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Bakubung Bush Lodge

4.0 star property
Family-friendly lodge with full-service spa and free breakfast

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Couples treatment room(s), body treatments, hot stone massages
Lunch and dinner served, garden views
Lunch and dinner served, garden views
Garden
VIP Access

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Spa
The current price is S$430
includes taxes & fees
21 Jun - 22 Jun

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Bathroom

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Double Room (Central)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Central)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

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Pilanesburg National Park, Pilanesberg National Park, North West, 0316

What's nearby

  • Pilanesberg National Park - 11 min drive - 4.9 km
  • The Valley of Waves - 14 min drive - 6.0 km
  • The Gary Player Golf Course - 15 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Sun City Casino - 15 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Segaetsho Cultural Village - 18 min drive - 7.8 km

Getting around

  • Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.) - 171 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Acacia Terrace Cafe - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Crystal Court - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Ocean Basket - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Shebeen - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Steers - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Bakubung Bush Lodge

Upscale family-friendly lodge near The Valley of Waves
Located close to The Gary Player Golf Course and Sun City Casino, Bakubung Bush Lodge provides a free breakfast buffet, game and wildlife viewing and a poolside bar. Treat yourself to a facial, a Swedish massage or a body treatment at the on-site spa. The on-site restaurant, Motswedi Bar, offers lunch, dinner and garden views. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities, such as basketball and volleyball. In addition to a terrace and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking and extended parking
  • A safari, 2 outdoor tennis courts and motorhome/coach/lorry parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), a children's club (surcharge) and game drive on-site
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 100 rooms include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and separate sitting areas.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Highchairs and free infant beds
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • 43-inch HDTVs with premium channels
  • Balconies or patios, separate sitting areas and electric kettles

Languages

English

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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
  • Free cot
  • Highchair
  • 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
2 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room; children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Bakubung Bush Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Bakubung Bush Lodge?

As of 20 Jun, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bakubung Bush Lodge on 21 Jun, 2025 start from S$430.31, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Bakubung Bush Lodge?

Self-parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Bakubung Bush Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Bakubung Bush Lodge?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does Bakubung Bush Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Bakubung Bush Lodge located?

This family-friendly Pilanesberg National Park lodge is located in a national park, 2.5 mi (4 km) from The Valley of Waves, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Waterworld and Sun City Casino. The Gary Player Golf Course is 6.6 mi (10.6 km) away.

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Bakubung Bush Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 363 out of 613 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 197 out of 613 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 613 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 613 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 613 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

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

We lived the game drives and saw a lot of animals
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Great hotel, with really good structure. Delicious restaurant. Tours to see animals, were amazing. High recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

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

Staff and services were excellent
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

It was fun and relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

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

8/10

Great place to stay with family!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10

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

10/10

One of the best experiences ever!! Will come back and do it all again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10

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

10/10

Lovely stay
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10

Really nice place to stay. Awesome safari tours included. I really liked the Braii evening in the bush with the traditional dancers.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10

Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10

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

Safari experience was the ultimate. Food was great, staff was awesome. We’ll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

Wonderful relaxing trip with great game drives. Great value for money.

10/10

Lovely place
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

The facility is nice and the staff are friendly and helpful. This is a place geared for families and if that suits you, I don't believe you can do better. Food is buffet style with loads of selection or you can order from the menu.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

6/10

Good location/proximity to Pilanesberg National Park and Sun City. Hotel rooms can do with a makeover as they do show their age. Cleanliness is high though. The dinner selection could vary more and in general the quality of food and restaurant service is to be improved. Also the guide on our drives was very unenthusiastic about explaining/entertaining the guests. Overall in comparison to other game lodges we have visited, they seem to put in less effort to make the experience something special to remember. It seems they don’t need to try harder as there is a constant stream of day visitors and/or time share occupants. All in all, we would not come again, though the location does have the potential to be something more special with a little more attention to detail.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

It was the first time we stayed at Bakubung. What an amazing experience. Will definitely recommend staying there.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10

Great bush lodge with good value for money. Very family friendly. Good game drives and very good food. Boma bush diner was a highlight.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10

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

8/10

We had an awesome multi-generational family vacation with great food and beautiful scenery. The Pilansberg nature reserve should be a ‘must see’ on everyone’s list.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10

Always a great time. Good food and friendly staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023