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10.0
Exceptional" Really enjoyed the stay"
Thomas
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April 22, 2016
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What guests are saying:
We were quite lucky and saw a great variety of animals.
Great location, good value for money.
Brilliant game lodge with passionate game guides... Was a wonderfull experience.
Game truck very well maintained!
This is an awesome breakaway for the weekend, especially with young children.
Just great and a hell of a good start for the New Year.
we could see the Big 3's out of the big 5 there... :)
Really enjoyed the stay.
Excellent stay. Value for money. Staff is extremely friendly.
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| Value for money | 8.5 |
| Distance to city center | 10.00 Km |
| Location rating | 9.5 |
Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
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What people love about the property
- 8.4Excellent
"Food was good."
Tonya
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October 12, 2016
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10.0
Exceptional"Brilliant game lodge with passionate game guides"
Lynne
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October 31, 2016
An overview
Ideal for fun and relaxation, Bakubung Bush Lodge is located in the Ledig area of Pilanesberg. Only 10.00 Km from the city center, the hotel's strategic location ensures that guests can quickly and easily reach many local points of interest. For sightseeing options and local attractions, one need not look far as the hotel enjoys close proximity to Lost City Golf Course, Outdoor Adventure Centre, Sun City Clinic.
Take advantage of a wealth of unrivaled services and amenities at this Pilanesberg hotel. The hotel provides free Wi-Fi in all rooms, daily housekeeping, wheelchair accessible, facilities for disabled guests, luggage storage to ensure our guests the greatest comfort.
Experience high quality room facilities during your stay here. Some rooms include television LCD/plasma screen, carpeting, internet access – wireless, internet access – wireless (complimentary), non smoking rooms, provided to help guests recharge after a long day. Whether you're a fitness enthusiast or are just looking for a way to unwind after a hard day, you will be entertained by top-class recreational facilities such as outdoor pool, spa, massage, kids club, tennis courts. Bakubung Bush Lodge is a smart choice for travelers to Pilanesberg, offering a relaxed and hassle-free stay every time.
Take advantage of a wealth of unrivaled services and amenities at this Pilanesberg hotel. The hotel provides free Wi-Fi in all rooms, daily housekeeping, wheelchair accessible, facilities for disabled guests, luggage storage to ensure our guests the greatest comfort.
Experience high quality room facilities during your stay here. Some rooms include television LCD/plasma screen, carpeting, internet access – wireless, internet access – wireless (complimentary), non smoking rooms, provided to help guests recharge after a long day. Whether you're a fitness enthusiast or are just looking for a way to unwind after a hard day, you will be entertained by top-class recreational facilities such as outdoor pool, spa, massage, kids club, tennis courts. Bakubung Bush Lodge is a smart choice for travelers to Pilanesberg, offering a relaxed and hassle-free stay every time.
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What they offer
8.0
Very good"The staff were absolutely amazing."
Phillipus
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December 31, 2016
Popular facilities
- Spa
- Restaurants
- Front desk [24-hour]
- Bar
- Playground
Languages spoken
- English
Internet access
- Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
- Wi-Fi in public areas
Fitness & recreation
- Game room
Things to do, ways to relax
- Casino
- Spa
- Tours
- Garden
- Swimming pool [outdoor]
- Massage
- Tennis court
Dining, drinking, and snacking
- Bar
- Poolside bar
- Room service
- Coffee shop
- Restaurants
Services and conveniences
- Concierge
- Infirmary
- Shops
- Currency exchange
- Laundry service
- Smoking area
- Daily housekeeping
- Luggage storage
- Dry cleaning
- Safety deposit boxes
Land sports
- Golf course (within 3 km)
For the kids
- Babysitting service
- Kids club
- Family room
- Playground
Access
- Elevator
- Front desk [24-hour]
- Wheelchair accessible
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Pets allowed
Getting around
- Airport transfer
- Car park [free of charge]
- Shuttle service
Available in all rooms
- Air conditioning
- In-room safe box
- Toiletries
- Coffee/tea maker
- Non-smoking
- Wake-up service
- Desk
- Satellite/cable channels
- Wi-Fi [free]
- Free bottled water
- Soundproofing
- Hair dryer
- Telephone
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Property's guest policies
Children and extra beds
Minimum age of guests is: 0 year(s).
| Guest's age | Extra bed |
|---|---|
Infant 0-1 year(s) | Stay for free if using existing bedding. Baby cot/crib may be requested directly from the property. |
Children 2-12 year(s) | Must use an extra bed Extra beds may be requested directly from the property; additional charges may apply |
Guests 13 years and older are considered as adults | Extra beds may be requested directly from the property; additional charges may apply |
Others
- Game drives need to be reserve prior to arrival.
