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4* Luxury Accommodation in the Pilanesberg National Park
Kwa Maritane Bush Lodge lies on the lower slopes of the ancient volcano which forms a landmark feature of the Pilanesberg National Park. This four-star Lodge is renowned for its spectacular setting and opportunity to experience thrilling Big 5 game encounters.
Enjoy being thoroughly pampered in the luxurious Kwa Maritane Bush Lodge spa as you take in the diversity of bird- and wildlife that call the Pilanesberg home. Indulge in fine wines and cuisine come mealtime. Or an al fresco banquet alongside the generous boma fire as you immerse yourself in the distinctive sounds of the African night.
Kwa Maritane Bush Lodge offers a range of outdoor and recreational activities for the whole family, including game drives, guided bush walks, star gazing, underground hide with webcam, tennis, table tennis, rock climbing, and more. Plus, the Lodge is well-equipped to host special functions, conventions, and team-building events.
Make this exclusive Pilanesberg Lodge the go-to destination for your next bushveld breakaway.
Pilanesberg National Park is just two hour’s drive from Johannesburg, and a certified malaria-free game area.
Dinner, Bed, Breakfast | ||
1 May to 31 Aug 2025 | Single | Double |
Standard Twin Room - Per room per night - DBB | R3 545 | R4 690 |
Standard King Room - Per room per night - DBB | R3 935 | R5 050 |
Executive Room / Family Room - Per room per night - DBB | R4 295 | R5 410 |
Full Board | ||
1 May to 31 Aug 2025 | Single | Double |
Standard Twin Room - Per room per night - FB | R4 130 | R6 190 |
Standard King Room - Per room per night - FB | R4 490 | R6 550 |
Executive Room / Family Room - Per room per night - FB | R4 850 | R6 910 |
Dinner, Bed, Breakfast | ||
1 Sep to 31 Dec 2025 | Single | Double |
Standard Twin Room - Per room per night - DBB | R4 850 | R5 965 |
Standard King Room - Per room per night - DBB | R5 210 | R6 325 |
Executive Room / Family Room - Per room per night - DBB | R5 570 | R6 685 |
Full Board | ||
1 Sep to 31 Dec 2025 | Single | Double |
Standard Twin Room - Per room per night - FB | R5 400 | R7 465 |
Standard King Room - Per room per night - FB | R5 760 | R7 825 |
Executive Room / Family Room - Per room per night - FB | R6 120 | R8 185 |
Terms & Conditions
• Minimum two night stay over weekends (Friday & Saturday).
• Dinner Bed and Breakfast rate
- 1 complimentary game drive is included per person per night’s stay. Please refer to Wildlife Activities page for further information.
- Children aged 12 years and younger (maximum two children per room) will be accommodated free of charge on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis, including one game drive, if sharing with one or two adults.
- Children aged 13-17 years will be accommodated free of charge on a room only basis and will be charged 2025 - R 963 per child per day for breakfast, dinner and one game drive, if sharing with one or two adults.
• Full Board rate
- 2 complimentary game drives is included per person per night’s stay. Please refer to Wildlife Activities page for further information.
- Children aged 12 years and younger (maximum two children per room) will be accommodated free of charge on a full board basis inclusive of dinner, bed, breakfast, lunch and two game drives per day, if sharing with one or two adults.
- Children aged 13-17 years will be accommodated free of charge on a room only basis and will be charged 2025 - R1 605 per child per day for breakfast, lunch, dinner and two game drives, if sharing with one or two adults.
- A park entrance fee of R 60 will apply to children 12 years and younger.
Dinner, Bed, Breakfast | ||
1 May to 31 Aug 2025 | Single | Double |
Standard Twin Room - Per room per night - DBB | R3 545 | R4 690 |
Standard King Room - Per room per night - DBB | R3 935 | R5 050 |
Executive Room / Family Room - Per room per night - DBB | R4 295 | R5 410 |
Full Board | ||
1 May to 31 Aug 2025 | Single | Double |
Standard Twin Room - Per room per night - FB | R4 130 | R6 190 |
Standard King Room - Per room per night - FB | R4 490 | R6 550 |
Executive Room / Family Room - Per room per night - FB | R4 850 | R6 910 |
Dinner, Bed, Breakfast | ||
1 Sep to 31 Dec 2025 | Single | Double |
Standard Twin Room - Per room per night - DBB | R4 850 | R5 965 |
Standard King Room - Per room per night - DBB | R5 210 | R6 325 |
Executive Room / Family Room - Per room per night - DBB | R5 570 | R6 685 |
Full Board | ||
1 Sep to 31 Dec 2025 | Single | Double |
Standard Twin Room - Per room per night - FB | R5 400 | R7 465 |
Standard King Room - Per room per night - FB | R5 760 | R7 825 |
Executive Room / Family Room - Per room per night - FB | R6 120 | R8 185 |
Terms & Conditions
• Minimum two night stay over weekends (Friday & Saturday).
• Dinner Bed and Breakfast rate
- 1 complimentary game drive is included per person per night’s stay. Please refer to Wildlife Activities page for further information.
- Children aged 12 years and younger (maximum two children per room) will be accommodated free of charge on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis, including one game drive, if sharing with one or two adults.
- Children aged 13-17 years will be accommodated free of charge on a room only basis and will be charged 2025 - R 963 per child per day for breakfast, dinner and one game drive, if sharing with one or two adults.
• Full Board rate
- 2 complimentary game drives is included per person per night’s stay. Please refer to Wildlife Activities page for further information.
- Children aged 12 years and younger (maximum two children per room) will be accommodated free of charge on a full board basis inclusive of dinner, bed, breakfast, lunch and two game drives per day, if sharing with one or two adults.
- Children aged 13-17 years will be accommodated free of charge on a room only basis and will be charged 2025 - R1 605 per child per day for breakfast, lunch, dinner and two game drives, if sharing with one or two adults.
- A park entrance fee of R 60 will apply to children 12 years and younger.
Kwa Maritane offers many exciting ways for you to view the fauna and flora of the Pilanesberg National Park. Engage in the various game viewing activities we offer such as: game drives, game walks, the hide, the deck, the hide camera, bird walks and tree walks.
Legacy Junior Rangers programme is available for all children aged 6-12 years. Activities are geared around natural resource protection, environmental education and responsible recreation offering a special opportunity to explore the Pilanesberg National Park. The Junior Rangers Program is available at a small additional cost to parents and usually takes 2 days to complete. On completion of the program, children will be including in a graduation ceremony and will be given a certificate and badges for activities completed.
In the evenings, guests are taken on a game drive, which brings you a lot closer to the big game. The animals are habituated to the vehicle, which means that they are used to the vehicle approaching them and know that it never causes them harm. This enables you to get within five to 10 metres of the larger predators, even while they're feasting on a recent kill.
Get a grip on your fear as our ranger shows off these wonderful creatures. Bookings are essential and to be made at the Wildlife Centre. Subject to snakes behavioural patterns and weather dependent.
Come on a warp through space and join the guides on the helipad for a look at the stars (weather permitting). Bookings are essential and can be made at the Wildlife Centre.
Enjoy a traditional South African braai, served under the African skies at our Bush Boma every Saturday and Wednesday. Subject to weather and numbers.
Come and play an enticing game of table tennis. Equipment can be found at our reception.
Come and play the cunning game of chess on our outdoor chess set.
Bring the whole family to our pool that includes a slide into a splash pool for the children.
Work up a sweat on our climbing wall. Bookings are essential and need to be made at least 1 hour prior to the given times at the wildlife centre. Subject to space and weather dependent.
Come and play a competitive game on our 9 hole bush putt-putt course. Equipment for putt-putt can be found at our reception.
Place of the Rock
Kwa Maritane Bush Lodge is where Mother Nature and guests meet in perfect harmony. This Five Star Lodge is located on the slopes of an ancient volcano.
Kwa Maritane offers guests all the amenities of an exclusive resort within the malaria-free Pilanesberg National Park - an easy drive of 2 hours from Johannesburg, 3 km from the local airport and a mere 10 minutes from Sun City. This Pilansberg lodge is perfect for a relaxing and well-deserved holiday or weekend.
Fact Sheet
Where it all began
Located on the outer rim of an extinct volcano which erupted some 1300 million years ago, lies Kwa Maritane, ‘The Place of the Rock’.
Overlooking a unique granite dome is Kwa Maritane, Legacy’s oldest and most famous bush lodge, host to families, businessmen and delegates from all over the world. The lodge is famous for its hide and waterhole linked by a 180m long tunnel, its outstanding cuisine and the hospitality of its staff. Guests can enjoy a host of recreational activities including dawn and evening Big Five game drives in the tender care of our experienced game rangers, bushveld boma barbeques, golf and other recreational activities at nearby Sun City, or simply relaxing in the lodge’s beautiful gardens and restaurant.
Conferencing
We specialise in conventions, breakfasts, lunches, seminars, cocktail receptions, dinner dances, banquets, private dinners, product launches and team-building exercises. Speak to our banqueting and conference department staff, who will be happy to guide you through the process of putting together the perfect function - to suit your specific requirements.
