Shik Shack is all about reducing, reusing and recycling. As well as sustainable tourism!

Perfectly located (Orpen Rd, 35km from Hoedspruit) to explore the Lowveld, with the Kruger National Park or The Panorama Route as well as the real South Africa with its people!

You will have the opportunity to support a local NGO, Nourish Eco Village, as we are located on their property.

You are more than welcome to explore, discover and participate to their programs.

1 night = Support to the community

The space
Shik Shack offers unique bed and breakfast accommodation, and is situated off the Orpen Road approximately 35 km from Hoedspruit.
The lodge is the ideal base to experience an African cultural stay, while being near to the surrounding attractions such as the Kruger National Park.

Accommodation at Shik Shack comprises various Traditional Huts and Safari Tents, which can accommodate 2 persons in each. Each hut or tent is furnished with 2 single beds fitted with comfortable bedding. Each hut or tent contains amenities such as towels, mosquito nets, fans, storage compartments, and a bottle of water. Guests have access to a communal bathroom with hot-water showers to freshen up.

A continental breakfast is served in the main building, where there is a shared kitchen as well for guests to prepare and cook their own meals. The lodge also boasts free Wi-Fi access in the public area; a common social area with a lounge, a bar, a fire pit, as well as a swimming pool and braai facilities.

Shik Shack is built with the intention of capturing the true heart and soul of this part of South Africa. The lodge has rescue dogs and a couple of curious donkeys; guests can experience a deeper insight into the vibrant Tsonga culture and be part of a thriving eco-village community. The hosts are able to arrange village walking tours, as well as day trips into Kruger National Park, or to the Panorama Route and Blyde River Canyon, to name but a few attractions.

Guest access
35km from the nearest airport Eastgate Airport in Hoedspruit (Tourism Town),
32km from Orpen Gate (Kruger National Park),
30km from Swadini Forever Resort (Blyde River Canyon-Dam)
25km away from Acornhoek Mall,
And 85km to Graskop (Panorama Route- Blyde River Canyon).

Other things to note
We have amazing staff working on site, as well as rescue dogs and a couple of curious donkeys.