Bakubung Lodge, a mere two hours drive north of Johannesburg and Pretoria and you'll find yourself in the tranquil heart of the bush. Pilanesberg National Park is home to the gargantuan shapes of Africa's giants - elephants, rhino and buffalo. If you're fortunate, you may catch a glimpse of the stealthy leopard or lion, stately king of the bush. Wild country indeed, but without the risk of malaria.

Accommodation
Bakubung Bush Lodge offers 76 air-conditioned, thatched roof, studio rooms and 66 chalets, which curve into a horse-shoe around the outside entertainment areas, huddling visitors in cosy intimacy.

All rooms have DSTV, direct dialling phones, en-suite bathrooms, electric shaving plugs, coffee/tea making machines and a hair dryer. You can be in the heart of the bush, but still have luxury at your fingertips.

Services and Facilities
» Bus shuttle service to and from Sun City at a nominal charge
» Transfers to Pilanesberg Airport
» Babysitting
» Covered parking adjacent to each unit
» Medical services on call
» Complimentary car wash
» Shopping/Banking/Pharmaceutical - 10 min
» Full secretarial services
» Room safes
» Curio Shop
» Wildlife presentations
» Foreign currency exchange
» Events co-ordinator

Pilanesberg National Park
Pilanesberg National Park, which covers some 55 000 hectare, is the fourth largest in southern Africa. This malaria-free park is perched on the eroded vestiges of an alkaline volcanic crater - one of only three such craters in the world. On its undulating hills and everlasting open plains, you can get a glimpse of the 'Big Five', an abundance of animals and over 360 bird species. As well as the 'Big Five' you might also find the nocturnal brown hyena, cheetah, hippo, crocodile and even sable. Take a peek at the at the wildlife visiting one of our watering holes.

Activities
Your wildlife experiences are best shared at a blazing campfire, while you marvel at the spectacle of innumerable stars at our exclusive Boma Lapa in the park. Daytime activities include:

» Board games
» Table tennis and darts
» Outdoor chess
» Children's adventure playground
» Natural rock-hewn pool
» Two floodlit tennis courts
» Volleyball court & Action cricket

Nearby Attractions
Set out on an African safari into the Pilanesberg National Park. You can either brave it on foot, or seek asylum from the sun and bush under the canopy of a game watching vehicle. There is so much to do at neighbouring Sun City, you might need to extend you stay to experience it all:  Golf, Tennis, Squash, Ten pin bowling, Horse riding, Crocodile farm, Aviary, Casino, Live entertainment venues.

Conference and Banqueting
Conference & Banqueting facilities for from 14 to 80 delegates, depending on seating configurations. Facilities include slide projectors, built-in screens, portable screens, overhead projectors, a lectern, TV monitors, VHS VCRs, flipcharts and a big screen video projector. Services include secretarial, fax, photocopying and internet/e-mail access.