General Information

Bakubung Bush Lodge is set in the scenic splendour of Pilanesberg National Park. Nestled in breathtaking beauty and serenity, Bakubung Bush Lodge offers honeymooners and families an unforgettable stay in the African bush.

Surrounding a hippo pool, Bakubung Bush Lodge is a wildlife paradise offering sightings of lions, elephants, leopards, buffaloes, rhinos, zebras, hyenas, giraffes, crocodiles and many other animals in their natural environment.

Avid birdwatchers will also enjoy the diverse birdlife surrounding Bakubung Bush Lodge with more than 300 bird species including brilliantly coloured malachite kingfishers, pied and brown-hooded kingfishers, crimson-breasted shrikes, lilac breasted rollers, crested barbets and fish eagles.

Boasting a spectacular landscape of rocky outcrops, open grasslands, wooded valleys and thickets; Bakubung Bush Lodge is a luxurious bushveld haven, offering comfort and tranquillity in Big 5 territory.

Rooms

Bakubung Bush Lodge features 76 luxuriously appointed bedrooms. Decorated in an African theme, modern conveniences ensure a comfortable and relaxing stay. The rooms offer two double beds or a king-size bed, en-suite bathroom, air-conditioner, tea/coffee machine, hairdryer, television with satellite channels and a telephone. The lodge rooms provide doors leading onto either a balcony or a patio –offering panoramic views of the hippo pool and the Park surrounding the resort.

Dining

The Bakubung Restaurant caters for breakfast, lunch and dinner, serving an exotic buffet as well as an extensive a la carte menu. Enjoy the chef’s carvery with different themes on different days ranging from African, Indian and Asian. For an unforgettable dining experience light up the African sky with bush braais (barbeque) around a huge fire held in the boma.

Activities

Guests have many activities to choose from including board games, table tennis, darts, outdoor chess, pool table, two floodlit tennis courts, volley ball court and action cricket. Unwind and spend your time leisurely around the swimming pool or indulge in spa treatments. For those in search of the Big 5, Bakubung Bush Lodge offers game drives, hot air balloon safaris, elephant back safaris and bush walks. A free shuttle service to nearby Sun City is offered to those that are lured by the night life and entertainment of South Africa’s Las Vegas.

Ensuring a great getaway for the whole family, Bakubung Bush Lodge also offers the special Junior Ranger’s programme – created for children. Offering a fun and unique experience, children participate in wildlife walks and a host of nature-related educational activities.

Location

Bakubung Bush Lodge is tucked in the expanses of the malaria-free Pilanesberg National Park in the North West Province of South Africa. Combining the peaceful bush environment with luxury and comfort, Bakubung Bush Lodge offers the best of both worlds.