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Tshukudu Game Lodge

4.0 star property
Lodge with an outdoor pool, in the vicinity of Jessica the Hippo

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Exterior
Cottage | Living area
Manicures and pedicures
Manicures and pedicures
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$291
includes taxes & fees
11 Dec - 12 Dec

Explore the area

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KT 206 & 207, Tshukudu Game Reserve, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, 1380
  • Place, Selati Nature Reserve
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Jessica the Hippo
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hoedspruit (HDS)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

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

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Superior Room

Superior Room

Highlights

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

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Cottage

Cottage

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
2 bedrooms
Microwave
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 40 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Classic Room

Classic Room

Highlights

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

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Studio, Non Smoking

Studio, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double 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
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Separate bath and shower
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Hoedspruit

At Tshukudu Game Lodge, you'll be 21.6 km (13.4 mi) from Jessica the Hippo and 30.9 km (19.2 mi) from Nyani Cultural Village. Highlights at this lodge include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and a bar/lounge. .The buffet restaurant, Buffet Bar, serves local cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Enjoy the pool loungers along with access to a wildlife and game drive and game viewing. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights in the region of this 4-property class Hoedspruit lodge include Three Rondavels and Blyde River Canyon.
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What's nearby

  • Selati Nature Reserve - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate - 3 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre - 28 min drive - 32.0 km
  • Jessica the Hippo - 31 min drive - 25.3 km
  • Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre - 38 min drive - 39.1 km

Getting around

  • Hoedspruit (HDS) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Silver Wings Spur Steak Ranch - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Fig & Bean - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Thirsty Giraffe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Brewery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Hoedpsruit Café - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Tshukudu Game Lodge

Lodge with an outdoor pool, in the vicinity of Jessica the Hippo
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at Tshukudu Game Lodge. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Hoedspruit lodge.

  • 25 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1980
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Tshukudu Game Lodge offers 25 air-conditioned accommodations, with a safe. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Memory foam beds feature premium bedding. Coffee/tea makers and minibars are provided. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include change of towels.

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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

  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 3 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Destination fee: ZAR200 per person, per stay. This fee does not apply to children under 1 year of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • One child aged 3 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National rating

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

Property is 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

Does Tshukudu Game Lodge have a pool?

Tshukudu Game Lodge has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

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

As of 10 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tshukudu Game Lodge on 11 Dec 2025 start from AU$255.19, 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.

What makes Tshukudu Game Lodge a romantic place to stay?

Couples dining and romance packages, as well as memory foam beds in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Tshukudu Game Lodge.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Tshukudu Game Lodge?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Tshukudu Game Lodge?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone? The dining venue is closed seasonally each year from December 25 until April 30.

What time are check-in & check-out at Tshukudu Game Lodge?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Tshukudu Game Lodge?

No, pets are not allowed.

Tshukudu Game Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 42 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

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

2/10 Terrible

Corli

Travelled with partner
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

6/10 Okay

Erna

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great staff and rangers!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Don, Hong Kong

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

8/10 Good

Chris G T

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

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
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivier

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

Très bel hôtel.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

luca

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bella riserva nella pace
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

nicole

Travelled with family
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

8/10 Good

amanda

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

10/10 Excellent

Anja

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

Dejligt skøn lodge

Super fint og skønt placeret
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

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

10/10 Excellent

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

4/10 Poor

marion

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