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Tshukudu Private Game Reserve is home to 2 Safari Lodges and borders the world renowned Greater Kruger National Park. The perfect combination of comfort and luxury in the heart of Big 5 territory. The 3800 ha reserve has magnificent views of the majestic Drakensberg Mountains and offers close encounters with nature's fiercest predators as well as the more gentle species and birdlife. Tshukudu Game Lodge comprises a 4 star, full board safari lodge and a 3 star self-catering camp. Get back to nature by joining us on one of our adventurous and safe activities. The most popular are definitely the early morning or late afternoon game drives. There are also a multitude of activities on offer in the Hoedspruit area. Tshukudu, being a Big 5 Game Reserve, provides the opportunity to spot a vast range of wild animals such as Bushbuck, Buffalo, Cheetah, Crocodile, Duiker, Elephant, Eland, Giraffe, Hippo, Impala, Jackal, Kudu, Lion, Leopard, Steenbuck, White Rhino, Waterbuck, Wildebeest and Zebra as well as many other species. Not too mention the abundant flora and birdlife. We are involved in the public education and environmental awareness of our natural heritage, and our main priority is the protection of Rhinos. Tshukudu means Rhino in seSotho or seTswana (native African Language).
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My first experience at a Game Lodge in South Africa was pleasant. The rooms were in small villas with adjoining rooms if one chose. They are spacious, air conditioned and the king poster beds had all around netting. Bathrooms are very spacious. The porch like balcony comes in handy during sunset and sunrises, as you hear the beautiful sounds of the wild. The restaurant was decent and was open Aired facing the pool and several outdoor lounge areas. The spa provided great massages and was easily accessible. The nightly dining space was set around a bonfire and provided a buffet setting with a full bar.
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
Room Tip:Â Keep your electronics charged so you are not caught off alert during load shedding.
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Response from Tallulah Carlsen, Guest Services / Front Office at Tshukudu Game Lodge
Responded 15 Sept 2023
Dear Guest, We are delighted to hear that your first experience at our South African Game Lodge was pleasant. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. It's wonderful to know that you enjoyed our spacious, air-conditioned rooms with comfortable king poster beds and spacious bathrooms. The balcony with its beautiful sounds of the wild during sunset and sunrise adds to the charm of our lodge. We are pleased that you found our restaurant and dining areas accommodating, and that the spa provided great massages. Your comfort and relaxation are important to us, and we're glad we could meet your expectations. We appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back in the future for another enjoyable stay amidst the beauty of the wild. Warm regards, Sharon Hendricks
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Quiet, be in nature, see animals very closely, read a book, share a drink at the pool, meet new people (if you want; it's not compulsory) that's what it was like. We enjoyed the location, the surroundings, the very friendly staff with a very flexible way of working and serving us. And seeing so many animals so very close ... It was a real pleasure.
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Date of stay: October 2021
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I stayed here as part of a Go Touchdown package, and having come straight from Humala, it was a very different vibe and I'll admit I wasn't sure about it at first. I ended up loving it. The timing worked out so that we were the only guests for most of our stay, and it ended up feeling like a personal experience for us. Our guide was Tyler, who knows so much and on the first drive sped us back to the lodge to make sure we were able to meet Floppy the resident cheetah, who had been lounging outside my friends' room. We also got to do things like track lions on the hunt and have sundowners next to hippos, and I had an incredible time.
One friend also got sick one night, and the staff was so concerned and helpful. Douglas even went and brought her food because she was going to miss dinner, and everyone from the manager to the excellent wait staff all asked after her and welcomed her back when she was feeling better.
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Date of stay: June 2022
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Beeware of booking this lodge, they use a company named touchdown africa. I have been trying to get my deposit refunded since I cancelled in Mach well outside the time limit. We were due to travel this month. The reviews on facebook all are bad I feel I need to warn travellers of this. So if you book make double sure you do not need to vcancel your travel. travel. I have been emailing company and received nothing but lies.
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Date of stay: August 2022
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Very impressive, we had a group of world schoolers come to your safari experience and we had an epic time. Loved all the community work you do, the information you were willing to share and the engagement you had with the kids. Thank you very much. Highly recommended
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Date of stay: October 2024Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Sharon Hendricks, Guest Services / Front Office at Tshukudu Game Lodge
Responded 15 Nov 2024
Thank you for your fantastic review! We’re so glad to hear that your group had an epic time during the safari experience. It's wonderful to know that the community work, shared information, and engagement with the kids made such a positive impact. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to hosting you again in the future!
