Shikwari Bush Lodge - Hoedspruit, LIMPOPO

Location:

Located on the R36, 8kms from the J G Strydom Tunnel and 38kms form Hoedspruit.

Facilities:

• Air conditioned rooms
• Airport shuttle
• Bar / Lounge
• Business Travellers Welcome
• Child Minding Facilities available
• Children welcome
• Conference and/or Meeting Facilities
• Enjoy Home Cooking
• Friendly Staff
• Fully Air-Conditioned
• Game viewing
• Gay friendly
• Gourmet breakfast
• Ground Floor Suites
• Guest Laundry/Dry Cleaning
• Internet and email access
• Licensed Dining
• Lovely setting
• Non-smoking rooms
• Off road car parking for every unit
• On-site manager
• Outdoor pool - unheated
• Pets not allowed
• Queen Size Beds
• Queen size rooms with Ensuite
• Refrigerator
• Room service - limited
• Satellite TV
• Swimming pool
• Tea & Coffee Making Facilities
• Tranquil bush setting
• Walking distance to restaurant (less than 500m)
• Wide range of activities available

Luxury King Suite

Room Type:

Double

Room Information:

Luxury King size bed with percale linen, Hospitality Tray with Fresh Ground Coffee and Twinnings Teas. Mini Bar stocked on request. Gowns,Towels and Toileties supplies. En suite bathroom with large oval bath, basin and toilet. Also an outdoor Shower. Maximum occupancy 2 adults. The configuation of the room does not allow for extra adult guests. Children welcome to share with parents up to age of 15. Fold out beds supplied. Children 16 - 18 are accommodated in their own suite at the shared rate.

Other Charges and Fees (Payable locally):

The rate does not include drinks from the bar,laundry or anything of a personal nature.

Room Facilities:

• Air conditioning
• Bath
• Bathrobes
• Ceiling fans
• Dry cleaning / laundry service
• Fan in room/Ceiling fans
• King size bed
• Mini bar
• Non-smoking only
• Opening windows
• Private shower/Toilet
• Refrigerator - bar size
• Safe
• Shower
• Shower over bath
• Tea/coffee making

Cancellations:

Cancellation 35 days or more prior to date of arrival = 0% cancellation fee. Cancellation 34 to 21 days prior to date of arrival = 20% cancellation fee. Cancellation 20 to 08 days prior to date of arrival = 50% cancellation fee. Cancellation 07 to 00 days prior to date of arrival = 100% cancellation fee. In the event of premature departure, the full extent of stay as originally booked and confirmed will be charged.

The administration fee on refunds is US$5.00

Luxury Twin/King Suite

Room Type:

Double

Room Information:

Luxury Queen bed with percale linen, Hospitality Tray and Mini Bar stocked on request. ensuite bathroom and outdoor shower. Gowns.Towels and Toiletries supplied.There are two of these rooms.Maximum occupancy 2. The configuation of the room does not allow for extra guests. Children welcome to share with parents from 8yrs up to age of 13. Children 14 - 18 are accommodated in their own suite at the shared rate

Other Charges and Fees (Payable locally):

Personal Laundry, Bar Bill and items ot a personal nature.

Room Facilities:

• Air conditioning
• Bath
• Bathrobes
• Ceiling fans
• Fans
• Hairdryer
• King size bed
• Non-smoking only
• Private bath
• Refrigerator - bar size
• Shower
• Tea/coffee making

Cancellations:

Cancellation 35 days or more prior to date of arrival = 0% cancellation fee. Cancellation 34 to 21 days prior to date of arrival = 20% cancellation fee. Cancellation 20 to 08 days prior to date of arrival = 50% cancellation fee. Cancellation 07 to 00 days prior to date of arrival = 100% cancellation fee. In the event of premature departure, the full extent of stay as originally booked and confirmed will be charged. *Minimum 14 days - We require any cancellation or date change to be made at least 14 days prior to your check in date to avoid forfeiting the full amount of the booking.