CONFERENCE AND BANQUETING FACILITIES | |
TAU ROOM (has good natural light)
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RHINO ROOM
| RHINO ROOM
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NARE ROOM
| HIPPO (6m x 6m)
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HIPPO ROOM
| TAU OR NARE (16m x 10m each)
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TAU & NARE COMBINED
| TAU OR NARE combined (16m x 20m)
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From Fourways, Sandton
Travel north along William Nicol Drive to the four-way intersection with Witkoppen Road.
Turn left into Witkoppen road towards Lanseria/Roodepoort.
Turn right at the intersection with Hans Strijdom Extension on the road towards Broederstroom and Lanseria.
Cross over the Muldersdrift/Diepsloot Road and continue with the R512 towards Broederstroom and Lanseria.
Cross the bridge over the R28 Krugersdorp/Pretoria highway, pass the Lanseria turnoff and continue straight ahead.
At the T-junction turn left on the R512 to Magaliesberg.
Continue on this road until you see the Sun City signboard on your left. Turn right on the R512 to Brits and cross the bridge over Hartebeespoort Dam.
At the T-junction turn right on the R512 to Brits. Follow directional signs.
Continue to the four-way stop and turn left on the R512/27 for Brits/Rustenburg.
Pass the first Brits turnoff. At the signpost R27 Rustenburg/Brits turn right.
On the bridge turn left towards Rustenburg.
Continue till you get to the slipway to the left. Take the slipway and continue on the new N4 highway.
A signboard on the left side of the road indicates Pilanesberg to the left on route 91. Exit left off the highway. At the T-junction turn right and continue on this road to Sun City.
At the Kwa Maritane signboard turn right. Follow the road until you see the Kwa Maritane sign on your left; this will lead you to the"Place of the Rock".
KWA LEFIKENG RESTAURANT
Enjoy a delicious breakfast, lunch or dinner in The Kwa Lefikeng Restaurant, overlooking "The Rock", the waterhole, and the magnificent granite formations within the park. Our selected buffets and carvery dinners will leave you spoilt for choice as you sample on delicious, traditionally South African fare.
A Fisherman's Catch seafood evening takes place every Friday, with a traditional lamb on the spit for Sunday lunch.
KWA MARITANE BOMAS
Every Wednesday and Saturday we offer you the chance to dine in our big boma under the brilliance of the African stars - an indescribable plethora of universal magic. Dine to the sound of traditional entertainment, and feast on a wide selection of local flame grilled cuisine.
For more intimate occasions, make use of our small boma which seats up to 25 people. The perfect location for a private dinner, wedding reception or gathering with friends and family. Enquire for more information.
LOUNGE
Join us in our downstairs lounge and library for relaxation and restoration. Bring your book, or simply read one of ours on loan to all guests, while still enjoying the sights and sounds of nature around you.
KWA MAZOUT BAR
Situated next to the main swimming pool, be spoilt for choice with a selection of refreshing cocktails, local wines and beers or soft drinks to sip on one while lazing under a palm tree. For the sports enthusiasts, watch your favourite team play live on the big TV.
Open daily from 10h00.
Viewing from the hide
Come and discover our unique feature. The 150-meter long tunnel that leads to a viewing point that looks onto a watering hole and the park. There is also a channel in all of the rooms that show a live feed of the waterhole.
Exploring nature
In the evenings, guests are taken on a game drive, which brings you a lot closer to the big game. The animals are habituated to the vehicle, which means that they are used to the vehicle approaching them and know that it never causes them harm. This enables you to get within five to 10 metres of the larger predators, even while they're feasting on a recent kill.
Relaxing Spa treatment
Kwa Maritane Spa Rejuvenate your mind, body and soul in our magnificent Spa. Indulge yourself with treatments such as Thabayadiotso, our signature treatment, or be pampered with a pedicure while watching the game feeding on the plains in front of the Spa. Whether it is a full body massage, in which the masseur uses Mountain Aloe oil, or a soothing, deep cleansing facial using warm volcanic milk, the professional therapists will simply spoil you.There are four treatment rooms, including one suite suitable for couples looking to share the experience. There is also a manicure and pedicure lounge, a rasul chamber, relaxation area and hydro pool.
Rejuvenate your mind, body and soul in our magnificent spa. Indulge yourself with treatments such as Thabayadiotso, our signature treatment, or be pampered with a pedicure while watching the game feeding on the plains in front of the Spa. Whether it is a full body massage, in which the masseur uses Mountain Aloe Oil, or a soothing, deep cleansing facial using warm volcanic milk, the professional therapists will simply spoil you. There are four treatment rooms, including one suite suitable for couples wanting to share the experience. There is also a manicure and pedicure lounge, a rasul chamber, relaxation area and hydro pool. For any groups and events at the spa please contact Monique Bayliss - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or +27 11 245 6229.
Crystal clear water and a view that many would never want to leave - dive in and soak up the bushveld.
Enjoy our outdoor bush braai area where you can savour some of the best South African cuisine. Boma dinners take place on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Saturdays include marimba band entertainment.
Come, relax and grab a book to read in our cosy cocktail lounge and bar. For groups, you can use this as an area for pre-dinner drinks or even host wine or whiskey tastings.
There are 2 flood-lit tennis courts where the family can battle it out on the court. Tennis rackets and balls can be collected at our reception.
Come and dine at our wonderful restaurant overlooking the Pilanesberg National Park. Enjoy our Fisherman's Catch themed buffet on Friday evenings, our Butcher's Grill themed buffet on Saturday evenings and our Lamb on the Spit themed buffet for Sunday Lunch.
Our bar and lounge area is situated between reception and the restaurant, conveniently close to the main pool area. Local or international sports will be aired on the TV.
Come and play a competitive game on our 9 hole bush putt-putt course. Equipment for putt-putt can be found at our reception.
Make sure to pick up a souvenir to ensure you're always reminded of your visit.
Bring your kids along to our jungle gym that is immersed in a sand pit.
Need to attend to something work-related but you didn't bring your laptop along? Make use of our business centre with computers and printing facilities.
Wildlife Centre & Museum
Visit the Wildlife Centre & Museum to see snakes in enclosures as well as displays of animal skulls and droppings. You can make your bookings for the game activities at this centre as well.
Standard Family Rooms
Standard Downstairs Rooms
Executive Twin Rooms
Executive King Rooms
Accessible Rooms
The Legacy Balance Spa at Kwa Maritane has been thoughtfully designed to embody the unique spirit of Africa. Here, you can indulge in a range of treatments while enjoying stunning views of wildlife as they roam the plains in front of the relaxation area.
RESTORE MIND, BODY AND SOUL
Immerse yourself in the serene views of the park, and unwind in shade of the trees, all whilst you enjoy the comfort of our spa. We invite you to rejuvenate with treatments like the signature Thabayadiotso or a relaxing pedicure. Enjoy one of our four treatment rooms, including a couples' suite, along with a manicure and pedicure lounge, rasul chamber, relaxation area, and hydro pool.
TREATMENT MENU
The debut of our new spa menu heralds a new era of opulent guest experiences. Our goal is to ensure that each guest leaves feeling their investment was well-spent, elevating them to a cloud-like state and shifting their mental wellbeing to a serene space, primed to tackle the outside world. As we await the completion of our new spa menu design, we kindly invite you to browse the menu below to find your desired treatment.
MASSAGE THERAPIES
Swedish Massage
A gentle massage using hands, forearms and elbows to manipulate muscles aiming to release tension, improve circulation and improve overall well-being. R1050 60 min
Aromatherapy Massage
A gentle massage using a unique blend of essential oils that are absorbed by the skin and inhaled through the nose promoting deep relaxation. R1150 60 min
Hot Stone Massage
A massage journey using hands, forearms and elbows in conjunction with heated stones to allow a deeper penetrating massage melting away tension. R1050 60 min
Deep Tissue Massage
A massage applying firm pressure from start to finish targeting deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue to release deep seated tension and stubborn knots. R1150 60 min
Back, Neck, Shoulder And Head Massage
A gentle massage focusing on the back, neck, head and shoulders that aims at releasing tension and promotes overall well-being. R750 45 min
Deep Tissue Back, Neck, Shoulder And Head Massage
A firm pressure massage alleviating tension related to chronic pain and stiffness in specific areas of the upper body. R850 45 min
Lava Shell Massage
A massage journey using hands, forearms and elbows incorporating the selfheating technology of Lava Shells that allow a deeper penetrating massage melting away tension. R1150 60 min
MASSAGE ENHANCEMENTS
Soy Candle
A moisturising body candle with unique blend of natural soy wax and botanical oils to enhance the massage experience. R250
Hot Lava Shells
Self heating Lava Shells deeply penetrate muscles to melt away tension. R300
Hot Stones
Heated stones melt away tension build up deep within muscles. R250
Bellabaci Cupping
Bellabaci massage cups are used to instantly soothe painful areas of the body and repairs skin tissue. R250
Exfoliation
A special blend of salt and oils that gently buffs away flakey skin leaving skin soft to touch and ready for subsequent product application. R400 30 min
Massage (Extra Time)
Add on 30 minutes to any massage. R300
PREGNANCY THERAPIES
Elemis Mother To Be
A luxurious 'Me Time' journey that offers a top to toe blissful escape before baby arrives. *Available after first trimester. R1450 90 min
Journey To Motherhood Massage
A gentle prenatal massage to nurture and support woman through the rich tapestry of pregnancy. R1150 60 min
FACIAL THERAPIES
BABOR Hydration Infusion
A fast and intensive hydration boost to saturate the skin with moisture, alleviating fine lines and wrinkles associated with dehydration. R750 45 min
BABOR Signature Skinovage
A meticulously curated regimen tailored to address diverse skin needs with unparalleled efficacy and precision. R1050 60 min
BABOR Age Control
Relaxes facial muscles and restores facial contours. R1150 75 min
BODY RITUALS
Full Body Exfoliation
A special blend of salt and oils that gently buffs away flakey skin leaving skin soft to touch and ready for subsequent product application. R500 30 min
Thalgo Body Exfoliation and Massage
A luxuriously gentle salt exfoliation paired with a full body exfoliation and massage that transforms the skin leaving it wonderfully soft and subtle. R1650 90 min
Hydrating Body Wrap and Exfoliation
Relaxes facial muscles and restores facial contours.R1300 60 min
Detox Body Wrap and Exfoliation
Enjoy a gentle full body exfoliation, followed by a deeply moisturising wrap that hydrates and revitalises skin. Leave with a silky and refreshed complexion. R1300 60 min
Legacy Balance Foot Ritual
A foot focused tension reliever using gentle massage and pressure point techniques to alleviate tension. R450 45 min
Thalgo Light Legs
A cryotherapy treatment wrap that treats feelings of discomfort and tiredness in the legs. R550 45 min
DELICATE HANDS
FEATHER LIGHT FEET
NAIL ENHANCEMENTS
GROOMING -WAXING
Out Of This World
| A Touch Of Magic
| Power Of Touch
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Wind Down
| Breathe In Breathe Out
| Breath Of Life
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Take The Load Off
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Take Your Time
| Walking On Sunshine
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Terms & Conditions
• Dinner Bed and Breakfast rate
- 1 complimentary game drive is included per person per night’s stay. Please refer to Wildlife Activities page for further information.
