• Bakubung Bush Lodge

An African Adventure Awaits…

Bakubung Bush Lodge lies within the world-famous game-rich Pilanesberg National Park. This beautifully appointed luxury Lodge takes its name from the local word, Bakubung, which means “People of the Hippo.” Bakubung offers visitors ample opportunity to enjoy the surrounding pristine bush whether you’re relaxing on your private balcony or out on a game drive with the Lodge’s expert guides. Relax poolside during the heat of the day as you watch the wildlife saunter to and from the nearby watering hole. Unwind in the peaceful Bakubung Spa or challenge fellow visitors to a game of volleyball. Come evening the starlit boma is the perfect spot to socialise fireside and relive your Big 5 sightings. Its sheer comfort, Afro-chic décor, and exceptional service are bound to make Bakubung Bush Lodge a favourite Pilanesberg getaway for the entire family, while the Junior Ranger Programme is sure to be a hit with budding young conservationists.

Pilanesberg

The Pilanesberg Game Reserve is a provincial park in South Africa, northwest of Johannesburg. It’s set in an extinct volcanic crater, with grasslands, wooded valleys and multihued rock formations. Wildlife includes elephants, lions, leopards and rhinos. Animals drink at Mankwe Dam, a man-made lake. Abundant birdlife includes eagles and ostriches. Concealed wildlife-viewing shelters are scattered throughout the park

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WORLD-FAMOUS GAME RICH PARK

SHEER COMFORT, AFRO-CHIC DECOR

Featuring a pool surrounded by lush vegetation, the Bakubung Bush Lodge is located in the Pilanesberg National Park. It offers a variety of massages, and has elegantly decorated rooms with free Wi-Fi. Opening out onto a veranda with panoramic garden views, the elegant rooms at the Bakubung come with a flat-screen satellite TV. Private bathrooms come with a separate bath and shower. Guests can enjoy the mix of local and international dishes prepared at the restaurant, where breakfast, lunch and dinner are served every day. A coffee shop and bar are also available, while room service is also possible. A tennis court and a children’s playground are available on site, and the Sun City Casino is 10 km away. The Pilanesberg airport is 16 km away, and a shuttle service can be arranged upon request.

THE BIG FIVE

WILDLIFE EXPERIENCES

When it comes to topography and game viewing, the Pilanesberg is a cut above some of the other national parks in South Africa and Bakubung offers a variety of ways to enjoy it. Live on the wild side and experience a game walk on foot with one of our qualified guides to enjoy an encounter with some of the park’s 7000 animals.

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