Tshukudu Bush Lodge

Sun City, North West Province

Star rating

Luxury Chalet
Main Deck
Tshukudu Suite
Tshukudu Suite
Tshukudu Suite
Tshukudu Suite
Tshukudu Suite
Tshukudu Suite
Dining Room and Lounge
Rock Plunge Pool
Lodge Entrance
Luxury Chalet
Main Deck
Tshukudu Suite
Tshukudu Suite
Tshukudu Suite
Tshukudu Suite
Tshukudu Suite
Tshukudu Suite
Dining Room and Lounge
Rock Plunge Pool
Lodge Entrance

The hotel

You’ll feel like you have Pilanesberg National Park all to yourself when you stay at Tshukudu Bush Lodge. The only lodge in the reserve, it has just ten chalets and suites, and sits secluded at the foot of the Pilanesberg mountains, letting you gaze down over vast plains and a wildlife-enticing waterhole. The "Big Five" aren’t the only ones with a water feature here – your Tshukudu Suite has a private plunge pool and the lodge features a stunning rock pool. Adding a unique personal touch, the lodge’s Field Guides don’t just take you on game-drives, they also share local legends as you dine together at a boma out in the African bush.

Amenities

  • Honeymoon
  • Safari
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Swimming Pool

Where is it

Situated on a hill slope, in the malaria free Pilanesberg National Park, only a 2 hour 30 minute drive from Johannesburg.

Hotel information

6 luxury chalets and 4 luxury suites, all individually decorated, and all with a fully-stocked mini-bar, tea/coffee-making facilities and safe. There are no radios, telephones or TVs.

Luxury Chalets offer a private balcony overlooking the savannah/waterhole, open plan lounge and bedroom with 1 queen-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

All Inclusive: all meals including high tea, selected local beverages, and twice daily game-drives.

Spacious Tshukudu Suites offer a lounge area that leads to a deck with a private plunge pool. Suites also have crystal chandeliers, separate indoor and outdoor shower,

Dining Room & Lounge where breakfast is served and a 5-course dinner menu. Bush boma dinners. Rock plunge pool with bar service. The Deck with 80 degree views of the Pilanesberg. Bush walks. Twice daily game-drives. Bird watching. Complimentary WiFi access.

* Denotes local charge.

Please note: children under 11 years are not permitted at Tshukudu Bush Lodge.

Please note: there are 132 steps to the lodge.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Beautiful Bush Lodge in heart of Pilanesberg NP

May 14, 2025 kskae483430

Beautiful location with individual villas perched on the hillside - all with decks overlooking the grasslands. Enjoyed watching animals wonder about.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating ABSOLUTE HEAVEN ON EARTH

May 4, 2025 Devi S Johannesburg, South Africa

My husband and I "disappeared" into the Pilansberg for two nights in May 2025 - Tshukudu was our obvious choice, after hearing so much about the Lodge. Lucky for us, the Lodge wasn't full and we were upgraded to a Presidential unit, which included a heated plunge pool - whatever time we spent in the unit, a good chunk of it was spent in the pool,… Read more
My husband and I "disappeared" into the Pilansberg for two nights in May 2025 - Tshukudu was our obvious choice, after hearing so much about the Lodge. Lucky for us, the Lodge wasn't full and we were upgraded to a Presidential unit, which included a heated plunge pool - whatever time we spent in the unit, a good chunk of it was spent in the pool, watching wildlife visit the watering hole. The food is exceptional, but not in that "I'm too stuffed" kind of way. Meals were well-balanced, tasty and ... dare I say it ... healthy. There really is a lot of food on offer - from a well-curated High Tea at 15:30, just before your afternoon game drive, dinner (5 course) and late breakfast (after the morning game drive). Units are really comfortable - the outside shower is another winner! The +100 stairs to the dining and bar area may sound really daunting, but it isn't. It felt like a whole other experience and by the second day, we were both making the climb easily. An unforgetable experience. JR was our game driver - lexceptional and we were lucky enough to have witness a cheetah, amongst the other usual fare. Read less
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Apr 25, 2025 Gavin L

My wife and i have been on numerous safaris in Southern Africa and this lodge and experience is hard to beat. Rated as four stars but accommodation and service were definitely five star. The only lodge actually in the national park and as you approach it the accommodation looks spectacular on a rocky hill top. There are over a hundred steps to the… Read more
My wife and i have been on numerous safaris in Southern Africa and this lodge and experience is hard to beat. Rated as four stars but accommodation and service were definitely five star. The only lodge actually in the national park and as you approach it the accommodation looks spectacular on a rocky hill top. There are over a hundred steps to the lodge but the exercise is made worthwhile by the stunning view out over a plain that stretches for miles. Upgrading to an executive room was well worth the small extra cost as it boasts a sizeable decking and a plunge pool where you can spend your time catching the sun and spotting game from your lounger. With only 12 rooms this is a quiet lodge and all the staff were wonderful. The game rangers are knowledgeable and make each drive an experience. The only slight downside is that being a national park in which the public can drive their own vehicles there can be an occasional short traffic jam when one of the big five is spotted. We highly recommend this lodge. It is a comfortable three hour drive from Johannesburg and only twenty minutes, but a million miles in class, from Sun City. Andre and his team are magnificent and helped create some magical memories. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating First rate place to enjoy the reserve

Apr 19, 2025 helen190813 Beverley, United Kingdom

A spectacular location and a top-rate place to enjoy privacy and quiet along with your game viewing. Wonderful views, good service, beautiful rooms and lovely food. We felt fortunate to have JR as our bush guide: knowledgeable, funny, kind and absolutely the tops at what he does. We learned so much. Thanks to all of you at Tshukudu for an… Read more
A spectacular location and a top-rate place to enjoy privacy and quiet along with your game viewing. Wonderful views, good service, beautiful rooms and lovely food. We felt fortunate to have JR as our bush guide: knowledgeable, funny, kind and absolutely the tops at what he does. We learned so much. Thanks to all of you at Tshukudu for an impeccable stay. Mandy, Selva and Daniel. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Lodge with amazing view and excellent servicee

Apr 13, 2025 check-thias

The lodge is absolut fantastic. Euch day you can participate in a morning and afternoon game drive where you can see many animals (antilops, elephant, rhino, zebra, lions, ...). The service and food is excellent. After the early drive and the following breakfast you have the chance to relax at the pool or just enjoy the perfect view from your… Read more
The lodge is absolut fantastic. Euch day you can participate in a morning and afternoon game drive where you can see many animals (antilops, elephant, rhino, zebra, lions, ...). The service and food is excellent. After the early drive and the following breakfast you have the chance to relax at the pool or just enjoy the perfect view from your room to a waterhole where you have the chance to see different Gameboy as well. Read less