Bakubung Bush Lodge

Location is close to Jburg so if you want to have an international flight and show your kids some adventure and animals living in their natural habitant this is a great stop. Nice possibility allowing small kids to join the safari which is not everywhere allowed expect private game drives sometimes. Of course it is not Kruger NP Or other bigger parks with a lot of animals but is is big enough to see the most of them close by. For families with small kids in a “malaria free” area it is worth to visit. As it is close by jburg you have the disadvantage of day pass tourists but guides did a good job finding good routes. But you will not see the big five I would say as buffalo’s are mainly in a private area of the park and lions and leopards are rare (make a stop over in lions safari park to be on the safe side) Hippos ( far away), elefants and rhinos (close by) are no issue. Same for zebra, giraffe, kudu, impala and more Service is excellent Food was nice for adults for kids ok Playground was nice Pool would need a heating in the autumn winter times But to be honest don’t expect many animals at the waterhole there. Too far away and we did not saw any of the typical ones (we had wild hogs, apes and mangoes nothing else in 4 days)

As a family with young children (4 under 10yrs old) we thoroughly enjoyed our stay & had a pleasurable experience. The children were wowed by complimentary donuts & popcorn on arrival :) Throughout our stay we were able to seamlessly spend time on self- driven game drives, lounge at the pool, enjoy a few barbeques that could be realised quickly when necessary (due to the gas braai facilities) as well as enjoy & partake of all the other activities & amenities the lodge offers.

Immerse yourself in the peaceful and restfulness of the natural environment. Just 2 hours away from the hustle and busyness of Johannesburg. Great game drives, and warm, friendly staff make Bakubung lodge a great getaway. Meals are excellent and well prepared, catering for meat eaters and vegetarians. The Easter Friday’s buffet was phenomenal and value for money. On-site spa is nestled in nature aswell.

I stayed at Bakubung for the fifth time this month. Everything about the property was even better than I had previously experienced.

Our holiday with family and friends was full of great memories that will live with me forever. Our group ranging from 2 years to 60+ years young had the most amazing time. The game drive safari guides where full of knowledge and helped to make sure that each drive had special moments. From a roaring Lion to a Slinky moving Leopard, frolicking Elephants in the water, so many memories.