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Bakubung Bush Lodge

4.0 star property
Family-friendly 4-star lodge near The Valley of Waves

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Exterior detail
Safari
Couples treatment rooms, body treatments, hot stone massages
Lunch and dinner served, garden views

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Room service

Explore the area

Map
Pilanesburg National Park, Pilanesberg National Park, North West, 0316
  • Pilanesberg National Park
    8 min drive
  • The Valley of Waves
    11 min drive
  • The Gary Player Golf Course
    15 min drive
  • Pilanesberg (NTY-Sun City)
    22 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Luxury Room, 1 King Bed

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed

  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Suite, 1 King Bed

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room (Central)

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

Standard Double Room (Central)

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room | Living area

Room

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Central)

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Central)

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Pilanesberg National Park

In Pilanesberg National Park .You'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of The Valley of Waves and 9 miles (15 km) of Waterworld. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Sun City Casino and The Gary Player Golf Course.
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What's nearby

  • Pilanesberg National Park - 8 min drive - 4.3 km
  • The Valley of Waves - 11 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Waterworld - 14 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Sun City Casino - 14 min drive - 10.4 km
  • The Gary Player Golf Course - 15 min drive - 10.6 km

Getting around

  • O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 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

Family-friendly 4-star lodge near The Valley of Waves
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, spa services, and a terrace 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.

  • 100 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Meeting rooms
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Kid's club (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference center
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Gift shop
  • Computer for guest use
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Bakubung Bush Lodge offers 100 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. 43-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and blackout drapes/curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding, irons/ironing boards, and change of towels can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

The onsite 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.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Children's toys
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Highchair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Trampoline

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free extended parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Casino shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Basketball
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Game/wildlife drives
  • Game/wildlife viewing
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Safari
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs available on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 43-inch flat-screen TV
  • Premium channels
  • Satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Heating
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofing
  • Turndown service

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 17 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 cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

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 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 organization.

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. 351 out of 598 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 195 out of 598 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 598 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 598 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 598 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

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

Dion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Roger, Cumming

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Helena

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the experience of sleeping so close to the animals. Game drives were exciting and very informative. We thoroughly enjoyed having Chu-Chu as our ranger on 2 of the drives. Thank you to all the amazing staff at Bakubang for making this such a delightful experience. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Ettiene

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Masa

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Reynold

Travelled with family
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

8/10 Good

Deborah

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacky

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful relaxing trip with great game drives. Great value for money.

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely relaxing 2 night at this relaxing lodge. Staff are lovely especially the reception staff and Rose in the restaurant. Great game drives did both morning and afternoon drives. Comfy beds spacious rooms Wi-Fi good felt quite sad to leave
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Anastasia

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stevie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I did not actually stay at Bakubung. I took two US tourists on safari, booking them into Bakubung, I stayed outside the park . My feedback was very good, the said everything was on point.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Graham

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Glenda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my second time visiting and it continues to absolutely blow me away! Thank you so much to the incredibly amazing staff as well - what an honor.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Fredric

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Improvements in game drive vehicles needed
Quite ok hotel but little bit outdated. Good food. Only one game drive per day included and the vehicles used are large, not so comfortable and noisy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bakubang Bush lodge experience
Visited Bakubang Bush Lodge over the weekend had a great time rooms were neat and clean. The game drive experience was amazing had no regrets to wake up at early and attend the 5h30 drive. Breakfast and dinner were delicious lots off varieties to choose from and I loved that the menu is different every day. The chefs and staff over this weekend at Bakubang 5th-7th Jan 24 really made our experience special and created lots of memorable moments will definitely come back to experience the bush braai was not aware that a pre-booking must be made and when requested to attend was informed that it was full. A suggestion to start the Bush braai dinner early 5-7pm then again at 7-9pm so that all guests booked have a chance to experience the bush braai when staying over a weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dewald

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023