- Children aged 12 years and younger (maximum two children per room) will be accommodated free of charge on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis, including one game drive, if sharing with one or two adults.
- Children aged 13-17 years will be accommodated free of charge on a room only basis and will be charged 2024 - R 890 2025 - R 963 per child per day for breakfast, dinner and one game drive, if sharing with one or two adults.
• Full Board rate
- 2 complimentary game drives is included per person per night’s stay. Please refer to Wildlife Activities page for further information.
- Children aged 12 years and younger (maximum two children per room) will be accommodated free of charge on a full board basis inclusive of dinner, bed, breakfast, lunch and two game drives per day, if sharing with one or two adults.
- Children aged 13-17 years will be accommodated free of charge on a room only basis and will be charged 2024 - R1 500 2025 - R1 605 per child per day for breakfast, lunch, dinner and two game drives, if sharing with one or two adults.
- A park entrance fee of R 60 will apply to children 12 years and younger.
All Rooms Have:
Check-in is after 14:00 and check-out is before 10:00.
Deposit Policy
For all bookings made within 30 days of travel
Full payment Is required within 48 hours of your booking.
For all bookings made more than 30 days of travel
A 50% deposit Is required within 48 hours of your booking and the balance 30 days prior to arrival.
Payment can be made via bank transfer, credit card (Master/Visa) or bitcoin.
Cancellation Policy
Honeymoon Added Value Offers
Junior Rangers
Legacy Junior Rangers programme is available for all children aged 6-12 years. Activities are geared around natural resource protection, environmental education and responsible recreation offering a special opportunity to explore the Pilanesberg National Park. The Junior Rangers Program is available at a small additional cost to parents and usually takes 2 days to complete. On completion of the program, children will be including in a graduation ceremony and will be given a certificate and badges for activities completed.
The rate for day use will be the single room rate, but the room must be vacated prior to 17h00, and is subject to availability.
2024 Meal Rates
2025 Meal Rates
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5* Luxury Game Lodge in the Pilanesberg Game Reserve
Ivory Tree Game Lodge is tucked away in the secluded north-eastern corner of the Pilanesberg National Park. This upscale Lodge caters to every visitor’s needs with three accommodation options: executive, luxury, and standard. Each plush executive suite features a king-size bed, Nespresso machine, flat screen TV with select DSTV channels, and private deck complete with plunge pool. While a king-size 4-poster bed, private plunge pool, and fireplace lend the luxury suites a more romantic flair. And the standard suites are geared for the more adventurous traveller with more down-to-earth amenities, alfresco shower, and outdoor sitting area. All suites display the same tasteful African inspired décor that is evident throughout the Lodge. If it’s a comfortable and stylish base you’re seeking from which to explore the Pilanesberg National Park, then Ivory Tree Game Lodge is for you. Enjoy the thrill of Big 5 game viewing with knowledgeable rangers. Get back to nature as you gently stroll the ancient elephant paths that criss-cross the Lodge surrounds. Revitalise mind, body, and soul with mouth-watering meals in the beautiful firelit boma area. And round off your unforgettable bushveld getaway with a range of exciting activities including Segways, archery, air gun, drumming and visits to Pilanesberg’s numerous Stone and Iron age sites.
Pilanesberg National Park is just two hour’s drive from Johannesburg, and a certified malaria-free game area.
Rates inclusive of 15% VAT • South African Rand • Subject to availability | |
Description | 1 May 2025 to 30 Sept 2025 |
Standard Room Single | R6 955 |
Standard Room Per Person Sharing per night | R4 645 |
Deluxe Suite Single | R7 585 |
Deluxe Suite Per Person Sharing per night | R5 060 |
Luxury Suite with pool (Price per 2 adults) | R12 595 |
Family Suite (Room Rate) | R13 932 |
Royal Pilane Suite (Room Rate) | R19 315 |
Pilane Villa (Exclusivity) | R52 158 |
Description | 1 Oct 2025 to 30 Apr 2026 |
Standard Room Single | R8 065 |
Standard Room Per Person Sharing per night - max 2 adults | R5 380 |
Deluxe Suite Single | R8 690 |
Deluxe Suite Per Person Sharing per night max 2 adults | R5 800 |
Luxury Suite with pool (Price per 2 adults) max 2 adults and 2 children under the age of 12. Unit rate is for 2 Adults. Children will be charged as follows: | R14 650 |
Family Suite (Room Rate) | R16 130 |
Royal Pilane Suite (Room Rate) | R19 315 |
Pilane Villa (Exclusivity) | R53 730 |
Look at our Special Offers for SA Residents under our special offers section!
SADC RATES Valid from 01 May – 30 September 2025 Excluding peak dates public holidays, long weekends, and school holidays *subject to change*13 – 17 June 2025 (Youth Day Monday; 16 June 2025) 08 – 10 August 2025 (National Women’s Day Saturday; 09 August); 24 September 2025 (Heritage Day) | |
Rates inclusive of 15% VAT • South African Rand • Subject to availability | |
Description | 01 May 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 |
Standard Room (max 2 people) | R3 780 |
NEW- Deluxe Suite (max 2 people) | R4 110 |
Luxury Suite with plunge pool (max 2 adults and 2 children) Unit Rate is for 2 adults per night and 2 children under the age of 12 | R12 228 |
Family Suite (max 2 adults and 4 children under 12 years) Unit Rate is for 2 adults and 2 children per night Child 3 and 4 charged as below Children 0 – 5 no additional charge Children 6 – 11 charged 50% of the standard room adult sharing rate | R13 356 |
Royal Pilane Suite - NEW Maximum 2 adults Per Villa per night Includes stocked mini bar and selected local soft and alcoholic beverages, private pool and jacuzzi, and private boma. | R17 820 |
PilaneVilla Includes 4 standard suites plus the Royal Pilane Suite Per Villa per night (Sleeps 10 pax in 5 separate rooms with a private plunge pool, jacuzzi, private boma area. Private meals can be served for the group if arranged prior) | R43 220 |
SADC PEAK RATES Valid from 01 May – 30 September 2025 Peak dates include public holidays, long weekends, and school holidays *subject to change*13 – 17 June 2025 (Youth Day Monday; 16 June 2025) 08 – 10 August 2025 (National Women’s Day Saturday; 09 August); 24 September 2025 (Heritage Day) | |
Rates inclusive of 15% VAT • South African Rand • Subject to availability | |
Description | 01 May 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 |
Standard Room (max 2 people) | R4 536 |
NEW- Deluxe Suite (max 2 people) | R4 836 |
Luxury Suite with plunge pool (max 2 adults and 2 children) Unit Rate is for 2 adults per night and 2 children under the age of 12 | R13 026 |
Family Suite (max 2 adults and 4 children under 12 years) Unit Rate is for 2 adults and 2 children per night Child 3 and 4 charged as below Children 0 – 5 no additional charge Children 6 – 11 charged 50% of the standard room adult sharing rate | R14 598 |
Royal Pilane Suite - NEW Maximum 2 adults Per Villa per night Includes stocked mini bar and selected local soft and alcoholic beverages, private pool and jacuzzi, and private boma. | R19 602 |
PilaneVilla Includes 4 standard suites plus the Royal Pilane Suite Per Villa per night (Sleeps 10 pax in 5 separate rooms with a private plunge pool, jacuzzi, private boma area. Private meals can be served for the group if arranged prior) | R47 542 |
Rate includes all meals and 2 game drives daily
Standard Room per person rate includes 2 adults maximum
Luxury Suite, Executive Suite, Family Suite and Villa rates are room rates
Rates excludes any items not mentioned or that of a personal nature
Rate excludes Community levy at R 180 per person per stay
IVORY TREE BLOCK OUT DATES: 4 – 7 December 2025: Nedbank Golf Challenge
The New C5 Villa at Ivory Tree offers a Kosher Kitchen, private dining and lounge area with a private pool and a private vehicle and guide for the duration of your stay. The Kosher chef and supervisor will serve 3 meals a day. The new kitchen is exclusively for Kosher use; is segregated for meat and milk and will remain locked when not in use.
