Bakubung Bush Lodge
Kubu Street Bakubung Gate, Pilanesberg National Park, Moses Kotane Local Municipality 0300 South Africa
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A mere two-hour drive from the hustle and bustle of Johannesburg and ten minutes from Sun City, lies a place of breathtaking beauty and serenity. A place called Bakubung Bush Lodge. 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.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Free breakfast
Tennis court
Babysitting
Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Airport transportation
Secured parking
Wifi
Pool / beach towels
Pool with view
Outdoor pool
Bar / lounge
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Breakfast in the room
Kid-friendly buffet
Special diet menus
Poolside bar
Kids club
Kids' outdoor play equipment
Shuttle bus service
Business Center with Internet Access
Conference facilities
Banquet room
Meeting rooms
Spa
Massage
Baggage storage
Concierge
Gift shop
Shops
Sun loungers / beach chairs
Sun terrace
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
Ironing service
Room features
Soundproof rooms
Air conditioning
Desk
Housekeeping
Private balcony
Coffee / tea maker
Flatscreen TV
Complimentary toiletries
Room service
Safe
Telephone
Bottled water
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Minibar
Hair dryer
Room types
Non-smoking rooms
Suites
Family rooms
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HOTEL STYLE
Charming
Mountain View
Languages Spoken
English, Afrikaans
Location
Kubu Street Bakubung Gate, Pilanesberg National Park, Moses Kotane Local Municipality 0300 South Africa
Getting there
Pilansberg Airport
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Lanseria Airport
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4.5
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Nestled in a vibrant African setting, Bakubung Bush Lodge offers a welcoming atmosphere accentuated by its beautiful decor and special touches for celebratory occasions. The lodge's amenities, including game drives and excellent dining options, are often praised by guests. While some travelers have concerns about value due to unexpected additional costs, the service generally receives accolades for its professionalism and warmth.
The rooms are spacious and comfortable, though some consider them slightly outdated. Cleanliness is a strong point, with meticulous daily upkeep noted by many visitors.
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This lodge has the perfect location, literally one minute from the entrance to the Pilanesberg Game reserve. About 2 hours from Johannesburg airport, a pretty easy drive, but always better during daytime.
Large facility, friendly staff at reception, very nice rooms, with all amenities. Advise is to ask for a room that is not close to the generator, which makes an annoying, but unavoidable noise, 24/7. The 500 range rooms are both away from it, close to the pool and to the restaurant, but there surely are more good rooms.
The food is great, buffets, which I am not a fan of, all the way, breakfast, lunch and dinner, but in one word, perfect!
3 minutes from Sun City, if you like to go, through a kind of private entrance, get a yellow card at reception.
And for safaris, also great, as said one minute and you are in the park.
Anything to wish for? Yes: The pool area. It is spacious, pools is decent size and clean, but the service around the pool is far below you should expect. No one at pool bar for 3 days, hard to get towels, hard to get a drink or food. No clean up in the evening,(they apparently start around 9 in the morning) so next morning there are bottles everywhere, dirty tables and unorganised chairs. Very easy to do better!
Large facility, friendly staff at reception, very nice rooms, with all amenities. Advise is to ask for a room that is not close to the generator, which makes an annoying, but unavoidable noise, 24/7. The 500 range rooms are both away from it, close to the pool and to the restaurant, but there surely are more good rooms.
The food is great, buffets, which I am not a fan of, all the way, breakfast, lunch and dinner, but in one word, perfect!
3 minutes from Sun City, if you like to go, through a kind of private entrance, get a yellow card at reception.
And for safaris, also great, as said one minute and you are in the park.
Anything to wish for? Yes: The pool area. It is spacious, pools is decent size and clean, but the service around the pool is far below you should expect. No one at pool bar for 3 days, hard to get towels, hard to get a drink or food. No clean up in the evening,(they apparently start around 9 in the morning) so next morning there are bottles everywhere, dirty tables and unorganised chairs. Very easy to do better!
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Date of stay: January 2020Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Monicade1, Guest Relations Manager at Bakubung Bush Lodge
Responded Jan 30, 2020
Dear michel t, Thank you for taking the time to share your recent experience with us on TripAdvisor. We truly appreciate all feedback received from our esteemed guests. I would like to extend my sincere apologies for the lack of service and cleanliness at the pool. Our Food & Beverage Manager has been made aware and will be taking the necessary corrective actions. In terms of the Generator noise, we have experienced an interruption in our electricity supply due to cable faults. I can assure you that the Generators are merely a back-up plan and usually we do not have this amount of noise on property. I am delighted to see that you enjoyed our location and quick access into the park, as well as our delicious meals. "The people of the Hippo" all look forward to welcoming you back to a more tranquil Bakubung soon. Warm regards
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we stayed in an executive suite from 27 Dec to 01 Jan 2020 and had an exceptional experience. The food and staff were amazing.on the game drive we saw 4 out of the 5 big 5.It was definately value for money and we would love to stay again.On New years eve the hotel arranged a kids play area where we could leave the kids and enjoy dinner.
