Name: Bakubung Bush Lodge
Address: Bakubung Gate, Pilanesberg National Park, Pilanesberg National Park, South Africa, Pilanesberg National Park, Bojanala, South Africa
Rating: 8.65

Guest reviews

8.7

Fabulous

Based on 612 verified reviews

Who stays here?

Business

5%

Couple

22%

Family

53%

Group

14%

Solo

4%

What guests think

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Bakubung Bush Lodge earns strong praise for friendly staff, plentiful buffet dining, and memorable game drives, with family-friendly facilities, a scenic Pilanesberg setting, and wildlife at the waterhole enhancing the experience for many travellers.

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10

LYNN

Apr 20, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

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

10

DORIVAL

Mar 10, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Our stay at Bakubung was absolutely wonderful and truly unforgettable. From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed with warmth and kindness by an incredibly attentive and professional staff who made us feel at home throughout our entire stay. The hotel is beautifully maintained, very clean, and extremely well cared for: from the rooms to all the common areas. Everything was spotless and very comfortable. The food was also excellent, with great variety and quality. One of the highlights of our stay was, of course, the safaris. The guides were fantastic: knowledgeable, passionate, and clearly dedicated to making the experience special for every guest. We had incredible sightings, including leopards, lions, giraffes, zebras, impalas, rhinos and large herds of elephants with babies, which made the experience even more magical. We would also like to especially thank Donald at reception for his kindness and helpfulness, and the amazing safari guides Masechaba, Jafari, and Valbert, who made our game drives truly unforgettable. The hotel’s location, very close to the Pilanesberg National Park gate, makes everything even more convenient and allows you to fully enjoy the safari experience. Overall, it was an incredible stay and we would highly recommend Bakubung to anyone visiting Pilanesberg. We would love to come back one day!

8

Bernie

Jan 19, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Room clean but needs updating and maintenance.

4

Mladen

Jan 16, 2026

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Stayed 4 nights

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.

8

Kabelo

Jan 13, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

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

Bakubung Gate, Pilanesberg National Park, Pilanesberg National Park, South Africa

Location

This family-friendly lodge is 3.1 mi (5.1 km) from The Valley of Waves and 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from The Gary Player Golf Course.

The Valley of Waves(3.1 miles)

The Gary Player Golf Course(3.5 miles)

Sun City Casino(3.5 miles)

Waterworld(3.7 miles)

Steam Train Rides Stimela(3.7 miles)

Segaetsho Cultural Village(4 miles)

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From 14:00 to 16:00

Before 10:00

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FAQs

Free self-parking is available on-site for guests.

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

The property does not allow pets, but service animals are exempt from this policy.

Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.

A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge and is available 24 hours.

The property features step-free entrances, wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas, and accessible rooms. Elevators are available for ease of movement.

The lodge is located 3.1 miles (5.1 km) from The Valley of Waves and 3.5 miles (5.6 km) from The Gary Player Golf Course, making it a convenient base for exploring the area.

Yes, there is an outdoor swimming pool available for guests, along with a children's pool. The pool is seasonal and operational hours may vary.

Up to 2 children aged 17 years and younger can stay free when occupying the same room as a parent or guardian, using existing bedding.

The property does not specify the availability of extra beds or cribs. Guests are encouraged to contact the property directly for specific requests regarding additional bedding.

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