Lush Private Lodge
Lush is a Lupini family-owned and managed boutique private game lodge, set within the Black Rhino Reserve of the greater Pilanesberg National Park and run on Italian hospitality, offering luxury accommodation, dining, and safari experiences.
Lush, tucked into a wooded hillside, holds you in the bush and in the moment. Five individual, luxury suites afford the privacy of home, while the main lodge, run on Italian hospitality, ensures you are very well taken care of. Life in an unspoilt wilderness, free of everyday concerns, creates a sense of wholeness. All at once you are in tune with the beat of the wild, belonging back in nature.
Lush Private Lodge personifies laissez-faire luxury, where flawless service and warm hospitality come naturally, and world-class food is the order of the day.
Talking of the team members, they have been very busy during the past year. Both with a full lodge, courtesy of the incredible support of our local market, and with exciting additions. Earlier this year, the long-awaited wine cellar opened, which provides a fabulous alternative dining venue in true Italian style, reminding us of the owners’ heritage. And what is still to come?
·The three new Luxury Suites described above, are scheduled to open by 01 April 2022. This will take the total number of Suites up to eight. Availability has proven tricky at times, even over the past year, but 8 suites will be the final number, in order to retain the lodge’s boutique and intimate character.
· Also opening next year is the gym. Besides the high-end equipment, full bathroom facilities and changing rooms, the new gym offers a gorgeous view, turning any workout into a pleasure. The use of the gym will obviously be free of charge to guests.
· We expect that the two spacious treatments rooms will be a game changer for Lush. A spa menu and product range will be made available closer to the opening date, later this year.
A lot is happening at Lush, including phenomenal wildlife sightings in a well-protected wilderness area that is home to the Super 7, and a mere two and a half hour drive from Johannesburg.
Since the lodge’s opening in May 2018, the owners have continuously added new features and upgrades, supported by a happy team that takes great care of the lodge. Apart from smaller details, there have been impressive additions, and some are still in the making:
- The team has proudly welcomed guests for dinners under the stars in an exquisite Boma since 2019.
- 2021 saw the opening of the Wine Cellar, which features an intimate indoor dining venue (great on winter evenings). Outdoor seating on different levels provides privacy and showcases the impressive Pilanesberg scenery.
- Later this year, the Spa with 2 treatment rooms will open together with a fully equipped Gym.
- DELUXE SUITES
In January 2022, an additional Deluxe Suite was launched. Larger in size, more private, and exclusive, guests now have their own personal experience of Africa – best enjoyed from a viewing lounge upstairs, the deck, the heated plunge pool, or the bedroom. - LUSH WELLNESS TREATMENTS
Launching 1 September 2022, you will have the opportunity to destress and balance your body and mind, by experiencing deep relaxation with our new Lush wellness treatments using organic Terres D’Afrique Products.
Rooms
Unique Selling Points
- Malaria-free big five area within the Pilanesberg National Park
- Lush Private Lodge is only a 2.5 hour drive from Johannesburg
- Excellent Italian inspired food
- 3 hour Game Drives offered twice daily on open land vehicles
with a qualified ranger - Firelit dinners under star-filled night skies
- Each suite has it's own private splash pool and deck
- Malaria-free big five area within the Pilanesberg National Park
- Lush Private Lodge is only a 2.5 hour drive from Johannesburg
- Excellent Italian inspired food
- 3 hour Game Drives offered twice daily on open land vehicles
with a qualified ranger - Firelit dinners under star-filled night skies
- Each suite has it's own private splash pool and deck
Fast Facts
CONFERENCE VENUE | No |
ACCOMMODATION | 5 Luxury Private Suites |
WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY | No |
WIFI | Yes |
MALARIA AREA | Malaria-Free |
CHILD POLICY | Children aged 12 years and older are welcome |
CELL-PHONE SIGNAL | Yes |
CONFERENCE VENUE | No |
ACCOMMODATION | 5 Luxury Private Suites |
WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY | No |
WIFI | Yes |
MALARIA AREA | Malaria-Free |
CHILD POLICY | Children aged 12 years and older are welcome |
CELL-PHONE SIGNAL | Yes |
CAMP FENCED | Yes |
AIR CONDITIONING | Yes |
OFF ROAD | No |
SPA | No |
BIG 5 GAME RESERVE | Yes |
POOL | Yes - Each suite has their own private plunge pool |
LOCATION | Black Rhino Game Reserve (the Greater Pilanesberg National Park) |
South African Residents Special
Suite | Deluxe Suites | Superior Deluxe Suite |
R 4 900 per person per night sharing | R 6 500 per person per night sharing | R6 990 per person per night sharing |
R 5 880 per person per night single | R 7 800 per person per night single | R8 388 per person per night single |
EXCLUSIVE USE Per night for up to 16 Guests |
R78 400 |
RATE INCLUSIONS
- Luxury accommodation;
- All meals;
- All teas/coffees and soft drinks;
- Selected local beers, wines, and spirits;
- In-room minibar;
- 2 game drives per day, with drinks and snacks;
- Guided bush walks with refreshments (subject to availability of a ranger);
- Wi-Fi access;
- Gym
- 15% VAT
- Gratuities;
- Imported beers, wines, and spirits;
- Lush Boutique purchases;
- Black Rhino Game Reserve entrance fees of R150.00 p.p.p.d;
- Additional activities;
- Wellness treatments
- Transfers
- Valid from 01 April – 15 December 2024.
- Bookable from/within 45 days to arrival.
- Valid for SADC Residents only.
- A minimum 2-night stay applies over weekends, public holidays, and long weekends on the special rate.
- Kindly note that availability is not guaranteed, should guests wish to wait to book the special rate.
- Should guests wish to book more than 45 days in advance
- Full payment required upon confirmation.
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