Shikwari Game Reserve
Shikwari Game Reserve Offers two camps on a reserve close to Kruger & the Panorama. Relax on the lod...
Shikwari Game Reserve
Offers two camps on a reserve close to Kruger & the Panorama. Relax on the lodge veranda taking in the view and cool off in the shady pool. Enjoy friendly relaxed service in amazing surroundings and great cuisine. It is managed by the owners, passionate about offering the best experience to guests.
Shikwari Suites TGCSA 4 Star Rated
The camp offers a fully licensed bar & lounge with premium DSTV. Free Wi-Fi is available in the lounge/veranda area. Relax on the shady lodge veranda taking in the view & cool off in the pool with an amazing view. Enjoy relaxed friendly service in amazing surroundings.
Six luxury thatched suites are tucked into the natural bush; with private bathroom & outdoor shower, sitting area plus a small patio decorated with stylish furniture & choice of beds with percale linen. There is a Hospitality Tray with fresh ground coffee, French press, a choice of quality teas & homemade cookies as well as a mini fridge. The fridge can be stocked on request, charge to guests account. There is also a Turndown service.
It is situated on the private plains game reserve of Shikwari
Pangolin Rondavels
A more budget option but very comfortable. There are 4 traditional thatched rondavels. 2 rondavels with a Bush Bathroom - outdoor shower, covered toilet & basin & 2 rondavels share a separate bathroom and outdoor shower suitable for 4 friends or a family with teenagers. All beds offer luxury percale linen as well as towels. All rooms have a wardrobe, seating, & hospitality trays. There is a lounge with Premium DSTV and a pool. Meals are taken at the main lodge or book BnB and use the boma for a braai' this is only available for the Pangolin Rondavels camp. It is situated on the private plains game reserve of Shikwari.
Guided Game drives & walks with a FGASA guide available at the lodge and to Kruger Park in an open game vehicle. The reserve is also close many other exciting day trips such as the Panorama and the Graskop Gorge Lift.
Children welcome - 5yrs -12yrs old are accommodated parents at 50% of the Adult sharing rate. Teens 13 -18yrs accommodated at 100% of the adult sharing rate in own room or with one other adult and/or 2 younger siblings. This applies to both camps. Please note that only 2 adult can share a room, there is not capacity for extra adults.
Guests at both camps take meals at the Shikwari Suites. meals at Shikwari include Half Board At Pangolin we offer B&B or Half board. There is a boma for braais at Pangolin but no kitchen. One needs to bring ones own kitchenware and plates or we offer braai packs and one starch and one salad or veg for R150pp
"Upon my arrival was informed that i had no booking and the owner who happened to be also the receptionist was rude, i felt racially discriminated.i wouldn’t recommend the place to anyone due to the..."
"My wife & I spent the weekend of 19/21 September at this majestic place. The reception, the accommodation,the management & staff was top notch! We were also given advise about nearby tourist..."
"Our stay at Shikwari Game Reserve was an awesome experience. The people of Shikwari Game Reserve has harts of gold, they are friendly and more than willing to walk the extra mile to ensure you have..."
"This is a lodge with a beautiful setting and all the potential! It is however not a game lodge, but rather a lodge with game. We could not go on drives due to problems with their Jeep. So the game..."
"Definitely over priced for what you get food good prepared but portions way to small as well ad the breakfast was very bad, we didn't get what was promised on the pamflets, what happened to the..."
"We arrived the Thursday when Sue the owner was on duty and all went well. Food was superb and ample. However the next day her daughter was on duty and everything went downhill fast. From the food..."
"On arrival we were received by Ann the owner’s daughter and we are of our opinion that she was irritated and unfriendly which did not make us feel very welcome at all. We were taken to our room..."
"It all started at check-in we where not taken to reception to do our check-in, on the room the spider webs on the hatch where all over the place, it was difficult for us to bath because their showers..."
"The owner Sue was very helpful , and made our stay to be easy and to find the place ,her directions were on point. However the rooms were full of dust and spiderwebs. The rooms are very spacious and..."
