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Tshukudu Game Lodge

4.0 star property
Mountain lodge in Hoedspruit with outdoor pool and restaurant
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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Exterior
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Standard Double Room
Safari
Cottage | Living area

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
    Airport transfer
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Front desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Gift shops/newsstands
  • Luggage storage
Feel at home
  • Children stay free
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
The price is AU$207
includes taxes & fees
4 Dec - 5 Dec

Room options

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Superior Room

Superior Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
Wardrobe
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Cottage

Cottage

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
2 bedrooms
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
Microwave
Stovetop
Oven
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Single Beds, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
Wardrobe
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Studio, Non Smoking

Studio, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Room

Classic Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
Wardrobe
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Tent, 1 King Bed, Courtyard View

Luxury Tent, 1 King Bed, Courtyard View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
Separate bath and shower
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
Wardrobe
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
KT 206 & 207, Tshukudu Game Reserve, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, 1380

What's nearby

  • Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre - 23 min drive - 25.2 km
  • Jessica the Hippo - 29 min drive - 21.6 km
  • Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre - 34 min drive - 36.2 km
  • Blyde River Canyon - 96 min drive - 92.3 km

Getting around

  • Hoedspruit (HDS) - 15 min drive
  • Phalaborwa (PHW-Hendrik Van Eck) - 68 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hat & Creek - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Fig and Bean - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sleepers Station Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mugg & Bean - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Hoedpsruit Café - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Tshukudu Game Lodge

When visiting Hoedspruit, Tshukudu Game Lodge is a great choice to consider. Guests can indulge in manicures and pedicures and enjoy local cuisine at Buffet Bar, which is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. An outdoor pool, a bar/lounge and a terrace are other highlights.

Languages

Afrikaans, English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 25 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 10 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

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
  • The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 9 PM
  • Front desk staffed during limited hours
  • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Up to 2 children (3 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

  • No on-site parking

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Private dining

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)

What to do

  • Wildlife and game drive
  • Wildlife viewing
  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Boat tours nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • Built in 1980
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • An outdoor pool
  • Banquet hall
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding
  • Memory-foam mattress

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished

Freshen up

  • Soap
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Guidebooks/recommendations

Special features

Dining

Buffet Bar – This buffet restaurant specialises in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Destination fee: ZAR 45 per person, per stay. This fee does not apply to children under 1 year of age.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of ZAR 500 per person (one-way)

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 25 December to 30 April:
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Dining venue

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Also known as

Tshukudu
Tshukudu Game
Tshukudu Game Hoedspruit
Tshukudu Game Lodge
Tshukudu Game Lodge Hoedspruit
Tshukudu Lodge
Tshukudu Game Hotel Hoedspruit
Tshukudu Game Lodge Lodge
Tshukudu Game Lodge Hoedspruit
Tshukudu Game Lodge Lodge Hoedspruit

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Tshukudu Game Lodge?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Tshukudu Game Lodge?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Tshukudu Game Lodge?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Tshukudu Game Lodge.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Tshukudu Game Lodge?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is ZAR 500 per person one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Tshukudu Game Lodge?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at Tshukudu Game Lodge and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as boat tours. Additional recreation on-site includes game viewing and a wildlife and game drive. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the lodge's other amenities, which include a garden and access to a nearby outdoor pool.
Are there restaurants at or near Tshukudu Game Lodge?
Yes, Buffet Bar offers local cuisine.
What's the area around Tshukudu Game Lodge like?
Tshukudu Game Lodge is located a short 1-minute walk from Selati Nature Reserve.

