Bush braais are held (weather permitting) every Wednesday and Saturday night. If you would like to book a bush braai on an alternative night, a minimum of 30 people is required. If numbers drop below 30, the full rate for 30 people will be charged.
Prices may be subject to change. Non-residential rates available on request.

Place of the Rock

Kwa Maritane Bush Lodge is where Mother Nature and guests meet in perfect harmony. This Five Star Lodge is located on the slopes of an ancient volcano.

Kwa Maritane offers guests all the amenities of an exclusive resort within the malaria-free Pilanesberg National Park - an easy drive of 2 hours from Johannesburg, 3 km from the local airport and a mere 10 minutes from Sun City. This Pilansberg lodge is perfect for a relaxing and well-deserved holiday or weekend.
 

Fact Sheet

Where it all began

Located on the outer rim of an extinct volcano which erupted some 1300 million years ago, lies Kwa Maritane, ‘The Place of the Rock’.

Overlooking a unique granite dome is Kwa Maritane, Legacy’s oldest and most famous bush lodge, host to families, businessmen and delegates from all over the world. The lodge is famous for its hide and waterhole linked by a 180m long tunnel, its outstanding cuisine and the hospitality of its staff. Guests can enjoy a host of recreational activities including dawn and evening Big Five game drives in the tender care of our experienced game rangers, bushveld boma barbeques, golf and other recreational activities at nearby Sun City, or simply relaxing in the lodge’s beautiful gardens and restaurant.

Conferencing

We specialise in conventions, breakfasts, lunches, seminars, cocktail receptions, dinner dances, banquets, private dinners, product launches and team-building exercises. Speak to our banqueting and conference department staff, who will be happy to guide you through the process of putting together the perfect function - to suit your specific requirements.

 

In the evenings, guests are taken on a game drive, which brings you a lot closer to the big game. The animals are habituated to the vehicle, which means that they are used to the vehicle approaching them and know that it never causes them harm. This enables you to get within five to 10 metres of the larger predators, even while they're feasting on a recent kill. 

Rejuvenate your mind, body and soul in our magnificent spa. Indulge yourself with treatments such as Thabayadiotso, our signature treatment, or be pampered with a pedicure while watching the game feeding on the plains in front of the Spa. Whether it is a full body massage, in which the masseur uses Mountain Aloe Oil, or a soothing, deep cleansing facial using warm volcanic milk, the professional therapists will simply spoil you. There are four treatment rooms, including one suite suitable for couples wanting to share the experience. There is also a manicure and pedicure lounge, a rasul chamber, relaxation area and hydro pool. For any groups and events at the spa please contact Monique Bayliss - mbayliss@legacybalance.co.za or +27 11 245 6229.

Crystal clear water and a view that many would never want to leave - dive in and soak up the bushveld.

Enjoy our outdoor bush braai area where you can savour some of the best South African cuisine. Boma dinners take place on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Saturdays include marimba band entertainment.

Come, relax and grab a book to read in our cosy cocktail lounge and bar. For groups, you can use this as an area for pre-dinner drinks or even host wine or whiskey tastings.

There are 2 flood-lit tennis courts where the family can battle it out on the court. Tennis rackets and balls can be collected at our reception.

Come and dine at our wonderful restaurant overlooking the Pilanesberg National Park. Enjoy our Fisherman's Catch themed buffet on Friday evenings, our Butcher's Grill themed buffet on Saturday evenings and our Lamb on the Spit themed buffet for Sunday Lunch.

Our bar and lounge area is situated between reception and the restaurant, conveniently close to the main pool area. Local or international sports will be aired on the TV.

Come and play a competitive game on our 9 hole bush putt-putt course. Equipment for putt-putt can be found at our reception.

Make sure to pick up a souvenir to ensure you're always reminded of your visit.

Bring your kids along to our jungle gym that is immersed in a sand pit.

Need to attend to something work-related but you didn't bring your laptop along? Make use of our business centre with computers and printing facilities.

Wildlife Centre & Museum

Visit the Wildlife Centre & Museum to see snakes in enclosures as well as displays of animal skulls and droppings. You can make your bookings for the game activities at this centre as well.

Game Drives:

Game drives are available daily on open game drive vehicles to explore the Pilanesberg National Park spanning over 55 000 hectares of rolling plains, In addition to cheetah, giraffe, antelope and hyena - to name a few - you will be enthralled by Africa's famous Big Five in their natural habitat. 

Game drives depart early morning and late afternoon into the picturesque Pilanesberg National Park. Departure times differ throughout the year according to the season. Game Drives last approximately 3-4 hours, depending on weather conditions and animal sightings in the Park. 

Additional game drives are charged at R550.00 per adult / R275.00 per child between the ages of 0-17 years.

Game Drive Times

Game Drives last approximately 3 hours, depending on weather conditions and animal sightings in the Park.

Wildlife activities and game drives:

Morning Drive – 3 hours duration, early departure in summer, returning in time for a late breakfast. Departs at 08h00 during the winter months.
Afternoon Drive – 3 hours duration with a stop in the reserve for sundowners. Game is viewed by spotlight on the return journey.
Night Drive – Only during the summer months, departing early evening & providing viewing of some of the nocturnal species found in the park.
Game Drive / Bush Braai – Following a normal afternoon drive, guests are taken directly to our Bush Boma in the Park where they will enjoy a traditional dinner under the stars before returning to the Lodge.
Game walk – Guided walks within the Park accompanied by an armed Field Guide.
Wildlife Centre – Housing a mini theatre showing wildlife movies and an array of interesting displays. Field Guides in attendance to answer questions.
Star Gazing evenings – Held once per week. Viewing the bodies comprising our solar system with the aid of a telescope. Assisted by a trained Field Guide.

Kwa Maritane offers many exciting ways for you to view the fauna and flora of the Pilanesberg National Park. Engage in the various game viewing activities we offer such as: game drives, game walks, the hide, the deck, the hide camera, bird walks and tree walks.

• Allocation of a room with a King Size bed
• Bottle of Sparkling wine a platter of chocolate dipped fruits (strawberries when available) with a personalized note from the GM
• Complimentary Late Departure (Subject to availability)
• VIP Turndown on day of arrival

Legacy Junior Rangers programme is available for all children aged 6-12 years. Activities are geared around natural resource protection, environmental education and responsible recreation offering a special opportunity to explore the Pilanesberg National Park. The Junior Rangers Program is available at a small additional cost to parents and usually takes 2 days to complete. On completion of the program, children will be including in a graduation ceremony and will be given a certificate and badges for activities completed.

Come and play the cunning game of chess on our outdoor chess set.

Get a grip on your fear as our ranger shows off these wonderful creatures. Bookings are essential and to be made at the Wildlife Centre. Subject to snakes behavioural patterns and weather dependent.

Work up a sweat on our climbing wall. Bookings are essential and need to be made at least 1 hour prior to the given times at the wildlife centre. Subject to space and weather dependent.

Bring the whole family to our pool that includes a slide into a splash pool for the children.

Come on a warp through space and join the guides on the helipad for a look at the stars (weather permitting). Bookings are essential and can be made at the Wildlife Centre.

Come and play an enticing game of table tennis. Equipment can be found at our reception.

Come and discover our unique feature. The 150-meter long tunnel that leads to a viewing point that looks onto a watering hole and the park. There is also a channel in all of the rooms that show a live feed of the waterhole.