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Bakubung Bush Lodge

4.0 star property
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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
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Couples treatment room(s), body treatments, hot stone massages
Lunch and dinner served, garden views
Lunch and dinner served, garden views

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Spa

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Pilanesburg National Park, Pilanesberg National Park, North West, 0316
  • Place, The Valley of Waves
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, The Gary Player Golf Course
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Sun City Casino
    ‪15 min drive‬
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Standard Double Room (Central) | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Double Room (Central)

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Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Central)

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Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Luxury Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed

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Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Suite, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 80 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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About this property

Bakubung Bush Lodge

Family-friendly lodge with full-service spa and free breakfast
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 scrubs, facials or Swedish massages 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 14 minutes from Waterworld
  • Airport, casino and local-area 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 Pilanesberg National Park 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 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

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
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. 375 out of 628 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 200 out of 628 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 628 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 628 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 628 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sydney

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing stay at Bakubung! The staff were all so friendly and accommodating. Our flight from Cape Town was delayed by several hours so we arrived at the lodge close to 10pm. Not only did they respond to my email quickly to reassure me that the late check-in would be no problem, but the receptionist quickly guided us to the restaurant as soon as we arrived, as the kitchen was closing and she wanted to make sure we had something to eat before bed. The chef was about to leave for the night, but she stayed to accommodate us. We were so grateful and assured her anything that was quick and easy to make would be perfectly fine with us, and not to trouble herself more than necessary. She asked if pizza was okay and we said that would be perfect. Well… she ended up making us a beautiful salad, a pizza, large bowls of pasta and a tray of desserts! Totally above and beyond all expectations and everything was delicious. The restaurant staff stayed to serve us as well and were very kind. We also happened to get a room upgrade, as the standard rooms were oversold which was a nice bonus. We are so grateful for everyone’s thoughtfulness and extra kindness and hospitality during our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Sally, White Gum Valley

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent in my opinion. The staff are happy and friendly. We were lucky on our afternoon game drives we saw lots of animals. The morning game drive was very quiet, probably due to the cold weather conditions. The buffet was well catered for. The room was very comfortable and spacious. I highly recommend this property. Thanks team, fabulous.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B, Douglasville

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Jacques

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Salome E

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We lived the game drives and saw a lot of animals
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The set up of the lodge is like a center parcs style safari stay. It may be pricy but if you factor in the game drive and half board, it is actually quite reasonable. The safari trips were excellent with the driver/guide providing excellent knowledge. We absolutely loved the bush braai with African entertainment. The room was amazing with everything we asked for provided with plenty of space. Lovely swimming pool and the view of the watering hole is second to none.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to the site as soon as you enter the Pilansberg park. Game rides were informative and we saw plenty of game.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyrone

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Mariska, Benoni

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and services were excellent
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vajira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was fun and relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

CW

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
One of the best experiences ever!! Will come back and do it all again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Richard, Stansbury

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
never stayed here so bad experience is all I can say
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

Safari Hotel

Amazing stay at Bakubung. Great value with half board and daily game drive included. Massage at the spa was first class.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas Bonde

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Great but expensive for the age of the property

Very nice stay at Bakubang, the buffet waz extensive. The room was very big and comfortable. The bush dinnet is higly reccomended. It is quite expensive for an older property. The elephants at the watering hole was a treat
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sumaili Yves

Travelled with family
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

8/10 Good

MR C C D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Euan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff let this place down. Attention to detail is poor. Listening skills also not great and there’s a general malaise.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Coenraad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

shawn, kodiak

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Courteous staff on arrival, room needs some minor repairs but has a beautiful decor and view, VIP complimentary bottle o wine on arrival to room, excellent game drives, Francois amazing , excelllent food, loving and friendly front desk staff, loved it
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safari experience was the ultimate. Food was great, staff was awesome. We’ll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

cesar

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

sam

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

The best 6 nights of my life - my first safari

Absolutely had the best week of my life. The safari game drives were superb with very knowledgeable rangers, the food was brilliant, the boma dinners & entertainment were incredible and I have been in a kind of stunned silence since I came home. I had a wheelchair accessible room - it was fine for me but some of the paths around the site are very steep. Made my acquaintances with one particular bush several times. The monkeys are hilarious at breakfast time when they start taking everything but I do appreciate that’s not meant to be entertainment & can be a nuisance for staff. I absolutely loved everyone & they even “valet parked” my powerchair for me when I got myself onto the safari trucks.
A gorgeous bird on one of the restaurant’s outside chairs
Roast meat and sides. Delicious food!
A view of the traditional dancers from my table at a Boma dinner
Two of many thieving monkeys. They were too clever.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024