Ivory Tree Game Lodge

–Excellent location – show map
+92 photos
Scored 9.3
Rated wonderful

Staff

9.7

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About this property

Ivory Tree Game Lodge is located inside the Pilanesberg Game Reserve. Surrounded by plains and hills, this luxurious lodge features a outdoor pool and award winning spa. The thatched rooms at Ivory Tree Game Lodge are elegantly furnished with African themes. Each comes with a patio, air-conditioning and private bathroom with bath and shower. The main area consists of 2 lounges, a cocktail bar, a dining room and a fire pit. Guests can unwind with a massage or beauty treatment at Amani Spa, which offers 3 treatment chalets overlooking the African bush. The lodge offers free guided game drives in a 10-seater safari vehicle. Other activities offered in the surrounding area include archery, quad biking and bird watching. Ivory Tree is a 5-minute drive from the Bakgatla Gate.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Wifi
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, Breakfast to go

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
2 twin beds
and
1 king bed
1 king bed
Bedroom
1 king bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 king bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Max
Israel Israel
“We absolutely loved our stay! The lodge is stunning, the staff are incredibly friendly and caring, and the atmosphere is peaceful and romantic. The food was delicious, the game drives were unforgettable, and our room was beautiful and comfortable....”
Karan
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
“The game drives The food was just next level …it needs a Michelin star ! Staff was great too”
Natália
Brazil Brazil
“Amazing staff. Delicious food. The game drives are amazing, incredible experience with rangers guiding the adventure. Everything was almost perfect during our stay.”
Taniam
South Africa South Africa
“From June 4 to 9, 2025, we experienced an unforgettable stay at Ivory Tree Game Lodge. Every game drive — especially the long cheetah tracking adventures — was unforgettable, all thanks to our incredible guide, Lee, who made hide visits and pit...”
Ali
United States United States
“The staff were incredible - everyone went out of their way to make our stay special. We had two different game guides and they were both amazing. We saw lion on every game drive....mind blowing. So many little touches that we loved. It was our...”
Anthony
United States United States
“Everything was very nice and in clean excellent condition”
Denise
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The welcome, staff, cleanliness and food were excellent”
Brian
Canada Canada
“Luxury service, friendly staff, good facilities. Excellent game drives.”
Claire
South Africa South Africa
“The location was excellent, game drive guide was amazing.”
Andrea
France France
“It's the second time we go to Ivory Tree Game Lodge! We love the food, the fact that it is full board so we do not have to worry about anything. The food portions are on the smallish side but it worked for us. The game drives and the rangers are...”

Area info

Restaurants

2 Restaurants On Site
Restaurant #1
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch
Restaurant #2
  • Cuisine
    Local
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Traditional

House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Check-out
From 5:00 AM to 11:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Crib upon request
Free
3 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
Free

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No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note, children under the age of 6 years old are not permitted on the game drives.