Shikwari Nature Reserve
The reserve has Giraffe, Offers two camps on the reserve close to Kruger Park & the Panorama Route Zebra, Wildebeest, Kudu, Impala, Nyala, Waterbuck, Bush Buck, Duiker. Steenbok & Ostrich plus many birds. Enjoy friendly relaxed service in amazing surroundings. Dinner & full Breakfast is offered; usually served al fresco on the veranda or deck boma. Enjoy friendly service in amazing surroundings. Wonderful areas for celebrations and weddings.
The following accommodation is available on the reserve -
Shikwari Suites TGCSA 4 Star Rated
Camp offers a fully licensed bar & TV lounge. Free Wi-Fi is available to all guests at the lounge/veranda area. Relax on the shady lodge veranda taking in the view & cool off in the pool with an amazing view..
Six luxury thatched suites are tucked into the natural bush; with private bathrooms & outdoor showers, a small patio & decorated with stylish furniture, a mini fridge stocked on request & choice of beds with percale linen. Enjoy the Hospitality Tray with fresh ground coffee, French coffee press, a choice of quality teas & homemade cookies. There is also a Turndown service with chocs and a paid laundry service. Guests at this camp are booked on a Half board or B&B guest taking the B&B option need to remember that there are not cooking facilities at the camp.
Please note our child rules below.
Pangolin Rondavels
This camp is in a separate area from the Shikwari Suites & Not Graded.
A comfortable budget option camp approximately 500mtr from the main lodge.
There are 4 traditional thatched rondavels and a pool. There is no TV or Wi-Fi in this camp.
The camp consists of 2 rondavels with a “Bush Bathroom” - outdoor shower, covered toilet & basin plus 2 rondavels which share a separate bathroom & outdoor shower. Beds offer percale linen & towels are supplied. All rooms have a wardrobe, seating, & hospitality trays with kettle, milk, coffee & teas and ceiling fans. One has aircon. A boma is available for braais where guests need to bring their own braai tools, tableware & charcoal.
Free Wi-Fi access is available at the main lodge Shikwari Suites camp as is satellite Premium DSTV & Wi-Fi. Breakfast is included in the Pangolin rate and there is also a Half board option. All guests take meals booked at the main Shikwari Suites camp. Satellite DSTV & Wi-Fi is available at the Shikwari Suites lounge. Please note there is no capacity for more than 2 Adults in the rondavels -
Please note our child rules below.Child Rules:
Children welcome - 5yrs -12yrs old are accommodated parents at 50% of the Adult sharing rate. Teens 13 -18yrs accommodated at 100% of the adult sharing rate in own room or with one other adult and/or 2 younger siblings. This applies to both camps.
Please note there is no capacity for more than 2 Adults in the suites – 2 children 5-12yrs may share with parents or an older sibling.
Activities
Guided Game walks available nearby as well as guided trips to Kruger Park with our FGASA guide in an open game vehicle. The reserve is also close many other exciting day trips such as the Kruger National Park, The Panorama Route and the Graskop Gorge Lift, Blyde Boat cruise, Jessica Hippo, Hoedspruit Endangered Species, Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation & Echo Caves plus some exciting adventure options such as quad biking, paintball and abseiling and canopy tours.
Please note: We are unable to accept Day Visitors.
Kruger National Park
The Blyde River Canyon
Hippo Hike in the Blyde Canyon - inquire at reception
Swadini Dam and 2 hour Boat trip
Panorama Route
Three Rondavels, Bourke`s Luck Potholes
God`s Window and various waterfalls
Pilgrims Rest
Moholoholo Rehabilitation Centre for Animals
Nyoni Reptile Park
Jessica Hippo - Hand Feeding Jessica - she was rescued as a baby but is free to come and go
Mariepskop Drive
Magoebaskloof Adventures - Quads, canopy tour, River rafting
Some really lovely Spa’s in the area.
Foodie and Gin tours
Cooking Demos with a chef.
Within the area:
Kruger National Park - Self Drive or Full Day Guided with Breakfast, Lunch, Bottled Water and Entry Fees.
The Blyde River Canyon
Hippo Hike in the Blyde Canyon - Inquire at reception
Swadini Dam & 2hr Boat trip
Panorama Route on the Blyde Canyon:- This can be booked with a Guide.
*Three Rondavels, Bourke`s Luck Potholes
*God`s Window & the Berlin & Lisbon Waterfalls
*Pilgrims Rest,Graskop Gorge Lift & Forest Walkway.