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Date of stay: December 2019
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Room Tip: Executive suite
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Response from Monicade1, Guest Relations Manager at Bakubung Bush Lodge
Responded Jan 8, 2020
Dear neritab2016, Thank you for taking the time to share your recent experience with us on TripAdvisor. We truly value all feedback received from our esteemed guests. I am delighted to see that you and your family were able to have such a memorable experience with us in the tranquility of the bush. We pride ourselves on being a family friendly property and are happy to note that our Kids play area on New Years Eve was a success. "The people of the Hippo" all look forward to welcoming you and your family back to Bakubung soon. Warm regards
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We did a timeshare swop and stayed at the resort for the past weekend. We stay at many different resorts during the year, but this was our first at Bakubung. Before visiting, I had tried to research the facilities and so I am writing this report to help fellow travellers. There are about 60 timeshare chalets arranged at a distance in a horseshoe around waterhole in the Pilansburg National park. Each chalet is private and ours had two seperate bedrooms each with their own en-suite bathroom. In the centre of the chalet is a large lounge and there is a small kitchen, The bedrooms and the lounge have large windows that open onto the reserve so you feel very close to the reserve. The build of the chalets and the fittings are of a high quality. The units are self catering but you can use the dining facilities at the hotel which forms the main part of the complex. For braaing there is a weber braai and a gas braai on the balcony. You need to bring all the supplies you need for your length of stay with you, as there are no shops in the complex for consummables and the closest shop is 9 km away near the entrance to Sun City. Because the resort is in a crater together with the reserve, cell phone signals are weak and data via the cell network is poor. However the resort has fibre which you can access via Wifi giving excellent data comms when close to the hotpoints in the chalets. There is DSTV with almost all the sports channels which was great during the Olympics. The wildlife exists very close to the chalets and we had a visit from three elephants that came within 20 meters of our chalet (separated by an electric fence). There is no dishwasher but the chalets are serviced daily. A gas heater is provided for the cold nights in winter. We were there in the middle of winter.
We enjoyed our stay very much and will be returning.
We enjoyed our stay very much and will be returning.
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Date of stay: July 2021
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Response from Monica Da Encarnacao, Guest Services / Front Office at Bakubung Bush Lodge
Responded Aug 5, 2021
Dear trolley234, Thank you for taking the time to share such a comprehensive review based off your most recent stay with us. We truly appreciate all feedback received from our esteemed guests. I am delighted to see that you were able to have such a wonderful experience with us in the tranquility of the bush and that our beautiful location did not disappoint. It is always such a special moment when the Elephants make their way up to visit us at the lodge and I am so pleased you were able to experience this. "The people of the Hippo" all look forward to welcoming you back to Bakubung soon. Warm regards
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Had a weekend getaway from the city . Be aware that rooms on block 500 do not have a balcony where you can sit outside. It has a tiny 1meter area were you can stand outside and watch the screaming kids in the pool. Without a balcony you will quickly feel copped up if you were here for a longer stay . We were here one night, so not a problem
That's the other disadvantage of rooms in block 500 : Close proximity to the pool while you thought you were here for some peace and quiet and to enjoy the bush !
Room clean and tidy, high ceilings . Lovely linen on the bed
Buffet dinner is quite good for R 295 per person with good variety.
That's the other disadvantage of rooms in block 500 : Close proximity to the pool while you thought you were here for some peace and quiet and to enjoy the bush !
Room clean and tidy, high ceilings . Lovely linen on the bed
Buffet dinner is quite good for R 295 per person with good variety.
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Date of stay: February 2021
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Response from Monica Da Encarnacao, Guest Services / Front Office at Bakubung Bush Lodge
Responded Feb 24, 2021
Dear EandK04, Thank you for taking the time to share your recent experience with us on TripAdvisor. We truly value all feedback received from our esteemed guests. As you have mentioned, unfortunately not all of our rooms have direct views of the park or larger balconies with tables and chairs. Only the ground floor units in the 500 block have patios. Perhaps on your next stay with us you could request a room in the Eastern or Western block, where you will have patio furniture and views into the park. I am pleased to see that you thoroughly enjoyed our Dinner buffet and we all look forward to welcoming you back to Bakubung soon. Warm regards
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This is our third visit to Bakubung Bush Lodge which has always been a pleasurable experience
We visit from USA and stayed for 5 nights as part of a family reunion. But we definitely won’t be back again.
