Bakubung Bush Lodge

Pilanesberg, South Africa

Virgin rating

Boma
Standard Twin Room
Pool
Standard King Room
Bush Walk
Standard Queen Room
Main Restaurant
Executive Suite
Boma
Spa
Boma
Standard Twin Room
Pool
Standard King Room
Bush Walk
Standard Queen Room
Main Restaurant
Executive Suite
Boma
Spa

The hotel

Bakubung Bush Lodge is a luxurious safari lodge located in the heart of Pilanesberg National Park, just 10 minutes away from Sun City and two hours from Johannesburg. The lodge offers it's guests comfortable accommodations, incredible game drives and bush walks providing the chance to get up close and personal with the world's big five. There's also great amenities for both couples and families, including; a restaurant, bar, swimming pool, spa, tennis courts and even a wildlife centre. Bakubung Bush Lodge is an ideal destination for an unforgettable safari experience in a stunning, malaria-free setting.

Amenities

  • Safari
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Restaurant
  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool

Where is it

Located in Pilanesberg National Park, just a two hour drive from Johannesburg.

Hotel information

100 rooms and suites all with free Wi-Fi, separate bathroom area, air conditioning, tea/coffee making facilities, electric safe and mini bar*. 

Standard Queen Rooms have two queen beds and sleep a maximum of 4 adults. 

Half Board: rates are inclusive of breakfast, dinner & 1 game drive per day (guests can choose morning or afternoon).   

Full Board: includes the above plus the addition of lunch. 

Standard Twin Rooms feature two twin beds and sleep a maximum of 4 adults. 

Standard King Rooms feature one king bed and sleep a maximum of 2 adults.

Luxury King Rooms feature one large size king bed and a separate seating area. Sleeps a maximum of 2 adults.

Executive Suites feature a king bed and a bath tub for you to view the surrounding Pilanesberg National Park. Sleeps a maximum of 2 adults.


Marula Grill (buffet or a la carte). Thutlwa Bar. Motswedi Ladies Bar. Swimming Pool. Residents Lounge (quiet working area). Legacy Balance Spa*. Kids playground. Tennis courts. Wildlife centre. Volleyball court. Fitness centre/gym. 

*Denotes local charge.

Conservation Levies are Included in the rates seen for two adults. Children under 12 years old (maximum of 2 children) who accompany parents on an inclusive Game Drive package, would be required to pay Conservation Levies at an additional cost of R40.00 per child per night), including VAT. This is payable upon arrival at the Lodge.

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Traveller rating

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Dec 7, 2024 garry681 Birmingham, United Kingdom

I have been coming to Bakubung for more than 25 years. The accomodation and services have been progressively improved but have always been good. The access to the Big 5 Pilanesberg game reserve for self drive game viewing is great, but road quality is variable. Bakubung's game drives with their own rangers are even better.
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Dec 7, 2024 ottiliajacobs

Thank you so much. My husband and I enjoyed our wedding anniversary with you guys. We definitely will recommend it to family and friends. Keep up the excellent work. Bravo!
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Dec 6, 2024 Kristin M Lille, France

The rooms and the atmosphere are beautiful, from the leopard print, lush carpet to the slate showers... and there was a bath, a pool and mongooses running around. The animals are so, so close. You don't have to drive far to see them. In open air vehicles, you're as close to nature as you can be. I would recommend this, and I hope to go again.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Weekend Getaway

Dec 3, 2024 vvisagie928 Brits, South Africa

This was an unforgettable weekend with the family. The experience of the animals roaming so close to the lodge at the waterhole was amazing.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Very confortable stay in wild area

Dec 2, 2024 644jeanmarcd Bondues, France

We often travel in south africa and love to finish each stay at Bakubung.Very confortable room, beautiful area close to wildlife, kind people, good food....almost perfect