Moholoholo Rehabilitation Centre for Animals
Guided Mariepskop Mountain Drive - See Samango Monkeys -Bookings necessary
Quads, Canopy Tour, River rafting, Horse Trails, Wine & Gin experiences. Cooking Lessons.
We are in a very warm and temperate area. Most locals never use winter clothing and only use a jacket or cardigan for cooler days. We are not in a high risk malaria area.
We suggest you bring light weight clothing some in muted colours for game drives, and sandals for most of the year plus swimming costume
Pangolin guest please bring your own tableware, braai tools, charcoal if you intend to cook you own supper. Also swimming towels as they are not supplied for this camp and the towel in the rondavels are not to be use at the pool.
A tracksuit, cardigan and/or light weight jacket and closed shoes would be useful in winter (mid May to end August) for the cooler evenings and game drives and walks.
No formal clothing is required unless stated.
MEDICAL -
Please advise us of any allergies one may have and also any disability that may cause one to collapse.
MALARIA INFO -
We are in a low risk Malaria area but if you are intending to visit the Northern part of Kruger National Park and the Northern areas and further into Africa especially in the summer months we suggest you speak to your doctor for the right medication or buy when you arrive in the area.
You can also use Tabard Cream and/or spray from the early evening; just to be safe.
The lodge is not in very wet area so mosquitoes are not so prevalent.
Temperatures:
Summer: Days: 30 - 40 deg C Nights: 15 - 20 deg C
Winter: Days: 22 - 28 deg C Nights:10 - 13 deg C
Shikwari Suites:
Original
suites - Baobab, Leadwood, Jackelberry and Marula:
Private full bathroom
with an outdoor shower. These suites have a
king-size bed dress in white percale sheets, guests may request two twin beds. Rooms are equipped with toiletries
bathrobes, slippers, mini bar which is not stocked, hospitality tray with
homemade cookies, quality teas and freshly ground coffee with French Coffee
Press. All Shikwari Suites are only booked on a 2 course Dinner Bed and Full
Breakfast basis (DBB). This camp does not offer B&B.
A turn-down service is offered for guests. All rooms inside are non-smoking. There is a small patio with seating. Each room is thatched and separate from the other rooms, set in the natural bush environment and connected to the main lodge area by pathways. The main lodge does not have rooms inside the building. Wi-Fi and satellite DSTV is available at the main area free of charge.
2 Children age 5 to 12 years welcome to share with parents and are accommodated fold out beds. Teens 13 to 18 will require their own room and may share with one other adult and/or two siblings under 13 years. There is no capacity in the room for more than 2 adults.
Wild
Fig Suite:
This suite has two rooms a main room with a
queen -size bed and small room off the main with single bunk beds for two
children. All dressed in white percale linen. There is a private bathroom with
double vanity, Victorian bath, toilet, indoor shower and outdoor shower. Each
room is thatched and separate from the other rooms, set in the natural bush
environment and connected to the main lodge area by pathways. The main lodge
does not have rooms inside the building. Wi-Fi and satellite DSTV is
available at the main area free of charge.
Rooms are equipped with toiletries bathrobes, slippers, mini bar which is stocked on request and charged to guests account. A hospitality tray with homemade cookies, quality teas and freshly ground coffee with French press is available. All Shikwari Suites are only booked on a 2 course Dinner Bed and Full Breakfast basis (DBB). This camp does not offer B&B.
A turn-down service with homemade nougat. This is a non-smoking room. It has a patio with seating. This is closer to the main lodge separate but connected to the Owner’s home. The main lodge area does not have rooms inside the building.
2 Children age 5 to 12 years welcome to share with parents and are accommodated fold out beds. Teens 13 to 18 will require their own room and may share with one other adult and/or two siblings under 13 years. There is no capacity in the room for more than 2 adults.
Knobthorn
Suite:
Suite has a lovely
King size wrought Iron bed and an option of two singles on request. Two
children may be accommodated on the daybed and foldout truckle. Room is separate
from the other rooms, set in the natural bush environment and connected to
the main lodge area by pathways. The main lodge does not have rooms inside the building. Wi-Fi and satellite DSTV is available at the main area free of charge. All Shikwari Suites are only booked on a 2 course Dinner
Bed and Full Breakfast basis (DBB). This camp does not offer B&B.