ROOM FEATURES:Conferences | Meetings
Ivory Tree has included a dedicated conference room among its facilities, please enquire into the availability of conference room equipment before concluding your conference planning. Alongside is a thumbnail of a proposed seating layout. This specific plan indicates a class room type layout and makes provision for 70 delegates. In our opinion, however, 80 delegates seated in this configuration would be the maximum possible.
If the idea of another routine game lodge experience raises little more than a sigh, gets you running to the doctor for a sick note, meeting with the reserve bank for assistance with payment, and where some lazy lodge manager tells you what you can't do, then this is just the answer for you.
Tailor-made Conservation Conferences and Incentives
During conferences and Incentives at our lodges we are frequently approached by groups enquiring about participation in conservation exercises. This idea prompted us to integrate conservation with the guest experience. In short we are now able to involve guests in the process of routine data gathering to determine condition and genetic mapping amongst other things.
Conference requirements frequently conflict with the routine private game lodge programme, it has therefore become necessary for us to tailor make each experience to suit the requirements of a particular conference or incentive. This often results in game drives being amended or cancelled to permit adequate session time. For this reason we would welcome the opportunity of presenting a tailor-made itinerary where the client is not required to pay for activities not participated in.
These programmes are available at both Ivory Tree and Kapama, and the range of camps and capacity will ensure that your next conference or incentive provides the best experience yet.
The Safari Experience
Most of our guests are at Ivory Tree for the thrill of the open vehicle safari. Ivory Tree uses custom built 10 seater open game viewers which permit maximum all around visibility. The park is home to a wide variety of general game including the Big 5, in addition both species of rhino occur, namely black and white, and cheetah and wild dog.
Each group of guests is assigned a personal guide who is tasked with interpreting the sights and sounds of the African bush. Your guide will spend time with you at dinners as well and is always around to ensure that you remain comfortable during your stay with us.
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Children
Children between the ages of 6 and 12 are permitted on safari at the sole discretion of the manager or guide.
Children under the age of 6 are not permitted on game drives.
Baby-sitting facilities available at R275 per hour (maximum 2 children)
Sole use vehicle is available to facilitate families at an additional cost of R6 500 per vehicle per game drive.
Standard Rooms: Maximum 2 adults
Luxury Suites with pool: Maximum of 2 adults and 2 children under the age of 12. Unit rate is for 2 adults. Children will be charged as follows:
• 0-5 years no charge
• Children 6 – 11 years charged at 50% of the standard room adult sharing rate.
Family Suite: Maximum of 2 adults and 4 children under the age of 12. Unit rate is for 2 adults 2 children per night, child 3 and 4 charge as follows
• Children 0 – 5 years no charge
• Children 6 – 11 years charged at 50% of the standard room adult sharing rate.
Royal Pilane Suite: Includes stocked mini bar and selected local soft and alcoholic beverages, private pool and jacuzzi, and private boma.
• Maximum 2 adults
Pilane Villa: Includes 4 standard suites plus the Royal Pilane Suite (sleeps 10 pax in 5 separate rooms with a private plunge pool, jacuzzi, private boma area.
Private meals can be served for the group if arranged prior)
Children Policy
Day Use Rooms
Strictly on request and are dependent on availability of room(s) at a rate of 50% off single public tariff and rooms are only available between 11h00 and 17h00. Any rooms required after 17h00 will be treated as a full additional night and the normal contracted rate attached will apply.
Check in time is from 14h00 and check out time is by 10h00
We offer a wide variety of fun-filled leisure activities for couples, families or groups. A list of activities can be found here:
Archery
Archery is one of the ancient activities that we offer using modern equipment including modern re-curve bows. The guide will brief you on how to use the equipment safely and share a story about the San hunters. Enjoy the opportunity to learn the technique of this challenging art form.
Airgun
Experience the satisfaction of shooting at a very small target using pellets. The guide will take you through a proper safety instruction on how to use the equipment.
Interactive drumming
Drumming is a part of African culture that has been used for centuries as a form of expression and was also one of the ways in which communities communicated with each other. Come and feel the vibrations from head to toe. We need a minimum of five people for this experience and have the capacity to accommodate up to 120 people.
Amani Spa
The award-winning Amani African Spa at aha Ivory Tree Game Lodge is the ultimate escape for pure self-indulgence and offers an authentic, African-inspired experience. You are spoilt to a banquet for the soul and senses, as we use our unique spa product brand, Africology, that is made from the purest ingredients and is free from artificial preservatives, colouring and fragrances. our pampering holistic body, skin and beauty rituals are designed to revitalise and restore balance and harmony to your body, mind and soul. Book a treatment today to relax in the lap of luxury, guaranteed to have you walk out glowing from head to toe and from the inside out.
Quad Biking
Experience the ‘real thing’ as you ride your way up and around natural obstacles on our exciting quad trail! No experience is required, as our guides take you through proper instruction to safely enjoy this 1 hour ride hour. You will be led through the bushveld and down to the community where you will meet villagers and discover the Lodge’s involvement in a community project.
Big 5 Game Drives
Don’t miss out on exciting morning and evening game drives in an open safari vehicle that takes guests out into the Big 5’s territory in Pilanesberg Game Reserve.
CONFERENCES
Tailor made conference packages with a difference.
Let the creativity flow as you stimulate the senses with a conferencing experience like no other. A short two-hour drive from both Johannesburg and Pretoria, Ivory Tree Game Lodge brings award-winning luxury to life in the heart of the exquisitely lush and expansive bushveld.
Peacefully nestled in the malaria-free Pilanesberg Game Reserve, Ivory Tree will inspire and invigorate your team as they indulge in an exclusive boma or bush dining experience, made even more unforgettable by tantalising tastes from the finest chefs.
An eye-opening exploration of South Africa’s fascinating eco-system and wildlife may follow, as you embark on a journey of discovery through the Endangered Wildlife Trust Animal Programme.
Explore this world-class conference venue, with state-of-the-art facilities for a completely seamless event experience. Ivory Tree can host up to 120 delegates in banquet, schoolroom or boardroom style seating with spectacular catering and all the technology and equipment you need on site.
Discover conferencing as you’ve never seen it before, set against the magical sights and sounds of Africa at its best. Discover Ivory Tree Game Lodge.
Highlights
WEDDINGS
Say “I DO” in the African luxurious bush
Make the most important day in your lives together even better than you imagined, in the serene natural surroundings at Ivory Tree Game Lodge. Come and host the wedding of your dreams in the beating heart of the bushveld, in award-winning luxury you’ll never forget.
Down to the finest detail, the Lodge’s dedicated staff will make sure that every moment of your special day is taken care of – from fabulous décor to fine cuisine. Choose from a tranquil bush ceremony or a luxurious lodge ceremony, and host your reception poolside, in the fine dining restaurant or in the outdoor boma – South African style.
Just two hours’ drive from both Johannesburg and Pretoria, Ivory Tree Game Lodge is a five-star gem in the malaria-free Pilanesberg Game Reserve, where all your needs will be decadently indulged and you’ll experience Africa’s nature and wildlife at its most majestic.
Come and discover true romance in this world-class wedding venue where perfect marriages are made and memories last forever. Ivory Tree can host up to 140 guests and has 67 rooms, which can accommodate 134 guests sharing.
Get ready to start the rest of your life at Ivory Tree Game Lodge.
AMANI SPA
The ultimate escape for pure self-indulgence
The name “AMANI” meaning “PEACE” in Kiswahili encapsulates the spirit of Amani Spa’s philosophy to create an “inner peace” by restoring balance and harmony to your body, mind and soul. Set amid the sublime beauty of the Pilanesburg Game Reserve, the award winning* Amani Spa offers a true safari spa journey, promising peace and tranquility, with an enchanting ambience and spirit of Africa reflected in the natural elements and textures of the décor, and a sense of spaciousness.
Its wooden walkways meander through the lush bush, to three private treatment chalets, perched on stilts, providing uninterrupted views of the African bushveld. It is in this setting that you can relax and indulge in our pampering spa packages, signature spa rituals, rejuvenating massages and holistic skin and body treatments, uniquely designed to relax the body and bring harmony to the spirit while preserving youthfulness and enhancing health and vitality.
To complete your spa experience, unwind at the plunge pool and relaxation deck overlooking magnificent vistas.
Since the Company’s inception in 2006, Amani Spa has been the Winner of four prestigious awards:
In 2013, Amani African Spa at Ivory Tree Game Lodge won the Safari Spa Award.
