Nestled inside the Pilanesberg National Park, a mere 2 hours'drive from Johannesburg, is the world renowned Bakubung Bush Lodge, a resort with immense status. Imagine waking up every morning with the soothing sounds of the African bush, the soft-textured light that literally calms your soul and the feeling of being part of an African wonderland. The time of imagining is over.
The Bakubung Lodge has a Junior Rangers Program which is the best outdoor fun your kids will have!
By enrolling your children into the program, they will be exposed to entertainment and educational activities. Under the supervision of highly trained and qualified staff, parents can be at ease knowing that their
children will be well taken care of whilst participating in a host of fun-filled events. It's family fun Bakubung style!
Bakubung lodge offers you a wide range of facilities and activities that are available to all our Bakubung Villas guests.
These fantastic benefits and perks include:
- Luxury hotel
- 15 km from Pilanesberg Airport with an in-house shuttle service
- Restaurant and bars
- Junior Rangers Program
- Baby sitting services
- Boma dinners in the park
- Conference facilities for up to 120 delegates
- Guided game drives
- Direct access to the Pilanesberg Game Reserve
- Helicopter pad
- Wi-Fi
- Big 5 viewing from your villa patio
- Children's playground
- Legacy balance health spa
- Hot air balloon rides
- Guided game walks
- Wildlife demonstrations and interaction
- Direct access to Sun City via shuttle
Close by and direct access to:
- Casino (Sun City)
- Water skiing and parasailing (Sun City)
- Live entertainment and concerts (Sun City)
- Valley of the Waves and water theme park (Sun City)
- Two world-class golf courses (Sun City)
- Variety of restaurants and bars (Sun City)
- Medical facilities (Sun City)
WILDLIFE ACTIVITIES
Please book your guided game drives and walking safaris directly with our wildlife department.
Private / Sole Use game drives can be reserved at the Game Department in a 10-seater Game Vehicle.
Game Drive Times
| Morning | Afternoon | Walking Safaris | ||
| Oct - Mar | 05h30 until 08h30 | Oct - Mar | 16h30 until 19:30 | • 4-5 hour guided excursion on foot through the Pilanesberg National Park • Limited to 4-8 people per walk • Not recommended for guests younger than 16 years • R per person including a breakfast pack |
| Apr | 06h00 until 09h00 | Apr | 16h00 until 19:00 | |
| May - Aug | 08h00 until 11h00 | May | 15h30 until 18:30 | |
| Sep | 06h00 until 09h00 | Jun/Jul | 15.00 until 18h00 | |
| Aug | 15h30 until 18:30 | |||
| Sep | 16h00 - 19h00 | |||
| Game drives are weather dependent R per adult | ||||
Bush Braai
Bush braais are held (weather permitting) every Wednesday and Saturday night. If you would like to book a bush braai on an alternative night, a minimum of 30 people is required. If numbers drop below 30, the full rate for 30 people will be charged.
Prices may be subject to change. Non-residential rates available on request.
Boma dinner costs (2025) R 540.00 per adult, R270 for kids aged 6-12yrs and R330 for teens between the ages of 13-17yrs.
+27 14 004 0056 / 014 004 0056
