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  • Outdoor Adventure

    Try your hand at the ancient sport of Archery and master this skill with a unique bow Experience the ancient art of archery with the help of modern-day equipment.
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  • Kwa Maritane Bush Lodge

    Located on the slopes of a volcano in the heart of Pilanesberg National Park - Live Availability & Instant Bookings @ discounted prices.
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  • Hot Air Balloon Safaris

    As the only Hot Air Balloon operation in South Africa to launch from within a National Park, we offer you a truly unique flying experience.
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  • Game Drives & Night Safaris

    Scheduled daily game drives depart in the early morning and afternoon into the Pilanesberg National Park.
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  • Transfers to Pilanesberg

    Safari getaway of a lifetime. It has never been so affordable and easy with our Johannesburg to Pilanesberg Transfers.
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  • The ultimate SPA experience

    Relax, unwind and take yourself on a pamper escape you’ll never forget. A truly African experience, the Amani Spa at Shepherd’s Tree Game Lodge is the ultimate escape for pure self-indulgence.
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  • Big 5 Encounters

    Bakubung Bush Lodge wins the Best game lodge to take tourists to see the Big Five.
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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.

The Lodge

MAIN LODGE AREA

  • A fully equipped Open Plan Kitchen & Scullery
  • Dining Area
  • TV lounge
  • Bar
  • Outdoor Boma with braai (bbq)
  • Outside undercover lounge and dining area with gas braai
  • Heated Swimming pool (with safety net)
  • Boule CourtF
  • Fully equipped Gym and Business centre available (a short 150m walk away) Please note these facilities are shared with our other 2 lodges (Kubu and Ntamba)

 

VIEWING DECK

  • Spend a lazy afternoon or self-indulgent morning relaxing on our Viewing Deck, whilst keeping an eye out for one of the elusive Big 5 coming to quench their thirst. The Viewing Deck is also a treat for avid birders, as we are often visited by a myriad of the 300 bird species found in the area.
  • The viewing deck is an easily accessible 70 meters from the Main Lodge.

 

Play Area

  • Situated in an enclosed Boma 30 meters away from the Main Lodge, the Jungle Gym provides the perfect space for the little ones to enjoy themselves in the comfort of their own special place.

 

Gym

Situated 150m from the main building, our fully equipped gym is the perfect place to keep up your workouts​ during your stay at Nkala. ​

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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Why Book With Us ?

• Individual service
• Excellent standard of Lodges
• Maintain control of your booking
• Most special deals by far
• Secure payment process (SSL)
• South African based
• Expert knowledge
• Specialist advice
• No booking fees

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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