Peak season 1 December – 7 January: chalets and lodges fill quickly over the holidays. One-night Ukutula stays are welcome in December; 1–7 January requires 2 nights. Pilanesberg & Sun City require 3 nights throughout peak season. Check your dates early.
Pilanesberg & Sun City
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 peak-season rates (1 December – 7 January) and already include our booking and concierge service. Every stay includes dinner, breakfast and one open-vehicle game drive — morning or late afternoon, your choice.
SelectedBakubung Gate · Pilanesberg
Big Five reserve lodge right at the park gate.
Best for: Easy park access and an all-in-one safari stay
R 8,390
indicative per room / night
Kwa Maritane Gate · Pilanesberg
Classic bush lodge with an underground hide.
Best for: Families and wildlife watching from the lodge
R 7,940
indicative per room / night
Bakgatla Gate · Pilanesberg
Luxury all-inclusive safari lodge, per couple sharing.
Best for: Couples looking for an upscale safari escape
R 16,920
indicative per room / night
Black Rhino concession · Pilanesberg
Five-star lodge with panoramic bushveld views.
Best for: Celebrations and a premium private-lodge feel
R 15,190
indicative per room / night
Black Rhino Reserve · Pilanesberg
Waterhole-fronted tents and suites in a Big Five reserve.
Best for: A quieter bush stay close to wildlife
R 13,000
indicative per room / night
Sun City Resort · next to Pilanesberg
Five-star resort in the Lost City — Valley of Waves, casino and evening shows on the doorstep.
Best for: A big-name resort stay paired with a Pilanesberg game drive
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.
Pilanesberg National Park is a malaria-free Big Five reserve in the North West, about 2.5 hours from Johannesburg and Pretoria. Accommodation falls into two groups: bush lodges at or inside the park gates, closest to the morning game drives, and Sun City resorts next door, with pools, restaurants and family activities.
Many guests pair a Pilanesberg stay with a lion walk at Ukutula near Brits, which is on the way from Gauteng. We can book the stay, the Ukutula activities and private transfers together, with one confirmed quote before you pay.
Pilanesberg & Sun City · Arranged by Capital Xperience
Bush lodges at the park gates and Sun City resorts, with dinner and breakfast included, a complimentary morning or late-afternoon game drive, and return transfers from Johannesburg or Pretoria. One enquiry, one consolidated quote, one secure payment link.
Keep planning your visit
Compare stays here, or return to the Ukutula tour booklet without losing your booking.
Lodges & resorts
6 options near the park
Game drives
One included with every stay
Transfers
Return trip from Gauteng
Lions too
Add a Ukutula stop-over
Choosing between staying inside the lion reserve or at a nearby Big Five lodge depends on your safari goals. Many guests combine both by booking a 2-day Ukutula & Pilanesberg package.
Best for close-up predator encounters. Rates include breakfast and the Predator Tour. Ideal for families and those wanting to stay on the reserve.
Best for the Big Five (Elephant, Rhino, Buffalo, Lion, Leopard). Luxury bush lodges with open-vehicle game drives. Just a short drive from Ukutula.
Capital Xperience manages your booking and private transfers. The physical stay and animals are managed by Ukutula or your chosen lodge.
Pick an Ukutula chalet or a Pilanesberg lodge, then your dates. Availability required: displayed dates and quotes do not reserve a room.
We check your requested room, dates and activities with Ukutula or your lodge. Your request acknowledgement is not a booking confirmation.
Your stay is confirmed after property approval and successful payment. Any offered advance payment remains pending room approval and a review within 24 hours.
Check availability
Send a free, no-obligation enquiry. We confirm availability, consolidate the stay, activities and transport into one quote, and you approve a single secure payment link.
If advance payment is offered for an Ukutula stay at least 14 calendar days ahead, room approval is still pending. The paid request is reviewed within 24 hours; alternatives need your agreement, with full-refund protection if the requested stay cannot be provided.
One-night Ukutula stays are welcome in December; 1–7 January requires 2 nights. Pilanesberg / Sun City stays require 3 nights over 1 December – 7 January. Availability is limited — book early.
Accommodation is charged per room . Rates are per night, not per person. Breakfast is included. Optional activities are charged per person.
