A selection of Conferencing Venues at: Bakubung Bush Lodge the Place of the Hippo
Bakubung Bush Lodge is concealed within the rich expanses of the malaria-free Pilanesberg National Park and offers you everything you need to get in touch with the bush.
These Pilanesberg lodges are set in an area where the Big 5 roam, a mere 2 hour drive from the hectic lifestyle of Johannesburg. Bakubung, or “People of the Hippo”, offers you everything you need in regards to comfortable and luxury accommodation. With the bush just outside your window you will be able to relax and take in everything about the bush and the animals living around you.
Bakubung Bush Lodge has some of the best accommodation in the Pilanesberg and offers an amazing family holiday experience.
Venues
With a balcony overlooking the park, the Kubanya Room offers guests prime game viewing opportunities while they break for tea or snack time.
- U-shape: 22 delegates
- Herring-bone style: 30 delegates
- School room: 30 delegates
- Cinema style: 60 delegates
Adjacent to the Marula Grill Restaurant and overlooking the waterhole, is the Mmakubu Room, Bakubung’s largest conference venue. This space can be tailored for any type of event or layout.
- U-shape: 40 delegates
- Herring-bone style: 72 delegates
- School room: 90 delegates
- Cinema style: 120 delegates
If you are hosting a small conference or require a boardroom meeting, this is the ideal venue. It is a medium-sized room and can accommodate smaller groups comfortably.
- U-shape: (A) 12 delegates. (B) 12 delegates. (A&B) 28 delegates
- Herring-bone style: (A) n/a. (B) n/a. (A&B) 45 delegates
- School room: (A) n/a. (B) n/a. (A&B) 50 delegates
- Cinema style: (A) 40 delegates. (B) 40 delegates. (A&B) 80 delegates
Banqueting and Conferencing
Below is a list of Standard Equipment and Technology you can expect to find at Bakubung Bush Lodge:
- 35mm slide projector
- TV monitors
- P A system
- Notepad / Pens
- Lectern
- Wall Screen
- Lapel Microphone
- Mineral Water
- VHS Recorder
- Flip Chart
- Roving Microphone
- Cordials
- White board
- DVD Player
Further Options
Private Gala Dinners Functions:
We aim to surprise and delight; gala dinners being our special forte. Our banqueting team will ensure that your guests have a truly memorable occasion and impeccable dining experience
Please Note: This would be in the venue that you conference in if in conference. Please liase with reservations for further information and suggestions if you are planning a function for your group or conference. This is subject to venue availability, the number of guests the seating capacity & entertainment for the function. A large variety of menus are available for your selection. Prices are determined by the menu selection. We have Standard linen in stock for Décor. Should you require assistance in getting quotes for additional décor and entertainment please advise accordingly?
Restaurant Times
Breakfast 07h00 - 10h00 | Lunch 12h30 - 14h00 | Dinner 18h30 - 22h00
• Sunday to Thursday is Chef ‘s choice buffet.
• Fridays - Out of African – lamb on a spit.
• Wednesday & Saturday nights an option is to book our bush braai at our boma in the park, or dinner in our main restaurant being our Chef’s carvery.
• Room service: is available between 11h00 & 21h00
Wildlife Activities
To make your stay memorable for your guests we suggest that you include a game drive and bush braai in your agenda. The bush braai is held in our boma situated 20 minutes from the lodge. The menu consists of traditional South African dishes. A bush braai is held on Wednesday & Saturday evenings for all hotel & timeshare guests
Other Nights:
Game Drive Bush Braai's or Bush Braai's only can also be arranged on any other evening subject to a minimum of 30 people being booked (Groups less than 30 pay for 30) If no other groups are booked, and your group is alone at the boma. Please note this does not confirm
Sole Use of the boma for a group, as bookings can change at any stage. Should another group book and be at the boma on that night your costing will revert to the per person rate.
For a Bush Braai only on other Nights for a group less than 30 a surcharge of R4000.00 is applicable. If no other groups are booked, and your group is alone at the boma.
Please note this does not confirm Sole Use of the boma for a group, as bookings can change at any stage. Should another group book and be at the boma on that night your costing will revert to the per person rate.
Sporting Facilities on Site:
- 2 Tennis courts (floodlit)
- Swimming pool
- Action Cricket (please enquire & floodlit)
- Volleyball – (please enquire & floodlit)
- Outdoor chess| Pool Table | Table Tennis
- Trampoline & Kiddies Playground
Other Sporting Facilities in the Area:
Golf, Squash & Aquatic Sports offered at Sun City.
