Bakubung Bush Lodge

Bakubung Bush Lodge water hole is always busy

Bakubung Bush Lodge  

Bakubung or “People of the Hippo”, offers you everything you need in regards to comfortable and luxury accommodation.

Bakubung Bush Lodge is a family-friendly bush lodge located within the rich expanses of the malaria-free Pilanesberg National Park and offers you everything you need to get in touch with the bush.Bakubung is in the southern part of the Pilanesberg Game Reserve an area where the Big 5 roam and a mere 2-hour drive from Johannesburg.

With the bush just outside your window you will be able to relax and take in everything about the bush and the animals living around you.Bakubung Bush Lodge has some of the best accommodation in the Pilanesberg and offers an amazing family holiday experience.

Bakubung Bush Lodge
Bakubung Bush Lodge accommodation

Bakubung Bush Lodge has 99 luxury rooms to meet anyones needs are are made up from 55 Standard Twin Rooms, 11 Standard Queen Rooms, 20 Standard King Rooms, 9 Luxury King Rooms and 4 Executive Suites

Standard Twin Room

All standard twin rooms have two double beds, air conditioning, bathrooms with separate bath and shower, DStv limited bouquet, direct-dial telephones, electric shaving plugs, tea/coffee making facilities, a hairdryer, international multi plugs and electronic safes. A minibar is also available and stocked on request.

Standard Queen Room

All standard Queen rooms have two Queen size beds, air conditioning, bathrooms with separate baths and showers, DStv limited bouquet, direct dial telephones, electric shaving plugs, tea/coffee making facilities, a hairdryer, international multi plugs and electronic safes. A minibar is also available and stocked on request.

Bakubung Bush Lodge accommodation
Bakubung Bush Lodge accommodation

Standard King Room

All standard King rooms have one King size bed, air conditioning, bathrooms with a separate bath and shower, DStv limited bouquet, direct dial telephones, electric shaving plugs, tea/coffee making facilities, a hairdryer, international multi plugs, and electronic safes. A minibar is also available and stocked on request.

Luxury King Room

All Luxury King rooms have one King size bed, air conditioning, bathrooms with separate bath and shower, lounge area with couch, DStv bouquet, direct dial telephones, electric shaving plugs, upgraded tea/coffee making facilities, a hairdryer, international multi plugs and electronic safes. A minibar is also available and stocked on request.

Luxury King Room

Executive Suite rooms have one King size bed, air conditioning, bathrooms with a seperate bath and shower, lounge area with couch, DStv bouquet, direct dial telephones, electric shaving plugs, upgraded tea/coffee making facilities with VIP amenities, a hairdryer, international multi plugs, and electronic safes. A minibar is also available and stocked on request.


Bakubung Bush Lodge accommodation
Bakubung Bush Lodge accommodation

Dining at Bakubung

The buffet at the Marula Grill Restaurant is someting special

Restaurant and bar

The Bakubung restaurant caters for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Bakubung restaurant has various options to choose from the Chefs carvery and eat to your heart's content and enjoy the African themed spit braai on Fridays. The Snack Menu and room service is available from 11h00 to 22h00.

Boma Dinner

On Wednesday and Saturday nights (weather permitting) an option is to book our bush braai at our Boma in the park, an incredible warm and rustic atmosphere in the heart of the park.



Bakubung Bush Lodge boma
Bakubung Bush Lodge Restaurant

Game Drives

View Africa’s most impressive wildlife on morning and afternoon/ evening game drives in a 25 seater open truck safari vehicle with expert guides. The Pilanesberg is situated in the transition zone between the Kalahari and Lowveld, making it exceptional for spotting all kinds of wildlife. The ecology of the national park is unlike any other in the country, and almost every animal native to South Africa is found here.

One game drive is included in the rate but you can book a second game drive per day at an extra cost of R450 per adult. Game drives last approximately 3 hours, depending on weather conditions and animal sightings in the park.


Bakubung Bush Lodge gme drive
Bakubung Bush Lodge

Facilities at Bakubung Bush Lodge

  • Volleyball Court, welcome to all families and guests, take on a challenge with a good game of volleyball!
  • Swimming Pool, the swimming pool is located next to the cocktail bar so guests may enjoy a delicious drink or meal either in the shade of the bar or by the poolside for the sun lovers.
  • Internet Lounge, for our busy travellers who need to continue with business as usual, we have an internet lounge for their convenience and comfort. Whether on holiday or on a business trip, internet connectivity is available in all rooms.
  • DSTV Bouquet, guests are able to enjoy a selection of DStv channels available in every room.
  • Junior Rangers Program 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.
  • Conference Facilities for up to 120 guests

Note

  • A Minimum stay of 2 nights over a weekend is required.

Bakubung Bush Lodge

Enjoy a drink on the restauarnt terrace looking out over the Pilnesberg

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