Jan
Green seasonWildlife: Hot summer weather with afternoon thundershowers in the main December to March rainy period.
The main rainy period brings hot weather and afternoon thundershowers.
Lush Private Lodge
Pilanesberg, South Africa · Private concession
Lodge's own rating: 5 out of 5 stars. Self-declared by the lodge, not an official grade.Lodge
Mid-range · How we rate: 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.
How we rate
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.
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All inclusive (AI)
All meals, Tea, coffee and soft drinks and 5 more
8 rooms
Suite, Deluxe Suite, Superior Deluxe Suite · Sleeps up to 16 guests
Children 10 and over
By air
45 min from Pilanesberg International Airport
Wi-Fi in rooms
From about A$630
per person / night, sharing
Overview
About Lush Private Lodge
Lush Private Lodge has eight suites in Black Rhino Game Reserve, a private concession within Pilanesberg National Park. Private decks, plunge pools and outdoor showers make the suites places to spend time between twice-daily game drives. The two Deluxe Suites add heated pools and rooftop viewing decks, while the Superior Deluxe Suite sits furthest from the main lodge. Shared spaces include a bar lounge, boma, spa and gym. All meals and selected drinks are included, alongside limited laundry. The small scale and private outdoor spaces suit couples and honeymooners; children aged 10 and over are welcome on standard stays.
“Eight suites, private pools and outdoor showers give couples space to unwind between game drives, with heated pools and rooftop viewing areas in the Deluxe categories.”
Best for
HoneymoonersLuxury seekersLeisureGroups
Known for
What you can expect to see
Big Five
Twice-daily game drives explore Big Five habitat in Black Rhino Game Reserve and the greater Pilanesberg National Park.
Your stay
What's included
Board: All inclusive (AI)
Special offer: For honeymoons of three nights or more, receive 50% off the last night and a 30-minute back, neck and shoulder massage each. The offer runs until 30 June 2027 on standard rates. Book spa treatments in advance; availability is required.
Included
- All meals
- Tea, coffee and soft drinks
- Selected local beers, wines and spirits
- In-room minibar
- Two game drives daily with drinks and snacks
- Limited laundry service
- 15% VAT
- Game drives
Not included
- Park fees
Black Rhino Game Reserve entrance fees are charged separately: R220 per person per day from July to December 2026.
Optional extras (at a cost)
- Transfers
- Gratuities
Transfers, gratuities, imported beers, wines and spirits, boutique purchases, wellness treatments and additional activities cost extra.
Facilities
Comforts and facilities
At the property
- Swimming pool
- Spa
- Gym
- Bar
- Boma
- Public WiFi
In your room
- Wi-Fi in your room
- Air-conditioning
- Private plunge pool
- Private deck
- Mini bar
- Tea/coffee station
- Safe
Rooms
Where you sleep
Sleeps up to 16 guests
- Suite5 at the property · sleeps 2 adults and 1 child · Private plunge pool, Outdoor shower, Air-conditioning, Mini bar, Nespresso coffee machine, Private deck, Safe
- Deluxe Suite2 at the property · sleeps 2 adults and 1 child · Heated splash pool, Rooftop viewing deck, Private lounge, Outdoor bath, Double outdoor shower, Air-conditioning, Mini bar, Safe
- Superior Deluxe Suite1 at the property · sleeps 2 adults and 1 child · Heated plunge pool, Expansive private deck, Viewing deck, Private lounge, Outdoor bath, Double outdoor shower, Air-conditioning, Mini bar
Activities
Things to do
Included in your stay
Getting there
How you'll arrive
- Pilanesberg International Airport
- 45 min transfer
- Lush Private Lodge
- How you arrive
- By air · 45 min from Pilanesberg International Airport
- Transfers
- From Johannesburg, follow the R512, N4, R556 and R565 to Black Rhino Game Reserve. Pilanesberg International Airport accepts private charters, with a 45-minute road transfer to the lodge.
Good to know
Before you book
- Check-in
- From 14:00
- Check-out
- By 11:00
- Children
- Ages 10 and over
- Single travellers
- A single supplement applies
- Exclusive use
- Available
- Accepted currencies
- ZAR
- Dietary needs
- Special diets catered for
- Malaria
- Malaria-free area
When to go
Best time to visit
- January: Green season
- February: Green season
- March: Green season
- April: Good
- May: Good
- June: Good
- July: Good
- August: Good
- September: Good
- October: Good
- November: Good
- December: Green season
- Good
- Green season
Month-by-month notes
Feb
Green seasonWildlife: Hot summer weather with afternoon thundershowers in the main December to March rainy period.
The main rainy period brings hot weather and afternoon thundershowers.
Mar
Green seasonWildlife: Hot summer weather with afternoon thundershowers in the main December to March rainy period.
The main rainy period brings hot weather and afternoon thundershowers.
Apr
GoodWildlife: Outside the main December to March rainfall period.
Outside the main December to March rainfall period.
May
GoodWildlife: Outside the main December to March rainfall period.
Outside the main December to March rainfall period.
Jun
GoodWildlife: Outside the main December to March rainfall period.
Outside the main December to March rainfall period.
Jul
GoodWildlife: Outside the main December to March rainfall period.
Outside the main December to March rainfall period.
Aug
GoodWildlife: Outside the main December to March rainfall period.
Outside the main December to March rainfall period.
Sep
GoodWildlife: Outside the main December to March rainfall period.
Outside the main December to March rainfall period.
Oct
GoodWildlife: Outside the main December to March rainfall period.
Outside the main December to March rainfall period.
Nov
GoodWildlife: Outside the main December to March rainfall period.
Outside the main December to March rainfall period.
Dec
Green seasonWildlife: Hot summer weather with afternoon thundershowers in the main December to March rainy period.
The main rainy period brings hot weather and afternoon thundershowers.
How we judge each month
- Dry season, best game viewingAmong this property's strongest months for conditions, access and key experiences.
- GoodVery favourable conditions for this property and its key experiences.A generally good time to stay, with some normal seasonal compromises.
- Green seasonWorkable for specific priorities, with notable seasonal compromises.The property operates, but seasonal conditions bring substantial trade-offs.
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