There is a turndown service with Homemade nougat. White percale linen on the beds ensures a good night’s sleep. This large suite offers great comfort and has seating on a large veranda with views of the Skilderkrans Mountain. A Hospitality Tray is stocked with fresh ground coffee, a French press, quality teas and homemade cookies. There is also a bar fridge which is stocked on request and automatically charged to guest’s bar bill. The large bathroom has a double vanity, Victorian Bath and outdoor shower and wardrobe. Two children age 5 to 12 years welcome to share with parents. Children are accommodated on the day-bed, which is also a great place to relax, it also has a pull out single truckle bed.
Pangolin Rondavels - Not Graded:
Comfortable and well
received by those that love living Close to the bush. Also more reasonable than our Shikwari Suites
camp due to not being graded; this is in no way meant to mean they are not well appointed. It is to keep the costs of grading down. The rondavels share a lounge and a pool. The rondavels share a lounge and a pool. Guests are requested to bring their own swimming towels and emergency light
for possible Eskom cuts due to storms or load shedding. The rondavels are set in circle around the
pool.in the garden. Free Wi-Fi and DSTV is available at Shikwari Suites Lounge. All booked meals are taken at Shikwari
Suites.
There is also a shared Kitchenette with microwave, oven and gas hob and a boma for braais. Guests need to bring
their own tableware and braai tools plus charcoal. Wood collection on the reserve is not allowed.
2 Children age 5 to 12 years welcome to
share with parents. Teens 13 to 18 will require their own room and may share with
one other adult and/or two siblings under 13 years. There is no capacity in
these rooms for extra adults. This applies to both camps.
Hornbill
Rondavel with private semi open air bathroom:
Rondavel comprises of a Super King bed or 2
x 3/4 beds plus a single bed with percale sheets please request with booking. There is a ceiling fan and aircon,
Private Bush Bathroom with covered toilet and basin and outdoor shower, it
is semi open air and Toiletries are supplied, small fridge/freezer and hospitality tray with coffee and Tea.
Drongo
Rondavel:
Drongo Rondavel comprises a Queen bed and 1 single bed with percale sheets an extra mattress is available for another
child. Shared separate Bathroom (shares with
Shrike) with bath, toilet and basin and outdoor shower; Towels and Toiletries Ceiling fan, small fridge/freezer and hospitality tray with Coffee and Tea.
Shrike
Rondavel:
Shrike Rondavel comprises a King or 2 single
beds with percale sheets an extra mattress is available for another child. Shared separate Bathroom (shares with
Drongo) with bath, toilet and basin and outdoor shower; Towels and Toiletries, Ceiling fan, small fridge/freezer and hospitality tray with
Coffee and Tea. Kitchenette with microwave, oven and gas hob. Note: there is only space for 1 fold out for a child.
Woodpecker Rondavel:
Woodpecker comprises of King Bed
with an option of two singles dressed with percale sheets. Private Bush
Bathroom with covered, toilet and basin and outdoor shower; Towels and Toiletries Ceiling fan, small fridge/freezer and hospitality tray with Coffee and Tea.
King Bed or 2 singles and 1 extra Single Ceiling fan, Small fridge, veranda Tea and Coffee. Shares bathroom with Shrike Rondavel, Communal Lounge, Boma. Pool. Free WiFi at Shikwari Suites.
Private Bush Bathroom - Outdoor shower, covered Toilet and Basin. Aircon. King or Twin Beds, fridge/freezer, tea and coffee tray, boma. Communal Lounge with full DSTV and pool. Free WiFi at Shikwari Suites.
Choice King or Twin Beds 2 adults and 2 children. Shares Bathroom with Drongo and Outdoor shower, bath, Toilet and basin. Ceiling fan, Small fridge, Tea and Coffee Maker Lounge with DSTV. Boma and Pool. Free WiFi at main lodge.
Private Bathroom - Outdoor Shower, covered toilet and Basin. Twin or King Bed, Lounge, Boma Pool Tea and coffee tray, small fridge, towels and Linen. Free Wifi available at main lodge.
Private bathroom, an outdoor shower. King-size bed percale sheets. Converts to 2 x single beds. Toiletries, bathrobes, slippers, mini bar, hospitality tray with fresh coffee, choice of teas homemade cookies, WiFi available at main area. Hairdryer on request.
Private full bathroom in /outdoor shower. King-size bed percale sheets. Converts to 2 x single beds. Toiletries, bathrobes, slippers, mini bar, hospitality tray with fresh coffee, teas homemade cookies, WiFi available at main area. Hairdryer on request.
