Overview of Bakubung Bush Lodge
An ancient volcanic crater provides the setting for Bakubung Bush Lodge in the Pilanesberg National Park. Encompassing two natural biomes – the edge of the Kalahari Desert and sub-tropical woodland – this reserve enjoys unusually high bio-diversity and contains nearly all the different types of large mammal in Southern Africa. Well known for its heavyweight species such as elephant, rhino, lion and buffalo, Pilanesberg is where you can also see desert creatures such as brown hyena and oryx as well as rare predators like cheetah and wild dog. The merging of desert and woodland provides a haven for a huge cross-section of game, making for exciting game viewing.
Accessible from Johannesburg within an easy 3-hour drive, the malaria-free nature of Pilanesberg means it is a popular choice for families with children. Bakubung Bush Lodge offers appropriate accommodation, activities and facilities for youngsters of all ages, including a fun and informative Junior Rangers’ programme. There are day and night game drives and walking safaris on offer as well as the chance to laze by the swimming pool or enjoy a game of volleyball or action cricket. Couples and honeymooners are also well provided for with large, luxurious suites and a professional spa on site.
The perfect destination for a first-time safari or for those with limited time in South Africa, Pilanesberg has an unbeatable trump card: it is located right next door to South Africa’s biggest and boldest entertainment resort – Sun City. Complete with championship golf courses, landscaped gardens, boutiques, a casino and a wave pool with a sandy beach, Sun City prides itself on offering a holiday experience for everyone.
Highlights & Activities
What's on offer whilst on this itinerary?
Bird watching
Game drives
Guided walks
Hot air ballooning
Tennis
Volleyball
Rooms at Bakubung Bush Lodge
Unwind and relax, in your own private luxury
Luxury Room
Bakubung Bush Lodge also offers Luxury King Rooms and Executive Suites, similarly styled and equipped as the Standard Rooms but with more living space thanks to their additional lounge area, complete with a couch and superior tea-and-coffee facilities.
General Facilities
Bakubung Bush Lodge is one of the most generously equipped accommodations in the park. There is a restaurant and several bars as well as an Internet lounge. It also has a swimming pool and sunbathing area with loungers and shade umbrellas. A fully equipped spa with treatment rooms and professional therapists is set on a hillside overlooking the lodge.
Families with children will appreciate the lodge’s child-oriented facilities. There is a playground and a Junior Ranger programme through which children learn about and interact with the natural environment under the care of experienced rangers. A volleyball court, two flood-lit tennis courts and a bag-full of family favourites like table tennis, darts and action cricket provide opportunities to enjoy sport while on holiday.
Babysitting service
Bar
Children's club
Children’s play area
Curio shop
Games room
Gym
Heli-pad
Restaurant
Secure parking
Spa
Swimming pool
Tennis court
Wheelchair friendly
Wi-Fi available
Dining
The Bakubung Restaurant serves a hearty breakfast buffet before offering lunch and dinner in a similar buffet-style or a la carte – be sure to try the lodge’s signature dish: prawn risotto with spicy Américaine sauce and parmesan shavings. A convenient terrace menu is available for most of the day if you miss out on a regular meal or feel like a snack.
Meals are served indoors in the restaurant at individual tables and room service is also available. Twice a week, dinner is available at the lodge’s boma – an outdoor eating area located in the bush away from camp and lit by a campfire and lanterns.
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