Download a list of the different species at Shikwaru:

Mammals Birds Reptiles
Trees Flowers

Birder Friendly Establishment

Activities and services included in rates:

  • Children's play areas at Amani (For Amani guests only)
  • Swimming pools at Amani, Kolobe (For Amani, Kolobe guest only)
  • Swimming pool, trampoline and jungle gym at Main Complex, open to everyone.
  • Volleyball - on request
  • Frisbee golf - on request
  • Archery (own bow)

Extra activities at your request:

* Archery: (bow rental & facilitation) R80 per person
* Massages: Full Body (1 hour) R350
Back & neck (1/2 hour) R250
* Fishing Own fishing gear R60 per person
Rod & lure rental R150 per person
* Guided Bush Experience Mininmum 2 hours R150 per person
Additional time requested + R100 per hour
* Star Gazing R30 per person
* Guided Bush Walks R80 per person
* Nature Enthusiast 2 nights (weekend) R1500 per person

Our Nature Enthusiast programme is for those passionate about the outdoors and wildlife, and would love to know and see more of nature's hidden secrets. Download more info. This programme can be tailor made to requests.

Additional meals can be catered for by our in-house chef. Please contact us to plan and deliver your tailor made requests.


Shikwaru is situated 28km south of Mokopane, the following activities are available in the area:

  • 4x4 Trails
  • Archaeological significance
  • Arts and crafts
  • Biking
  • Birding - Nylsvley Nature reserve
  • Boating & Fishing - Doorndraaidam Nature reserve
  • Mokopane Game Breeding Centre
  • Big 5 Game drives - Entabeni Safari Conservancy
  • Golfing - Legend Golf and Safari Resort, Potgietersrus Golf Club, Euphoria Golf Estate & Hydro
  • Hiking
  • Historical significance
  • Hunting - www.ubuntuadventures.com
  • Makapan’s Valley Caves-National Heritage Site
  • Mine tours
  • Museums
  • Nurseries
  • Percy Fyfe Nature Reserve
  • Water sports
  • Waterberg Savannah Biosphere - www.waterbergbiosphere.org