The administration fee on refunds is US$5.00

Luxury Twin Suite

Room Type:

Two single Beds

Room Information:

Luxury Twin Suite with two beds made up with percale linen, Hospitality Tray and Mini Bar stocked on request. ensuite bathroom and outdoor shower. Gowns.Towels and Toiletries supplied. Children share with parents up to the age of 15yrs. Children 16 - 18 are accommodated in their own room and pay the shared rate.

Other Charges and Fees (Payable locally):

Personal Laundry.

Room Facilities:

• Air conditioning
• Bath
• Bathrobes
• Dry cleaning / laundry service
• Hairdryer
• Mini bar
• Private shower/Toilet
• Separate shower & bath
• Shower

Cancellations:

Cancellation 35 days or more prior to date of arrival = 0% cancellation fee. Cancellation 34 to 21 days prior to date of arrival = 20% cancellation fee. Cancellation 20 to 08 days prior to date of arrival = 50% cancellation fee. Cancellation 07 to 00 days prior to date of arrival = 100% cancellation fee. In the event of premature departure, the full extent of stay as originally booked and confirmed will be charged.

The administration fee on refunds is US$5.00

LuxuryKing or Twin Suite

Room Type:

Double

Room Information:

LuxuryTwin or King bedded suite with percale linen, Hospitality Tray and Mini Bar stocked on request. ensuite bathroom and outdoor shower. bathrobes.Towels and Toiletries supplied.There are two of these rooms.Maximum occupancy 2. The configuation of the room does not allow for extra guests. Children welcome to share with parents from 8yrs up to age of 13. Children 14 - 18 are accommodated in their own suite at the shared rate.

Other Charges and Fees (Payable locally):

Personal Laundry, Bar bill, Purchases from curio shop

Room Facilities:

• Air conditioning
• Bath
• Bathrobes
• Ceiling fans
• Dry cleaning / laundry service
• Hairdryer
• King size bed
• Mini bar
• Non-smoking only
• Safe
• Separate shower & bath
• Shower
• Tea/coffee making

Cancellations:

Cancellation 35 days or more prior to date of arrival = 0% cancellation fee. Cancellation 34 to 21 days prior to date of arrival = 20% cancellation fee. Cancellation 20 to 08 days prior to date of arrival = 50% cancellation fee. Cancellation 07 to 00 days prior to date of arrival = 100% cancellation fee. In the event of premature departure, the full extent of stay as originally booked and confirmed will be charged. *Minimum 14 days - We require any cancellation or date change to be made at least 14 days prior to your check in date to avoid forfeiting the full amount of the booking.

The administration fee on refunds is US$5.00

Check-in Time:

Strictly between 2:00pm to 6pm .

Check-out Time:

10:30am

Children & Extra Guest Policy:

Children from 8yrs Welcome 8 - 13yrsto share free wth parents. Only 2 Children per suite. Children 14 and over are accommodated in their own room and pay the full rate.

Reception Information:

CHECK IN TIMES: CHECK IN BETWEEN 2pm - 6pm, Arrivals cannot be processed before or after this time. CHECK OUT: Promptly at 10:30 Guest wanting to leave later are welcome to leave luggage at reception and use the lounge.

Business Facilities:

we can cater for up to 25 persons for a meeting not requiring overhead projector etc. though we can hire these for an additional cost or the company booking may bring their own. Please send an enquiry with your needs and we will quote you. Please note that we are unable to accommodate all 25 persons.

Car Parking:

Free shade parking next to lodge. Totally secure and away from the road.