- When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Extra beds are dependent on the room you choose. Please ask the property for more details.
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Some helpful facts
Check-in/Check-out
Check-in from: 02:00 PM
Check-out until: 10:00 AM
Getting around
Distance from city center: 10.00 Km
Travel time to airport (minutes): 21
Extras
Daily Internet/Wi-Fi fee: 00 ZAR
The property
Non-smoking rooms/floors: Yes
Number of bars/lounges
: 1
Number of floors: 2
Number of restaurants: 1
Number of rooms : 76
Room voltage: 220
Most recent renovation: 2011
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10.0
Exceptional
Gioja from Netherlands
Family with teens
Luxury King
Stayed 4 nights in January 2019
The most amazing place ”
You first notice the staff are very welcoming. The rooms are wonderful and very well provided with robes, toiletries, refreshments. Don’t forget the waterhole cam channel on the TV. Buffet food for breakfast and dinner - exceptional choice and quality. But the highlight is the amazing bush drives - three hours of intoxicating drives through the beautiful Pilanesberg park with knowledgeable guides and amazing animals. We saw four of the big five plus countless others. My highlight was the elephants walking up the road right in front of us. Awesome.
Reviewed January 13, 2019
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10.0
Exceptional
Leonie
Couple
Standard King Bed
Stayed 2 nights in October 2018
Brilliant”
Stayed here and everything was perfect
Will go again
Reviewed October 31, 2018
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10.0
Exceptional
VERONICA
Group
Executive King Suite
Stayed 2 nights in September 2018
Rooms,breakfast dinner and game drive.”
Rooms were very clean and fresh.Food was very delicious,we even went to a dinner at the Boma while enjoying cultural music.We were so lucky to see big five,We really enjoyed the stay and we are planning to visit the place with kids this time.
Reviewed September 25, 2018
Dear Veronica,
Thank you for taking the time to share your recent experience 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 time with us in the tranquility of the bush and we all look forward to welcoming you back to Bakubung soon.
Warm regards
Monica da Encarnacao
Guest Relations Manager
Responded September 28, 2018
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8.4
Excellent
LAU from Hong Kong
Family with young children
Standard King Bed
Stayed 4 nights in August 2018
Excellent food!”
We stayed 4 nights for two rooms. We requested ground floor in advance by email as kids were young but when checked in, only allocated us to first floor. So we need to move again the other day. Except this unsatisfied experience, the catering service is excellent so we always stay in the lodge for lunch and dinner. Location is not easy to find especially after 6 pm it’s hard to find the way there as it’s very discrete location around 15 mins away from Sun city. While overall the lodge is a nice experience for safari around.
Reviewed August 12, 2018
Dear LAU,
Thank you for taking the time to share your recent experience with us. We truly value all feedback received from our esteemed guests.
Please accept my apologies for the inconvenience experienced with your rooms upon arrival. Our Front Office Manager will be investigating further.
I am pleased to see that you were able to enjoy our delicious food and we all look forward to welcoming you back to Bakubung soon.
Warm regards
Monica da Encarnacao
Guest Relations Manager
Responded August 13, 2018
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10.0
Exceptional
Joey from South Africa
Couple
Standard King Bed
Stayed 2 nights in April 2018
Exceptional”
The best!!!!!
Reviewed July 02, 2018
Dear Joey,
Thank you for the wonderful review! I am delighted to see that you were able to have such a wonderful time with us in the tranquility of the bush.
"The people of the Hippo" all look forward to welcoming you back to Bakubung soon.
Warm regards
Monica da Encarnacao
Guest Relations Manager
Responded July 03, 2018
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6.4
Good
Melissa from United States
Solo traveler
Standard Double
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
Thank you!”
I really enjoyed everything at Bakubung for the most part. That said, some pieces of feedback:
- The morning game drives should leave earlier (around 6am) and should last longer. They should also come with a packed breakfast.
