Ivory Tree Game Lodge
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Pilanesberg Game Reserve, Pilanesberg National Park, Moses Kotane Local Municipality 318 South Africa
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#7 of 19 Speciality lodging in Pilanesberg National Park
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Within the northern region of the Pilanesberg National Park lies an ancient amphitheatre and its in this basin, surrounded by volcanic spires and rolling savannah grassland, that Ivory Tree Game Lodge has been beautifully crafted. The central guest areas include lounges, bar, a dining room and feature rock pool. Small intimate guest areas have been created to retain warmth and seclusion for the individual guests. Sweeping patios provide the ideal venue for delicious English breakfasts and light luncheons with the boma reserved for fire-side dinners. 60 Luxury chalets have been carefully positioned along foot-hills ensuring optimal views of either the mountainous surrounds or the central open area. Each chalet featuring an outside shower, air-conditioner, mini bar fridge, tea and coffee making facility, has been tastefully decorated in earthly tones. This theme is carried through to the spacious bathroom, and it is here that you may choose to relax in your bath beneath a panoramic window or step out for an invigorating shower. Ivory Tree boasts a new wellness experience presenting a wide variety of treatment options designed to relax mind, body and soul. The unique design and position of the treatment rooms ensure uninterrupted views of the reserve. Ivory Tree presents generous bed capacity and has been carefully designed to ensure optimal guest privacy whilst being able to create unique incentive experiences. Whilst our attention is focused around close and unrestricted encounters with Africa’s big game, incentive experiences also include bush dinners, our own version of the amazing race, and numerous additional activities. The lodge also boasts an equipped conference facility. Striving to maintain high levels of personal attention and guest comfort, game drive vehicles are custom built ensuring optimal panoramic visibility. Amongst the most experienced in the Pilanesberg, our rangers and hosts are committed to binging you close encounters with a wide variety of big game, including the big 5, cheetah and wild dog, during morning and evening game drives.
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Pilanesberg Game Reserve, Pilanesberg National Park, Moses Kotane Local Municipality 318 South Africa
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Only 2 hours from Johannesburg Ivory Tree is a great bush getaway for couples and families! The Pilanesberg is a beautiful game reserve and we were fortunate enough to get some incredible sightings of the big 5 and more. The family room is modern, spacious, clean and has all the modern amenities one would expect from a five start resort. The family room also has a great little dip in pool for a cool down during those hot Summer afternoons. The staff are amazing, so friendly and attentive, always smiling and always there to assist. The food is delicious and plentiful and meal times were always happy times where you can see people smiling, laughing and enjoying the beauty of their surroundings. The game drives are action packed and complimented by your professional knowledgeable ranger who will teach you so much about nature. Overall an amazing bush adventure jam packed with special memories. I would definitely recommend Ivory Tree for your next holiday getaway, I cant wait to go back!…
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Date of stay: February 2021
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Good Day MJ Thank you very much for the fantastic review. We get up in the mornings for reviews like this. Glad we could make a difference. So when are we seeing you again, hopefully soon? Wishing you many safe travels and equal returns. Warm regards Reinhardt Saayman General Manager
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From 12 - 14 Feb four of us spent a very enjoyable weekend at Ivory Tree Lodge in the pilansberg. I highly recommend it for the following reasons :- Very cheerful, welcoming knowledgeable staff Comfortable accommodation Delicious variety in their meal selections. Memorable game drives to see fauna, flora and scenic landscapes at sunrise and at sunset . Which leads me to the one completely unacceptable, and astonishing decision which can only have been instructed by number-crunchers whose only concern is the bottom-line - when the rest of the world is focused on avoiding flat-lining at all costs due to the covid 19 pandemic :- The game drive vehicles are filled to capacity !! Zero social distancing between families and groups which makes no sense since the staff are testing temperatures and implementing social distancing everywhere else on the property!?! Please stop , with immediate effect, packing the game drive vehicles because we are not paying to stay at this lodge only to be stacked next to strangers like sardines. Doing this one thing to save on vehicles , guides, fuel or whatever renders everything else academic , something the head office people are choosing to whitewash. Just stop it please because we want to live to return to Ivory Tree Lodge. This one instruction left everyone feeling duped. As for the staff of Ivory Tree Lodge : 10/10 hence my high rating. Thank you !…
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Date of stay: February 2021Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Dear '27trip123' Thank you very much for the great review. The team is working really hard to create those memorable experiences and it is great to know when we are successful. As you mention, we do all in our power to conform and follow all regulations and restriction guidelines prescribed by our Industry Regulators. These powers have deemed it sufficiently safe to allow 10 persons per vehicle, seeing that those persons are required to sanitize before climbing onto the vehicle as well as wear their masks throughout the drive. When we are busy, we are compelled to allocate 10 persons per vehicle, but the last couple of months have shown us that only 80% of our guests tend to go on drive, meaning that as a norm there would normally only be 8 persons per vehicle. We do move guests around to the best of our ability to ensure that we spread the guests. In defense of the powers that be, that make these decisions, we are not doing this because of the profits but rather to stay afloat. We had several months of no trade and even now, we only enjoy good business over weekends, where mid-week business is wanting. I know this is a brutal honest answer, which should probably not be shared on such a platform, but I trust that any person reading this would understand that sometimes we do things out of compulsion, and not by choice. With that said, I assure you that we will continue to do everything in our power to keep our guests safe, as we too want you to return as healthy if not healthier than what you arrived. Thank you for the support and your feedback. Warm regards Reinhardt Saayman General Manager
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I really enjoyed my stay there.it was exactly what i needed especially given the kind of work i do.it allowed me time off from all the city distractions and the lodge itself was very state of the art.the suite i was staying in was recently renovated and i loved the feel of the place as a whole.Decor was very homely and very elegant.