Things to do:

While staying with us you will be able to go for an evening safari to see our plains game, learn about our flora, fauna and bird life. There also will be a chance to have sundowners and snacks from a view point. If you are feeling more enegetic our resident guide will take you for a nature walk. Trips to a big five private reserve can be arranged where one is may see Leopard, Lion. Elephant, Buffalo and Rhino. Self drives to the Panorama to see God's window, Bridal Falls, Lisbon Falls, Bourke's Potholes and the Blyde River Canyon. Kruger National Park are close by, book a breakfast on the go to take with you. thare are also many other attractions. One could stay at least 4-5 days to see all. There is a lovely pool for a refreshing dip at the main lodge area and one can relax around the pool with refreshments. We also have an extensive library on many wildlife subjects, information on the area as well as some non-fiction, cards and board games.

Local Attractions:

Kruger National Park A must see, largest big five park in South Africa. Please ask reception for the best drives and scenic routes to enjoy the Kruger Park to its fullest. We can arrange a full packed breakfast that can be cooked on a gas grill, hired from one of the picnic site +/- R15.00. They are known as skottels and are used extensively by South Africans. A FGASA guide can accompany you at an additional cost. The Blyde River Canyon (meaning River of Joy) This route will takes one on a breathtaking journey though the mountains, Blyde River Canyon is the third largest canyon in the world. On route one can stop at well know view points such as: Three Rondavels, Bourkes Luck Potholes, Gods Window & various waterfalls. Entrance at the Potholes is R25.00pp Panorama Route (on the R532.) On can visit the following Three Rondavels, Bourkes Luck Potholes, God’s Window. Visit these and various wonderful waterfalls such as The Bridal Veil Falls, the Lone Creek Waterfall and Horseshoe Falls, they can all be reached from the scenic forest track along the south bank of the Sabie River.. Pilgrims Rest an old gold rush village, visit the Robbers Grave, Pilgrim's Rest is situated on the magnificent Panorama Route on the eastern Escarpment region of the Mpumalanga province of South Africa. The entire town of Pilgrims rest has been declared a national monument and many of the rooms are now an annex of the Royal Hotel. Here, visitors can relive the days of the old Transvaal gold rush. Shop for souvenirs, visit the Robbers Grave and see panning for gold. A good days outing. Sabie Valley Coffee Lunch and see how coffee is produced. Tours on Wednesdays or by appointment, they have a shop where one can buy coffee and coffee related products. Also a Cafe for light lunches Meet Jessica the Hippo Drive towards Hoedspruit and on the left take the turning to Essex Road, the sign for Jessica is also at this turning. she is quite famous having been in a major film. Bombyx Silk Farm Excellent place for lunch. Silk Tours (free).Only the second silk farm in South Africa. Gives one an understanding as to how the silk is used. REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD VISIT SOUTH AFRICA 1. You can drink our tap water (at ours and most places, anyway). 2. You can see Lions, Leopards, Elephants, Giraffe, Rhino and Crocodile in the wild (and lots, LOTS more the Kruger Park is a MUST!!!!). 3. South Africa has the longest wine route in the world, the R62 wine route 4. The Tugela Falls is the second highest waterfall in the world, where the water tumbles down 850 metres. First place goes to the Angel Falls in Venezuela at 979 metres. 5. Blyde River Canyon is the third largest canyon in the world and the largest green one. The Grand Canyon in the US is the biggest, and the Fish River Canyon in Namibia the second. 6. South Africa has some of the best reefs in the world for scuba diving. 7. We have really good weather. Really, really good weather!!! Especially in the Limpopo Lowveld in winter! 8. Pretoria has the second largest number of embassies in the world after Washington, D.C. 9. The only street in the world to house two Nobel Peace prize winners is in Soweto. Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu both have houses in Vilakazi Street in Soweto. 10. South Africa houses one of the three largest telescopes in the world at Sutherland in the Karoo.

