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Bakubung Bush Lodge

the convenience of Skukuza Airport Kalahari and the Lowveld, and offers Kwa Maritane is surrounded by
nearby. the ideal landscape, fauna and flora breathtaking scenery, abundant wildlife
Nkuhlu Tented Camp is a riverside for game drives. It is not only home to and expansive skies. The lodge features
oasis along the Sabie River and offers an abundant wildlife population – with a selection of standard, family, executive,
secluded tented accommodation more than 360 bird species and 7,000 king and executive king rooms.
with great views of Kruger’s abundant animals, including the Big Five – but Tshukudu is an intimate sanctuary
wildlife. also has plenty of roads from which to within its own private concession in the
Nkambeni Tented Camp is situated enjoy them. heart of the Pilanesberg National Park,
near Numbi gate. This eco-friendly camp With just over 57,000 hectares of renowned for its breathtaking landscapes
is ideal for travellers looking for an malaria-free territory, the Pilanesberg and vast plains filled with wildlife. The
authentic, yet affordable safari stay. is the fourth-largest game reserve in lodge and its 10 chalets are elegantly
Buffalo Rock is a hidden gem South Africa. perched on the contours of a rocky
offering exclusive, unfenced luxury For children, Bakubung Bush Lodge, outcrop, offering sweeping panoramic
tents. Kwa Maritane Bush Lodge and Tshukudu views of the grasslands and the inviting
Bush Lodge, offer the interactive Junior waterhole below.
Pilanesberg Rangers programme. Junior Rangers
When it comes to location, topography, aims to educate children about the Ivory Tree and Shepherd’s Tree
and game viewing, the Big Five fauna and flora of the local area and Game Lodges offer guided game drives,
Pilanesberg National Park is a cut above offers a fun range of activities. These world-class dining, and indulgent spa
some of the other national parks in resorts also offer the ever-popular snake treatments in a setting where the bushveld
South Africa. Pilanesberg is also close demonstrations, plus activities such as meets refined hospitality. These lodges
to Johannesburg and an easy two- bush walks, archery, and tennis. provide the perfect base for discovering
hour drive from OR Tambo and Lanseria Bakubung offers travellers access South Africa’s iconic wildlife, whether as a
international airports. to this stunning destination and an romantic retreat or a family adventure.
The park forms part of the ecologically experience that combines the beauty of
rich transition zone between the nature with luxury and adventure. Article courtesy of Travel News

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