Private bathroom, an outdoor shower. King-size bed percale sheets. Converts to 2 x single beds. Toiletries, bathrobes, slippers, mini bar, hospitality tray with fresh coffee, choice of teas homemade cookies, WiFi available at main area. Hairdryer on request.
Private bathroom, an outdoor shower. King-size bed percale sheets. Converts to 2 x single beds. Toiletries, bathrobes, slippers, mini bar, hospitality tray with fresh coffee, choice of teas homemade cookies, WiFi available at main area. Hairdryer on request.
Knobthorn Suite - King or twin beds. White percale linen, Hospitality Tray with fresh coffee and teas. Mini Fridge. Day bed and truckle for 2 children. Bathroom has double vanity, Victorian Bath. Outdoor shower and wardrobe. Free WiFi available at main area.
2 adults on a queen bed in main room and 2 children on bunkbeds. Large family bathroom with double sinks, Victorian Bath, Separate Indoor and Outdoor Showers. Minibar (Not Stocked) Hospitality Tray with coffee, cookies and Tea. Free WiFi at main area.
These cancellation policies are on during the Covid-19 pandemic and will be change once all is back to normal.
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THE FOLLOWING BOOKING & CANCELLATION RULE APPLY:
Bookings made 8 or more days before arrival require a 50% deposit
· Bookings made 7 or less days before arrival require a 100% deposit
· Must be paid within 3 days or the booking will be cancelled automatically
· There is a 24hr cooling period with no cost to guests.
· The guest can cancel free of charge 8 eight days before arrival.
· Guest cancelling 7 or less day will be charged the 50% deposit.
· The guest must pay the balance of the total price at the lodge
· No Show will be charged the 50% Deposit.
· The guest will forfeit 100% of the booking early departure.
· The ONLY exception is medical proof of a Covid- 19 infections.
· We encourage guests to postpone rather than cancel at the same rate.
Bookings: -
Require a 50% deposit within 3 days to secure the booking
Balance may be paid at the lodge or before arrival.
Failure to pay within 3 days will result in the booking being cancelled.
PLEASE READ THROUGH BEFORE YOUR JOURNEY.
NB: REMEMBER NOT TO USE A GPS DEVICE, THIS AREA
IS NOT PROPERLY LOADED. IT WILL LENGTHEN YOUR JOURNEY. ALSO REMEMBER THAT YOU
MUST TAKE THE BELFAST OFF RAMP DO NOT CONTINUE ON THE N4 AFTER THIS.
Please make sure you have enough time to arrive between our check in times. This is to avoid guest driving in the dark with the danger of potholes, stay animal, wildlife and vehicles with no lights.
Directions to Shikwari from OR
Tambo International Airport:
Out of the airport, taking the
R21 road to Pretoria, you will be then take the N1 off ramp to Polokwane and continue to the N4 exit for Witbank (Emalahleni) continue on this highway passing Witbank (eMalahleni) & Middleburg.
Get off aat the Belfast off ramp - (R33/R540)- Turn Left into Belfast, onto Vermooten Street and continue through the stop streets past the
“Spar Supermarket” on Right and after the second cross road passing the Shell Garage continue past the and other Spar supermarket on the left; at the next crossroad turn Right onto Voortrekker
Street and continue straight to Dullstroom
on the R540.- Drive through
Dullstroom Village (suggest you stop here for lunch) and continue to Lydenburg ( Mashishing).- At the T-Junction
turn left into Lydenburg on Viljoen Street then continue on passing numerous stop streets after passing
the shopping centre on the left with the Spur continue on the corner with Traffic Lights go straight for
4 more stop streets then over a stream & up a hill and take the next
turning left passing industrial buildings pass one turning and then at the
cross roads turn right. You are now on the R36.- Drive straight through
Ohrigstad ( approx 47)kms and continue on R36 .
Your will pass turnings to Burgersfort, Pilgrims
Rest and Graskop continue passed these turnings and just past the latter turning you will ascend
the Abel Erasmus Pass, and go
through the J G Strydom Tunnel,
after this you will be descending into the Lowveld. Shikwari is approximately
8kms on the right-hand side after going through the tunnel.
Johannesburg:
Southern Suburbs:
Get onto the N12 this joins the N4 at eMalahleni
(Witbank) then follow the direction
above from eMalahleni.
