Bakubung Bush Lodge

Sun City, North West Province

Star rating

Boma
Standard Twin Room
Pool
Standard King Room
Bush Walk
Standard Queen Room
Main Restaurant
Executive Suite
Boma
Spa
Boma
Standard Twin Room
Pool
Standard King Room
Bush Walk
Standard Queen Room
Main Restaurant
Executive Suite
Boma
Spa

The hotel

Bakubung Bush Lodge is a luxurious safari lodge located in the heart of Pilanesberg National Park, just 10 minutes away from Sun City and two hours from Johannesburg. The lodge offers it's guests comfortable accommodations, incredible game drives and bush walks providing the chance to get up close and personal with the world's big five. There's also great amenities for both couples and families, including; a restaurant, bar, swimming pool, spa, tennis courts and even a wildlife centre. Bakubung Bush Lodge is an ideal destination for an unforgettable safari experience in a stunning, malaria-free setting.

Amenities

  • Safari
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Restaurant
  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool

Where is it

Located in Pilanesberg National Park, just a two hour drive from Johannesburg.

Hotel information

100 rooms and suites all with free Wi-Fi, separate bathroom area, air conditioning, tea/coffee making facilities, electric safe and mini bar*. 

Standard Queen Rooms have two queen beds and sleep a maximum of 4 adults. 

Half Board: rates are inclusive of breakfast, dinner & 1 game drive per day (guests can choose morning or afternoon).   

Full Board: includes the above plus the addition of lunch. 

Standard Twin Rooms feature two twin beds and sleep a maximum of 4 adults. 

Standard King Rooms feature one king bed and sleep a maximum of 2 adults.

Luxury King Rooms feature one large size king bed and a separate seating area. Sleeps a maximum of 2 adults.

Executive Suites feature a king bed and a bath tub for you to view the surrounding Pilanesberg National Park. Sleeps a maximum of 2 adults.


Marula Grill (buffet or a la carte). Thutlwa Bar. Motswedi Ladies Bar. Swimming Pool. Residents Lounge (quiet working area). Legacy Balance Spa*. Kids playground. Tennis courts. Wildlife centre. Volleyball court. Fitness centre/gym. 

*Denotes local charge.

Conservation Levies are Included in the rates seen for two adults. Children under 12 years old (maximum of 2 children) who accompany parents on an inclusive Game Drive package, would be required to pay Conservation Levies at an additional cost of R40.00 per child per night), including VAT. This is payable upon arrival at the Lodge.

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Traveller rating

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Craig Edwards

Jul 13, 2025 Craig_edwards9801 Pretoria, South Africa

The Bakubung bush lodge provides an excellent family experience. We have end June - beginning July time share there and have been visiting since 2011.
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Jul 9, 2025 krijt2025

Very enjoyable. The roads to the lodge go through a run down area. The lodge is perfect, including the roads. The roads inside Pilansberg leave much to be desired. (North West Parks Board)
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Benjamin Rapula Maseko

Jul 8, 2025 benjaminmaseko06

It was my first time at this lodge. I am not sure what I am expected to say under this heading but overall, I had a good weekend although the weather was not that much favourable due to winter. Not that much comfort due to weather but one can imagine how nice the conditions can be during summertime.
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Jul 6, 2025 TheDrakeTravels Los Angeles, California

Affordable, relaxing, all in one safari lodge. Two game drives per day, meals included, option for treatments at the spa. Room was lovely and spacious with nice view. Watch out for the monkeys! Highly recommended and bring serious cold weather gear for the six AM winter game drives!
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Jul 5, 2025 mikeV2005SJ Pretoria, South Africa

The room that we stayed in (104) was tiny, the animals few an far between, the game drives were on the single tarred road potholed worse than any in Joburg, there was no game ranger in the vehicle, a simple cooldrink or water was three times the price in a city, but the restaurant food was really really nice.