- The field guides should focus on educating about the animals more.
- There should be free unlimited wifi. This is essential in this day and age.
Reviewed May 30, 2018
Dear Melissa,
Thank you for the above review. In terms of the Game drive times, we go out later in winter as it is far to cold and still dark at 6am. Breakfast options on a Game drive would also be limited and therefore we opt for guests to enjoy the full spread at the Lodge. I have shared your comments with our Head Ranger and he has noted your concerns.
"The people of the Hippo" all look forward to welcoming you back to Bakubung soon.
Warm regards
Monica da Encarnacao
Guest Relations Manager
Responded May 30, 2018
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10.0
Exceptional
Balamani from Australia
Group
Standard Double Room
Stayed 2 nights in April 2018
Exceptional”
Fantastic hotel. Meals were great. Game drives excellent. Great location.
Reviewed April 20, 2018
Dear Balamani,
Thank you for taking the time to review your 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 time with us in the tranquility of the bush and we all look forward to welcoming you back to Bakubung soon.
Warm regards
Monica da Encarnacao
Guest Relations Manager
Responded May 05, 2018
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9.2
Exceptional
Kunal from India
Couple
Luxury King
Stayed 2 nights in March 2018
Good stay. Location was fantastic with good game drives. ”
Facilities were also great. Enjoyed the stay.
Reviewed March 25, 2018
Dear Kunal,
Thank you for taking the wonderful review. I am delighted to see that you were able to have such a wonderful time with us in the tranquility of the bush and we all look forward to welcoming you back to Bakubung soon.
Warm regards
Monica da Encarnacao
Guest Relations Manager
Responded May 30, 2018
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8.4
Excellent
Karen from United States
Group
Standard Double
Stayed 1 night in February 2018
Excellent lodge in need of a little maintenance”
The lodge is beautifully situated with a U-shaped layout of hotel rooms, and self-catering chalets overlooking the reserve. The staff are friendly and accommodating. The food was excellent and a wide variety. The rooms were clean but showing their age in a few places. Comparatively it is a good value versus some of the smaller more exclusive lodges within the park who are fancier but cost double the price.
Reviewed February 12, 2018
Dear Karen,
Thank you for taking the time to review your 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 time with us in the tranquility of the bush and that you thoroughly enjoyed our location as well as our food. We are currently in the process of completing our maintenance schedule on our rooms and hope this will assist in getting the rooms to our standards.
"The people of the Hippo" all look forward to welcoming you back soon.
Warm regards
Joel Papenfus
General Manager
Responded February 14, 2018
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7.6
Very good
Elyahu from Israel
Couple
Standard Double
Stayed 1 night in January 2018
Our first safari experience ”
Pilanesberg is a great place for Safari. Big enough but also small enough. We took 2 game drives. 16:30-19:30 and the following morning (in some heavy drizzle) 5:30-8:30.
We were quite lucky and saw a great variety of animals.
Pilanesberg is a lovely propertyComfortable sitting areas,
Reviewed January 26, 2018
Dear Elyahu,
Thank you for taking the time to leave this review on your 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 time with us in the tranquillity of the bush and that you were able to have such amazing animal sightings.
We all look forward to welcoming you back to Bakubung soon.
Warm regards
Monica da Encarnacao
Responded January 29, 2018
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9.2
Exceptional
Neo from Botswana
Couple
Standard King Bed
Stayed 1 night in January 2018
Perfection”
Awesome refreshing place. We had a great time.
Reviewed January 15, 2018
Dear Neo,
Thank you for taking the time to leave this review on your recent stay with us.
I am delighted to see that you were able to have such a wonderful time with us in the tranquillity of the bush and we all look forward to welcoming you back to Bakubung soon.
Warm regards
Monica da Encarnacao
Guest Relations Manager
Responded January 29, 2018
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8.4
Excellent
Donald
Couple
Standard King Bed
Stayed 4 nights in November 2017
Magical location for Bakabung Bush Lodge”
This was our 3rd or 4th visit to Bakabung Bush Lodge, staying 4 nights this time with another couple. The location, service and facilities were perfect for our main reason for being there from the UK, that is to see the animals in Pilanesberg National Reserve. Our lodges were perfectly location, staff friendly and welcoming. The game drives were fantastic and we never tired of going out with the rangers and also in our hire vehicle. Food at Bakabung was excellent and the pool a welcome break between the game drives, though a bit noisy at times with children and adults having fun! Understandable. We didn't use the spa facilities. A friendly member of staff arranged for our very dusty vehicle to be thoroughly cleaned before we left. I sincerely hope this won't be our last visit to Bakabung and the magical Pilanesberg.