In 2010, Amani Spa at Shepherd’s Tree Game Lodge won the Les Nouvelles Esthétiques Safari Spa Award.
In 2009, Amani Spa at Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge won the Les Nouvelles Esthétiques Safari Spa Award.
In 2007, Amani African Spa at Ivory Tree Game Lodge won the Les Nouvelles Esthétiques Safari Spa Award.
Welcome to Amani Spa & Wellness
We understand your desire to live a life of happiness and inner peace.
To achieve this you need to feel vibrant and healthy, both physically and emotionally. But the journey to wellness can seem overwhelming, which may make you feel vulnerable and disheartened. We deeply believe that your life is destined to be filled with joy and vitality, and we're committed to guiding you on this journey.
Having traversed the path to wellness ourselves, we're intimately familiar with the trials and triumphs that come along the way. That's why we've dedicated ourselves to showcasing the transformative power of Wellness as a way of life.
Discover the transformative power of our skillfully crafted Signature Journeys, each designed to nurture physical vitality, emotional balance, and mental clarity. Our intention is for you to feel rejuvenated.
KURHULA BODY RITUAL
Discover your Kurhula (inner peace) with our signature holistic body ritual. Luxuriate in a full-body massage using our coconut massage balm, followed by a revitalizing mini facial. Achieve balance of body, mind, and soul in this transformative experience.
90min R1700
SPIRIT OF AFRICA
Our unique African massage. With the skilled use of ancient African Rungu warrior sticks, deep pressure strokes enhances circulation, aiding in the relief of muscular pain and tension.
60min R1150 | 90min R1600
HIMALAYAN SALT CRYSTAL RITUAL
Indulge in a restorative massage featuring warm, nourishing coconut oil that conditions the skin. Immerse yourself in the benefits of Himalayan Salt Crystals, which help boost immunity and promote an overall sense of well-being.
60min R1150 | 90min R1600
THE TRAVELLER
Your relaxation journey starts with a tension-releasing therapeutic mineral foot soak and coconut salt polish on the legs and feet, flowing into a stress-releasing back massage to conclude your journey.
60min R1150
THE TRAVELLER DELUXE
This extended version of The Traveller offers a tension-releasing therapeutic foot soak and coconut salt polish for your legs and feet, followed by the blissful warmth of a full body massage using nourishing coconut balm.
90min R1600
Our signature aromatherapy collection, expertly formulated with your wellbeing in mind, harnesses the natural synergy of indigenous and botanical ingredients from the African continent.
DETOX & SLIMMING
Experience the transformative benefits of our exclusive blend featuring Black Pepper, Peppermint & Bergamot. This potent combination works harmoniously to eliminate toxins, promote healing, restore balance, and support your immune system.
60min R925 | 90min R1325
IMMUNE BOOST
Enhance your body's natural defense against infections with our invigorating blend of Lemon, Tea Tree & Eucalyptus. This uplifting treatment boosts respiratory health, promotes clear breathing, and improves sleep quality with its anti-congestion properties.
60min R925 | 90min R1325
MUSCLE EASE
Soothe and alleviate muscle fatigue, aches, and pains with our powerful blend of Peppermint, Marjoram & Black Pepper. This therapeutic combination accelerates your body's natural healing abilities, helping to restore energy levels and promote overall well-being.
60min R925 | 90min R1325
SLEEP WELL
Escape the wired-and-tired cycle and reclaim your natural sleep patterns. Experience the soothing power of our delicate blend of Lavender, Chamomile & Geranium. Like a dream catcher, this blend creates a serene ambiance, lulling you into a blissful state that enhances deep, restful sleep.
60min R925 | 90min R1325
STRESS RELEASE
A fragrant floral blend of Geranium, Bergamot & Lavender is designed to subtly calm your physical body and refresh your mind. This soothing combination gently lowers cortisol levels, reducing anxiety and stress.
60min R925 | 90min R1325
A selection of classic massages aimed to promote relaxation, relieve muscle tension and improve circulation.
CLASSIC SWEDISH
Stimulate, relax, and revitalise with this traditional massage.
60min R880 | 90min R1250
DEEP TISSUE
Powerful therapy targeting deep muscle layers and connective tissue. Ideal for chronic muscular tension and stiffness.
60min R950 | 90min R1325
LEFIKA HOT STONE
A sensory massage using heated natural river stones. Experience reduced muscle tension and enhanced circulation, activating vital life force energy.
60min R900 | 90min R1265
CBD RELAX & UNWIND
Unlock the benefits of cannabis oil as it nourishes your skin, enhances circulation, and boosts your immune system. Target stress and anxiety, releasing tension and improving your overall mood.
60min R1100 | 90min R1450
MOM-TO-BE PREGNANCY MASSAGE (After first trimester)
Relax with a soothing full body massage tailored for expecting mothers. Specialised techniques are used to relieve muscle tension and fatigue caused by carrying your little one.
60min R925
IKETLA BACK, NECK & SHOULDERS
Alleviate muscle tension with this soothing massage targeting the back, neck, and shoulders.
30min R540 | 45min R715
PRESSURE POINT FOOT MASSAGE
Targeting tender muscles in the lower legs and feet, this massage relieves tension build-up and enhances circulation, leaving you with a renewed spring in your step.
30min R540
BLISSFUL SOLES
Float into deep relaxation with a soothing lower leg and foot exfoliation, followed by a blissful hot stone foot massage.
45min R715
ESSE SKINCARE is an award-winning South African brand renowned for its probiotic skincare technology, dedicated to enhancing skin health and sustainable skincare solutions.
EXPRESS FACIAL
Nourish and fortify your skin with our probiotic-infused facial. Experience the power of probiotics and botanicals, enhancing your skin's resilience and protection against environmental factors.
30min R525
HYDRO BOOST FACIAL
Experience a rejuvenating treatment that replenishes moisture, leaving your skin with a healthy glow and a plumped appearance.
60min R950
AGE DEFYING FACIAL
A powerful blend of probiotic and botanical actives promote collagen and elastin formation for age-defying skin rejuvenation.
60min R1100
ESSE SKINCARE is an award-winning South African brand renowned for its probiotic skincare technology, dedicated to enhancing skin health and sustainable skincare solutions.
Fun and enjoyable mini spa experiences for young ones.
BUSY BEE BACK MASSAGE 20min R 350
HAPPY FEET FOOT MASSAGE 20min R300
LITTLE PAWS POLISH (Hands or Feet) 20min R200
PRINCESS MINI FACIAL 30min R400
Aroma infused body treatments focused on improving skin texture and restoring balance and health.
COCONUT ROSE SALT BODY POLISH
Experience the sublime touch of our Coconut Rose Salt Body Polish as it cleanses and exfoliates, leaving your skin radiant and irresistibly soft.
30min R450
AROMA-MUD BODY WRAP
Immerse yourself in the rejuvenating bliss of our therapeutic body treatment. This experience combines a gentle exfoliation, an aromatherapy-infused mud mask, and concludes with a nourishing body butter application, leaving your skin smooth, revitalised, and deeply nourished.
60min R980
Hydrating Hydrates and soothes dry skin
Detox & Slimming Improves circulation, eliminates toxins and promotes skin elasticity
Immune Boost Strengthen body’s natural defenses against immune-compromising infections
Muscle Ease Promotes healing for muscular aches, pain & fatigue
Essential grooming for your hands and feet.
Treatment collections to nurture vibrance, relaxation and vitality, initiating your transformation to Wellness as a way of life. Fully immerse in the therapeutic essence of nature, re-connecting with yourself and your wellness journey
JUST THE TWO OF US
A serene couple's journey. Saviour a glass of bubbly during your Aroma Bubble Bath Ceremony followed by our Signature Kurhula Body Ritual and a memorable Spa Gift.
2hrs R2890
ME-TIME
Reduce stress and restore your energy with a 30min Iketla Back Massage followed by an Esse Express Facial and Express Mani-Pedi Duo.
2hrs R1455
AROMA WELLNESS
Meticulously created to restore balance and invigorate your body, mind, and spirit . Your therapist will guide you to select your Aroma Body Wrap followed by a 60min Aroma Wellness Massage best suited to your wellbeing goals. Includes a Wellness Aroma Bath & Body Oil Gift to extend your experience.
2hrs R1725
SPA FACILITIES:
To maintain the serene atmosphere, kindly switch off or silence cell phones while in the spa.
PUNCTUALITY:
Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled treatment to complete the consultation card. Late arrival may result in a shorter or forfeited treatment.
SPA OPERATING HOURS:
We are open Monday to Sunday, including Public Holidays, from 08:00 to 17:00. Earlier or later appointments can be arranged upon request.
SPA TREATMENTS:
All treatments are subject to therapist availability. Prices are subject to change without notice and include VAT.
CONSULTATION:
Inform your therapist of any medical conditions, allergies, intolerances, or needs before your treatment. Note that some treatments are not suitable during the first trimester of pregnancy.
SAFETY REGULATIONS:
For your safety, we recommend not wearing any jewelry and keeping valuables (including cell phones) in your locker. Keep your locker key with you at all times.
PAYMENT:
Please sign your treatment/s to your room account for payment. We do not accept cash, credit cards, or debit cards.
PRODUCT REFUND POLICY:
Unopened and unused products can be returned within 48 hours of purchase. A refund will be provided as an Amani Spas gift voucher of the original purchase value.
