Located close to The Valley of Waves and The Gary Player Golf Course, Bakubung Bush Lodge provides a free breakfast buffet, game and wildlife viewing, and a poolside bar. Indulge in a facial, a manicure/pedicure, and a deep-tissue massage at the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant, Motswedi Bar, offers lunch, dinner, and garden views. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities like basketball and volleyball. In addition to a terrace and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Located in Pilanesberg National Park, Bakubung Bush Lodge is in a national park. The Gary Player Golf Course is worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit The Valley of Waves and Waterworld. Sun City Casino is another place to visit that comes recommended. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Visit our Pilanesberg National Park travel guide
Pilanesburg National Park, Pilanesberg National Park, North West, 0316
What's nearby
The Valley of Waves
15 min drive - 4.0 miles
Moses Kotane Hospital
12 min drive - 4.9 miles
The Gary Player Golf Course
16 min drive - 4.2 miles
Sun City Casino
16 min drive - 4.4 miles
Segaetsho Cultural Village
19 min drive - 6.7 miles
Getting around
O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB)
175 min drive
Restaurants
Hard Rock Cafe Sun City
13 min drive
Cascades Lounge Bar
12 min drive
The Crystal Court
11 min drive
Casa Bella
12 min drive
Bakubung Dinner in the Bush
76 min drive
About this property
Bakubung Bush Lodge
Upscale family-friendly lodge near The Valley of Waves
Located close to The Gary Player Golf Course and Sun City Casino, Bakubung Bush Lodge provides a free breakfast buffet, game and wildlife viewing, and a poolside bar. Treat yourself to a facial, a manicure/pedicure, or a deep-tissue massage at the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant, Motswedi Bar, offers lunch, dinner, and garden views. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities like basketball and volleyball. In addition to a terrace and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
Free self parking and extended parking
A safari, 2 outdoor tennis courts, and RV/bus/truck parking
An area shuttle, a children's club (surcharge), and a banquet hall
Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 100 rooms have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and separate sitting areas.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
Highchairs and free infant beds
Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
43-inch HDTVs with premium channels
Balconies or patios, separate sitting areas, and electric kettles
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Bakubung Bush Lodge?
As of Nov 5, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bakubung Bush Lodge on Nov 29, 2026 start from $372, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Self parking and extended parking are free at this property.
What time is check-in at Bakubung Bush Lodge?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at Bakubung Bush Lodge?
Check-out is at 10 AM.
Where is Bakubung Bush Lodge located?
Located in a national park, this family-friendly lodge is within 6 mi (10 km) of The Valley of Waves, The Gary Player Golf Course, and Sun City Casino. Waterworld is 3.7 mi (5.9 km) away.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Bakubung Bush Lodge Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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Brilliant place and facilities. Super location and views with outstanding staff and inclusive game drives. Definitely recommend. Not 5 star because some minor renovation required and whilst the food was plentiful and well cooked,the buffet-style meals were too similar everyday.
Felt really spoiled by the staff and management who made our wedding anniversary super special. However we were disappointed with the half board available. Breakfast could have been improved with a juice station. Dinner was a buffet every night. Not much variety and no fresh water available. Not any local dishes were available. Not enough choice and variety and would very much have preferred a limited Ala carte menu as part of the half board option. Also for pescatarian and vegetarian there was not many options
It was great, It is isolated but the resort has the amenities to cater for the isolated location. Rooms were clean room, nice pool , breakfast was great.
30 min drive to Sun City. They offer safaris twice a day . Highly recommend Bakubung Bush Lodge.
This place was amazing! The staff was so friendly and recognized me every time I came to eat. I felt safe walking alone even at night. The food was amazing, the spa staff was great, the rooms were beautiful. The game day drives were unbelievable. I loved this place and have to say this was vacation is in my top 3! I can’t express enough how amazing it was.
Beautiful place to stay and excellent staff. Lovely food. The rooms are superb. Great to see the management team encouraging and training keen new talent too. We enjoyed the included daily (early morning/sunrise or late afternoon/sunset) game drives too. It was our second trip and we’d definitely stay again.
We had an amazing stay at Bakubung Bush Lodge. The staff were incredibly helpful, friendly and always willing to go the extra mile to make our stay comfortable. The lodge itself was very clean, well maintained and had such a great atmosphere throughout.
The safari experience was absolutely unforgettable — seeing the animals up close in such beautiful surroundings was a real highlight. The whole place has an amazing vibe, perfect for families or anyone wanting a relaxing bush getaway. We would definitely come back again and highly recommend it to anyone visiting the Sun City/Pilanesberg area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review
8/10 Good
Kabelo
Jan 13, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The restaurant staff was extremely friendly, food was great and a huge variety too. The game drives were also great. Very family oriented place, amazing playground for the little one and pool facilities
Staff is incredible, the food is incredible, clean, a lot to do and just all around good package
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Peter
Jan 3, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean, the evening turn down service unexpected. The refreshments in the room were lovely. All the staff were very helpful and friendly. The buffet breakfast and dinner were superb with a good variety of fresh foods. The Boma braai was a unique and lovely experience.
The spa facilities were simple but the treatments were top class really relaxing and well priced.
Beds were really comfortable the shower was large with a view of the pilansburg park. Rooms were luxurious and spacious. In room facilities were great with daily refresh of water, coffees, teas and biscuits etc...
The included game drives were always entertaining and enjoyable
Highly recommend my stay, it was a great getaway from city life.
If 1 recommendation I can make would be to include more high protein vegetarian meals for the included dinner.