Concealed in the rich expanses of the malaria-free Pilanesberg National Park, Bakubung, or “People of the Hippo”, offers guests everything they need to get in touch with the bush.
South Africa > Sun City & Surrounds
Overview
Bakubung Gate
Pilanesberg National Park
A mere two hour drive from the hustle and bustle from Johannesburg and 10 minutes from Sun City, is a place of breathtaking beauty and serenity. A place called Bakubung Bush Lodge. Overlooking the rich expanses of the malaria-free Pilanesberg National Park, Bakubung, or “People of the Hippo”, offers guests Big 5 viewing in one of Africa’s beautiful national parks. Guests are spoilt for choice be it having a cup of coffee overlooking our resident hippo in the waterhole, bushveld boma barbecues, game walks or the culinary experience of Bakubung’s famous buffet.
Meals include breakfast and dinner only
Rooms and Suites
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Standard SuiteThe air-conditioned, thatched roof rooms at the Bakubung Bush Lodge in the Pilanesberg as well as the chalets curve into a horseshoe around the outside entertainment areas, huddling visitors in cozy intimacy while providing great views over the African bush. All rooms at the Bakubung Bush Lodge feature DSTV, direct dialing telephones, en-suite bathrooms, electric shaving plugs, coffee and tea making machines and hair dryers. |
Amenities
Hotel Features
Afternoon tea on offer
All Inclusive - meals only
Babysitting
Bar
Business Center
Conference Rooms
Designated smoking areas
Eco-friendly Lodge
Family Rooms
Foreign Exchange
Full Breakfast Daily
Full concierge service
Gay Friendly
Gift Shop/Newsstand
Guest Activities
Guest library/lounge
Housekeeping Service
Internet Access
Laundry Service
Major Credit Card Accepted
Newspapers
Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Restaurant
Room Service
Rooms/Facilities for Disabled Guests
Spa
Suitable for Children
Swimming Pool
Tour Desk
Valet & Pressing service
Wedding Services
Wheelchair accessible
Wireless Internet (WiFi)
In-Room Amenities
- Hair Dryer
- Air Conditioning
- Minibar
- Iron and Ironing board
- Ensuite Bathroom with Separate Shower
- Coffee & Tea Making Facilities
- Ensuite Bathroom
- Safety Deposit Box (In Room)
- Telephone
- Television
- Patio/Balcony
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