AGE RESTRICTION:
Guests 16 years and older are welcome. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
CANCELLATION POLICY:
Cancellations within 8 hours or less of the appointment time will incur a 50% fee. "No-show" appointments will be charged the full cost. Groups of 5 or more require at least one week's notice for cancellation, or the full value of the group booking will be charged.
GIFT VOUCHERS:
Gift vouchers are available for specific treatments or a specific value. The original voucher must be presented at the appointment for redemption. Vouchers cannot be redeemed for cash.
SPECIAL OFFERS:
Special offers cannot be combined with discount vouchers or loyalty programs.
DISCLAIMER:
Entering and using the spa facilities and equipment is at your own risk. Amani, its management, therapists, and the lodge owners and employees will not be held liable for any loss, injury, damage, claim, or compensation. By entering the premises, you waive any and all claims against the aforementioned parties.
BIG 5 SAFARI EXPERIENCE
All Safaris are conducted in specially designed 10 seater game viewers
Pilanesberg National Park is a sought-after wildlife destination in a malaria-free zone. The park is home to the big five and only 2 hours from Johannesburg. The unique biosphere of the Pilanesberg National Park is home to one of the country’s most famous wildlife areas. The park is set in an ancient volcanic crater. This well-stocked reserve has a dramatic landscape that supports a wide variety of plants, animals and birds. Come join and let’s tick off some of the animals on your list to see together.
DIRECTIONS
How to get to Ivory Tree Game Lodge
From Johannesburg
From Pretoria
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4* Luxury Bush Lodge in the Pilanesberg National Park
Bakubung Bush Lodge lies within the world-famous game-rich Pilanesberg National Park. This beautifully appointed luxury Lodge takes its name from the local word, Bakubung, which means “People of the Hippo.” Bakubung offers visitors ample opportunity to enjoy the surrounding pristine bush whether you’re relaxing on your private balcony or out on a game drive with the Lodge’s expert guides. Relax poolside during the heat of the day as you watch the wildlife saunter to and from the nearby watering hole. Unwind in the peaceful Bakubung Spa or challenge fellow visitors to a game of volleyball. Come evening the starlit boma is the perfect spot to socialise fireside and relive your Big 5 sightings. Its sheer comfort, Afro-chic décor, and exceptional service are bound to make Bakubung Bush Lodge a favourite Pilanesberg getaway for the entire family, while the Junior Ranger Programme is sure to be a hit with budding young conservationists.
Pilanesberg National Park is just two hour’s drive from Johannesburg, and a certified malaria-free game area.
Rates inclusive of 15% VAT • South African Rand • Subject to availability | ||
Dinner, Bed and Breakfast | ||
1 May to 31 Aug 2025 | Single | Double |
Standard Room - Per room per night - DBB | R3 935 | R5 050 |
Luxury Room - Per room per night - DBB | R4 655 | R5 770 |
Executive Suite - Per room per night - DBB | R8 450 | |
Full Board | ||
1 May to 31 Aug 2025 | Single | Double |
Standard Room - Per room per night - FB | R4 490 | R6 550 |
Luxury Room - Per room per night - FB | R6 155 | R7 270 |
Executive Suite - Per room per night - FB | R9 950 | |
Dinner, Bed and Breakfast | ||
1 Sep to 31 Dec 2025 | Single | Double |
Standard Room - Per room per night - DBB | R5 210 | R6 325 |
Luxury Room - Per room per night - DBB | R5 930 | R7 045 |
Executive Suite - Per room per night - DBB | R9 720 | |
Full Board | ||
1 Sep to 31 Dec 2025 | Single | Double |
Standard Room - Per room per night - FB | R5 760 | R7 825 |
Luxury Room - Per room per night - FB | R7 430 | R8 544 |
Executive Suite - Per room per night - FB | R11 220 |
Terms & Conditions
• Bakubung Bush Lodge - Children can only be accommodated in a Standard room if sharing with one or two adults.
• Minimum two night stay over weekends (Friday & Saturday).
• Dinner Bed and Breakfast rate
- 1 complimentary game drive is included per person per night’s stay. Please refer to Wildlife Activities page for further information.
- Children aged 12 years and younger (maximum two children per room) will be accommodated free of charge on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis, including one game drive, if sharing with one or two adults.
- Children aged 13-17 years will be accommodated free of charge on a room only basis and will be charged 2025- R 965 per child per day for breakfast, dinner and one game drive, if sharing with one or two adults.
- A park entrance fee of R 50 will apply to children 12 years and younger.
• Full Board rate
- 2 complimentary game drives is included per person per night’s stay. Please refer to Wildlife Activities page for further information.
- Children aged 12 years and younger (maximum two children per room) will be accommodated free of charge on a full board basis inclusive of dinner, bed, breakfast, lunch and two game drives per day, if sharing with one or two adults.
- Children aged 13-17 years will be accommodated free of charge on a room only basis and will be charged 2025-R1 605 per child per day for breakfast, lunch
SOUTH AFRICAN RATES | ||
Dinner, Bed and Breakfast | ||
1 May to 31 Aug 2025 | Single | Double |
Standard Room - Per room per night - DBB | R3 935 | R5 050 |
Luxury Room - Per room per night - DBB | R4 655 | R5 770 |
Executive Suite - Per room per night - DBB | R8 450 | |
Full Board | ||
1 May to 31 Aug 2025 | Single | Double |
Standard Room - Per room per night - FB | R4 490 | R6 550 |
Luxury Room - Per room per night - FB | R6 155 | R7 270 |
Executive Suite - Per room per night - FB | R9 950 | |
Dinner, Bed and Breakfast | ||
1 Sep to 31 Dec 2025 | Single | Double |
Standard Room - Per room per night - DBB | R5 210 | R6 325 |
Luxury Room - Per room per night - DBB | R5 930 | R7 045 |
Executive Suite - Per room per night - DBB | R9 720 | |
Full Board | ||
1 Sep to 31 Dec 2025 | Single | Double |
Standard Room - Per room per night - FB | R5 760 | R7 825 |
Luxury Room - Per room per night - FB | R7 430 | R8 544 |
Executive Suite - Per room per night - FB | R11 220 |
Terms & Conditions
• Bakubung Bush Lodge - Children can only be accommodated in a Standard room if sharing with one or two adults.
• Minimum two night stay over weekends (Friday & Saturday).
• Dinner Bed and Breakfast rate
- 1 complimentary game drive is included per person per night’s stay. Please refer to Wildlife Activities page for further information.
- Children aged 12 years and younger (maximum two children per room) will be accommodated free of charge on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis, including one game drive, if sharing with one or two adults.
- Children aged 13-17 years will be accommodated free of charge on a room only basis and will be charged 2025- R 965 per child per day for breakfast, dinner and one game drive, if sharing with one or two adults.
- A park entrance fee of R 50 will apply to children 12 years and younger.
• Full Board rate
- 2 complimentary game drives is included per person per night’s stay. Please refer to Wildlife Activities page for further information.
- Children aged 12 years and younger (maximum two children per room) will be accommodated free of charge on a full board basis inclusive of dinner, bed, breakfast, lunch and two game drives per day, if sharing with one or two adults.
- Children aged 13-17 years will be accommodated free of charge on a room only basis and will be charged 2025-R1 605 per child per day for breakfast, lunch, dinner and two game drives, if sharing with one or two adults.
Experience the Big 5 with our trained field guides who will also show you some of Africa's beautiful fauna and flora.
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 | |
Jan - April | 05h00 until 08h00 | 15h30 until 18:30 | • 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 • R1 320 per person including a breakfast pack |
May - Aug | 06h00 until 09h00 | 16h00 until 19:00 | |
Sep - Dec | 05h00 until 08h00 (Times vary seasonally, and monthly) | 15h30 until 18:30 (Times vary seasonally, and monthly) | |
Game drives are weather dependent | Game drives are weather dependent | ||
R730 per adult | R730 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.
Visit us outside the wildlife centre on Wednesdays and Saturdays for a live snake demonstration by one of our experienced field guides. Bookings are essential and can be made at the Wildlife Centre.
Game viewing
The lodge itself plays centre stage for incredible wildlife sightings. So even if you're not taking part in a game drive or game walk, ensure that you keep your keen eye out for some truly incredible experiences right outside on your doorstep.
If you're looking for unprecedented views to share with your partner or loved ones, our specialized game rangers will take you to one of their many secret spots. Sip on a glass of champagne while you soak in an African sunset. By prior arrangement only.
Another not-to-be-missed activity is the famous Bakubung bush boma dinner. Sit under a canopy of a million stars, whilst you dine on our local South African dishes and watch live traditional entertainment. A truly once in a lifetime experience that will stay in the memory forever.
Boma dinner costs R 540.00 per adult, R270 for kids aged 6-12yrs and R330 for teens between the ages of 13-17yrs.
Learn about our vibrant bird life, and age-old trees as one of our experienced field guides take you on an informative morning walk through the property. Limited to 10 guests per day. Bookings are essential.
For active minds, we have a selection of board games available for hire. Enquire at reception for more information.
