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Bakubung Bush Lodge

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Bakubung Gate, Pilanesberg National Park 0316, South Africa
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Bakubung Bush Lodge
4.5 of 5 stars 99 Reviews
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Mundaring, Western Australia
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012

It's our first trip to South Africa and friends from Johanasbury are playing tour guide. Our first stop is Bakubung, the rooms are lovely with a comfortable bed, excellent bathroom with large bath. The staff have been very helpful and the food delicous. Last night after dinner there were Elephants walking around the nature reserve. we would definately stay again.

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Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

I have visited this resort many times over the years and have always enjoyed my visits. The staff are very friendly and efficient. The rooms are clean and well serviced. Usually the food in the restaurant is good but on this visit was disappointing.

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Johannesburg, South Africa
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

All in all our stay at Bakubung Hotel was very nice - except that we did not get the room that we required (See comment choosing a good room) - however even though this was not the fault of the hotel, Elma gave a goodie bag and apologies - Thank you Elma. There was a delay at check-in due to... More

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Vereeniging, South Africa
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012
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My wife and I just turned pensioners and where on our second honeymoon. This is an absolute excellent facility, living up to what is advertised. The Pilansberg Reserve makes of which it is part off makes it a must see for a short or long stay. Doing your homework regarding the Reserve you can see the Big 5 (tip -... More

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Bakubung Lodge, General Manager at Bakubung Bush Lodge, responded to this review
20 May 2012

Bakubung Lodge thanks you for your positive feedback. We rely on guest feedback to enble us to improve our service and standards. Once again thank you. Best Regards Joel Papenfus General Manager. More

Johannesburg, South Africa
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012
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We stayed in a 2 bedroom self catering unit that was well appointed and situated next to the game reserve fence. It had two bathrooms and had all the comforts of home. Evening spent round the fire with the sounds of the wild. Bird life fantastic and the weather was excellent. Early morning game drives into the park rewarded us... More

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Bakubung Lodge, General Manager at Bakubung Bush Lodge, responded to this review
14 May 2012

Bakubung Lodge thanks you for your positive feedback. We rely on guest feedback to enble us to improve our service and standards. Once again thank you. Best Regards Joel Papenfus General Manager More

Johannesburg
1 review
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

As a family of 4, we have had a lovely weekend away. We have been coming for years and my father has invested in timeshare in the resort. I find the reviews very consistent with the experience. The rooms have been redone but sadly are still a bit small and the timeshare units are much more spacious. The food at... More

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Bakubung Lodge, General Manager at Bakubung Bush Lodge, responded to this review
30 April 2012

Bakubung Lodge thanks you for your positive feedback. We rely on guest feedback to enble us to improve our service and standards. All our management were on duty over the weekend. We do not have a Restaurant Manager at Bakubung. The gentlemen who served you are the Senior F & B Manager and the Duty Manager. Once again thank you... More

Johannseburg SA
Senior Contributor
44 reviews 44 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

The Bakubung Hotel and time share facilities are excellent. The gardens are well kept and bar a few minor oversights our stay was most memorable. The view from the Pool and Bar are unmatched in this world, and the lamb on a spit caused me to over indulge. I must however comment on the adjoining Pilansberg Game Park which is... More

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Bakubung Lodge, General Manager at Bakubung Bush Lodge, responded to this review
26 April 2012

Bakubung Lodge thanks you for your positive feedback. We rely on guest feedback to enble us to improve our service and standards. I will definately inform the North West Park Board Manager on your comments conserning the condition of the Roads. Once again thank you. Best Regards Joel Papenfus General Manager More

Birmingham, United Kingdom
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012
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people found this review helpful

This was my second visit to this bush lodge and would say its lost a little of what made it special from the first visit. There seemed to be a less freindly atmosphere with the staff and less attention to detail in house keeping. Like removing all our used towels but not replacing them and then being told they would... More

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Bakubung Lodge, General Manager at Bakubung Bush Lodge, responded to this review
12 April 2012

Bakubung Lodge thanks you for your positive feedback. We rely on guest feedback to enble us to improve our service and standards. I will definately inform the Housekeeper on your comments and take corrective action. Once again thank you. Best Regards Joel Papenfus General Manager More

Fort Lee, New Jersey
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2012

My new in-laws booked us a weekend stay here as a wedding gift for my husband and I. It was perfect get away for the few days we had left in South Africa. It was about a 1.5hr drive from central Johannesburg, which was great–to feel like we got a mini 'safari' as we didn't have the time to go... More

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Bakubung Lodge, General Manager at Bakubung Bush Lodge, responded to this review
10 April 2012

Bakubung Lodge thanks you for your positive feedback. We rely on guest feedback to enble us to improve our service and standards. I will definately inform the spa manager on your comments and take corrective action. Once again thank you. Best Regards Joel Papenfus General Manager More

London, United Kingdom
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2012

Lovely hotel with stunning rooms and bathroom and the view over the watering hole is delightful. The food was really good with lots of choice and the staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The game drives were a huge success - we saw lions!!! I would love to go back and would definitely recommend this lodge.

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Bakubung Lodge, General Manager at Bakubung Bush Lodge, responded to this review
2 April 2012

Bakubung Lodge thanks you for your positive feedback. We rely on guest feedback to enble us to improve our service and standards. Best Regards Joel Papenfus General Manager More

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Address: Bakubung Gate, Pilanesberg National Park 0316, South Africa
Price range (per night):* INR13,085 - 26,506

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