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Bakubung Bush Lodge

4.0 star property
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Couples treatment room(s), body treatments, hot stone massages
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Couples treatment room(s), body treatments, hot stone massages

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Pilanesburg National Park, Pilanesberg National Park, North West, 0316
  • Place, Pilanesberg National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, The Valley of Waves
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Sun City Casino
    ‪16 min drive‬
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Standard Double Room (Central) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Room (Central)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Central) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Central)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Luxury Room, 1 King Bed

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Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Executive Suite, 1 King Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 80 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

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  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Bakubung Bush Lodge

Along with a full-service spa, this lodge has an outdoor pool and a restaurant. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a fitness centre, a bar/lounge and a poolside bar are on-site. Change of towels is available on request
Bakubung Bush Lodge offers 100 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and a safe. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. 43-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a deep soaking bath and a rainfall showerhead. Bathrooms are also outfitted with designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and blackout curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding, an iron/ironing board and change of towels can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Guests can experience the thrill of a safari, and enjoy recreation facilities including 2 outdoor tennis courts. An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness centre.

Children aged under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

The on-site spa has 6 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages and facials.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Bakubung Bush Lodge. During your stay, you'll be close to The Valley of Waves. Enjoy features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking and extended parking
  • Enjoy garden views while dining at Motswedi Bar
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Treat yourself to body wraps, body treatments or body scrubs at the spa
  • Services include a children's club, dry cleaning/laundry and a concierge
  • On-site recreation includes 2 outdoor tennis courts, a gym and basketball
  • 11 minutes by car from The Valley of Waves and 13 minutes from Sun City Casino
  • Airport, local-area and casino shuttle service available for a fee
Bakubung Bush Lodge offers its guests a full-service spa, outdoor tennis courts, and an outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A children's pool, a fitness centre, and spa services are also featured at the family-friendly Bakubung Bush Lodge. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star lodge.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Motswedi Bar – Overlooking the garden, this lobby lounge serves lunch and dinner.
Marula Grill Restaurant – Overlooking the garden, this restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Boma – Overlooking the garden, this buffet restaurant specialises in African cuisine and only serves dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open selected days.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Casino shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free extended parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Boma
  • Marula Grill Restaurant
  • Motswedi Bar

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Basketball
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Playground
  • Safari
  • TV in common areas
  • Volleyball

Family friendly

  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Children's toys
  • High chair
  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Trampoline

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 6 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Prenatal massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 17 years old years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the lodge before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 2 children aged 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding. Children might not be eligible for free breakfast.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Property is also known as

Bakubung
Bakubung Bush
Bakubung Bush Lodge
Bakubung Bush Lodge Pilanesberg National Park
Bakubung Bush Pilanesberg National Park
Bakubung Lodge
Bakubung Bush Hotel Pilanesberg National Park
Bakubung Bush Lodge Lodge
Bakubung Bush Lodge Pilanesberg National Park
Bakubung Bush Lodge Lodge Pilanesberg National Park

Bakubung Bush Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 414 out of 676 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 206 out of 676 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 676 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 676 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 676 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place, friendly helpful staff, amazing food.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay for the whole family, always such a special place.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

FILIMAO M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service and great place for vacation
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kabelo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The restaurant staff was extremely friendly, food was great and a huge variety too. The game drives were also great. Very family oriented place, amazing playground for the little one and pool facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything on point.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean, the evening turn down service unexpected. The refreshments in the room were lovely. All the staff were very helpful and friendly. The buffet breakfast and dinner were superb with a good variety of fresh foods. The Boma braai was a unique and lovely experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Annukka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay with family!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chantell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Yoon Ten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice visit to Pilandesberg
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Mladen

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The room was okay, the breakfast was okay too. The food in the evening was very bad, mostly the meat was cold and dry, chicken, fish, ribs, lam, all of them far beyond the criteria for this category and price. The barbecue which was organized in the bush was really poor too, food wise.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The spa facilities were simple but the treatments were top class really relaxing and well priced. Beds were really comfortable the shower was large with a view of the pilansburg park. Rooms were luxurious and spacious. In room facilities were great with daily refresh of water, coffees, teas and biscuits etc... The included game drives were always entertaining and enjoyable Highly recommend my stay, it was a great getaway from city life. If 1 recommendation I can make would be to include more high protein vegetarian meals for the included dinner.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

yan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing place , great for the whole family !
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Bernie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Room clean but needs updating and maintenance.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eugene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great family holiday.

Absolutely loved our stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Alberto

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Food isn't good, very high in fat, carbs and sugar. No healthy options asides from salad which it doesn't really count. They have a ton of staff but they aren't customer service focus more like out to lunch. Nobody greets you or even look at you, they avoid eye contact. Definitely didn't feel welcome. Hotel itself it's fine and basi amenities need improvement and easier access to use them. The safari drives are chaotic needs more planning and organization.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Tyrone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is incredible, the food is incredible, clean, a lot to do and just all around good package
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Reynold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Great stay great Value for money we went for half board with the game drive option and we had a blast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mariska

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and services were excellent
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle B

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved my stay. Our room was beautiful and they surprise us with an anniversary set up with wine and chocolate. I would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel, with really good structure. Delicious restaurant. Tours to see animals, were amazing. High recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pierre-Henri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful experience staying at Bukubung Lodge. The staff are very friendly and the facilities are excellent. The only downside was the roads. Full of potholes and in poor condition.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

brendon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property and service highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sumaili Yves

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

One of the best places to stay Pilansberg

Wonderful and peaceful hotel. I shall be returning. The rooms are excellent and the buffet is world class.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024