Reviewed November 07, 2017
Dear Anonymous,
Thank you for taking the time to leave this wonderful and extensive review on your recent stay with us.
I am delighted to see that you were able to have such a wonderful time with us in the tranquility of the bush and that you thoroughly enjoyed your Game drives with our knowledgeable Rangers.
We all look forward to welcoming you back to Bakubung for yet another memorable stay with us.
Warm regards
Monica da Encarnacao
Guest Relations Manager
Responded November 14, 2017
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8.0
Excellent
Andrew from South Africa
Family with teens
Standard Double Bed
Stayed 2 nights in October 2017
Great game viewing break!”
Great game drives with very knowledgeable rangers - saw 4 of the big 5, plus lots more besides!
Hotel rooms in block 3 overlooking the hippo pool very comfortable and in good condition, but some (not all) of our group’s rooms in block 5 overlooking the swimming pool had issues (noisy air conditioning, damp smell and poor water pressure).
Buffet dinners and breakfasts were top class!
Staff very friendly and overall service levels good.
We will return!
Reviewed October 29, 2017
Dear Andrew,
Thank you for taking the time to share your wonderful experience with us on Agoda. We truly appreciate all feedback received from our esteemed guests.
I am delighted to see that you were able to have such a wonderful stay with us in the tranquility of the bush. We have noted your concerns surrounding the rooms in the 500 block and will be attending to them as a matter of urgency.
Thank you once again for your valued feedback we all look forward to welcoming you back to Bakubung in the near future.
Warm regards
Monica da Encarnacao
Guest Relations Manager
Responded November 01, 2017
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8.0
Excellent
Kinh from United States
Business traveler
Standard Double
Stayed 2 nights in August 2017
Excellent Dining”
Bakubung and Legacy Hotel Group herald the dining at this location. They are quite right so to do. The food is really quite good. If you can get a seat on the brick patio which affords diners a view of the lawn, it is the best. I particularly enjoyed bird watching.
Reviewed August 19, 2017
Dear Kinh,
Thank you for taking the time to share your wonderful experience with us. We truly appreciate all feedback received from our guests.
I am delighted to see that you were able to enjoy our amazing food whilst overlooking the beautiful Pilanesberg.
We all look forward to welcoming you back to Bakubung soon.
Warm regards
Monica da Encarnacao
Guest Relations Manager
Responded August 20, 2017
Bakubung Bush Lodge
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9.2
Exceptional
Eugene from Australia
Solo traveler
Standard Double Bed
Stayed 1 night in July 2017
Exceptional”
Great location, good value for money. Highly recommended.
Reviewed July 09, 2017
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10.0
Exceptional
Catherine from United Kingdom
Business traveler
Standard Double Bed
Stayed 1 night in April 2017
Exceptional”
It was an excellent stay. The location is beautiful and the hotel sensitively built. The access to wildlife from the lodge is great. I watched elephants swimming in the dam through my binoculars. A great experience all round.
Reviewed April 24, 2017
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9.6
Exceptional
Maria from South Africa
Couple
Luxury King
Stayed 2 nights in January 2017
Excellent stay”
Everything 100%
Reviewed January 29, 2017
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8.8
Excellent
Eithne from Ireland
Couple
Business King Room
Stayed 2 nights in January 2017
Good return”
Very enjoyable two night stay
Reviewed January 21, 2017
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8.0
Excellent
Phillipus from South Africa
Couple
Luxury King
Stayed 3 nights in December 2016
Good Hotel”
We enjoyed our stay. The staff were absolutely amazing.
Reviewed December 31, 2016
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9.6
Exceptional
Chun-i from South Africa
Family with young children
Standard Double Bed
Stayed 2 nights in December 2016
Great holiday lodge”
Love the lodge, great location, very friendly staff, all very fond of children! It really is great to wake up to wildebeest and warthog having breakfast at your back yard. Game drive was great, the guide was determined to find as many lions as he can 😂
Reviewed December 29, 2016
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