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Reviews of Ivory Tree Game Lodge 5 stars

Bakgatla Gate, Pilanesberg National Park 318, 0316 Pilanesberg, South Africa

#7 of 11 hotels in Pilanesberg

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 1364 hotel reviews

8.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.4

  • Comfort

    9.4

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    9.1

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    8.7

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  • Reviewed: 19 November 2023

    9.0
    Grate experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bedroom was very comfortable but the shower outside is not for everyone like older people or even when it's colder or when it rains.

    We liked everything and we would like to give 5 stars to our guide Marvin because without him this trip would not have been so special!

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 November 2023

    10
    Perfection at every turn
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing as it is as close to perfection as you will get.

    This is my second visit here in just under a year and I live in Australia so you know this place is very special. The accommodation is perfect, the staff are amazing and the food is divine. The game in the national park is incredible and the hotels highly experienced rangers help you really appreciate it.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 November 2023

    10
    Love it!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Que está cerca de la reserva natural. Humbus was the best guide. 100% recommended.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 November 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Work being done to renovate one of the rooms near to ours meant that there was noise, visible building equipment/rubble, and impacted privacy.

    Proximity to Nature Relaxed environment

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 November 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Suite with Private Pool
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing just the road to get there is full of potholes but that isn’t the problem of the lodge!

    The food was amazing, the staff was very warm and professional and the suite (S1) was exceptional! We even tried to extend our stay but was fully booked!

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 November 2023

    9.0
    A wonderful African Safari experience.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not enough sitting space in the bar areas when the hotel is full.

    Everything is superb thank you. The Boma supper was a highlight. The staff are wonderful. Aaron our waiter deserves a special mention . He was very efficient and friendly.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 November 2023

    8.0
    Great, disappointed with the change in menu from buffet to ala carte
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    No buffet menu

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 November 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    We had a wonderful stay. The staff, rangers everyone was polite and well trained. We had a very unusual weather front came in and was incredibly disappointing. However because the place was so lovely we were able to cope and would love to visit again when the weather is good.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 November 2023

    10
    Most wonderful stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    All nice :)

    It was one of the most beautiful stays of our honeymoon! They exceeded our expectations by far - the food was just amazing (Michelin worthy) and everyone was so friendly. The game drives were incredible (we had Anja really recommend her) - we saw so many animals all the time, even two lions crossed our car a few meters away from us…) What also surprised me is that there are not many cars in the national park, you are mostly alone (from what I have heard in Kruger it’s quite different). SUPER RECOMMENDED

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 November 2023

    10
    An Amazing African Experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing

    Lovely room - freestanding cabin set in bush land. Amazing outside shower. Game drives with very knowledgeable guides. Excellent foods

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 October 2023

    10
    Absolute perfection
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was nothing to dislike about this property

    Every thing. Such an amazing place to stay. Staff were amazing. Always happy to help and go above for you. Our game drives with Anja were amazing she was an awesome guide so much fun was had.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 October 2023

    10
    Absolute perfection, highly recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing really

    The property is amazing, great location, great service and just amazing

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 October 2023

    10
    Exceptional 👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾🥰
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing, honestly

    Friendly staff Very beautiful and clean environment The food is good.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 October 2023

    9.0
    Absolutely fantastic
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The outdoor shower was lovely but the children were scared of bugs so they wouldn’t use it. There was nothing wrong with it and there was a bath indoors!

    The room was large and clean perfect for a family with lovely facilities

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 October 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    chef was amazing, he treated us like kings

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 October 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful lodge, comfortable rooms, great service and fun game rides!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 October 2023

    10
    It was something I will never forget I hope to return with my whole family one day!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I made the suggestion that in between the morning and evening tours, that some kind of fun area for ping pong, darts and a pool table would be available. Reading material and newspaper. Some of us don’t do sun and would prefer not to be in a bathing suit but drinks around a game area would be nice!

    Absolutely beautiful, immaculate, the rooms are 5 star, but what sets this lodge apart is the service. So ready to assist in any way and the big smiles and kind hearts of all from front desk to restaurant to cleaning. Tanya our driver was so smart well informed fun and made my whole safari experience something I will never forget. Thank you !! From Kentucky USA.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 October 2023

    10
    Beautiful lodge, great service and convenient location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Food buffet sometimes had burned food, but in general the food and service great

    Rooms were luxuriously outfitted, with king-sized bed and massive bathroom with a large bath and outdoor shower. Each evening there is turndown service, and replacement of water and snacks/drinks in the room. Each morning before game drive there was coffee and snacks, after game drive there was breakfast, before afternoon drive there is tea with snacks and after the drive there is dinner. Food was great, and rangers are super friendly

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 October 2023

    9.0
    Great visit will definitely love to go back
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing all good except Booking.com took payment in advance without authorization when the conditions clearly state pay at venue.

    Everything great location excellent service

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 September 2023

    10
    Elegant hospitality
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I don't want to tell lies that aren't existing

    The reception by the staff from the security gate - receptionists - kitchen staff - rooms staff - porters and very friendly and knowledgeable game drive rangers... Absolutely deserving my another visit...

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 September 2023

    10
    All employees are kind and helpful. Clifford is an amazing knowledgeable guide for the game drive.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Excellent service.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 September 2023

    9.0
    Lovely bush break , friendly staff , comfortable rooms , great Spa
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The African bush is just magical. There was a huge bush fire in the reserve but we felt safe as the staff was calm and confident.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 September 2023

    9.0
    An unforgettable experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The only thing I would add is an activity or show in the evening The open air shower in the room was surprising. In the evening during the time we were there it was cold to bathe in it. I would add another convenient faucet in the bathtub inside the room

    We had a wonderful stay, the food is good, the safari guide was very good. Highly recommend the place

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 September 2023

    8.0
    Ivory Tree deserves to be advertised on all media, including TV.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to report in this regard. If only the staff would give directions to the place, e.g. mention prominent and clear landmarks.

    I liked the way a misunderstanding was resolved in an amicable manner. The last night was very well organized, supper in the boma with a wide choice of food. The rangers were knowledgeable, friendly and punctual.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 September 2023

    9.0
    First rate Safari experience!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with Private Pool
    • Stayed 3 nights

    There is nothing that could be improved upon really. If I had one suggestion it would be that the lunch menu could be reduced, yes reduced as it is not necessary to produce a 3 course lunch 2 hours after the majority of guests have finished breakfast.

    The whole experience was first class. The Game Drives and guides were all excellent and we saw so much animal life it was amazing. The lodge staff were all very friendly and quietly efficient.

    Stayed in August 2023

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