Tshukudu Game Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Good

Erna, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Tshukudu Game Lodge - Review
The game lodge provides a great lion, cheetah and elephant experience as these are easier for the rangers to find due to telemetry. Leopard and Rhino can be fairly elusive and you can very likely leave not experiencing the big 5 as was the case in my instance. The accommodation is very clean however not as modern as expected. Staff are fairly friendly and accommodating. The lodge is fairly well situated to get to the Kruger National Park as well as, God's Window and Potholes.
4-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

great staff and rangers!!
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The room was very clean and the staff were very friendly and helpful. We had a great time staying at the property and the game drive and bush walk was just amazing! Was a unique experience getting to walk with the cheetahs and to touch them as well! Would definitely come back in the future!
Don, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing Stay
Our stay at Tshukudu Game Lodge was excellent. The room was clean and well appointed, in the style of an African hut. The staff were warm and friendly and the food good and plentiful. The safari drives were superb - our guide, Michael, was fun, friendly and knowledgable, and we saw some incredible sights, including a family of lions (including cubs) feasting on a water buffalo, rhino, giraffes, hippos and zebras. And of course the resident cheetahs, which are tame enough to stroke - a fantastic experience.
Mark, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful experience all around! Ranger Mike was very knowledgeable on the bush walks and game drives. Lovely being able to hang with cheetahs! The staff was amazing!
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The staff was extremely attentive. We did the game drive with the owner, Chris, and he was a wealth of knowledge.
Peter, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Still very good
This was not our first visit to Tshukudu, our first being in 2005. Everything was as we expected regarding the accommodation, always clean and comfortable with excellent staff who really make you feel at home. Although the wildlife experience was very good, with the Cheetah brothers visiting the camp a couple of times, we felt slightly disappointed that there was no longer an early morning walk with a young lion or a cheetah. If we were visiting for the first time I'm sure the camp would have lived up to or even exceeded our expectations, but having visited in the past with Savana and when they had a Lion breeding program it was not quite the same! If though you are looking for a first time Safari experience then Tshukudu would be an excellent choice
Chris G T, 3-night romance trip
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8/10 Very good

Bella riserva nella pace
luca, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Personeel is geweldig. Zo vriendelijk! Kamers zijn prima, maar zeker toe aan wat onderhoud. Vooral de badkamer. Goede bedden en een leuke gamedrive gehad
nicole, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

Gostei , o quarto é simples , banheiro simples, atendimento muito bom , Safari é muito bom , tem bastante animais na reserva sendo possível ver o big 5 em apenas 2 games, indico guia jhonsson. Restaurante é bom e atendimento também. Jantar é em um restaurante anexo com cultura local. Animais soltos pelo pátio , como “pumbas”, jabutis e impalas traz uma energia boa. As cheetas domesticadas que aparecem nos comentários não estão mais no Hotel. Me atraiu esse ponto , porém ao chegar lá já avisaram que não estão mais. Fiquei satisfeito e pelo custo benefício voltaria.
amanda, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Dejligt skøn lodge
Super fint og skønt placeret
Anja, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Superbe Logde
Superbe logde, bien pensé, avec possibilité de 2 safaris par jour, plus un possible en supplément. Le personnel est très accueillant et prévenant. A recommander pour 2 nuits ou 3 nuits, plus on risque de tourner en rond.
3-night romance trip
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8/10 Very good

サファリ(ゲームドライブ)の質は満足。部屋、共用部分の施設、サービスも良かった。それでいて宿泊料金(三食付き)がすごく安いのでおすすめします。朝食昼食に比べてディナーのクオリティが低かったのが唯一の難点。
2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Je recommande vivement
Super séjour à Tshukudu. Accueil agréable et professionnel. A notre arrivée vers 14 heures, on nous a servi un déjeuner. Le personnel est au top. Nous avons vu 4 des bigs fives pour le safari du soir. Quand à celui du matin, une petite marche avec les guépards, c'était juste génial. j'y retournerai sans hésiter.
Catherine, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Familiär und sehr sympathisch :-)
Immer wieder eine Freude hierhin zu kommen. Das erste Mal war vor 18 Jahren und seit da sind wir bei praktisch jedem South Africa Abenteuer auf einen Abstecher hier. Einfach, familiär und sehr sympathisch!
David, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Afrika pur , hervorragende lodge und tolles Personal gerne wieder
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Très décevant
Séjour vraiment décevant par rapport au prix proposé. Tout d’abord les Safaris inclus nous a parmi de voir que deux animaux (0 le matin et 2 l’après-midi), le Rangers qui nous accompagnait était limite aimable et quand il a compris qu’on parlait peu anglais il nous a complètement snobé. De plus la douche était bouchée ce qui a créé des odeurs dans la chambre, les serviettes de douche sont aussi ridicules que la piscine et il n’y a pas de choix de menu le repas est imposé. Pour le prix (380€ la nuit) c’est juste inadmissible sachant qu’on a fait 4 hébergement différent et bien moins cher en Afrique du Sud mais c’était de loin le plus décevant. Le seul point positif c’est l’accueil. En conclusion je vous conseille de trouvé une autre réserve privée.
marion, 2-night romance trip
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8/10 Very good

