica the Hippo
    42 min drive
  • Blyde River Canyon
    57 min drive
  • Three Rondavels
    58 min drive
  • Hoedspruit (HDS)
    46 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Mountainside

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory-foam beds, minibar

Deluxe Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Mountainside

  • 40 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Traditional Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking (Pangolin Hornbill - Pvt Bush Bathroom)

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory-foam beds, minibar

Traditional Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking (Pangolin Hornbill - Pvt Bush Bathroom)

  • 36 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Mountain View

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory-foam beds, minibar

Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Mountain View

  • 35 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Studio Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Ground Floor (Shikwari Knobthorn)

Deluxe Studio Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Ground Floor (Shikwari Knobthorn)

Deluxe Studio Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Ground Floor (Shikwari Knobthorn)

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Shikwari Wild Fig - Fam.

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory-foam beds, minibar

Shikwari Wild Fig - Fam.

  • 150 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Mountain View

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory-foam beds, minibar

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Mountain View

  • 40 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Mountain View

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Mountain View

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Mountain View

  • 35 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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About the area

Hoedspruit

With a stay at Shikwari Nature Reserve in Hoedspruit, you'll be 21.1 mi (33.9 km) from Jessica the Hippo and 25.2 mi (40.6 km) from Motlatse Canyon Provincial Nature Reserve. .This luxury lodge is 8.4 mi (13.4 km) from Karongwe Private Game Reserve and 12.4 mi (20 km) from Lissataba Nature Reserve.
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What's nearby

  • Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre - 36 min drive - 36.0 km
  • Echo Caves - 36 min drive - 34.3 km
  • Jessica the Hippo - 42 min drive - 34.0 km
  • Blyde River Canyon - 57 min drive - 53.1 km
  • Three Rondavels - 58 min drive - 55.4 km

Getting around

  • Hoedspruit (HDS) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mad Dogz Café - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Shikwari Nature Reserve

Luxury lodge with 2 outdoor pools and a restaurant
Shikwari Nature Reserve offers 10 accommodations with minibars and ceiling fans. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Memory foam beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.
2 outdoor swimming pools are on site.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 10 guestrooms featuring minibars. Your memory foam bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include electric kettles and free tea bags/instant coffee, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and wedding services. This lodge also features a communal living room, tour/ticket assistance, and a banquet hall. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge) that operates within 999 kilometers.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Shikwari Diningroom serving guests of Shikwari Nature Reserve. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services and a library. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request).
A hosted evening meal is available for a surcharge daily (reservations required).
Shikwari Diningroom - Onsite bistro. Reservations are required.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Zulu

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Local area shuttle (surcharge) up to 999 kilometres

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 6:00 AM–9:30 AM: ZAR 350 per person
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of ZAR 350

Restaurants on site

  • Shikwari Diningroom

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Game/wildlife viewing
  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours
  • Private picnics

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Library

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Smooth flooring in room

More

  • Books
  • Communal living room
  • Couples dining
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Games
  • Romance packages available

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory-foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Minibar

More

  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • LED light bulbs
  • Local maps
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [2 camps -Shikwari Suites & Pangolin Rondavel guest will be met.]
Guests will receive an email 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 4 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 4 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 350.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately ZAR 350 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 800 per person (one-way)
  • A late check-out fee will be charged
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 350.0 per day
  • Hosted evening meal: ZAR 350

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Tax ID - 4590259372
This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Parties and events are allowed on site
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Children 4 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

Shikwari Bush Lodge & Pangolin Bush Camp
Shikwari Bush Lodge & Pangolin Bush Camp Hoedspruit
Shikwari Bush Pangolin Bush Camp
Shikwari Bush Pangolin Bush Camp Hoedspruit
Shikwari Game Reserve Country House Hoedspruit
Shikwari Game Reserve Country House
Shikwari Game Reserve Hoedspruit
Shikwari Game Reserve
Shikwari Game Reserve Lodge Hoedspruit
Shikwari Game Reserve Lodge
Shikwari Bush Lodge Pangolin Bush Camp
Shikwari Game Reserve
Shikwari Nature Reserve Lodge
Shikwari Nature Reserve Hoedspruit
Shikwari Nature Reserve Lodge Hoedspruit

Shikwari Nature Reserve Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 6 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 6 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 6 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 6 reviews" "

6.0/10

Cleanliness

6.4/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Not having a tv in my room , was a turn off for me . I think it will be best if guests are advised to only come to the premises with off road cars.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Adrian, pietermaritzburg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was lovely and we enjoyed every minute of it, thank you so much for everything. Kind Regards Adrian Lombard

2/10 Terrible

Hem, USA

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A capming experience for a five star price!
Dirty bed sheet, third class furniture, non functional ancient age television, rotting food in the common fridge.. You get the idea. Its literally in the bushes.. You shouldn't be using a two wheel drive to get there. They should mention thisin the description. Maid was of pleasing nature, tried to be helpful. Owner/ manager was nowhere to be found. No concierge services at all. You are on your own. Also did I mention no locks on the doors and no safety guarantee. One of the toilets was non functional. Bath tub was not

10/10 Excellent

Deane, SOUTH AFRICA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What a great place and brilliant team and service

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort