Bakubung Villas

Rates inclusive of 15% VAT • South African Rands • Subject to availability
Description	01 Sep '24 to 31 Dec '24
3 Bedroom Villa per night	R14 160
4 Bedroom Villa per night	R17 800
Description	01 Jan '25 to 30 Apr '25
3 Bedroom Luxury Villa per night	R15 000
3 Bedroom Executive Villa per night	R15 900
4 Bedroom Luxury Villa per night	R18 870
4 Bedroom Executive Villa per night	R20 000
4 Bedroom Premier Villa	R21 370
4 Bedroom Presidential Villa	R23 600
Description	01 May '25 to 31 Aug'25
3 Bedroom Luxury Villa per night	R13 940
3 Bedroom Executive Villa per night	R14 850
4 Bedroom Luxury Villa per night	R17 730
4 Bedroom ExecutiveVilla per night	R18 580
4 Bedroom Premier Villa	R20 000
4 Bedroom Presidential Villa	R22 230
Description	01 Sep '25 to Dec '25
3 Bedroom Luxury Villa per night	R15 000
3 Bedroom ExecutiveVilla per night	R15 900
4 Bedroom Luxury Villa per night	R18 870
4 Bedroom Executive Villa per night	R20 000
4 Bedroom Premier Villa	R21 370
4 Bedroom Presidential Villa	R23 600

Rate Includes: Room only

The displayed rates are discounted rates and are only applicable if you pay with a bank transfer. If you pay with a credit card 3.5% will be added to the total

All villas are self-catering, the rate includes daily housekeeping services.

All villa guests have access to Bakubung Lodge facilities such as the restaurant, bar, spa, gym and recreational facilities.

You can dine by curating your own food experiences in the well-equipped kitchens, or through Marula Grill Restaurant onsite.

We also offer a private chef service on request, who is available to create breakfast, lunch, and dinner options.

Private chef services need to be booked seven days prior to arrival.

There is also a Boma dinner hosted by Bakubung Bush Lodge at their boma site inside the Pilanesberg National Park on Saturday evenings.

This is weather dependent and subject to availability and pre-booking. Boma dinner costs R 540.00 per adult, R270 for kids aged 6-12yrs and R330 for teens between the ages of 13-17yrs.

 

Look at our Special Offers for SA Residents under our special offers section!

Nestled inside the Pilanesberg National Park, a mere 2 hours' drive from Johannesburg, is the world renowned Bakubung Bush Lodge, a resort with immense status. Imagine waking up every morning with the soothing sounds of the African bush, the soft-textured light that literally calms your soul and the feeling of being part of an African wonderland. The time of imagining is over.

The Bakubung Lodge has a Junior Rangers Program which is the best outdoor fun your kids will have!
By enrolling your children into the program, they will be exposed to entertainment and educational activities. Under the supervision of highly trained and qualified staff, parents can be at ease knowing that their
children will be well taken care of whilst participating in a host of fun-filled events. It's family fun Bakubung style!
Bakubung lodge offers you a wide range of facilities and activities that are available to all our Bakubung Villas guests.

These fantastic benefits and perks include:

•  Luxury hotel
•  15 km from Pilanesberg Airport with an in-house shuttle service
•  Restaurant and bars
•  Junior Rangers Program
•  Baby sitting services
•  Boma dinners in the park
•  Conference facilities for up to 120 delegates
•  Guided game drives
•  Direct access to the Pilanesberg Game Reserve
•  Helicopter pad
•  Wi-Fi
•  Big 5 viewing from your villa patio
•  Children's playground
•  Legacy balance health spa
•  Hot air balloon rides
•  Guided game walks
•  Wildlife demonstrations and interaction
•  Direct access to Sun City via shuttle

Close by and direct access to:

• Casino (Sun City)
•  Water skiing and parasailing (Sun City)
•  Live entertainment and concerts (Sun City)
•  Valley of the Waves and water theme park (Sun City)
•  Two world-class golf courses (Sun City)
•  Variety of restaurants and bars (Sun City)
•  Medical facilities (Sun City)

Each Villa has been thoughtfully planned, designed and executed – from architecture through construction and interior design. The thatched roof Villa blends in beautifully with their surroundings, while their African-themed décor reminds guests that despite the many creature comforts to be enjoyed inside, they are nevertheless wholly and truly inside the African bush.
In addition to the existing facilities and services provided for on-site, Bakubung also provides multiple daily shuttles to Sun City, which opens up another world of facilities for owners to enjoy: Two golf courses, a casino, concerts, The Valley of the Waves, plenty of dining opportunities and more.

SELF CATERING VILLAS

3 Bedroom Villa

Beautifully appointed Luxury 3 bedroom villa all en suite providing breathtaking panoramic views of the malaria free Pilanesberg Game Reserve, main bedroom with a king size bed, second and third bedrooms each with 2 single beds that could be converted into a king size bed. Two lounge areas with a gas fire place, dining room with an eight seater table, fully equipped kitchen, private heated swimming pool and deck, outdoor shower.