Resort is very run down and disappointing this trip. Very lacking in cleanliness and experienced staff. We had half board as we usually do but after the 2nd night the food was boring and same most nights which was disappointing.
Some staff made me feel like they were doing me a favor if I asked for something. However there were some staff who were friendly and wanting to accommodate.
King room was not cleaned well and I was hesitant to walk barefoot on the floors.
Replenishing our room amenities was inconsistent.
Pool area was cluttered with left over foods and drinks all the tables with flies building up - I had to ask an empty handed waiter to please do some clean up.
Pool is way to small and cluttered for the price of the nightly stay.
My mom had a birthday while we were there and they promised they would arrange a slice of birthday cake but it never arrived (even after I asked 3 times). And had to remind Monica, reception staff and restaurant staff several times. In the end I left it.
Speakers in the restaurant don’t work and music is more aggravating than entertaining.
Game drives were the only highlight and we loved seeing the animals but we can stay at other resorts and get that same game experience with better accommodations. Sorry Bakubung!!
We visit from USA and stayed for 5 nights as part of a family reunion. But we definitely won’t be back again.
Resort is very run down and disappointing this trip. Very lacking in cleanliness and experienced staff. We had half board as we usually do but after the 2nd night the food was boring and same most nights which was disappointing.
Some staff made me feel like they were doing me a favor if I asked for something. However there were some staff who were friendly and wanting to accommodate.
King room was not cleaned well and I was hesitant to walk barefoot on the floors.
Replenishing our room amenities was inconsistent.
Pool area was cluttered with left over foods and drinks all the tables with flies building up - I had to ask an empty handed waiter to please do some clean up.
Pool is way to small and cluttered for the price of the nightly stay.
My mom had a birthday while we were there and they promised they would arrange a slice of birthday cake but it never arrived (even after I asked 3 times). And had to remind Monica, reception staff and restaurant staff several times. In the end I left it.
Speakers in the restaurant don’t work and music is more aggravating than entertaining.
Game drives were the only highlight and we loved seeing the animals but we can stay at other resorts and get that same game experience with better accommodations. Sorry Bakubung!!
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Date of stay: January 2020Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from Monicade1, Guest Relations Manager at Bakubung Bush Lodge
Responded Jan 1, 2020
Dear Tomichie, Thank you for taking the time to share your recent experience with us on TripAdvisor. We truly value all feedback received from our esteemed guests as it allows us to improve on our service delivery. I would like to extend my apologies for the disappointing experience you and your family had with us during this stay and can assure you that immediate corrective actions will be taken, as this is by no means the level of service we aim to impart on our guests. I truly hope that your Mom was still able to enjoy her birthday and gift, in spite of not receiving the slice of cake as promised during dinner service. We all hope you are able to provide us with another opportunity in order to experience the best of Bakubung soon. Warm regards
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Aircon was not working and we could not get the room warm especially Saturday night. The phone in the room was not working I had to call reception & restaurant with my cellphone while in the room. There was no hot water on Sunday morning when we left for our game drive. We found a job card in our room saying hot water was fixed at 10h08, my daughter took a bath at 10h40 when we got to the room and the water was just warm almost coldish,I took a shower shortly after her and I found myself wondering 'what reason would I have to spend 3200 for such discomfort' when I have comfort at my home.
The restaurant did not have variety of food, we had wings Friday night and they were very bitter, tasted like the BBQ sauce had burned but did not smell burnt. I did speak to the chef Saturday after being utterly annoyed with the menu, I do however understand her reasoning and can live with it. She offered us another small bowel of spaghetti bolognise which tasted very nice.
Sunday morning breakfast service sucked alot but menu was OK.
The best thing about the saty was the Game Drive. Lizzy gave one of the best game drives I have had and my daughter enjoyed it, she saw all the animals she wanted. Thank you Lizzy. The game drive was very blessed.
The restaurant did not have variety of food, we had wings Friday night and they were very bitter, tasted like the BBQ sauce had burned but did not smell burnt. I did speak to the chef Saturday after being utterly annoyed with the menu, I do however understand her reasoning and can live with it. She offered us another small bowel of spaghetti bolognise which tasted very nice.
Sunday morning breakfast service sucked alot but menu was OK.
The best thing about the saty was the Game Drive. Lizzy gave one of the best game drives I have had and my daughter enjoyed it, she saw all the animals she wanted. Thank you Lizzy. The game drive was very blessed.
