Shikwari Nature Reserve

Shikwari Nature Reserve Offers 2 camps- one a luxury camp and the other is for those looking for a budget friendly stay.. The camps are set on a Nature Reserve with plains game. No dangerous game here. Shikwari Suites TGCSA 4-Star Rated 6 lovely private junior suites with private bathrooms, tucked in the natural bush, on a plains game nature reserve Set amongst the natural bush giving a sense of privacy & calm. The main area has a lounge with Premum DSTV & Wi-Fi plus a pool with a view. All suites accommodate up to 2 adults and 2 children aged 5-12yrs. There is no capacity for more that 2 adults & 2 children. Pangolin Rondavels - Not Graded. A more budget option but comfortable & accepted by many of our foreign tourists. There are 4 traditional rondavels and Pool 2 rondavels with a “Bush Bathroom” - outdoor shower, covered toilet & basin & 2 rondavels share a separate bathroom and outdoor shower. All beds offer luxury percale linen & towels are supplied. All rooms have a wardrobe, seating, & tea & coffee trays. This camp offers a great full breakfast; guests can also opt for half board. Access Wi-Fi at main. Notebther are no TVs ior Wi-Fi in any rooms. Guided Game drives with an FGASA guide available to Kruger Park and other amazing private reserves in the area. Guests are welcome to walk on our reserve. Note no drives done on our property. We do offer drives to Kruger & other private reserves as well as The Panorama. Boat trip , quad biking & Ballooning need to be book well ahead.There are more option which are self drive such as Aboat trip, Hoedspruit Reptile park, Jessica Hippo & Mholoholo Rehabilitation Also close to many other exciting day trips. Children welcome - 5yrs -12yrs old are accommodated with parents at a flat rate per child per night. Teens 13 -18yrs accommodated at 50% per teen per night of the room rate rate in their own room or with one other adult and/or 2 younger siblings. This applies to both camps. Guests at both camps take meals at the Shikwari Suites main area; meals are included on Half Board or B&B.

Area Info

We set in an area of unrivaled beauty, Hot summers 30 -40deg C and mild winters 20-26deg C 10 deg C at night, making visits to this area a year round pleasure.
Shikwari is approx 5-6hr journey from Johannesburg.
A car or a guide and vehicle is necessary to get around. There is no bus, train or Uber service. Transfers to & from the lodge can be arrange before arrival from the Eastgate International Airport (HDS)40kms away.
The friendly town of Hoedspruit is 35km from the lodge and offers banks & Forex exchange, great restaurants/coffee shops, supermarkets, & clothing, curio & photographic stores.
This is one of the hubs of wildlife tourism!

Units and Rooms

Shikwari Baobab

Guests: 4
Max Adults: 2

Private bathroom, outdoor shower. King-size bed or 2 single beds.Toiletries. 2x Children aged 5 to 12 years welcome to share with parents, mini bar, Tea/Coffee hospitality tray, WiFi available at the main area. No cooking facilities. DBB or B&B

Shikwari Jackalberry

Guests: 4
Max Adults: 2

Private bathroom, outdoor shower. King-size bed or 2 single beds.Toiletries. 2x Children aged 5 to 12 years welcome to share with parents, mini bar, Tea/Coffee hospitality tray, WiFi available at the main area. No cooking facilities. DBB or B&B

Shikwari Leadwood

Guests: 4
Max Adults: 2

Private bathroom, outdoor shower. King-size bed or 2 single beds.Toiletries. 2x Children aged 5 to 12 years welcome to share with parents, mini bar, Tea/Coffee hospitality tray, WiFi available at the main area. No cooking facilities. DBB or B&B

Shikwari Marula

Guests: 4
Max Adults: 2

Private bathroom, outdoor shower. King-size bed or 2 single beds for 2x Children aged 5 to 12 years, on fold-out beds. welcome to share with parents, mini bar, Tea/Coffee hospitality tray

Shikwari Wild Fig

Guests: 4
Max Adults: 2

Queen bed in main room & bunk beds in second room. Large Pvt bathroom - double sinks, Victorian Bath, Separate Indoor & Outdoor Showers. Mini fridge Hospitality Tray -fresh coffee, cookies & Tea. Free WiFi at main area. No cooking facilities. DBB or B&B

Shikwari Knobthorn Suite

Guests: 4
Max Adults: 2

Knobthorn Suite - King or twin beds. Hospitality Tray with fresh coffee & teas. & Mini Fridge. Day bed & truckle for 2 children. Bathroom has double vanity, Victorian Bath, outdoor shower Free WiFi & DSTV at main area. No cooking facilities. DBB or B&B

Pangolin Hornbill -

Guests: 4
Max Adults: 2

Private Bush Bathroom -Outdoor shower, covered Toilet & Basin. Aircon. King or Twin Beds, fridge/freezer, tea & coffee tray, boma.Communal Lounge with full DSTV & pool. Free WiFi at Shikwari Suites

Pangolin - Drongo

Guests: 4
Max Adults: 2

King Bed or 2 singles & 1 extra Single Ceiling fan, Small fridge, veranda Tea & Coffee. Shares bathroom with Shrike Rondavel, Communal Lounge, Boma. & Pool.

Pangolin Shrike

Guests: 4
Max Adults: 2

Choice King or Twin Beds 2 adults & 2 children Shares Bathroom with Drongo & Outdoor shower,bath, Toilet & basin,Ceiling fan, Small fridge, Tea & Coffee Maker Lounge with DSTV. Boma & Pool. Free WiFi at the main lodge.

Pangolin Woodpecker

Guests: 3
Max Adults: 2

Private Bathroom - Outdoor Shower, covered toilet & Basin. Twin or King Bed, 1x single bed, Lounge, Boma Pool Tea & coffee tray, small fridge, towels & Linen. Free Wifi available at the main lodge. Communal braai boma gas hob.& electric oven.