Room Amenities

• DSTV Full bouquet,
• direct-dialling telephones,
• hairdryer,
• digital safe,
• air conditioned,
• stove,
• oven,
• microwave,
• fridge,
• dish washer,
• wine cooler,
• Ice Machine,
• Nespresso coffee machine,
• state of the art gas braai as well as webber braai.

4 Bedroom Villa  

Beautifully appointed Luxury 4 bedroom villa all en suite providing breathtaking panoramic views of the malaria free Pilanesberg Game Reserve, main bedroom with a king size bed, second, third and fourth bedrooms each with 2 single beds that could be converted into a king size bed. Two spacious lounge areas with a gas fire place, dining room with a large dining table, fully equipped kitchen, private heated swimming pool and deck, outdoor shower. Just outside the main bedroom there are 2 double sleeper couches for small children.

Room Amenities

• DSTV Full bouquet,
• direct-dialling telephones,
• hairdryer,
• digital safe,
• air conditioned,
• stove,
• oven,
• microwave,
• fridge,
• dish washer,
• wine cooler,
• Ice Machine,
• Nespresso coffee machine,
• state of the art gas braai as well as webber braai.

• All villas are self-catering, the rate includes daily housekeeping services.
• All villa guests have access to Bakubung Lodge facilities such as restaurants, bar, spa, gym, recreational facilities at no additional cost.
• You are able to dine by curating your own food experiences in the well-equipped kitchens, or through Marula Grill Restaurant onsite.
• We do also offer a private chef service on request, who is available to create breakfast, lunch, and dinner meal options.
• Please enquire about available menu items. Private chef services need to be booked seven days prior to arrival.
• There is also a Boma dinner hosted by Bakubung Bush Lodge at their boma site inside the Pilanesberg National Park on Saturday evenings. This is weather dependent and subject to availability and pre-booking.
• Boma dinner costs are R495 per adult, R250 for kids aged 6-12yrs and R305 for teens between the ages of 13-17yrs.

WILDLIFE

• Please book your guided game drives and walking safaris directly with our wildlife department.
• Private / Sole Use game drives can be reserved at the Game Department in a 10-seater Game Vehicle.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

• All rates are quoted in ZAR and include Value Added Tax (VAT) at the prevailing rate.
• Check-in time is from 15h00, and the rooms should be vacated by 10h00.
• Due to the immigration Act no.19 of 2004, positive personal identification will be required to be presented upon check-in. A valid passport or ID document will be acceptable.
• A refundable breakage deposit of R5 000.00 will be required upon check-in.
• The Hotel reserves the right to cancel any bookings where 50% or full payment is not received within 7 days of making the booking. 
• Any pricing which includes a component of third-party charges (i.e., Airport Transfers, National Park Fees etc.) may be charged without notice, should this component be increased.
• Credit/Debit cards that are used to make payment must be presented upon check-in at the Hotel.
• Minimum stay restrictions may apply dependent on demand.
• All rates include complimentary internet access.
• The above rates exclude tourism levy, which is in place or may be imposed in the future.
• Legacy Hotels & Resorts reserves the right to amend quoted tariffs in its sole discretion should there be any changes in the above, which are beyond the reasonable control of Legacy Hotels & Resorts and has a material impact on the business of Legacy Hotels & Resorts.    

Deposit Policy:

• For all bookings made within 30 days of travel
• Full payment Is required within 48 hours of your booking. This payment can be made via bank transfer or credit card (Master/Visa).
• Morning Game Drives For all bookings made more than 30 days of travel
• A 50% deposit Is required within 48 hours of your booking and the balance 30 days prior to arrival. This payment can be made via bank transfer or credit card (Master/Visa).

Cancellation Policy

• If the reservation is cancelled less than 14 days prior to arrival a 50% cancellation fee will apply.
• If cancelled 7 days or less prior to arrival a 100% cancellation fee will apply.
• A 10% admin fee will be retained for cancellations made after the card has been charged.

Junior Rangers

Legacy Junior Rangers Programme is available for all children aged 6-12 years. Activities are geared around natural resource protection, environmental education and responsible recreation offering a special opportunity to explore the Pilanesberg National Park. The Junior Rangers Program is available at a small additional cost to parents and usually takes 2 days to complete. On completion of the program, children will be including in a graduation ceremony and will be given a certificate and badges for activities completed.

Game Drive Times

Morning Game Drives 

05h30 until 08h30 (Oct-Mar)
06h00 until 09h00 (April)
08h00 until 11h00 (May-Aug)
06h00 until 09h00 (Sep)

Afternoon Game Drives 

16h30 until 19h30 (Oct-Mar)
16h00 until 19h00 (April)
15h30 until 18h30 (May)
15h00 until 18h00 (Jun/Jul)
15h30 until 18h30 (Aug)
16h00 until 19h00 (Sep)

Walking Safari

• 4-5 hour guided excursion on foot through the Pilanesberg National Park Limited to 4-8 people per walk
• Not recommended for guests younger than 16 years
• R1 200 per person including a breakfast pack

(Times vary seasonally, and monthly)

• Game drives are weather dependent R660 per adult