"This place really missed the mark when it came to the most basic of requirements: 1. The place is FILLED with cobwebs and generally dirty. 2. The food was terrible. 3. The hosts seemed very..."
"What a lovely environment to enjoy an anniversary! Superb accommodation with excellent breakfast and superbly prepared three course dinners. Game also on ones doorstep. Went for a morning run and all..."
"After a long day from Masvingo in Zimbabwe we arrived well after the normal checkin time but Ann greeted us with a smile and showed us to our Pangolin with it's own outdoor ensuite. We loved..."
"Africa, WOW! When we left America for what we were hoping was the trip of a lifetime, we thought, “This will be the only time we go all the way down to South Africa, so we want to make the most of..."
"We enjoyed our stay at Shikwari Game Lodge. The activities were amazing. Thank you to the staff for making our honeymoon a memorable one. We will happily recommend Shikwari Game Lodge to our friends..."
"Shikwari is without a doubt one of the best places I have ever stayed it. This place is definitely top class 4 star accommodation with Great Views! Very friendly staff. One of the best dinners I have..."
"We enjoyed the quiet surroundings, view of mountain and informative guided bush walk. Chef Ann out did herself in providing gluten free meals, she made our dinners and breakfasts exiting! We left..."
"Good of your doing self catering and having Braai very quite and far from town which makes it peaceful and also some guest bring some dogs which make noise. The price was fair but breakfast they..."
"i booked at shikwari lodge because of its location,beautiful view of blydepoort canyon,did not expect the excellent food and treatment from host and staff, we were absaloutely spoilt and trated like..."
"I wish I had checked other reviews before booking this horrendous place. Before booking, Sue sent me a list of activities with prices. The list expressly mentioned that prices are valid until 2018..."
"Don’t waste your time or money on this sorry excuse of a lodge. We visited Pangolin bush camp from the 11th to the 13th of May 2017. We were supposed to stay a day longer until the 14th, but after..."
"Warm and excellent reception at arrival, great food, humble and understanding staff, wonderful game drive with both Noel(at the farm) and Ann at Kruger National Park. Relaxing and soothing rooms to..."
"The place was great, the food was amazing and the service even better. Every detail was well thought out and made the trip extra special. It was great to see animals on the property but when you are..."
"Superb location and rooms let down by obvious poorly advised attempts to save money and extract the same. Repeatedly serving fruits and meats not consumed at previous meals, knowingly serving soured..."
"The place was dirty inside and outside the rooms even the pool. The staff didn't even show up to clean the room the next day. That night was the worst night of my life, i couldn't sleep trying to..."
"I stayed overnight at the reserve on my way from Thohoyandou to Lydenburg. The greeting and welcoming was done in a very friendly and professional manner and made me feel welcome. The food was also..."
"Location wildlife friendliness safari tours breakfast and dinner wine wonderful. Also my children were so excited to see nature wild animal at the entrance. Very peaceful quiet atmosphere we never..."
"I regret paying my money @shikwari but watch de space if I don't get my money legal action will be taken against u.And I will inform speak out as well sue .When I say I'm going for a vacation I..."
"FYI: stay stay was from the 28th-30th October, please advise your customers honestly regarding activity prices. especially game drives that cost way less than you guys offer, your prices are a total..."
"The place was nice, roads are a bit rough if you travel with a normal car like a polo... The rondavels are great but it gets hot to quick. the surrounding bush area made it very lovely. just one..."
"We went to Shikwari for our honeymoon. we where treated as royalty. the food was amazing. the rooms was alway neat and tidy. they realy went out of there way to spoil us and to help us when..."
"A family run lodge with great service, food was excellent and a very relaxing stay. Pretty setting nice and central lodge. Only issues were is that unfortunately u get a bit of a highway sound, not..."
"We thoroughly enjoyed this place and nearby surrounds. Well run private game reserve, personal touch to everything. We bought the groupon special and was well worth it. All meals had a personal..."
"A nice peaceful spot with comfortable rooms, fun outdoor shower, great food. A pity about the shebeen music and traffic noise on the one night. Great to have real ground coffee in the room. We..."