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Date of stay: August 2020Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from Monica Da Encarnacao, Guest Services / Front Office at Bakubung Bush Lodge
Responded Aug 19, 2020
Dear LoveTravel794571, Thank you for taking the time to share your recent experience with us on TripAdvisor. We truly appreciate all feedback received from our esteemed guests as it provides us with the oppurtunity to improve on our service delivery. I would like to extend my sincere apologies for the recent experience had with us and can assure you that this is by no means the level of service we aim to impart onto our guests. Our Maintenance Team will be attending to the room immediatley and ensuring all is in perfect working condition, as it should have been prior to your occupation. We thank you for your honest feedback regarding our new menu's in the restaurant. Our Executive Chefs have taken this into account and we have added more options onto the menu. I am delighted to note that Lizzy was able to make at least one aspect of your stay with us a memorable one and that you were able to see 4 of the Big 5 with her. "The people of the Hippo" all look forward to welcoming you back to Bakubung in order to experience us at our very best. Warm regards
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This resort is located on the edge of Pilanesberg National Park and is easy to access. The luxury rooms provide a quite and peaceful rest and serene exploring and relaxing during the day.
The food is simply wonderful with too many options. The most picky eater will enjoy the feast. The food explorer is sure to find new tests to savor. The bar has some very good local options.
The game drives are staffed with courteous and knowledgeable drivers. Try to sit in the front 1/2 of the game truck if you want to hear the drivers commentary as these large trucks do not have a speaker system.
The national park is full of indigenous animals and you are sure to see many species wether you take one of the scheduled game drives or drive on your own. The big 5 are in the park but we only saw 3 on one game drive and 1 on the other drive.
Overall, you will enjoy this resort.
The food is simply wonderful with too many options. The most picky eater will enjoy the feast. The food explorer is sure to find new tests to savor. The bar has some very good local options.
The game drives are staffed with courteous and knowledgeable drivers. Try to sit in the front 1/2 of the game truck if you want to hear the drivers commentary as these large trucks do not have a speaker system.
The national park is full of indigenous animals and you are sure to see many species wether you take one of the scheduled game drives or drive on your own. The big 5 are in the park but we only saw 3 on one game drive and 1 on the other drive.
Overall, you will enjoy this resort.
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Date of stay: January 2020
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Response from Monicade1, Guest Relations Manager at Bakubung Bush Lodge
Responded Jan 27, 2020
Dear D7814SXrobertn, Thank you for taking the time to share your recent experience with us on TripAdvisor. We truly value all feedback received from our esteemed guests. I am delighted to see that you were able to enjoy such a memorable experience with us in the tranquility of the Bush. Our Executive Chef will be pleased to receive these amazing comments. "The people of the Hippo" all look forward to welcoming you back to Bakubung soon. Warm regards
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I find most resorts lacking in info on the timeshare parts of hotel resorts.
From Randburg it is a just over 2 hour drive ....watch out when you get into NW province as lots if stop streets have speed humps!! There is a Superspar and petrol station enroute about 10 kms from the resort.
On arrival at the gate you do not have to pay for your Pilanesberg permit.Only pay at the lodge.Book8ng in is painless and they adhere to Covid regs.
You can get them to assist with unpacking your car but we did not see the need.
The two bed sleeps 6 with a twin beds in one room and a king size bed in the other.Main has bath toilet and washbasin the other has shower toilet and wash basin.
The kitchen has all the essentials including a big fridge freezer.Oustide you have two kettle braais One is gas the other charcoal
In our chalet we hasmd a portable gas heater and fans in the bedrooms and main living area No aircons.
TV and DSTV . WiFi was excellent and you get 20480mb for the week free
Staff very friendly and rooms were clean
There is a restaurant but can't comment as we brought our own food.
To summarise excellent service clean and everything you would want for your holiday
From Randburg it is a just over 2 hour drive ....watch out when you get into NW province as lots if stop streets have speed humps!! There is a Superspar and petrol station enroute about 10 kms from the resort.
On arrival at the gate you do not have to pay for your Pilanesberg permit.Only pay at the lodge.Book8ng in is painless and they adhere to Covid regs.
You can get them to assist with unpacking your car but we did not see the need.
The two bed sleeps 6 with a twin beds in one room and a king size bed in the other.Main has bath toilet and washbasin the other has shower toilet and wash basin.
The kitchen has all the essentials including a big fridge freezer.Oustide you have two kettle braais One is gas the other charcoal
In our chalet we hasmd a portable gas heater and fans in the bedrooms and main living area No aircons.
TV and DSTV . WiFi was excellent and you get 20480mb for the week free
Staff very friendly and rooms were clean
There is a restaurant but can't comment as we brought our own food.