チーターがいるロッジ
チーター目的で滞在しました。２頭いるそうですが、敷地内では見かけませんでした。 朝のブッシュウォークの時に車にのって関連施設まで行き、そこにいるチーターを触ることができました。 ブッシュウォークを楽しみにしていましたが、通常のサファリと同じく車で見るだけで終わったのが残念でした。
naomi, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Kindvriendelijke safarilodge
Echt een heerlijke plek om safari's te doen, zeker met kinderen. Er heerst een gezellige sfeer, het personeel is allemaal heel vriendelijk. Eten en kamers prima! De cheetahs zo dichtbij zijn super bijzonder!
P&R, 2-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Shameless and unsafe game drive
After two nights staying here I have several things to say about this place. First, I was surprised to learn that drinks where not included in a full board stay, even mineral water had to be paid. But the worse is that 1. Drivers let passangers to drink and smoke while doing the ride, they even show no care to people putting their cigarettes out in the ground. 2. Drivers feed the animals with chips and chocolates. With so little safety that we saw an elephant stepping towards a vehicle, thus scaring everyone, and making a lady to fall off of it. 3. Drivers shout and scream and rev their vehicles to gain animals attention. 4.The main attraction in this private reserve is that they took care of three cheetahs, so you can pet them and walk with them. That is an OK one time experience (the walk in the bushes means a walk with the cheetah). Second walk in the bushes was nearly the same experience as the first one. 5. It feels wrong to have waiters pushing on you to buy drinks. If I say one time that I do not want nothing to drink, take it. I had to say "no" three times to a persistent waiter. 6. Talking about food: dinner was ok, with several options. Yet, lunch was a one option only, almost like they picked one leftovers of yesterday. Anyhow, after two days the food seemed repetitive and we got tired of it. 7. Finally, this is a private area. In general, they buy animals and they keep them in there. After one/two rides you will feel like it is repetitive.
Rita, 2-night romance trip
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2/10 Poor

Quartos localizados longe da sede do Lodge, com piso de terra e mal iluminado, presença de insetos no quarto, matei um escorpião na cortina do meu quarto. Por estar localizada a poucos kilometros de distancia da cidade mais próxima, o hospede se quiser sair do Lodge nos intervalos entre o safari da manhã e o da tarde, precisa pagar UMA FORTUNA para o carro do Lodge te levar e ir buscar (R$400,00 para percorrer 12km para levar e mais 12km para buscar). O safari dentro da reserva é bem fraquinho e tem como ponto forte as Cheetas que vivem soltas e ao redor dos hospedes.
Paulo, 3-night romance trip
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8/10 Very good

Lodge sécurisé au milieu des animaux
N’arrivez surtout pas à la tombée de la nuit car il faut faire 6 kms depuis l’entree du parc et il y a de quoi se perdre ; accueil très sympa avec une boisson à la réception quand vous êtes arrivé à bon port ; chalet avec tout le confort pour ce lodge bien équipé ; dîner copieux et varié avec bien sûr viande d’impala ; café avant la sortie de 6 h 30 ; en revanche le safari de 9 h est payant même si arrivé après 16 h vous n’avez pas pu faire le game de l’apres midi ; petit déjeuner copieux, bon det varié ; ceci étant c’est un bon rapport qualite-prix pour la prestation offerte
Francis, 1-night trip
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