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Green seasonWildlife: Summer rain and returning migrant birds shape the green season.
The rainy summer season brings migrant birds to Pilanesberg.
Pilanesberg, South Africa · National park
Explore Africa level, based on the typical lowest nightly rate per person sharing: Value under A$400, Mid-range A$400 to A$899, Luxury A$900 to A$1,799, Ultra-luxury A$1,800 or more.
Photo: Bakubung Bush Lodge · Source ↗
Half board (HB)
Breakfast, Dinner and 4 more
100 rooms
Family Twin Room, Standard King Room, Family Queen Room and 2 more
All ages welcome
Family rooms available
By air
15 min from Pilanesberg Airport
Wi-Fi in rooms
From about A$600
per room / night
Overview
Bakubung Bush Lodge sits at the entrance to Pilanesberg National Park, with family rooms, king rooms and suites overlooking the pool or surrounding bushveld. The Daily Rate includes breakfast, dinner at Marula Grill and one guided game drive each day. Between outings, there is a swimming pool, a spa, a gym and a residents’ lounge. Children have a playground, Junior Rangers activities and a school-holiday club. Private patios or balconies, air-conditioning and in-room Wi-Fi give the rooms a practical base for a family safari.
“Bakubung suits families who want game drives alongside a pool, a spa and children’s programmes. Family rooms and a daily included drive make it a practical safari base.”
Known for
Big Five game viewing in Pilanesberg National Park, with one guided game drive included each day on the Daily Rate.
Your stay
Board: Half board (HB)
Children aged 12 and under incur a park entrance fee.
Airport transfers and the Sun City shuttle cost extra. Walking safaris and Junior Rangers activities are charged separately.
Facilities
Rooms
Activities
Getting there
Good to know
When to go
Wildlife: Summer rain and returning migrant birds shape the green season.
The rainy summer season brings migrant birds to Pilanesberg.
Wildlife: Summer rain and returning migrant birds shape the green season.
The rainy summer season brings migrant birds to Pilanesberg.
Wildlife: Summer rain and returning migrant birds shape the green season.
The rainy summer season brings migrant birds to Pilanesberg.
Wildlife: Summer rain and returning migrant birds shape the green season.
The rainy summer season brings migrant birds to Pilanesberg.
Wildlife: Dry winter conditions and thinner vegetation favour game viewing.
Dry winter weather and thinner vegetation make wildlife easier to see.
Wildlife: Dry winter conditions and thinner vegetation favour game viewing.
Dry winter weather and thinner vegetation make wildlife easier to see.
Wildlife: Dry winter conditions and thinner vegetation favour game viewing.
Dry winter weather and thinner vegetation make wildlife easier to see.
Wildlife: Dry winter conditions and thinner vegetation favour game viewing.
Dry winter weather and thinner vegetation make wildlife easier to see.
Wildlife: Dry winter conditions and thinner vegetation favour game viewing.
Dry winter weather and thinner vegetation make wildlife easier to see.
Wildlife: Summer rain and returning migrant birds shape the green season.
The rainy summer season brings migrant birds to Pilanesberg.
Wildlife: Summer rain and returning migrant birds shape the green season.
The rainy summer season brings migrant birds to Pilanesberg.
Wildlife: Summer rain and returning migrant birds shape the green season.
The rainy summer season brings migrant birds to Pilanesberg.
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Details checked November 2026. Rates and availability are confirmed when you enquire.