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Ivory Tree Game Lodge

Malaria-Free Big Five with Sun City on the Doorstep

Set inside Pilanesberg National Park just a few hours from Johannesburg, Ivory Tree offers a convenient, malaria-free Big Five safari with the bonus of Sun City’s golf courses and waterpark nearby. Expect twice-daily game drives, a sociable lodge atmosphere, and a broad choice of suites—from practical family units to indulgent luxury options with plunge pools—plus villas for small groups.

Price Per Person Sharing From:

USD 558 - 682

Bedroom with a leather headboard under a thatched roof.

Highlights & What to Expect

Malaria-free Big Five reserve ideal for quick getaways and families.
Twice-daily game drives with optional guided bush walks (conditions permitting).
Easy access to Sun City for golf and waterpark fun between safaris.
Range of room types: standard, luxury with private plunge pools, family suites, and villas.
On-site spa, boma dinners, and relaxed, resort-style amenities.

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Overview of Ivory Tree Game Lodge

Ivory Tree Game Lodge lies within Pilanesberg National Park, a volcanic ring complex that blends open grasslands and wooded hills for scenic, varied game viewing.

Location & Setting

The lodge is a straightforward drive from Johannesburg and minutes from Sun City, making it popular for long weekends and mixed-interest trips. Expect classic Big Five sightings—elephant, rhino, lion, leopard, and buffalo—along a network of valley and ridge roads with broad views over ancient crater slopes.

Rooms

Accommodation spans well-finished standard rooms for value seekers, luxury suites with private plunge pools and outdoor fireplaces, and two-bedroom family suites combining a king room and a twin room around a comfy private lounge. For groups, the Pilane Villa and the Royal Pilane Suite layer on private lounges, dining areas, boma spaces, and added services—ideal for celebratory trips or multi-generational travel.

Facilities

Central facilities include a lounge and bar, indoor–outdoor dining with a traditional boma, a main swimming pool, spa treatment rooms, and conferencing options for incentive groups. Game drives depart at dawn and late afternoon, leaving midday open for spa time, a relaxed lunch, or an excursion to Sun City. Many luxury units add private plunge pools; most rooms feature outdoor showers—a welcome cooldown after warm Pilanesberg afternoons.

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