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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
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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Plan the right stay
Choose Ukutula when the lion experiences are the centre of your trip: you stay inside the reserve, the Primo can be self-catering or breakfast-inclusive, the guided Predator Tour is included, and you can add the Walk With Lions or Lion Waterhole Experience. Choose Pilanesberg or Sun City when a Big Five lodge, resort facilities or game drives are your priority. You can still add an Ukutula visit through the same enquiry.
Stay at Ukutula
Three chalet arrangements sleep 3, 4 or 6 guests. The Primo is R3,599 self-catering or R4,599 with breakfast for two; the Predator Tour is included.
Compare Ukutula chaletsPilanesberg accommodation
Compare six lodges and resorts around Pilanesberg and Sun City by location, meal plan, nightly rate and type of stay — each with dinner, breakfast and one included game drive.
Compare Pilanesberg staysOne planned journey
Request private return transport from Johannesburg, Pretoria or OR Tambo and share flight details, dietary needs and special requests in one place before approving a final quote.
Build my stay requestAccommodation questions
Prices and inclusions are visible before submission. Availability and the final lodge rate are confirmed personally before anything is charged.
To check availability, choose your chalet, check-in and check-out dates and guest numbers in the stay form, then submit your request. You can also ask on WhatsApp at +27 82 711 7350. Capital Xperience checks your requested room, dates and selected activities with Ukutula. The request acknowledgement is not a confirmed reservation. For nearer stays, we send a confirm-and-pay link after availability approval; your confirmed booking follows approval and successful payment. If advance payment is offered for check-in at least 14 calendar days ahead, payment remains pending room approval. That paid request is reviewed within 24 hours; if your requested stay cannot be provided, alternatives require your agreement and full-refund protection applies. A displayed date or quote does not guarantee availability.
Yes. Select your 2027 check-in and check-out dates to see the applicable chalet rate and chosen inclusions. Capital Xperience is an independent booking partner; Ukutula must approve room availability. If advance payment is offered, it is explicitly pending availability approval, not instant room confirmation.
The 2026 Primo Chalet rate is R3,599 per night for two guests on a self-catering basis, or R4,599 with breakfast included. Select your dates for the applicable rate, including 2027 pricing. A displayed quote does not guarantee room availability. Nearer stays require availability approval before payment; any offered advance payment remains pending room approval.
The Primo Chalet includes the guided Predator Tour, self-catering facilities, WiFi, air conditioning, pool access and daily cleaning. The 2026 rate for two is R3,599 without breakfast or R4,599 with breakfast; select your stay dates for the applicable rate. Other meals can be requested separately.
Yes. Overnight guests can request Walk With Lions or the Lion Waterhole Experience as optional extras, subject to age, height and availability requirements. The 2026 rates are R1,300 and R1,000 per person respectively; the form shows the applicable rate for your selected dates. Requested activity times remain subject to confirmation.
Every Pilanesberg and Sun City stay arranged through this page includes dinner and breakfast, plus one complimentary open-vehicle game drive — you choose the morning or the late-afternoon drive. Rates are per room per night, and private return transfers from Johannesburg, Pretoria or OR Tambo can be added.
Yes. This single booking form lets you compare three Ukutula chalet arrangements with six Pilanesberg and Sun City lodge or resort options, then request the stay, activities and optional transport together.
Yes. Private return transfers can be added to either an Ukutula or Pilanesberg stay. Add your pickup address and optional flight information so the route can be included in your final quote.
Peak season runs from 1 December to 7 January. One-night Ukutula stays are welcome in December, subject to availability; 1–7 January requires 2 nights. Pilanesberg and Sun City resorts require 3 nights throughout peak season. Book early for your preferred dates.
Send your preferred dates early for December or New Year. We check the requested accommodation with the property; submitting an enquiry does not reserve a room. Nearer stays require availability approval before payment. If advance payment is offered for check-in at least 14 calendar days ahead, it remains pending room approval and a review within 24 hours.
Planning activities first? See the Walk With Lions prices and tickets, browse the Pilanesberg day visit, or compare all Ukutula tours before requesting your stay.
Things to do nearby
Add a Pilanesberg day visit, sunrise balloon flight or sanctuary experience. We can place selected extras in the same enquiry and payment link.
Day visit · R3,800 per person including return transfers · min 2
From R 3,800 pp
View & book
Sunrise flight and champagne breakfast
From R 5,999 pp
View & book
Elephant and Monkey Sanctuary with transfers
From R 1,795 pp
View & book
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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