Accommodation bookings
Make a reservation for luxury lodge accommodation in Pilanesberg for holiday or business travel. To find the best you need not look any further.
Choose from one of five luxury lodges: Bakubung Bush Lodge, Shepherds Tree Game Lodge, Kwa Maritane Bush Lodge, Ivory Tree Lodge or Tshukudu Bush Lodge
The Big Five
See the Big Five just 2 hours from Johannesburg and Pretoria in one of the country’s most popular wildlife areas – Pilanesberg National Park.
This well-stocked park has a dramatic landscape that supports a wide variety of plants, animals and birds.
Malaria-free
The Malaria-free Pilanesberg is in the Bojanala Region of the North West Province, adjacent to Sun City.
Set in the crater of a long extinct volcano, the park ranks among the largest of the parks in South Africa and covers an area of some 55,000 hectare.
Wildlife diversity
Pilanesberg accommodates virtually every mammal of southern Africa and is also home to the Big Five.
Visitors can explore nearly 200 km on self-drives or guided game drives. There are a number of hides and scenic picnic sites available.
What to do
Activities include game drives, either self-driven or guided, game walks and birding. Pilanesberg also operates hot-air balloon safaris.
Sun City, with its entertainment centre, golf course, water world and casino, is next door.
A spectacular landscape
Over time, wind and water have carved a spectacular landscape with rocky outcrops, open grasslands, wooded valleys and thickets.
The beauty of Pilanesberg is reflected in a large central lake, the Mankwe Dam. Standing above the surrounding bushveld, the park unfolds colourful hues and panoramas - a delight for photographers and guests.
When to go
Summers can get hot, but visitors to Pilanesberg will enjoy the reserve all year round.
How to get here
From Johannesburg/ Pretoria take the N1 north towards Polokwane. Take the N4 Rustenburg split. A signboard indicates Pilanesberg to the left on route 91.
Wildlife diversity
Bakubung Bush Lodge
Bakubung is perfectly located to host weddings, birthdays, business breakfasts and lunches, seminars, cocktail receptions, dinner dances, banquets, private dinners, product launches and team-building exercises.
Ivory Tree Lodge
This exclusive private game lodge is nestled in the basin of an ancient amphitheatre. Ivory Tree is a five star lodge with a central facility which includes a stunning feature pool, bar, conference rooms, dining room, bomas and curio shop.
Kwa Maritane
Kwa Maritane specialises in conventions, weddings, business breakfasts and lunches, seminars, cocktail receptions, dinner dances, banquets, private dinners, product launches and team-building exercises. Special wildlife activities are arranged on request.
Shepherds Tree
Facilities at this 5 star lodge include a rim-flow swimming pool, gourmet restaurant, open entertainment decks, cigar lounge, Amani Spa and conference facility. The lodge offers commanding views and is superbly positioned adjacent to a wilderness area.
Tshukudu Bush Lodge
The lodge is located high on the side of a hilltop and offers sweeping views of the plains below and the mountains of Pilanesberg. Tshukudu Bush Lodge has 6 luxury cottages and offers an intimate bush experience with personal service. Please note that guests are required to climb 132 steps to the lodge.