Bakubung Bush Lodge, Pilanesberg National Park
20th May 2020
In: Places
Bakubung Bush Lodge, Pilanesberg National Park
Your arrival takes you through a manned security gate and your there…. Pilanesberg National Park
Pilanesberg National Park, what a place. Normally way out of my price range however, after winning the South African Blind Golf Open and as a reward for my 16 year old son, guiding me around a golf course for best part of a week, I bit the bullet. A deal on Expedia which included a 3 hour safari and a night time dinner barbeque in the middle of the park for about £300 a night.
The hotel has a nice pool area but the main event was the restaurant. The restaurant was huge and very nicely decorated to give that bush lodge feel. The large terrace coming from the restaurant which overlooked the park was stunning. We had a drink and some food whilst waiting to check into our room, the best food we had in South Africa since arriving 2 weeks prior. Whilst eating, my son didn’t see what all the fuss was about until I suggested he turn around. At the bottom end of the field, I use the term loosely, were 3 elephants with a baby close to its mum, wandering across the bush.
Our safari started in daylight around 4pm and by the time we finished exploring in our safari vehicle, it was dark and we headed for the barbeque. The all you can eat barbeque buffet was not great however, the setting was amazing, local cultural music and dancing included, a pretty special experience.
We drove the 30 minutes back to the resort in convoy and in darkness. By about 10pm the restaurant, terrace and bar were deserted. All that was left, was for me to grab a cold bottle of South African Sauvignon Blanc from the about to close bar. I had a seat on now deserted terrace, looking out into the bush and glimpsing up at the bright stars. I enjoyed the quiet of the bush and my own company, before heading back to the room about an hour later.
Wow what a place………..
Your arrival takes you through a manned security gate and your there…. Pilanesberg National Park
Pilanesberg National Park, what a place. Normally way out of my price range however, after winning the South African Blind Golf Open and as a reward for my 16 year old son, guiding me around a golf course for best part of a week, I bit the bullet. A deal on Expedia which included a 3 hour safari and a night time dinner barbeque in the middle of the park for about £300 a night.
The hotel has a nice pool area but the main event was the restaurant. The restaurant was huge and very nicely decorated to give that bush lodge feel. The large terrace coming from the restaurant which overlooked the park was stunning. We had a drink and some food whilst waiting to check into our room, the best food we had in South Africa since arriving 2 weeks prior. Whilst eating, my son didn’t see what all the fuss was about until I suggested he turn around. At the bottom end of the field, I use the term loosely, were 3 elephants with a baby close to its mum, wandering across the bush.
Our safari started in daylight around 4pm and by the time we finished exploring in our safari vehicle, it was dark and we headed for the barbeque. The all you can eat barbeque buffet was not great however, the setting was amazing, local cultural music and dancing included, a pretty special experience.
We drove the 30 minutes back to the resort in convoy and in darkness. By about 10pm the restaurant, terrace and bar were deserted. All that was left, was for me to grab a cold bottle of South African Sauvignon Blanc from the about to close bar. I had a seat on now deserted terrace, looking out into the bush and glimpsing up at the bright stars. I enjoyed the quiet of the bush and my own company, before heading back to the room about an hour later.
Wow what a place………..