Tshukudu Game Lodge

Property class: 4

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Located close to Jessica the Hippo, Tshukudu Game Lodge provides game and wildlife viewing, a terrace and a garden. Treat yourself to a manicure/pedicure or other spa services. The on-site local cuisine buffet restaurant, Buffet Bar, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$217
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept

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A pool area with a thatched-roof structure, wooden deck, and lounge chairs.

Standard Double Room

  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A neatly made bed with a green upholstered headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a tray with flowers and a bottle on the bed.

Superior Room

  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a wooden bed, a nightstand, a bedside lamp, a mosquito net, and a brick wall.

Cottage

  • 40 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Single Beds, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a wardrobe, and a ceiling fan.

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A neatly made bed with a tray of croissants and a glass of orange juice in front.

Classic Room

  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a canopy bed, a desk, a chair, and a lamp.

Studio, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A tented room with a bed, a wooden desk, and a small table with a lamp.

Luxury Tent, 1 King Bed, Courtyard View

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the outdoors.

Premium Studio Suite

  • Mountain view
  • 41 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area, a bathroom, and a view of the outdoors.

Superior Studio Suite

  • Lake view
  • 41 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room

  • Sleeps 8

Room

  • Sleeps 4

Room

  • Sleeps 4
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About the area

Located in Hoedspruit, Tshukudu Game Lodge is near the airport and in the mountains. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Nyani Cultural Village, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Three Rondavels and Blyde River Canyon. Don't miss out on a visit to Jessica the Hippo. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as boat tours. Visit our Hoedspruit travel guide
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Map
KT 206 & 207, Tshukudu Game Reserve, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, 1380

What's nearby

  • A dirt path with a lion walking away from the camera.
    Selati Nature Reserve
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • A white pickup truck with a cheetah on its bed, surrounded by trees and mountains in the background.
    Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre
    43 min drive - 39.1 km
  • Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate
    4 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre
    33 min drive - 31.9 km
  • Jessica the Hippo
    36 min drive - 25.0 km

Getting around

  • Hoedspruit (HDS)
    76 min drive

Restaurants

  • Mugg & Bean
    3 min drive
  • Silver Wings Spur Steak Ranch
    4 min drive
  • Sleepers Restaurant
    3 min drive
  • Safari Club Hoedspruit
    4 min drive
  • Thirsty Giraffe
    8 min walk

About this property

Tshukudu Game Lodge

  • Upscale lodge in the mountains
  • Located close to Jessica the Hippo, Tshukudu Game Lodge provides game and wildlife viewing, a terrace and a garden. Treat yourself to a manicure/pedicure or other spa services. The on-site local cuisine buffet restaurant, Buffet Bar, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
  • You'll also find perks such as:
    • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
    • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), outdoor furniture and a gift shop
    • Game drive on-site, a front desk safe and luggage storage
    • A TV in reception and a banquet hall
  • Room features
  • All rooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as premium bedding, in addition to perks such as safes and minibars.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Separate baths/showers, outdoor showers and soap
    • Wardrobes/cupboards, daily housekeeping and electrical adapters/chargers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • Buffet Bar

Things to do

  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Manicures/pedicures

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1980
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Outdoor shower
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

1 child, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Destination fee: ZAR100 per person, per night. This fee does not apply to children under 1 year of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 500 per person (one-way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property class

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Frequently asked questions

Does Tshukudu Game Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Tshukudu Game Lodge?

As of 18 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tshukudu Game Lodge on 20 Sept 2026 start from NZ$217, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Tshukudu Game Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Tshukudu Game Lodge?

Tshukudu Game Lodge doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Tshukudu Game Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Tshukudu Game Lodge?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Does Tshukudu Game Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 500 per person applies.

Where is Tshukudu Game Lodge located?

Situated near the airport, this lodge is 13.4 mi (21.6 km) from Jessica the Hippo and 19.2 mi (31 km) from Nyani Cultural Village.

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Reviews

Tshukudu Game Lodge Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 45 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simply wonderful! Game drives were excellent and well worth the early start, although if visiting in winter be sure to bring your cold weather gear. Accommodation excellent. Food great too (could be a bit warmer, though). Friendly staff and a very welcoming vibe.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms, friendly staff, Obri is an excellent guide
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place with game drives
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020
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2/10 Terrible

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not value for money. Dinner was tasteless. Disturbing was to catch a worker at 07:30 the next morning hiding under our tent while we were bathing. The wooden floor has clear gaps to look through. When confronted he said he was there to fix a problem. Complained to the manager and she only replied "Sorry for that". No investigation or request to identify the worker. Internet is non-existent and lights are inadequate in the tent.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
O lugar é muito bom e me propiciou um bom safári.A equipe de funcionários é muito hospitaleira!Adorei o lugar e recomendo!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bella riserva nella pace
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Personeel is geweldig. Zo vriendelijk! Kamers zijn prima, maar zeker toe aan wat onderhoud. Vooral de badkamer. Goede bedden en een leuke gamedrive gehad
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dejligt skøn lodge

Super fint og skønt placeret
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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great staff and rangers!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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。
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Afrika pur , hervorragende lodge und tolles Personal gerne wieder
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was extremely attentive. We did the game drive with the owner, Chris, and he was a wealth of knowledge.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

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。
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Staff & service

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018