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Offering a bar, Bakubung Villas provides accommodations in Pilanesberg. Guests staying at this villa have access to a balcony. The villa offers rooms with air conditioning, free private parking, and free Wifi. Featuring a well-equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, each unit also comes with a safety deposit box, a satellite flat-screen TV, ironing facilities, wardrobe, and a seating area with a sofa. A terrace with an outdoor dining area and mountain views is offered in each unit. Guests may eat at the on-site family-friendly restaurant, which is open for dinner and lunch. For guests with children, the villa features a children's playground. Royal Bafokeng Stadium is 20 miles from Bakubung Villas, while Valley of Waves is 3.2 miles away. Lanseria International Airport is 93 miles from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Activities:

Playground

Swimming pool


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
1 king bed
Bedroom 3
2 twin beds
Bedroom 4
2 twin beds
Bedroom 1
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
Bedroom 3
2 twin beds
Bedroom 1
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
Bedroom 3
2 twin beds
Bedroom 1
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
Bedroom 3
2 twin beds
Bedroom 1
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
1 king bed
Bedroom 3
2 twin beds
Bedroom 4
2 twin beds
Living room
1 sofa bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
Bedroom 3
2 twin beds
Bedroom 1
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
Bedroom 3
2 twin beds
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
1 queen bed
Bedroom 3
2 twin beds
Bedroom 4
1 full bed
Bedroom 1
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 2
1 king bed
Bedroom 3
2 twin beds
Bedroom 4
2 twin beds
Bedroom 1
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
1 king bed
Bedroom 3
2 twin beds
Bedroom 4
2 twin beds
Bedroom 1
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 2
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 3
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 4
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.5
Free Wifi
8.6

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • H
    Hajira
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Villa 14 is amazing. Super spacious with 4 huge en suites. Private heated pool. Interiors amazing. The villa had everything and more. Highly recommended
  • Arik
    Israel Israel
    We took the presidential Villa (#25) and I can tell you that you will feel exactly that - presidential. The Villa is AMAZING. Everything is thought out to perfection, and all in good taste and utmost standard. We came with our extended family...
  • Keith
    South Africa South Africa
    Breakfast was good but dinner was ordinary. Location is perfect for a getaway in the bush! Private place to be with family and the home/villa 25 was spectacular!! You can see the animals whilst at the house. The Game drives were excellent.
  • M
    Moshe
    South Africa South Africa
    Great stay, easy to join keep your in the game reserve, heated private pool at the villa
  • A
    Anonymous
    South Africa South Africa
    Oh my goodness I love everything about the property. So beautiful and so clean. i will definitely come back !
  • Thandeka
    South Africa South Africa
    The house was gorgeous, clean and the kitchen is equipped with everything you need.
  • Ivan
    South Africa South Africa
    Magnificent Villa. Excellent equipped and comfortable.
  • Nthabiseng
    Namibia Namibia
    The entire villa was very beautiful and spacious. We saw different animals daily from our villa. It was maintained daily. The heated swimming pool was great.
  • Craig
    South Africa South Africa
    The unit was spacious, modern and is kitted with everything you may need, and more. There is an abundance of game passing in front of you to get to the water, so you basically don’t need to leave your unit to spot game.
  • Diana
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was beautifully decorated and had everything we needed and more. Loved the walk in pantry with all the crockery and glassware and it was so nice to have enough of everything. Everything had been thought of. Also to have the splash pool with the...

Host Info

Company review score: 8.8Based on 5,087 reviews from 16 properties
16 managed properties

Property info

Bakubung Bush Lodge is concealed within the rich expanses of the malaria-free Pilanesberg National Park and offers you everything you need to get in touch with the bush. These Pilanesberg lodges are set in an area where the Big 5 roam, a mere 2 hour drive from the hectic lifestyle of Johannesburg. Bakubung, or “People of the Hippo”, offers you everything you need in regards to comfortable and luxury accommodation. With the bush just outside your window you will be able to relax and take in everything about the bush and the animals living around you. Bakubung Bush Lodge has some of the best accommodation in the Pilanesberg and offers an amazing family holiday experience.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Marula Grill Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

Amenities of Bakubung Villas
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Parking garage

Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Kitchen

  • Dining table
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bedroom

  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Walk-in closet

Bathroom

  • Towels
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV

Room Amenities

  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Outdoors

  • Outdoor dining area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Private pool
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace

Outdoor swimming pool

    Food & Drink

    • Bar

    Outdoor & View

    • Mountain view

    Front Desk Services

    • 24-hour front desk

    Entertainment & Family Services

    • Playground

    Business Facilities

    • Meeting/Banquet facilities
      Additional charge

    Miscellaneous

    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security
    • Safe

    Languages Spoken

    • English

    House rules
    Bakubung Villas takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 3:00 PM
    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    Until 10:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Payments by Booking.com
    Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM.
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.

    FAQs about Bakubung Villas

    • Bakubung Villas offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Playground
      • Swimming pool

    • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Bakubung Villas (subject to availability) that can accommodate:

      • 6 guests
      • 8 guests

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Yes, there's a private pool. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Bakubung Villas on this page.

    • The prices at Bakubung Villas may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Check-in at Bakubung Villas is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • Bakubung Villas has 1 restaurant:

      • Marula Grill Restaurant

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Bakubung Villas on this page.

    • Bakubung Villas is 6.8 miles from the center of Pilanesberg. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, Bakubung Villas is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Bakubung Villas (subject to availability) that have:

      • 1 bedroom
      • 3 bedrooms
      • 4 bedrooms

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Bakubung Villas on this page.