Bakubung Bush Lodge, Pilanesberg Game Reserve

Bakubung Bush Lodge

Explore the stunning beauty of the Pilanesberg National Park from the luxury Bakubung Bush Lodge, nested in the game reserve’s heart. Bakubung, or “People of the Hippo” is situated at a mere 2-hour drive from Johannesburg, providing you with an easy access to the city’s hectic life.

Get to know the thrilling fauna of the Pilanesberg Game Reserve in a unique way from one of Pilanesberg’s most comfortable and luxury accommodations. The Bakubung Bush Lodge comes equipped with all the amenities you need for an amazing holiday experience along with endless opportunities for big game viewing in a malaria-free environment. Spend an unforgettable day in the Pilanesberg National Park – game drive is included in the daily price – then enjoy your complimentary dinner and don’t forget to try out the African-themed spit braai, served every Friday.

Experience the Pilanesberg Game Reserve in the best possible way and get in touch with nature from Bakubung Bush Lodge, Pilanesberg’s most comfortable luxury accommodation.

Rooms

Unique Selling Points

  • Malaria-free big five area within the Pilanesberg National Park
  • Bakubung Bush Lodge is only a 2 hour drive from Johannesburg
  • The Lodge bordes Sun City
  • Excellent Buffet style food
  • 3 hour Game Drives offered daily on open land vehicles with a qualified ranger
  • Children of all ages are welcome on Game Drives
  • Complimentary Boma Dinners offered every Wednesday and Saturday nights
  • Complimentary Spit Braai every Friday night
  • Great Children's Activity programmes, including the Hippo Holiday Club and
    the Junior Rangers Programme which are both uniquely designed to cater for
    children between the ages of 4 and 12
  • On-site Wildlife Centre
  • Daily shuttle services between the lodge and Sun CIty
  • Shuttle services from the lodge to the Pilanesberg Airport are available
  • Full Spa and Gym on-site
  • Babysitting facilities available 
  • Room service available on request
  • Malaria-free big five area within the Pilanesberg National Park
  • Bakubung Bush Lodge is only a 2 hour drive from Johannesburg
  • The Lodge bordes Sun City
  • Excellent Buffet style food
  • 3 hour Game Drives offered daily on open land vehicles with a qualified ranger
  • Children of all ages are welcome on Game Drives
  • Complimentary Boma Dinners offered every Wednesday and Saturday nights
  • Complimentary Spit Braai every Friday night
  • Great Children's Activity programmes, including the Hippo Holiday Club and
    the Junior Rangers Programme which are both uniquely designed to cater for
    children between the ages of 4 and 12
  • On-site Wildlife Centre
  • Daily shuttle services between the lodge and Sun CIty
  • Shuttle services from the lodge to the Pilanesberg Airport are available
  • Full Spa and Gym on-site
  • Babysitting facilities available 
  • Room service available on request

Fast Facts

CONFERENCE VENUE Ensuring the success of your meeting or conference is all in a day's work for us. Simply choose the conference package that best suits your needs, and we will assist you with the finer details.
ACCOMMODATION 100 Hotel Style Rooms
WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY Yes
WIFI Yes
MALARIA AREA Malaria-free
CHILD POLICY All ages welcome on game drives, children under 12 stay free of charge
CELL-PHONE SIGNAL Yes
CONFERENCE VENUE Ensuring the success of your meeting or conference is all in a day's work for us. Simply choose the conference package that best suits your needs, and we will assist you with the finer details.
ACCOMMODATION 100 Hotel Style Rooms
WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY Yes
WIFI Yes
MALARIA AREA Malaria-free
CHILD POLICY All ages welcome on game drives, children under 12 stay free of charge
CELL-PHONE SIGNAL Yes
CAMP FENCED Yes
AIR CONDITIONING Yes
OFF ROAD No
SPA Relax and harmonise at the exclusive Bakubung Spa within the rich expanses of the Pilanesberg National Park. An extensive spa treatment menu is available, offering men and women a wonderful choice of treatments and massages to restore mind, body and soul.
BIG 5 GAME RESERVE Yes
POOL The swimming pool is located next to the cocktail bar, where guests can enjoy drinks or a delicious meal either in the shade of the bar or by the poolside for the sun lovers.
LOCATION Pilanesberg National Park

