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Bakubung Bush Lodge


        Nkuhlu Tented Camp is a riverside   drives. It is not only home to an abundant   breathtaking scenery, abundant
        oasis along the Sabie River and offers   wildlife population – with more than 360   wildlife and expansive skies. The lodge
        secluded tented accommodation       bird species and 7,000 animals, including   features a selection of standard, family,
        with great views of Kruger’s abundant   the Big Five – but also has plenty of roads   executive, king and executive king
        wildlife.                           from which to enjoy them.           rooms.

        Nkambeni Tented Camp is situated    With just over 57,000 hectares of   Tshukudu is an intimate sanctuary
        near Numbi gate. This eco-friendly   malaria-free territory, the Pilanesberg   within its own private concession in
        camp is ideal for travellers looking for an   is the fourth-largest game reserve in   the heart of the Pilanesberg National
        authentic, yet affordable safari stay.  South Africa.                   Park, renowned for its breathtaking
                                                                                landscapes and vast plains filled with
        Buffalo Rock is a hidden gem offering   For children, Bakubung Bush Lodge,   wildlife. The lodge and its 10 chalets
        exclusive, unfenced luxury tents.   Kwa Maritane Bush Lodge and         are elegantly perched on the contours
                                            Tshukudu Bush Lodge, offer the      of a rocky outcrop, offering sweeping
        Pilanesberg                         interactive Junior Rangers programme.   panoramic views of the grasslands and
        When it comes to location, topography,   Junior Rangers aims to educate children   the inviting waterhole below.
        and game viewing, the Big Five      about the fauna and flora of the local
        Pilanesberg National Park is a cut above   area and offers a fun range of activities.   Ivory Tree and Shepherd’s Tree Game
        some of the other national parks in   These resorts also offer the ever-popular   Lodges offer guided game drives,
        South Africa. Pilanesberg is also close   snake demonstrations, plus activities   world-class dining, and indulgent
        to Johannesburg and an easy two-hour   such as bush walks, archery, and tennis.   spa treatments in a setting where the
        drive from OR Tambo and Lanseria                                        bushveld meets refined hospitality.
        international airports.             Bakubung offers travellers access to this   These lodges provide the perfect base
                                            stunning destination and an experience   for discovering South Africa’s iconic
        The park forms part of the ecologically   that combines the beauty of nature with   wildlife, whether as a romantic retreat or
        rich transition zone between the Kalahari   luxury and adventure.       a family adventure.
        and the Lowveld, and offers the ideal
        landscape, fauna and flora for game   Kwa Maritane is surrounded by     Article courtesy of Travel News





























          Tshukudu                                            Shepherd’s Tree Game Lodge



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