Getting There:

FROM: * OR Tambo International Airport: Take the signs from the airport to Pretoria, you will be on the R21 then take the N12 to Witbank continue on this highway past Middleburg and get off at the Belfast off-ramp turn left and go through Belfast go through one set of traffic lights until you get to the 4way stop you will see the Royal Belfast hotel at this turning, turn to the right At the next corner turn left and continue until you pass a pancake bar on a corner then at the next road turn right and continue on to Dullstroom continue through this village (great for lunch)on the R36 & head for Lydenburg (Mashisheng) approximately 112 kilometers, You will come to a T-Junction and take the left turning into Lydenburg (Mashisheng) continue on & turn left at the second traffic lights next to a blue shopping centre. Continue on this road & go over two 4way stops at the 3rd stop you will see a cream shopping centre with a pub opposite on your left, turn right at this stop & continue on over two cross roads, when you see an old church on your right, turn left look for the sign to Ohrigstad this is a turning to the right, continue on this road to the very small village of Ohrigstad. After awhile you will pass a turning to Graskop & start to go over the Abel Erasmus Pass, & through the J G Strydom Tunnel, after this you will be descending into the Lowveld from here we are approximately 8kms on the right-hand side. Black entrance wall & large tree Our gate is locked for security you will need to press the gate intercom for reception to gain access. *Johannesburg: Travelling by car from Johannesburg is four and a half hours at legal driving speeds and no stops.. This is 120 kilometers unless otherwise stated. Best done during the daytime.Take the N1 to Centurion and Pretoria then:-. *Pretoria: Take the N4 to Witbank (eMalahleni) continue on the highway past Middleburg and get off at the Belfast off-ramp turn left and go through Belfast go through one set of traffic lights until you get to the 4way stop you will see the Royal Belfast hotel at this turning, turn to the right . At the next corner turn left and continue until you pass a pancake bar on a corner then at the next road turn right and continue on to Dullstroom continue through this village (great for lunch)on the R36 & head for Lydenburg (Mashisheng) approximately 112 kilometers, You will come to a T-Junction and take the left turning into Lydenburg (Mashisheng) continue on & turn left at the second traffic lights next to a blue shopping centre. Continue on this road & go over two 4way stops at the 3rd stop you will see a cream shopping centre with a pub opposite on your left, turn right at this stop & continue on over two cross roads, when you see an old church on your right, turn left look for the sign to Ohrigstad this is a turning to the right, continue on this road to the very small village of Ohrigstad. After awhile you will pass a turning to Graskop & start to go over the Abel Erasmus Pass, & through the J G Strydom Tunnel, after this you will be descending into the Lowveld from here we are approximately 8kms on the right-hand side. Black entrance wall & large tree Our gate is locked for security you will need to press the gate intercom for reception to gain access. *Eastgate Airport, Hoedspruit: From the airport gate turn right & continue to the T-Junction..At this Junction turn right continue for approximately 7kms you will come to a 4-way stop in Hoedspruit,at this stop turn left, continue through Hoedspruit & keep on this road for approximately 36kms when you pass a, a fillling station at the turning to Tzaneen,past this & continue for +/- 3kms The lodge gates are on your left. Black entrance wall & large tree. Our gate is locked for security you will need to press the gate intercom for reception to gain access. *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 takes a bend to a T-junction turn right here onto the R531* you will then go under a train bridge and pass a filling station. Continue until you reach another t-junction turn left onto the R527 to Lydenburg this road changes to the R36 after the turning to Tzaneen where you will find a filling station, pass this and we are approximately 3kms further down the road on the left, Black entrance wall and large tree. Our gate is locked for security you will need to press the gate intercom for reception to gain access. *Southern Reserves Sabi Sands etc Take a right turn from the road out of the reserves onto the R40. Continue through Acornhoek and Bushbuckridge.. DO NOT take the right turning to Hoedspruit after these towns, but continue on straight as this road becomes the R531 *See above from red asterix. Phalaborwa & Phalaborwa Kruger Park 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. Take this road to at th 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 filling station on your left turn right here to towards Lydenburg ,we are approximately 3 kms on the left hand side.