Domestic Rates

SOUTH AFRICAN RATES
Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
1 Sep to 31 Dec 2024 Single Double
Standard Room - Per room per night - DBB R4 580 R5 690
Luxury Room - Per room per night - DBB R5 295 R6 400
Executive Suite - Per room per night - DBB R9 055
Full Board
1 Sep to 31 Dec 2024 Single Double
Standard Room - Per room per night - FB R5 840 R7 665
Luxury Room - Per room per night - FB R7 270 R8 380
Executive Suite - Per room per night - FB R11 030
Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
1 Jan to 30 Apr 2025 Single Double
Standard Room - Per room per night - DBB R5 210 R6 325
Luxury Room - Per room per night - DBB R5 930 R7 045
Executive Suite - Per room per night - DBB R9 720
Full Board
1 Jan to 30 Apr 2025 Single Double
Standard Room - Per room per night - FB R5 760 R7 825
Luxury Room - Per room per night - FB R7 430 R8 545
Executive Suite - Per room per night - FB R11 220
Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
1 May to 31 Aug 2025 Single Double
Standard Room - Per room per night - DBB R3 935 R5 050
Luxury Room - Per room per night - DBB R4 655 R5 770
Executive Suite - Per room per night - DBB R8 450
Full Board
1 May to 31 Aug 2025 Single Double
Standard Room - Per room per night - FB R4 490 R6 550
Luxury Room - Per room per night - FB R6 155 R7 270
Executive Suite - Per room per night - FB R9 950
Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
1 Sep to 31 Dec 2025 Single Double
Standard Room - Per room per night - DBB R5 210 R6 325
Luxury Room - Per room per night - DBB R5 930 R7 045
Executive Suite - Per room per night - DBB R9 720
Full Board
1 Sep to 31 Dec 2025 Single Double
Standard Room - Per room per night - FB R5 760 R7 825
Luxury Room - Per room per night - FB R7 430 R8 544
Executive Suite - Per room per night - FB R11 220


Terms & Conditions
• Bakubung Bush Lodge - Children can only be accommodated in a Standard room if sharing with one or two adults.
Minimum two night stay over weekends (Friday & Saturday).

• Dinner Bed and Breakfast rate
- 1 complimentary game drive is included per person per night’s stay. Please refer to Wildlife Activities page for further information.
- Children aged 12 years and younger (maximum two children per room) will be accommodated free of charge on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis, including one game drive, if sharing with one or two adults.
- Children aged 13-17 years will be accommodated free of charge on a room only basis and will be charged 2024-R 890  2025- R 965 per child per day for breakfast, dinner and one game drive, if sharing with one or two adults.
- A park entrance fee of R 50 will apply to children 12 years and younger.

Full Board rate
- 2 complimentary game drives is included per person per night’s stay. Please refer to Wildlife Activities page for further information.
- Children aged 12 years and younger (maximum two children per room) will be accommodated free of charge on a full board basis inclusive of dinner, bed, breakfast, lunch and two game drives per day, if sharing with one or two adults.
- Children aged 13-17 years will be accommodated free of charge on a room only basis and will be charged 2024-R1 500  2025-R1 605 per child per day for breakfast, lunch, dinner and two game drives, if sharing with one or two adults.



GATE TIMES
March and April: 6h00-18h30
May to August: 6h30-18h00
September and October: 6h00-18h30
November to February: 5h30-19h00
GATE FEES
Adults: R80
Adults Foreign Nationals: R110
Children (6-12 yrs): R30
Pensioners (SA only): R40
Vehicles (Sedan/LDV/SUV): R40
Why Book With Us
No Booking Fees
Individual Service
South African based
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