SelectedBakubung Gate · Pilanesberg
Bakubung Bush Lodge
Big Five reserve lodge right at the park gate.
Best for: Easy park access and an all-in-one safari stay
Full boardRoom sleeps 2
R 8,390
indicative per room / night
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Pilanesberg & Sun City · Arranged by Capital Xperience
Pilanesberg lodges, Big Five on your doorstep
Bush lodges at the park gates and Sun City resorts, with morning or late-afternoon game drives and return transfers from Johannesburg or Pretoria. One enquiry, one consolidated quote, one secure payment link.
From R 6,910per room per night · peak-season rate
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- Transfers from Joburg & Pretoria
Lodges & resorts
6 options near the park
Game drives
Morning & late afternoon
Transfers
Return trip from Gauteng
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Pilanesberg & Sun City
Big Five lodges — peak-season rates, arranged for you
Want the Big Five on your doorstep? We arrange lodges in and around Pilanesberg National Park — from bush lodges at the gates to Sun City resorts. Prices below are indicative December peak-season rates and already include our booking and concierge service. Add morning or late-afternoon open-vehicle game drives to any stay.
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Kwa Maritane Gate · Pilanesberg
Kwa Maritane Bush Lodge
Classic bush lodge with an underground hide.
Best for: Families and wildlife watching from the lodge
Half boardRoom sleeps 2
R 7,940
indicative per room / night
Bakgatla Gate · Pilanesberg
Ivory Tree Game Lodge
Luxury all-inclusive safari lodge, per couple sharing.
Best for: Couples looking for an upscale safari escape
All meals includedRoom sleeps 2
R 16,920
indicative per room / night
Black Rhino concession · Pilanesberg
Shepherd's Tree Game Lodge
Five-star lodge with panoramic bushveld views.
Best for: Celebrations and a premium private-lodge feel
All meals includedRoom sleeps 2
R 15,190
indicative per room / night
Black Rhino Reserve · Pilanesberg
Black Rhino Game Lodge
Waterhole-fronted tents and suites in a Big Five reserve.
Best for: A quieter bush stay close to wildlife
All meals includedRoom sleeps 2
R 13,000
indicative per room / night
Sun City Resort · next to Pilanesberg
The Cabanas · Sun City
Family-friendly resort with valley of waves and shows.
Best for: Families combining Sun City with Pilanesberg
Bed & breakfastRoom sleeps 2
R 6,910
indicative per room / night
Peak-season rates vary by exact date and room type — your final quote is confirmed with the lodge before any payment.
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- Bakubung Bush Lodge · 2 nightsFull board · peak-season rateR 16,780
- Return transport (Johannesburg/Pretoria ⇄ Pilanesberg)standard rate + 20%, return tripR 4,080
- Private return transferquoted with your confirmation
Choose a check-in dateR 20,860
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Good to know
Every quote here is a friendly guide, not the final word. Chalets, lodges and rooms fill quickly — especially around December and public holidays — so the exact option, room type or rate we quoted may have changed by the time we confirm. If something is no longer open on your dates, we'll come back to you personally with the closest alternative of equal standard (and always confirm the price with you) before anything is booked or charged. Activities and transport times can shift with park opening hours, weather and animal care schedules. Nothing is ever charged without your approval, and if we can't match what you asked for, your enquiry simply costs you nothing.
Location & directions
Where is Ukutula — and the Pilanesberg lodges?
Ukutula Lodge & Conservation Centre
R512, near Brits / Hartbeespoort, North West — about 90 minutes from Johannesburg.
The Farm Klipkop 411, JQ District, off the R512, Brits 0250, North West Province, South AfricaGPS: -25.521922,27.673801
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Prefer not to drive? Tick transport when booking and we'll collect you.
Things to do nearby
Turn your stay into a South African adventure
Add a Pilanesberg day visit, sunrise balloon flight or sanctuary experience. We can place selected extras in the same enquiry and payment link.
Pilanesberg Big Five Safari
Day visit · R3,800 per person including return transfers · min 2
From R 3,800 pp
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Hot Air Balloon Safari
Sunrise flight and champagne breakfast
From R 5,999 pp
View & book
Elephant Sanctuary Tour
Elephant and Monkey Sanctuary with transfers
From R 1,795 pp
View & book
Monkey Sanctuary Tour
Guided forest walk with rescued primates
From R 550 pp
View & bookUkutula chalets are managed by Ukutula Lodge & Conservation Centre. Stays, transport and activity add-ons are booked through Capital Xperience, an independent booking and transport partner. Peak-season Pilanesberg rates are indicative and confirmed with the lodge before payment.
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