Terms and Conditions exclusive to Tshukudu Bush Lodge
Luxury Chalet
- Each custom designed chalet offers a romantic sunken bath, an open plan lounge and bedroom, a fireplace and private balcony.
Tshukudu Suite
Each spacious custom designed suite has all of Tshukudu’s finest touches as standard, including the crystal chandeliers and rock craft fireplace.
Luxurious baths overlooking the plains remain an integral feature of the bathroom and romantic experience. The Tshukudu Suites also include a private plunge pool on their secluded decks, and outdoor shower and twin vanities.
No children under the age of 12 years permitted at the lodge
Please note that there are 132 steps to lodge.
For the full Tshukudu bush experience there are no radios, televisions or telephones. Cell phone reception is very limited.
Rates include
Transfers between Bakubung and Tshukudu,
Luxury accommodation
All local beverages
High tea
2 game drives per person per day
All meals
Five-course dinners
Five-course meals are prepared for guests in the dining room or bush dinner (weather permitting).
Rates Exclude
Imported beers and spirits
Items of a personal nature
Child Policy
Unfortunately no children under the age of 12 years are allowed at the Lodge.
Children between the ages of 12 – 17 years, sharing with 1 or 2 adults will be charged a third person supplement rate on a Fully Inclusive basis
Honeymoon Added Value Offers
Sparkling Wine in room on arrival
Bubble-bath with candles after game drive
Private dinner with Butler for the evening
Deposit Policy
For all bookings made within 30 days of travel
Full payment Is required within 48 hours of your booking. This payment can be made via bank transfer or credit card (Master/Visa).
For all bookings made more than 30 days of travel
A 50% deposit Is required within 48 hours of your booking and the balance 30 days prior to arrival. This payment can be made via bank transfer or credit card (Master/Visa).
Check-in is from 14h00 and check-out is by 10h00.
Cancellation Policy
All cancellations must be in writing.
If the reservation is cancelled less than 14 days prior to arrival a 50% cancellation fee will apply.
If cancelled 7 days or less prior to arrival a 100% cancellation fee will apply.
A 10% admin fee will be retained for cancellations made after the card has been charged.
Rates quoted in South African Rand are inclusive of VAT @ 15%.
Bush Walks
Each day guests are offered the opportunity to experience our Nature Reserve on foot. Bush Walks provide a unique opportunity for nature lovers and adventure seekers to experience the amazing African wildlife up close. Each bush walk is led by a highly qualified, enthusiastic, Game Guide ensuring guests safely experience this unique experience.
Depending on their age, young children will join in open game drive vehicles for safety reasons. Guests will kick-start the day with steaming hot coffee and homemade rusks, before venturing out at around 6:30 am. At around 8:00 am guest return to sit down to a sumptuous breakfast buffet.
Game Drives
Our highly skilled Game Guides will accompany guests in the morning and early evening in open 4x4 game drive vehicles. Their extensive knowledge and training ensures that your game experience will be unforgettable, exciting and informative. This private reserve is known for its close encounters with a vast variety of game including the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino). In addition, all game drives on the reserve coordinate their game viewing activities which ensure the best of sightings. Halfway through the early evening game drive there's a stop for sundowners and snacks, before returning to the lodge at around 7:00 pm, with enough time to freshen up before sitting down to a buffet dinner served in the open air boma (weather permitting).
Other Activities in the Surrounding Area
Apart from the bush walk and the 4x4 safari game drives offered by Tshukudu Game Lodge, the following additional activities and attractions are available in the Hoedspruit area of Limpopo:Blyde River Dam boat cruises
Moholoholo Rehabilitation Centre
Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre (Kapama)
Elephant back safaris (Camp Jabulani)
Kinyonga Reptile Park
Mafunyani African Village
Giant Baobab
Jessica the Hippo
Horse riding at African Dream horse safaris
White water rafting (Seasonal)
Micro light flips
Panoramic Route (Three Rondavels, God's Window and Pilgrims Rest)
Hot Air Ballooning
Kruger National Park
Various local Restaurants and Pubs
Conferences
The intimate conference facility can accommodate 30 delegates. It comes fully equipped with all the usual necessities. Our conference centre has the following standard equipment:
Projector
Pull Down screen
White board
Flipchart
