Overview & Rates

Validity	Special rate for advance booking	If booked within 7 days of travel
02 February - 30 April 2012	R 2,120.00	R 1,485.00
01 May - 30 September 2012	R 1,800.00	R 1,485.00
01 October - 30 November 2012	R 2,120.00	R 1,485.00
NORMAL SELLING RATE - R 2,650.00 RECEIVE A 43% DISCOUNT
**SPECIAL OFFERS**
February Valentine’s Specials Valid until 15 February, min stay two nights Includes a one hour massage per person per day & a complimentary bottle of sparkling wine R 1,885.00 Executive Suites with private plunge pool & DSTV Rates are per adult per night sharing (children charged at normal rates) Valid until 30 November 2012 - R 2,400.00
** Surcharges will apply over holiday periods & long weekends

• Three meals per day
• Dawn and dusk game drives in open Land Rovers
• Accommodation and V.A.T
• Teas & snacks

• There will be a supplement of 50% on the per person sharing rate for single accommodation

• When sharing with 2 adults, children aged 2-11 years will pay 50% of the adult rate
• Children under 2 years of age will stay free of charge
• Generally, and except where children are accommodated on safari by means of a 'bush bumble', children under the age of 6 years will not be permitted on game drives
• Children between the age of 6 & 12 years are permitted on drives at the discretion of the game ranger

• All prices quoted are based on a minimum stay of two nights
• A Conservation Levy of R 40.00 per person per stay will be payable directly to the Lodge
• Terms & Conditions apply

About The Lodge & The Reserve

Ivory Tree Game Lodge is situated in the north eastern region of the Pilanesberg National Park, the closest point of entry is through Bakgatla Gate. Nestled in the basin of an ancient amphitheatre divided by riverine woodlands and elephant trails lies an exclusive lodge, called Ivory Tree Game Lodge.

The guest areas have been carefully planned to ensure easy flowing and comfortable areas and were designed with the view to accommodating a group or to provide intimate retreats ensuring privacy. The central areas include two lounges, the bar and cocktail lounge, a multi-tiered dining room, the conference facility, curio shop and open air boma.

The Suites areas were designed using a double volume style to ensure impressive views of the surrounding amphitheater. The large and stunning feature swimming pool has been positioned between the lodge and the nearby water hole.

60 double suites are located on the edge of the amphitheatre basin, each features full en suite bathroom with outdoor showers, mini bar fridges, air-conditioning, tea and coffee making facilities. The standard suites are decorated in a range of earthy tones ranging from terra cottas to deep blues, the rooms have been carefully co-ordinated to ensure comfortable seating both indoors and out. The standard configuration includes two twin beds and in a limited number of rooms it is possible to offer a king size bed. It is also possible to introduce a third bed into the room in the event that a child / children wish to share with parents. It is not possible to add a fourth bed.

In additional to the double Suites Ivory Tree has very recently introduced 3 Luxury Suites, beautifully decorated and very spacious, featuring a lounge area and a private patio with private plunge pool. Most of our guests are at Ivory Tree for the thrill of the open vehicle safari. Ivory Tree uses custom built 10 seater open game viewers which permit maximum all around visibility.

The park is home to a wide variety of general game including the Big 5, in addition both species of Rhino occur, namely black and white, and Cheetah and Wild Dog. Each group of guests is assigned a personal guide who is tasked with interpreting the sights and sounds of the African bush. Your guide will spend time with you at dinners as well and is always around to ensure that you remain comfortable during your stay with us.

• 56 Standard suites and 4 luxury suites
• Suites are air-conditioned
• Full en-suite facilities including outside showers
• Luxury Spa
• Hot beverage facilities
• Boma
• Conference room
• Curio shop
• Children are accommodated with adults

Next door to the famous leisure and entertainment resort of Sun City, is the Pilanesberg National Park.

It may not be very large (550km²) compared to Kruger or some of the other great African parks, but it has a real wilderness feel to it and most of the big animals you could wish to see. It lies amongst the only significant hills in the area which rise skywards out of the flat highveld plain. This massif is a 1,200 million-year-old volcanic relic of four concentric mountain rings.

The Pilanesberg is the highest peak towering 600 metres above Mankwe Lake, which sits in the heart of the ancient volcano. The volcano's circular bowl was recognised as being the perfect situation for a national park with its tall sides creating natural boundaries. The area was farmed until 1979 until Operation Genesis was launched to rehabilitate the land and stock it with game. This was one of the most imaginative game-stocking enterprises ever undertaken and the Pilanesberg became a great success story. There are currently around 10,000 head of game and it is a very popular game park for locals and overseas visitors alike - many of whom make the short trip from the nearby resort of Sun City.

This park is home to good populations of a whole range of Africa's game, including the 'Big Five'; elephants, black and white rhinoceros, buffaloes, lions and leopards and you will also see giraffes, zebras, hippos and a wide variety of antelopes including the very attractive sable, eland, kudu and gemsbok. There are also cheetahs and hyenas and jackal. Birdlife is good with over 300 species and bird lovers will be interested in the huge stroll-through aviary at the Manyane gate. Also in this area is a 'vulture restaurant' - created to help save the shy and endangered Cape vulture from regional extinction.

Map & Directions

The lodge can be contacted at 014 556 8100 should assistance with directions be required en-route to Ivory Tree.
No entry fees are charged for access directly to Ivory Tree through Bakgatla Gate.

• Leave Johannesburg driving past Lanseria Airport towards Hartebeespoort Dam (suggested routes either William Nicol or Hans Strydom roadways)
• At the T-junction of Broederstroom ( fruit stall in front of you ) turn left
• Follow signs to Sun City turning right taking the bridge over the dam
• At stop street turn right
• At 4 way stop turn left ( takes you past Chameleon Village ) and once again follow Sun City signs taking you onto the N4
• Once on the N4 Toll road, take the 1 st off ramp for Pilansberg/Sun City
• Turn right over the Highway continuing as though traveling to Sun City (+/- 80km) going through at least 4 4-way stops
• At a 4 way stop with a Golden Era sign off to the right , turn right to "Northam" on the R510
• Continue along until you pass an industrial area on your left, soon after turn left to Mogwase and Pilanesberg
• At second stop street with a Caltex garage on the corner turn right to Pilanesberg, Manyane & Bakgatla Gates
• Continue until you hit a T-Junction
• Turn left to Bakgatla Gate and George Stegman Hospital Continue along this road which takes you to our driveway which is a huge thatched yellow entrance taking the right hand entrance to the lodge