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Pilanesberg National Park

The Pilanesberg National Park is located in North West Province in South Africa, west of Pretoria. The park borders with the entertainment complex Sun City. Pilanesberg Game Reserve is home to the Big 5 and offers a variety of affordable accommodation, from self-catering to luxury 5 Star Lodges.

Conferencing

A selection of Conferencing Venues at: Bakubung Bush Lodge the Place of the Hippo

Bakubung Bush Lodge is concealed within the rich expanses of the malaria-free Pilanesberg National Park and offers you everything you need to get in touch with the bush.
These Pilanesberg lodges are set in an area where the Big 5 roam, a mere 2 hour drive from the hectic lifestyle of Johannesburg. Bakubung, or “People of the Hippo”, offers you everything you need in regards to comfortable and luxury accommodation. With the bush just outside your window you will be able to relax and take in everything about the bush and the animals living around you.
Bakubung Bush Lodge has some of the best accommodation in the Pilanesberg and offers an amazing family holiday experience.

Venues

The Kubunyana Conference Room at Bakubung

With a balcony overlooking the park, the Kubanya Room offers guests prime game viewing opportunities while they break for tea or snack time.

  • U-shape: 22 delegates
  • Herring-bone style: 30 delegates
  • School room: 30 delegates
  • Cinema style: 60 delegates
The Mmakubu Conference Room at Bakubung

Adjacent to the Marula Grill Restaurant and overlooking the waterhole, is the Mmakubu Room, Bakubung’s largest conference venue. This space can be tailored for any type of event or layout.

  • U-shape: 40 delegates
  • Herring-bone style: 72 delegates
  • School room: 90 delegates
  • Cinema style: 120 delegates
The Magarekubu Conference Room at Bakubung

If you are hosting a small conference or require a boardroom meeting, this is the ideal venue. It is a medium-sized room and can accommodate smaller groups comfortably.

  • U-shape: (A) 12 delegates. (B) 12 delegates. (A&B) 28 delegates
  • Herring-bone style: (A) n/a. (B) n/a. (A&B) 45 delegates
  • School room: (A) n/a. (B) n/a. (A&B) 50 delegates
  • Cinema style: (A) 40 delegates. (B) 40 delegates. (A&B) 80 delegates

Banqueting and Conferencing

Below is a list of Standard Equipment and Technology you can expect to find at Bakubung Bush Lodge:

  • 35mm slide projector
  • TV monitors
  • P A system
  • Notepad / Pens
  • Lectern
  • Wall Screen
  • Lapel Microphone
  • Mineral Water
  • VHS Recorder
  • Flip Chart
  • Roving Microphone
  • Cordials
  • White board
  • DVD Player

Further Options

Private Gala Dinners Functions:

We aim to surprise and delight; gala dinners being our special forte. Our banqueting team will ensure that your guests have a truly memorable occasion and impeccable dining experience

Please Note: This would be in the venue that you conference in if in conference. Please liase with reservations for further information and suggestions if you are planning a function for your group or conference. This is subject to venue availability, the number of guests the seating capacity & entertainment for the function. A large variety of menus are available for your selection. Prices are determined by the menu selection. We have Standard linen in stock for Décor. Should you require assistance in getting quotes for additional décor and entertainment please advise accordingly?

Restaurant Times
Breakfast 07h00 - 10h00 | Lunch 12h30 - 14h00 | Dinner 18h30 - 22h00
• Sunday to Thursday is Chef ‘s choice buffet.
• Fridays - Out of African – lamb on a spit.
• Wednesday & Saturday nights an option is to book our bush braai at our boma in the park, or dinner in our main restaurant being our Chef’s carvery.
• Room service: is available between 11h00 & 21h00

Wildlife Activities
To make your stay memorable for your guests we suggest that you include a game drive and bush braai in your agenda. The bush braai is held in our boma situated 20 minutes from the lodge. The menu consists of traditional South African dishes. A bush braai is held on Wednesday & Saturday evenings for all hotel & timeshare guests

Other Nights:


Game Drive Bush Braai's or Bush Braai's only can also be arranged on any other evening subject to a minimum of 30 people being booked (Groups less than 30 pay for 30) If no other groups are booked, and your group is alone at the boma. Please note this does not confirm
Sole Use of the boma for a group, as bookings can change at any stage. Should another group book and be at the boma on that night your costing will revert to the per person rate.

For a Bush Braai only on other Nights for a group less than 30 a surcharge of R4000.00 is applicable. If no other groups are booked, and your group is alone at the boma.
Please note this does not confirm Sole Use of the boma for a group, as bookings can change at any stage. Should another group book and be at the boma on that night your costing will revert to the per person rate.

Sporting Facilities on Site:

  •  2 Tennis courts (floodlit)
  •  Swimming pool
  •  Action Cricket (please enquire & floodlit)
  •  Volleyball – (please enquire & floodlit)
  •  Outdoor chess| Pool Table | Table Tennis
  •  Trampoline & Kiddies Playground

 

Other Sporting Facilities in the Area:
Golf, Squash & Aquatic Sports offered at Sun City.

Need Assistance?

South Africa Flag image +27 14 004 0056 / 014 004 0056
Business Hours:
Mon - Fri (09:00 - 17:00)
Sat (09:00 - 13:00)
Time Zone: UTC/GMT +2 hours

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Top 10 Things To Do

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Here are our top-ten things to do when visiting the Pilanesberg Game Reserve. The big-five African Guided Safari is the most popular.

Adventure Tours

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Our Activities and Adventure Tours are Departing from the Sun City Complex and the Pilanesberg Game Reserve.

Information About Pilanesberg Game Reserve

Getting There

Getting There

From Johannesburg take the N1 towards Polokwane. Take the N4 Rustenburg split. Signage indicating Pilanesberg left. Read More
Where to Stay

Where to Stay

Pilanesberg offers a variety of affordable accommodation. Tshukudu and Bakubung lodges are situated in the reserve. Read More
Activities

Activities

Activities include game drives, either self-driven or guided and walks. Pilanesberg also operates balloon safari's. Read More
Best Time to Visit

Best Time to Visit

Dry Winter season in Pilanesberg is May to September, the rainy season is October to April which is Summer. Read More
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