Junior Rangers Programme
Legacy Junior Rangers programme is available for all children aged 6-12 years. Activities are geared around natural resource protection, environmental education and responsible recreation offering a special opportunity to explore the Pilanesberg National Park. The Junior Rangers Program is available at a small additional cost to parents and usually takes 2 days to complete. On completion of the program, children will be including in a graduation ceremony and will be given a certificate and badges for activities completed.
Hippo Holiday Club (available all year round)
The Hippo holiday kiddies programme is available for children aged 4 to12 years old, and takes place Tuesdays to Sundays during the school holidays. Enquire with us for more information.
Playground
The kids are able to explore and play in our fully equipped playground with jungle gym, swings and slides. We also host many other kids activities to give you the break that you need and deserve.
The true golfers will be well aware that bordering the Pilanesberg National Park is one of Africa's most iconic golf courses, the Gary Player Country Club. Whether you're confident enough to take on the home of the Nedbank Golf Challenge, or you're happy with a round at the scenic Lost City Golf Course, our guest relations manager will organise you a round.
Equipment is available from reception.
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
With a balcony overlooking the park, the Kubanya Room offers guests prime game viewing opportunities while they break for tea or snack time.
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.
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.
Banqueting and Conferencing
Below is a list of Standard Equipment and Technology you can expect to find at Bakubung Bush Lodge:
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:
Other Sporting Facilities in the Area:
Golf, Squash & Aquatic Sports offered at Sun City.
DIRECTIONS FROM FOURWAYS, SANDTON
Wildlife Living
You do not need to leave our beautiful lodge to experience the prolific range of wildlife. We are home to over 50 species of large mammals and hundreds more of the smaller variety. Many animals can be seen in and among the lodge buildings and just a walk to the restaurant can be an exciting affair.
Wildlife experience
When it comes to topography and game viewing, the Pilanesberg is a cut above some of the other national parks in South Africa and Bakubung offers a variety of ways to enjoy it. Live on the wild side and experience a game walk on foot with one of our qualified guides to enjoy an encounter with some of the park’s 7000 animals.
Big 5 safari
The Pilanesberg is not only home to an abundant wildlife population – with more than 360 bird species and 7 000 animals (including the notorious big-5) - but also houses a plethora of roads from which to enjoy them. Start the day off while its cool with a game drive – you can self-drive or join one of the resort’s experienced rangers on an open game vehicle.
Not much trumps a cool dip in the pool on a hot summer’s day. The Bakubung pool, with its plethora of loungers and full poolside service, allows guests to lie back, soak up the sun and enjoy a cold beverage or a light lunch without having to move. If you need a short break from the sun, our poolside bar is a great place to retreat to and have a drink in the shade.
For those visiting on business or for those needing a quiet space to get a few hours of work done, our resident’s lounge is the ideal space to retreat to. There are a variety of comfortable seating areas to work from and the area offers strong WIFI signal should you require it.
Nestled into a hillside just above the lodge, the Legacy Balance Spa at Bakubung is an enchanting escape from the busyness of outside life. The tranquility of the spa’s interiors blends perfectly with its natural surrounds and the high ceilings and openness of the space allows for the sounds of nature to immerse you. Legacy Balance spas are known for their personalised treatments, award-winning products and highly trained therapists, ensuring you will leave our spa feeling elated and, well, a little more balanced.
Mon - Sat: 9am - 7pm,
Sun & public holidays: 9am -6pm.
Bookings essential.
Bakubung’s business and leisure facilities plus its location - being just a two-hour drive from Johannesburg and ten-minutes from Sun City and the Gary Player Golf Course – make it a highly desirable MICE destination. The four interior spaces, the largest of which can host up to 120 delegates, are ideal for any type of conference or event, from meetings and gala dinners to weddings and presentations. If you are looking to absorb the outdoors and take in the view, poolside and boma dinners can also be arranged.
Family comes first! Bakubung and its facilities and activities make it an easy choice for families. Kids can spend hours playing on our playground which has been fully equipped with slides, swings and climbing equipment. When they are done here, there are a number of other kid’s activities on offer to help keep them entertained.
What better way to stay healthy and active than with a game of tennis? Get your game on with family or friends or get stuck in with the kids - with two floodlit courts available you can play night or day. You do not even have to bring equipment with you because there are tennis rackets and balls available from reception.
We are passionate about wildlife and educating our guests about the incredibly diverse range of animals, birds and reptiles we are home to in the Pilanesberg. Guests can come visit the wildlife center to view and learn about various indigenous snakes from the area, as well as find out about our educational and interactive bush walks, game drives and recent animal sightings.
For guests who would like to take a shuttle to enjoy a quick day trip in to Sun City or perhaps require a transfer service to and from the airport, we have you sorted. For a small surcharge, a scheduled shuttle bus is available between the lodge and Sun City at regular intervals, plus transfers to and from the Pilanesberg airport can also be arranged on request.
There is nothing quite as restorative as being in nature, however sometimes through technology you just want to be able to share this experience. We provide guests with 500Mb of complimentary WiFi every day!
Bakubung has more than one spot in which to kick back and enjoy yourself over a drink or a scrumptious plate of food. The Marula Grill restaurant, centrally located inside the resort and overlooking the hippo hide, caters for all mealtimes and offers guests the choice of a buffet or an à la carte carte menu with a selection of dishes to suit all tastes, including some traditional favourites. For a sundowner cocktail, join us the Thutlwa Bar overlooking the pool and for the ladies, the Motswedi Ladies Bar is open till late offering a variety of beverage options and cigars.
Marula Grill Restaurant:
The Marula Grill Restaurant is open all day and conveniently located in a central part of the resort, overlooking the waterhole. Diners are often spoiled by visiting elephants coming for a late afternoon drink. Cuisine is a choice of a buffet feast or an à la carte carte menu with an extensive selection of dishes to suit all tastes. Seating is vast and guests can choose to dine inside or outside, with exterior seating available under a covered patio, or on the lawn under the stars.
Breakfast: 07h00-09h30; Lunch: 12h30-14h00; Dinner: 18h30-21h30. A light terrace menu is available from 11h00-21h00.
Thutlwa Pool Bar:
Relax and experience the sights and sounds of the magnificent Pilanesberg National Park, whilst indulging in a refreshing cocktail at the Bar.
Motswedi Ladies Bar:
Ladies Cocktail Bar open 10h00 - 01h00 daily, offering a range of imported beers, spirits, wines and cigars.
Bush Boma:
On Saturdays, Bakubung offers guests a unique dinner dining experience under the stars. Be escorted into the reserve by our rangers where you will enjoy a beautiful boma dinner set around the fire and illuminated by the golden glow of lanterns. This is a true way to enjoy deliciously handcrafted cuisine while immersing yourself in nature. Wednesday evening boma dinners are also on offer to in-house guests when occupancy levels allow for this. Please enquire with us directly to confirm our boma dinner days and times.
Our small boma may be booked for private events for 10 - 30 people.
Grab your family members and start a game of volleyball and soon, there will be others wanting to join in the fun. There is nothing more social than a game of volleyball and it’s a brilliant way for kids to make new friends while participating in a fun and active game.
For those wanting to keep fit and active on their bush breakaway, Bakubung offers a fully equipped gym adjacent to the tennis courts. Runners can enjoy a jog on one of our treadmills and for those looking to tone up, there are a variety of weights and weight machines on offer. Fresh sweat towels and cold water are always available on site, to ensure you have a pleasant workout experience.
Gary Player Golf Course | Sun City, Valley of the Waves | Hot Air Balloon Safaris | Pilanesburg Game Reserve |
The Gary Player Golf Course designed by Gary Player, is an 18 hole par 72 walking course, with a 5km running trail along the course. Built in an extinct volcanic crater this fantastic golfing paradise conforms to the stringent US PGA specifications and is ranked as one of the top five golf courses in South Africa. It is also home to the Nedbank Golf Challenge. | The Valley of Waves is the central feature of the Lost City at Sun City. It is one of the most advanced water parks in the world, dominated by the Roaring Lagoon. When waves are not generated, a bobbing cycle is generated in a diamond pattern. All Resort residents enter the park free of charge by presenting their resident cards. Day visitors pay an entrance fee to the park. | A hot air balloon flight is usually a once in a lifetime experience. Flying over the Pilanesberg, you will see incredible wildlife while taking in the breath-taking scenery. Hot Air Ballooning captures a mystical freedom as the natural elements of wind, flame and hot air, carry the balloon on a unique journey through the skies. | The Pilanesberg is located in North West Province and borders Sun City. The 'Pilanesberg Alkaline Ring Complex' is the park's primary geological feature. This vast circular geological feature is ancient even by geological standards as it’s the crater of a long extinct volcano and the result of eruptions some 1,200 million years ago. It is one of the largest volcanic complexes of its type in the world. |
The Standard King room is a great choice for couples who enjoy the extra space. Each of the 20 king rooms comes equipped with one king size bed, air conditioning, DSTV, direct dialing telephones, coffee and tea making facilities, international multi-plugs, hairdryers, electronic safes and minibars which can be stocked on request. Bathrooms comprise of a separate bath and shower, toilet and electric shaving plugs for those who may need
Standard Twin Rooms
The Standard Twin room is the perfect choice for friends or families travelling together. Offering two double beds in each room, the space comes equipped with air conditioning, DSTV, direct dialing telephones, coffee and tea making facilities, international multi-plugs, hairdryers, electronic safes and minibars which can be stocked on request. Bathrooms comprise of a separate bath and shower, toilet and electric shaving plugs for those who may need.
