Bakubung Bush Lodge
Bush Lodges
Tucked in the expanses of the malaria-free Pilanesberg National Park, Bakubung, or the Place of the Hippo, provides guests with the peace and tranq…
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The volcano that gave birth to a game reserve
A malaria-free Big 5 reserve in the North West Province, just two hours from Johannesburg. Luxury game lodges, bush lodges, hotels and self-catering, all in one place.
One of the largest volcanic complexes of its kind on earth
Hand-picked stays across the reserve and Sun City
Bush Lodges
Tucked in the expanses of the malaria-free Pilanesberg National Park, Bakubung, or the Place of the Hippo, provides guests with the peace and tranq…
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The exclusive Bakubung Villas development is located at Bakubung Bush Lodge, within the serene embrace of the Pilanesberg mountains, in South Afric…
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Construction on Kwa Maritane already commenced centuries ago. An ancient alkaline volcano fashioned the very hills that Kwa Maritane stands on toda…
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Black Rhino Game Lodge is a hidden treasure set amongst the trees of an old Tamboti forest at the foot of an ancient volcanic crater that today compr…
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Lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo
Pilanesberg is one of the largest game reserves in South Africa and, alongside many other species, all of the Big 5 are found here — in a malaria-free environment.
From brown hyena to sable
A wide variety of rare and common species live in the park, including the nocturnal brown hyena, the fleet-footed cheetah and the majestic sable, as well as giraffe, zebra, hippo and crocodile.
The largest game translocation ever undertaken
Since late 1979, thanks to Operation Genesis, tens of thousands of animals were reintroduced to the reserve — the largest game translocation ever attempted anywhere in the world.
Everything you need before you set off
From Johannesburg or Pretoria take the N1 north towards Polokwane, then the N4 Rustenburg split. The Pilanesberg signboard is on the left on route 91.
Game drives, either self-driven or guided, game walks and birding. Pilanesberg also operates hot air balloon safaris.
Sun City’s entertainment centre, golf course, water world and casino are right next door.
Summers can get hot, but visitors to Pilanesberg enjoy the park all year round.