To summarise excellent service clean and everything you would want for your holiday
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Date of stay: February 2022Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from Monica Da Encarnacao, Guest Services / Front Office at Bakubung Bush Lodge
Responded Feb 21, 2022
Dear Randburgred, Thank you for taking the time to share your recent experience with us on TripAdvisor. We truly value all feedback received from our esteemed guests. I am delighted to note that you were able to have such a wonderful experience with us in the tranquility of the bush and we all look forward to welcoming you back to Bakubung soon. Warm regards
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Bring your own water bottle ......if your room water bottle finishes then you won't be provided with a fresh water bottle unless until you BUY it. How can a family with 2 adults and 1 child can survive with 2 nos of 500 ml water bottle. They want you to bring your own water bottle because they don't want you to drink their water. Pathetic service and behaviour upon asking for a couple of more bottles of water in the room.
Don't depend on them for water.....rest everything is good, the game drive was too good. Fooding options not many if you're vegan or vegetarian.
Don't depend on them for water.....rest everything is good, the game drive was too good. Fooding options not many if you're vegan or vegetarian.
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Date of stay: October 2022Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from Monica Da Encarnacao, Guest Services / Front Office at Bakubung Bush Lodge
Responded Oct 26, 2022
Dear Gaurav_kr83, Thank you for taking the time to share your recent experience with us on TripAdvisor. We truly value all feedback received from our esteemed guests. As a standard we provide 2 x 500ml bottle of water in each room on arrival, the water is replenished daily when housekeeping clean the room. I do apologize for any inconvenience experienced due to this. I am pleased to note that you were able to enjoy the remaining aspects of your stay with us and we hope we are able to welcome you back to Bakubung soon. Warm regards
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We visited Bakubung lodge from the 31st December 2021 to the 7th January 2022 the chalet we had room 209 was dirty the carpet filthy even on our stay the lady that cleaned our chalet took 5 to 10 minutes to clean daily thats how terrible the place is.
For a place with so many rooms with one swimming pool is also bad,no kioski to buy things medical items we had to drive out to buy some àllergy medications due to dust in bedrooms carpets that are dirty ,insects falling from the roof. The worst choice we have ever made for our family holiday
For a place with so many rooms with one swimming pool is also bad,no kioski to buy things medical items we had to drive out to buy some àllergy medications due to dust in bedrooms carpets that are dirty ,insects falling from the roof. The worst choice we have ever made for our family holiday
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Date of stay: January 2022Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from Monica Da Encarnacao, Guest Services / Front Office at Bakubung Bush Lodge
Responded Jan 10, 2022
Dear mapule271, Thank you for taking the time to share your recent experience with us on TripAdvisor. We truly value all feedback received from our esteemed guests. I would like to extend my sincere apologies for the above-mentioned experience. I can assure you that this is by no means the standard of cleanliness we aim to achieve and immediate corrective actions will be taken. The property currently has 2 swimming pools, one situated in the 200 section of our timeshare chalets and the 2nd pool situated by the 500 section of the hotel. I do apologize if you were not made aware of the 2nd pool. I truly hope that you are able to provide us with another opportunity in the future, in order to experience us at our very best. Warm regards
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We self drive so don't know
Good day, NO the swimming pool is NOT heated, it is a Province with very high humidity and a warm climate. So you would really need a cold pool to cool OFF in, hey.
Yes it they accept cards
Hi there, your child will definitely be allowed on the Game drive. He will sit with you.
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PRICE RANGE
$243 - $312 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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LOCATION
South AfricaNorth-West ProvinceMoses Kotane Local MunicipalityPilanesberg National Park
NUMBER OF ROOMS
100
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bakubung Bush Lodge
Which popular attractions are close to Bakubung Bush Lodge?
Nearby attractions include King's Tower (2.6 miles), Valley of Waves (2.5 miles), and Sun City Resort (2.8 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Bakubung Bush Lodge?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and a pool.
Which room amenities are available at Bakubung Bush Lodge?
Top room amenities include a minibar, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at Bakubung Bush Lodge?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge during their stay.
Is parking available at Bakubung Bush Lodge?
Yes, free parking and secured parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Bakubung Bush Lodge?
Conveniently located restaurants include Crystal Court, Bakubung Restaurant, and RocoMamas Sun City.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Bakubung Bush Lodge?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.
Does Bakubung Bush Lodge have airport transportation?
Yes, Bakubung Bush Lodge offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Are any cleaning services offered at Bakubung Bush Lodge?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Does Bakubung Bush Lodge offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers a business center, meeting rooms, and a banquet room.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Bakubung Bush Lodge?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Afrikaans.