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Such an perfect and friendly place to visit in the Greater Kruger area. The staff is friendly. The animals are everywhere to be seen. Facilities are clean, up to date and offer more than surrounding lodges in area. Truly recommend this lodge to anyone.
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Tallulah Carlsen, Guest Services / Front Office at Tshukudu Game Lodge
Responded 15 Sept 2023
Dear Guest, We greatly appreciate your wonderful review of our resort in the Greater Kruger area. It's fantastic to hear that you found our place perfect and friendly, and we are delighted that you had such a positive experience during your stay. Our dedicated staff takes pride in providing friendly service, and we are pleased to hear that you found our facilities clean, up to date, and exceeding your expectations. It's always a pleasure to know that our guests are satisfied with their surroundings. Thank you for recommending our lodge to others. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future and providing you with another exceptional stay in the heart of the Greater Kruger area. Warm regards, Sharon Hendricks
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I had a really nice and relaxing stay at Tshukudu. Exciting game drives with tons of animals, I loved meeting the cheetahs. Really tasty meals in the Boma in good company. Good value for the money and not too far from the airport.
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Date of stay: September 2021
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Thank you Steven Sussens for ensuring that our 23 Worldschool guests, parents and children, had the most wonderful morning experiencing Tshukudu on an early morning bush walk and learning more about your rehabilitation efforts. Indeed most valuable and necessary even though we advocate against certain types of animal interaction, we appreciate all you do for those habituated species alike.
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Date of stay: November 2024
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Trip type: Travelled on business
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Response from Sharon Hendricks, Guest Services / Front Office at Tshukudu Game Lodge
Responded 15 Nov 2024
Thank you for your kind review! We’re thrilled that your group had such a wonderful experience on the early morning bush walk and enjoyed learning more about our rehabilitation efforts. We truly appreciate your thoughtful acknowledgement of our work with habituated species and are grateful for your support. It was a pleasure hosting your guests, and we hope to welcome you all back for another meaningful experience in the future!
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The reception was unpleasant and poorly trained and as the main point of contact, our stay went from bad to worse. The food was underwhelming. The bedroom and bathroom were old and in need of an upgrade. I have never received such shocking service before at a hotel or game lodge.
We did have 2 nice game drives and the massage at the Spa was very good.
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Date of stay: April 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Tallulah Carlsen, Guest Services / Front Office at Tshukudu Game Lodge
Responded 30 May 2023
I'm sorry to hear about your unpleasant experience at the hotel or game lodge. It's disappointing when the reception and overall service fail to meet your expectations, especially when you are the main point of contact. Poorly trained staff can greatly impact the quality of your stay, and I understand how this would have made your experience go from bad to worse. Additionally, underwhelming food and outdated accommodations can certainly detract from the overall enjoyment of your stay. It's understandable that you would expect a higher standard, and it's unfortunate that these aspects fell short of your expectations. However, I'm glad to hear that you had a few positive experiences during your stay. It's great that you were able to enjoy two nice game drives and that the massage at the spa was enjoyable. These moments of relaxation and enjoyment can help to alleviate some of the negative experiences you encountered. If you haven't already done so, it might be helpful to provide feedback to the management of the hotel or lodge. Constructive feedback can highlight areas of improvement and help them address the issues you faced, ensuring a better experience for future guests. I hope your next travel experience exceeds your expectations and provides you with the exceptional service and accommodations you deserve.
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We stayed 2 nights at tshukudu as part of our honeymoon. My parents had been there a few years previously and recommended it to us- we are s glad we went! We had a beautiful room right next to a semi- private pool which was only used by us. The main pool is gorgeous and sitting by there for sundown is really beautiful. The staff were absolutely excellent- so nice and laid back, nothing was an issue for them at all. They even did a special bed layout with petals and swans for our bedroom after they found out we were there for our honeymoon- a really thoughtful, lovely touch. We will absolutely be back again next time we are in South Africa. the game drives were also amazing and the guides are very friendly. The only slight negative I have (which isn't necessarily a negative, just something to be aware of) is that the cleaning staff do come fairly early in the morning, I think it was around 8am or so. This was fine by us as we were actually heading out at this time but, but I can imagine for people who like a lie in that this may be quite early to be disturbed. Having said that, the lodge was exceptionally clean and standard of cleanliness is clearly very high.
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Date of stay: April 2022
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PRICE RANGE
RÂ 1,640 - RÂ 4,137 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
tshukudu game hotel hoedspruit
LOCATION
South AfricaKruger National ParkHoedspruit
NUMBER OF ROOMS
25
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