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      Bakubung Bush Lodge

      783 Reviews
      #2 of 3 Hotels in Pilanesberg National Park
      Bakubung Gate, Pilanesberg National Park 0316, South Africa
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      1 - 5 of 677 reviews

      Reviewed 5 days ago
      Luxury in the bush.

      Bakubung bush logde is in one of the best game reserve in South Africa Pilanesburg game reserve. The food is out of this world, the rooms are so warm and homely you'll never think you in the bush. The chances of seeing a predators in...More

      Thank 731aubreyk
      Response from Monicade1, Guest Relations Manager at Bakubung Bush LodgeResponded 3 days ago

      Dear 731aubreyk, Thank you for taking the time to share your wonderful experience with us on TripAdvisor. It is always such a pleasure to receive such an amazing review from our esteemed guests and I am delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay with us....More

      Reviewed 6 days ago via mobile
      Undecided

      So we had an excellent room for the family. Arrived a little late and we had food reserved for us. There was very little in terms of things to do at the lodge itself so had to learn the lodge for activities. They have great...More

      1  Thank tadiwa t
      Response from Monicade1, Guest Relations Manager at Bakubung Bush LodgeResponded 3 days ago

      Dear tadiwa t, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us on TripAdvisor. We appreciate all feedback received from our esteemed guests. Please accept my apologies that we were unable to meet your expectations in terms of service from our restaurant....More

      Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
      Lovely and relaxing stay

      We stayed in the lodge over a long weekend. It was a short break but was great. The rooms in the hotel have two double beds, coffee facilities, bar fridge. The rooms are clean, neat and very comfortable. The dinner and breakfast are buffet style,...More

      Thank FFSouthAFrica
      Response from Monicade1, Guest Relations Manager at Bakubung Bush LodgeResponded 2 weeks ago

      Dear FFSouthAFrica, Thank you for taking the time to share your wonderful stay with us on TripAdvisor. I am pleased to hear that you were comfortable in your room and found all the amenities need to enhance your stay. Our Boma bush braai is a...More

      Reviewed 3 weeks ago
      Great weekend, lovely safari

      I spent a quick weekend here and did the afternoon safari tour. Wonderful. The sites and the facilities are great. The people are friendly, competent, and take good care of guests and the hotel. Worth a visit.More

      Thank James S
      Response from Monicade1, Guest Relations Manager at Bakubung Bush LodgeResponded 3 weeks ago

      Dear James S, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us on TripAdvisor. We appreciate all feedback received from our guests. I am delighted to hear that you had such a wonderful stay with us and that you were able to...More

      Reviewed 3 weeks ago
      Great time at Bakubung Bush Lodge

      I had an excellent stay at the Bakubung Bush Lodge. Although it was only for one night I can say that the room was excellent. Very luxury and piece full with a very I had an excellent stay beautiful view of that little lac at...More

      Thank Tiana A
      Response from Monicade1, Guest Relations Manager at Bakubung Bush LodgeResponded 3 weeks ago

      Dear Tiana A, Thank you for taking the time to share such an in-depth review of our property on TripAdvisor. It is always such a delight to receive such wonderful feedback from our esteemed guests and we truly appreciate it. I am delighted to hear...More

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      • Breakfast included
      • Free High Speed Internet ( WiFi )
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      • Free Parking
      • Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
      • Room Service
      • Business Centre with Internet Access
      • Breakfast included
      • Dry Cleaning
      • Meeting Rooms
      • Laundry Service
      • Banquet Room
      • Multilingual Staff
      • Conference Facilities
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      • US$ 258 - US$ 449 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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      • Number of rooms
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      • Pilanesberg National Park
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      pixer80
      14 June 2017|
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      Response from Ray S | Reviewed this property |
      The lodge has an airport shuttle. Email the lodge to ask if game drives are included in the booking rate- I paid extra for my game drives but was worth it.
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      pixer80
      14 June 2017|
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      Response from Monicade1 | Property representative |
      Hi pixer80, Thank you for choosing Bakubung. We are able to arrange a transfer from Johannesburg to Bakubung at a fee of R2300 for 2 guests. This would be booked with an external transportation company we make use of. I... More
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      Response from Monicade1 | Property representative |
      Dear greatwhite, Thank you for choosing Bakubung Bush Lodge. Our breakfast and dinner are both buffet style with a wide variety of meals available. If you would like to do a self drive, you would need to purchase a permit... More
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      "The rooms are facing the lake, and you can see all kinds of animals coming to drink."
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      "Keep doors or windows closed while away. There are little monkeys in the premises, though nice, may enter..."
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      "Ask for a room far away from the pathway to the central dining area"
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      "all units have excellent view but some is closer to the main building"
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