The optimal choice for a travelling family, Bakubung’s 11 Standard Queen Rooms offer all the comforts and amenities needed for your stay. Rooms come equipped with air conditioning, DSTV, direct dialing telephones, coffee and tea making facilities, international multi-plugs, hairdryers, electronic safes and minibars which can be stocked on request. Bathrooms comprise of a separate bath and shower, toilet and electric shaving plugs for those who may need.
Our Luxury King Room boasts one large king size bed, plus a lounge with a couch to curl up on and enjoy a good book from. Each of the nine luxury king rooms comes equipped with air conditioning, DSTV, direct dialing telephones, coffee and tea making facilities, international multi-plugs, hairdryers, electronic safes and minibars which can be stocked on request. Bathrooms comprise of separate bath and shower, toilet and electric shaving plugs for those who may need.
With just four Executive Suites on offer, these rooms are a step-up from the luxury king room, offering special executive amenities. Each of these comes equipped with air conditioning, DSTV, direct dialing telephones, coffee and tea making facilities, international multi-plugs, hairdryers, electronic safes and minibars which can be stocked on request. Bathrooms comprise of a separate bath and shower, toilet and electric shaving plugs for those who may need.
Wheelchair Accessible Room
Bakubung has one wheel-chair friendly room which is easily accessible and spacious enough for our guests to navigate. The room is also equipped with a wheelchair accessible shower and toilet, air conditioning, DSTV, direct dialing telephones, coffee and tea making facilities, international multi-plugs, hairdryers, electronic safes and minibars which can be stocked on request.
Room layout may differ from image shown.
Timeshare Chalet
Wrapped around the perimeter of the property and overlooking one of the park’s waterholes, is an array of fully serviced, self-catering chalets. All the chalets are equipped with two en-suite bathrooms, a lounge, an open veranda with a braai/barbeque, an LED TV and a pull-out couch for two small children. The chalet’s kitchen is fully kitted with fridge, stove and an oven, plus basic kitchen utensils. Bedrooms are fitted with premium bedding and black out curtains, for those wanting to lie in and enjoy the mornings a little longer.
Nestled in a hillside just above the lodge, the Legacy Balance Spa at Bakubung is an enchanting escape from the busyness of outside life. The tranquillity of the spa’s interiors blends perfectly with its natural surrounds and the high ceilings and openness of the space allows for the sounds of nature to immerse you.
RESTORE MIND, BODY AND SOUL
A truly whimsical dreamscape, equipped with Signature Spa therapies, award-winning products, a serene and calming environment, world-class therapists, an ozone vitality pool and magnificently designed interiors. The tranquil interiors mirror the quiet environment, punctuated by the sounds of Africa; cicadas, crickets, and the warm winds moving through the grasses and trees. The treatment rooms are designed such that the game fence is only meters from the treatment beds. It is here that our skilled therapists combine their knowledge and expertise with nature, leaving you completely relaxed and spellbound by the experience: nature and nurture working as one.
TREATMENT MENU
The debut of our new spa menu heralds a new era of opulent guest experiences. Our goal is to ensure that each guest leaves feeling their investment was well-spent, elevating them to a cloud-like state and shifting their mental wellbeing to a serene space, primed to tackle the outside world. As we await the completion of our new spa menu design, we kindly invite you to browse the menu below to find your desired treatment.
MASSAGE THERAPIES
Swedish Massage
A gentle massage using hands, forearms and elbows to manipulate muscles aiming to release tension, improve circulation and improve overall well-being. R1050 60 min
Aromatherapy Massage
A gentle massage using a unique blend of essential oils that are absorbed by the skin and inhaled through the nose promoting deep relaxation. R1150 60 min
Hot Stone Massage
A massage journey using hands, forearms and elbows in conjunction with heated stones to allow a deeper penetrating massage melting away tension. R1050 60 min
Deep Tissue Massage
A massage applying firm pressure from start to finish targeting deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue to release deep seated tension and stubborn knots. R1150 60 min
Back, Neck, Shoulder And Head Massage
A gentle massage focusing on the back, neck, head and shoulders that aims at releasing tension and promotes overall well-being. R750 45 min
Deep Tissue Back, Neck, Shoulder And Head Massage
A firm pressure massage alleviating tension related to chronic pain and stiffness in specific areas of the upper body. R850 45 min
Lava Shell Massage
A massage journey using hands, forearms and elbows incorporating the selfheating technology of Lava Shells that allow a deeper penetrating massage melting away tension. R1150 60 min
MASSAGE ENHANCEMENTS
Soy Candle
A moisturising body candle with unique blend of natural soy wax and botanical oils to enhance the massage experience. R250
Hot Lava Shells
Self heating Lava Shells deeply penetrate muscles to melt away tension. R300
Hot Stones
Heated stones melt away tension build up deep within muscles. R250
Bellabaci Cupping
Bellabaci massage cups are used to instantly soothe painful areas of the body and repairs skin tissue. R250
PREGNANCY THERAPIES
Elemis Mother To Be
A luxurious 'Me Time' journey that offers a top to toe blissful escape before baby arrives. *Available after first trimester. R1450 90 min
Journey To Motherhood Massage
A gentle prenatal massage to nurture and support woman through the rich tapestry of pregnancy. R1150 60 min
FACIAL THERAPIES
BABOR Hydration Infusion
A fast and intensive hydration boost to saturate the skin with moisture, alleviating fine lines and wrinkles associated with dehydration. R750 45 min
BABOR Signature Skinovage
A meticulously curated regimen tailored to address diverse skin needs with unparalleled efficacy and precision. R1050 60 min
BABOR Age Control
Relaxes facial muscles and restores facial contours. R1150 75 min
QMS Deep Pore Cleanse
This treatment offers a thorough cleanse and refining experience. The result? Healthy, balanced, and hydrated skin. R990 60 min
QMS Activator
Instantly give vitality back to your skin with innovative activation techniques that hydrate, refuel, and energize your skin. R1150 60 min
QMS SK Alpha
Experience visibly smoother skin and restored radiance. A detoxifying treatment that revitalizes the skin providing an instant complexion boost. R1250 75 min
QMS Collagen Renewal
Experience firmer, volumised skin with reduced fine lines and improved skin texture. R1450 90 min
QMS Neo Tissue Dermi
Targeting areas prone to aging, this treatment includes a lifting massage and collagen-boosting therapy for enhanced tonicity. R1600 90 min
QMS Epigen Depuff
Eye care, redefined! This facial target puffiness, dark circles and promotes a wellrested, youthful, and vibrant look. R1350 75 min
BODY RITUALS
Full Body Exfoliation
A special blend of salt and oils that gently buffs away flakey skin leaving skin soft to touch and ready for subsequent product application. R500 30 min
Thalgo Body Exfoliation and Massage
A luxuriously gentle salt exfoliation paired with a full body exfoliation and massage that transforms the skin leaving it wonderfully soft and subtle. R1650 90 min
Hydrating Body Wrap and Exfoliation
Relaxes facial muscles and restores facial contours.R1300 60 min
Detox Body Wrap and Exfoliation
Enjoy a gentle full body exfoliation, followed by a deeply moisturising wrap that hydrates and revitalises skin. Leave with a silky and refreshed complexion. R1300 60 min
Legacy Balance Foot Ritual
A foot focused tension reliever using gentle massage and pressure point techniques to alleviate tension. R450 45 min
Thalgo Light Legs
A cryotherapy treatment wrap that treats feelings of discomfort and tiredness in the legs. R550 45 min
DELICATE HANDS
FEATHER LIGHT FEET
NAIL ENHANCEMENTS
GROOMING -WAXING
Out Of This World
| Breathe In, Breathe Out
| Power Of Touch
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Wind Down
| A Touch Of Magic
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Take The Load Off
| Breath Of Life
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Take Your Time
| Walking On Sunshine
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Rates Include:
Rates Exclude:
Children can only be accommodated in a Standard Twin room if sharing with one or two adults.
• Dinner Bed and Breakfast rate
• Full Board rate
A park entrance fee of R 60 will apply to children 12 years and younger.
All Rooms Have:
Check-in is after 14:00 and check-out is before 10:00.
Deposit Policy
For all bookings made within 30 days of travel
Full payment Is required within 48 hours of your booking.
For all bookings made more than 30 days of travel
A 50% deposit Is required within 48 hours of your booking and the balance 30 days prior to arrival.
Payment can be made via bank transfer, credit card (Master/Visa) or bitcoin.
Cancellation Policy
Honeymoon Added Value Offers
Junior Rangers
Legacy Junior Rangers programme is available for all children aged 6-12 years. Activities are geared around natural resource protection, environmental education and responsible recreation offering a special opportunity to explore the Pilanesberg National Park. The Junior Rangers Program is available at a small additional cost to parents and usually takes 2 days to complete. On completion of the program, children will be including in a graduation ceremony and will be given a certificate and badges for activities completed.
The rate for day use will be the single room rate, but the room must be vacated prior to 17h00, and is subject to availability.
2024 Meal Rates
2025 Meal Rates
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