Bakubung Bush Lodge 

Tucked in the expanses of the malaria-free Pilanesberg National Park, Bakubung, meaning “People of the Hippo”, provides luxury, service, and the peace and tranquility of the true bush experience. An approximately 2 hours drive from Johannesburg and a 10 minutes drive from Sun City. Bakubung is a family-friendly bush lodge and welcomes guests to enjoy some leisure at the lodge. 

Luxury accommodation:

100 Rooms (1 wheelchair accessible)

Standard Twin Rooms Total: 55

All our Standard Twin rooms have two double beds, air conditioning, bathrooms with separate bath, shower, and toilet, DStv Bouquet, direct-dialing telephones, electric shaving plugs, coffee and tea making facilities, a hairdryer, international multi plugs, electronic safes and minibar stocked on request.

Standard Queen Rooms Total: 11

All our Standard Queen rooms have two queen size beds, air conditioning, bathrooms with separate bath, shower, and toilet, DStv Bouquet, direct-dialing telephones, electric shaving plugs, coffee and tea making facilities, a hairdryer, international multi plugs, electronic safes and minibar stocked on request.

Standard King Rooms Total: 20

All our Standard King rooms have one king size bed, air conditioning, bathrooms with separate bath, shower, and toilet, DStv Bouquet, direct-dialing telephones, electric shaving plugs, coffee and tea making facilities, a hairdryer, international multi plugs, electronic safes and minibar stocked on request.

Wheelchair Accessible Room Total: 1

Our Wheelchair Accessible room has two double beds, air conditioning, wheelchair accessible shower and toilet, DStv Bouquet, direct-dialing telephones, electric shaving plugs, coffee and tea making facilities, a hairdryer, international multi plugs, electronic safes, and a minibar stocked on request.

Luxury King Rooms Total: 9

All our Luxury King rooms have one king-size bed, air conditioning, bathrooms with separate bath, shower and toilet, lounge area with couch, DStv Bouquet, direct-dialing telephones, electric shaving plugs, upgraded coffee and tea making facilities, a hairdryer, international multi plugs, electronic safes and a minibar stocked on request.

Executive Suites Total: 4

All our Executive Suite rooms have one king size bed, air conditioning, bathrooms with separate bath, shower and toilet, lounge area with couch, DStv Bouquet, direct-dialing telephones, electric shaving plugs, upgraded coffee, and tea making facilities with VIP amenities, a hairdryer, international multi plugs, electronic safes and minibar stocked on request

Additional Amenities and Services:

• Shopping/banking facilities (10 min)
• Pharmaceutical facilities (10 min)
• Curio shop
• DStv Bouquet
• Wildlife presentations
• Forex facilities at Sun Village (10 min)

Bakukung Dining and Bar:

The Marula Grill

Serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Our restaurant offers a buffet breakfast, and either a buffet or an A’ la carte terrace menu. A terrace menu is offered between 11h00 and 21h00 daily.

Thutlwa Pool Bar

Relax and experience the sights and sounds of the magnificent Pilanesberg National Park from a Giraffe’s point of view, whilst indulging in a refreshing cocktail at Thutlwa Pool Bar.

Pool bar closes at 6 pm Motswedi Bar Ladies Cocktail Bar open 10h00 - 01h00 daily, offering a range of imported beers, spirits, and wines.

Boma

Capture the spirit of Africa with a bush dinner at our Boma situated in the park. Offering undercover seating for up to 240 people. A variety of theme evenings available on request.