Northern Suburbs:
Take the N1 to Pretoria and then the eMalahleni (Witbank N4) .*See above from N4.
*Nelspruit (Mbombela) & White River
Taking the R40 after about +/-23 kms turn left from Nelspruit (Mbombela) & Right from White River onto the R537 towards Sabie. Once in Sabie take the R532 to Graskop continue out of Graskop on the R532 at the t-junction turn Right (R36) see above from Abel Erasmus Pass
Hazyview From Casterbridge take the Hazyview turning off the roundabout and turn left into Hazyview . Then follow:-
Traveling North on the R40 out of Hazyview turn left at the R353 Graskop at the t Junction in Graskop with the Graskop Hotel on the corner turn right, continue through the village and turn left onto the R532 at the end of the road. This takes the route along the Blyde River Canyon. Approx 77kms, eventually one comes to a T-junction, turn right onto the R36. ascend the Abel ErasmusPass, and go through the J G Strydom Tunnel, after this you will be descending into the Lowveld. Shikwari is approximately 8kms on the right-hand side after one is through the tunnel.
Southern Reserves Sabi Sands, Kruger Gate
Take a right turn from the road out of the reserves onto the R40. Continue through Acornhoek and Bushbuckridge.. follow below from asterisk.
Timbavati,
Kapama & Thornybush
Head straight on the Argyle road on the way out of the Timbavati until you get
to a t-junction turn right onto the R40. This road changes to the R531 *DO NOT TURN LEFT TO HOEDSPRUIT. The road continues under a railway bridge and passes the Klaserie filling station. Continue until
you reach another t-junction. On the way you will pass Moholoholo, Kampersrus, & Wag ‘n Bietjie Farm Stall. Then once passed Blyde Mountain Country House you will come to a T-Junction . Turn Left
here onto the R527 to Lydenburg (this road changes to the R36 after a turning
to Tzaneen) where you will find a filling station, pass this continue, look out
for our 2km & 1kms signs on the left, we are approximately 3kms down the
road from the filling station on the left.
Phalaborwa & Phalaborwa Gate, Letaba Camp. Northern Kruger Camps
From Letaba Camp take the Phalaborwa Gate carry on this road (R71) until you get to the R530 turn left onto the R40 and carry on for +/- 5kms then turn right back on to the R530. (the road is juxtaposed) Take this road to a the t-junction turn left onto the R36 continue on this road after a bridge over the Olifants River continue until you get to a t-junction where there is a Total filling station on your right, turn right here towards Lydenburg ,we are approximately 3 kms on the left hand side.
From Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport.
At the entrance to the airport turn right onto the Argyle Road continue until you go through a boom and arrive at a T-Juntion. Turn left here and continue for 7kms in Hoedspruit you will go through a 4 way stop and at the next you will turn left and go over a railway bridge. Continue on this road out of Hoedspruit for +/- 38kms; after the passing the turning to Tzaneen with a Total garage on the corner you will see our signs. From there we are 3kms on the left.
NB: On
arrival at gate: (Please note the gate never opens automatically for access or
egress) It is connected to our cell phone number.
Our gate is locked for your security so you will need to press the Reception button on gate intercom ONCE for reception & wait for it to dial, reception with answer. Do not hold in as this cuts the call out. Announce your name & room clearly to gain access ( communication is only 30 seconds after which it cuts off). Note no one is allowed access if we do not get a response.
Our gate is run by cell phone coverage and due to the fact of the remote area we live in, we do at times experience wavering connectivity. Should you get no response please try pressing again after a couple of seconds. We may temporarily have a dead zone. Please note the intercom must dial before it is answered, and must not be held in with the finger. The gate does not automatically open for access or egress.
Should intercom still not work call our number on the wall at the gate for reception. We will come and investigate.
PLEASE NOTE THAT OUR SPEED LIMIT IS STRICTLY 15KMS ON THE PROPERTY, ALL WILDLIFE HAS RIGHT OF WAY.
Drive time from JHB is between 5 -6 hours. Leave by 11am - 12 noon. CHECK- IN IS STRICTLY ONLY FROM 14:00PM – 18:00PM.
Children welcome from 5 yrs and up to 12 yrs
old are accommodated parents at 50% of the Adult sharing rate.
No Teens 13 and over may share with parents.
Teens 13 to18 yrs
accommodated at 100% of the adult sharing rate in own room or with one other
adult and/or 2 or 3 younger siblings.
This applies to both camps.
