South Africa Safaris and Tours

Settled snugly on a hillside in the heart of the Pilanesberg National Park, Tshukudu is an exclusive paradise for game lovers. The Pilanesberg National Park covers a vast and ancient volcanic crater. Over time the crater has developed its own ecosystem which today hosts a diverse population of wildlife and bird species.

Tshukudu accommodates just 18 visitors in total privacy and unashamed luxury in the lodge's nine flawlessly fitted thatched chalets.

The entire lodge is also particularly popular as a select conference centre or meeting facility for up to 18 delegates.

Enjoy unforgettable game viewing, by day or by night, delicious 'Out of Africa' cuisine in authentic indoor and outdoor settings and absolutely stunning views from every area of your cottage, even from the sunken bath!

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About Pilansberg Nature Reserve

The 56 000 ha Pilanesberg National Park, which has Sun City on its border, was officially opened on 8 December 1979. It is the oldest and best known of the North West Parks Board's game reserves.

The park, which is almost circular in shape, is situated on the eroded remains of a 1 200 million-year old extinct alkaline volcanic crater the third largest of its kind in the world. The rounded hills and open plains support a diverse range of vegetation types. In the early 1980's, the park was restocked with almost 6 000 animals of 21 species during Operation Genesis the largest ever game translocation exercise at that time.

Today almost all of the animal species that historically occurred in the area have been reintroduced and are now flourishing, including the "Big Five" (lion, elephant, white and black rhino, buffalo and leopard), hippo, giraffe, zebra and no fewer than 18 species of antelope. More than 350 species of birds have also been recorded in the park.

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