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Bakubung Bush Lodge

Property class: 4
Family-friendly 4-star lodge near The Valley of Waves

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Pilanesburg National Park, Pilanesberg National Park, North West, 0316
  • Place, The Valley of Waves
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, The Gary Player Golf Course
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Sun City Casino
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, each with white linens, a dark headboard, and a lamp on the nightstand. The room has a leopard print carpet and a window with curtains.

Standard Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a nightstand, a lamp, and a table.

Standard King Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a mirror.

Standard Queen Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Luxury King Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern bedroom with a large bathtub, a bed with a headboard, and a patterned carpet.

Executive King Suite

  • 80 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a wardrobe.

Accessible Twin Room

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Pilanesberg National Park

In Pilanesberg National Park .Within 6 miles (10 km) of this lodge, you'll find The Valley of Waves and The Gary Player Golf Course. Sun City Casino and Waterworld are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Moses Kotane Hospital - 12 min drive - 7.8 km
  • The Valley of Waves - 15 min drive - 6.4 km
  • The Gary Player Golf Course - 16 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Sun City Casino - 16 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Segaetsho Cultural Village - 19 min drive - 10.8 km

Getting around

  • O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 175 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hard Rock Cafe Sun City - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Cascades Lounge Bar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Crystal Court - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Casa Bella - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Bakubung Dinner in the Bush - ‬76 min drive

About this property

Bakubung Bush Lodge

Family-friendly 4-star lodge near The Valley of Waves
Bakubung Bush Lodge offers its guests a full-service spa, outdoor tennis courts, and an outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A children's pool, a fitness center, and spa services are also featured at the family-friendly Bakubung Bush Lodge. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Pilanesberg National Park lodge.

  • 100 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Meeting rooms
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Kid's club (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference center
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Gift shop
  • Computer for guest use
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Bakubung Bush Lodge offers 100 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. 43-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and blackout drapes/curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding, irons/ironing boards, and change of towels can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

The onsite spa has 6 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and facials.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Children's toys
  • High chair
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Trampoline

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Casino shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free extended parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Basketball
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Playground
  • Safari
  • TV in common areas
  • Volleyball

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 43-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the lodge before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding. Children might not be eligible for free breakfast.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property class

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

Bakubung
Bakubung Bush
Bakubung Bush Lodge
Bakubung Bush Lodge Pilanesberg National Park
Bakubung Bush Pilanesberg National Park
Bakubung Lodge
Bakubung Bush Hotel Pilanesberg National Park
Bakubung Bush Lodge Lodge
Bakubung Bush Lodge Pilanesberg National Park
Bakubung Bush Lodge Lodge Pilanesberg National Park

Frequently asked questions

How close is Bakubung Bush Lodge to the airport?

Bakubung Bush Lodge is 136.9 mi (175-min drive) away from the O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Bakubung Bush Lodge?

As of Sept 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bakubung Bush Lodge on Sept 3, 2026 start from CA $525, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Bakubung Bush Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Bakubung Bush Lodge.

Does Bakubung Bush Lodge offer free breakfast?

Bakubung Bush Lodge offers free buffet breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Bakubung Bush Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this lodge, but Sun City Casino (13-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Bakubung Bush Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Bakubung Bush Lodge?

This lodge offers free self parking and extended parking.

Does Bakubung Bush Lodge have a pool?

Bakubung Bush Lodge features an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Does Bakubung Bush Lodge have a restaurant?

Bakubung Bush Lodge is home to Motswedi Bar, which features garden views.

Does Bakubung Bush Lodge have a spa?

This lodge has a spa, which features hot stone massages, facials, and mani/pedis.

How close is Bakubung Bush Lodge to downtown Pilanesberg National Park?

Bakubung Bush Lodge is 7.3 mi away from Pilanesberg National Park.

Bakubung Bush Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 421 out of 688 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 207 out of 688 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 688 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 688 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 688 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay for the whole family, always such a special place.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place, friendly helpful staff, amazing food.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

LYNN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Locted inside the Pilansburg Game Park with friendly and efficient staff. Highlight of the trip was a Boma Bush Dinner, game drives and Spa treatments
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Raja Mohammed Sahud

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing stay at Bakubung Bush Lodge. The staff were incredibly helpful, friendly and always willing to go the extra mile to make our stay comfortable. The lodge itself was very clean, well maintained and had such a great atmosphere throughout. The safari experience was absolutely unforgettable — seeing the animals up close in such beautiful surroundings was a real highlight. The whole place has an amazing vibe, perfect for families or anyone wanting a relaxing bush getaway. We would definitely come back again and highly recommend it to anyone visiting the Sun City/Pilanesberg area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place to stay and excellent staff. Lovely food. The rooms are superb. Great to see the management team encouraging and training keen new talent too. We enjoyed the included daily (early morning/sunrise or late afternoon/sunset) game drives too. It was our second trip and we’d definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

FILIMAO M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service and great place for vacation
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Edith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was lovely. Friendly staff and great amenities. I would particularly like to mention Victoria & Itumeleng at the front desk. We had an issue with our return transportation to Johannesburg. Victoria & Itumeleng worked tirelessly to ensure we had the transportation at the price we were promised. We really appreciated the help.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kabelo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The restaurant staff was extremely friendly, food was great and a huge variety too. The game drives were also great. Very family oriented place, amazing playground for the little one and pool facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved our stay at Bakubung Bush Lodge. The food was amazing, the staff were incredible, and the game drives were a real highlight of the trip. Every single member of staff was so friendly, welcoming and helpful — it genuinely felt like being part of one big family rather than staying at a hotel. The rooms were lovely, comfortable and perfect after long days out on safari. The spa was also excellent and a great way to relax between drives. We actually loved Bakubung so much that we cancelled the second part of our holiday at another hotel just so we could book an extra night here and come back! That probably says more than anything else could. An unforgettable experience from start to finish — we would return in a heartbeat.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Annukka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay with family!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything on point.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

yan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing place , great for the whole family !
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean, the evening turn down service unexpected. The refreshments in the room were lovely. All the staff were very helpful and friendly. The buffet breakfast and dinner were superb with a good variety of fresh foods. The Boma braai was a unique and lovely experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eugene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great family holiday.

Absolutely loved our stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chantell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Yoon Ten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice visit to Pilandesberg
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tyrone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is incredible, the food is incredible, clean, a lot to do and just all around good package
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Reynold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Great stay great Value for money we went for half board with the game drive option and we had a blast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mariska

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and services were excellent
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The spa facilities were simple but the treatments were top class really relaxing and well priced. Beds were really comfortable the shower was large with a view of the pilansburg park. Rooms were luxurious and spacious. In room facilities were great with daily refresh of water, coffees, teas and biscuits etc... The included game drives were always entertaining and enjoyable Highly recommend my stay, it was a great getaway from city life. If 1 recommendation I can make would be to include more high protein vegetarian meals for the included dinner.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Mladen

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The room was okay, the breakfast was okay too. The food in the evening was very bad, mostly the meat was cold and dry, chicken, fish, ribs, lam, all of them far beyond the criteria for this category and price. The barbecue which was organized in the bush was really poor too, food wise.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved my stay. Our room was beautiful and they surprise us with an anniversary set up with wine and chocolate. I would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

brendon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property and service highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023