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Date of stay: February 2021
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Good Day Kay Thank you very much for your support and the feedback. Really glad you enjoyed your stay, and hope you will soon return. All the best Regards Reinhardt Saayman General Manager
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I spent the weekend of valentines day at Ivory tree Game lodge. Given that it is a 5 star lodge we were looking forward for a 5 star treatment, however the basics were not done. Though I requested a romantic turndown, I was disappointed to find my room in a mess and none of the above was done. The romantic turndown to me should be a normal service in a 5 star lodge on a normal day but even more so on a Valentine's weekend. So I was not impressed when even though I requested one it was not done. The lodge is not an intimate one with 60 rooms, thus instead of having a peaceful weekend getaway it was more like a night in a regular hotel with decent food. The ever-so advertised Boma fire-lit dinner was not done on our visit, this was apparently due the fully booked lodge, instead we had supper at the poolside. This was another downside. The wifi was another issue, though the staff tried to fix the problem it kept breaking. The common reception bathrooms were not clean; could this be due to the lodge being fully booked that weekend.. probably.. however it is still unacceptable for a 5-star lodge. An overall mediocre stay for a 5-star lodge…
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Date of stay: February 2021
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Dear 'Hemalg2021' It is never easy to read that we left a guest unhappy and dissatisfied, especially when we aspire to consistent exceptional service. I am truly sorry that we failed you in this regard. As you rightfully state, we were quite busy for Valentines weekend, and experienced a far greater number of couples than normal. This resulted in our Boma not being large enough for the amount of 2 seater tables required. We too would have wished to do a Boma, but hoped that ALL our guests would appreciate the alternative of still having dinner under the African skies and around our pool area. Sorry to learn that this was not the case. I am not sure how your request for romantic turndown fell through the cracks. We had MANY bookings on a Special Valentines promotion, which meant A LOT of our rooms did get a romantic turndown, but regrettably we were not in a position to do this for all 67 of our rooms, due to certain constraints we are currently facing. For this I am eternally sorry that this caused disappointment on this romantic weekend, and I can only wish that you would offer us another opportunity to make up for this. Please come and visit again, we truly wish to offer you a memorable stay for all the right reasons and not for the bad. Wishing you only the best. Kind regards Reinhardt Saayman General Manager
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We had a lovely stay at Ivory Tree for our anniversary. The food, service- everything was excellent. We saw lion, elephant, giraffe, wildebeest, zebra - our game ranger was superb. We really had such a wonderful time and can’t wait to be back.
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Hi Bridgette Thank you first of all spending your anniversary with us. Always good to hear that all was excellent. Trust that we will see you sooner than your next anniversary. Wishing you only the best. Regards Reinhardt Saayman General Manager
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PRICE RANGE
US$216 - US$619 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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LOCATION
South AfricaNorth-West ProvinceMoses Kotane Local MunicipalityPilanesberg National Park
NUMBER OF ROOMS
60
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Claim Your Listing Frequently Asked Questions about Ivory Tree Game Lodge
Which popular attractions are close to Ivory Tree Game Lodge?
Nearby attractions include Mphebatho Cultural Museum (3.0 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Ivory Tree Game Lodge?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free breakfast, a pool, and an on-site restaurant.
Which room amenities are available at Ivory Tree Game Lodge?
Top room amenities include a minibar, air conditioning, and a refrigerator.
What food & drink options are available at Ivory Tree Game Lodge?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge during their stay.
Is parking available at Ivory Tree Game Lodge?
Yes, free parking and secured parking are available to guests.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Ivory Tree Game Lodge?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.
Are any cleaning services offered at Ivory Tree Game Lodge?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Does Ivory Tree Game Lodge offer any business services?
Yes, guests have access to meeting rooms and conference facilities during their stay.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Ivory Tree Game Lodge?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Afrikaans.
Does Ivory Tree Game Lodge have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the mountain view available here.
Is Ivory Tree Game Lodge accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access and reduced mobility rooms. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.