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Kwa Maritane Bush Lodge

4* Luxury Accommodation in the Pilanesberg National Park 

Located on the slopes of an ancient volcano in the heart of the Pilanesberg Game Reserve, the Kwa Maritane Bush Lodge has all the features and amenities of an exclusive resort with the opportunity for some thrilling big game viewing within the malaria-free national park.

Only a short 2-hour drive away from Johannesburg, 3 km away from the local airport and mere 10 minutes from Sun City, its fantastic location makes the Kwa Maritane Bush Lodge perfect for a relaxing, yet action-filled holiday in Africa. Each of the luxury rooms provides you with a full access to a range of amenities, including a secluded guest terrace overlooking a busy waterhole.

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Rates inclusive of 15% VAT • South African Rand • Subject to availability
FULL BOARD RATES OR DINNER, BED & BREAKFAST RATES
Description Rates
Standard Room Single Best Available Rate

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Standard Room Double
Exectutive Room Single
Exectutive Room Double

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SOUTH AFRICAN RATES
Dinner, Bed, Breakfast
1 Jan to 30 Apr 2024 Single Double
Standard Room - Per room per night - DBB R4 580 R5 690
Luxury Room - Per room per night - DBB R5 295 R6 400
Executive Suite - Per room per night - DBB R9 055
Full Board
1 Jan to 30 Apr 2024 Single Double
Standard Room - Per room per night - FB R5 840 R7 665
Luxury Room - Per room per night - FB R7 270 R8 380
Executive Suite - Per room per night - FB R11 030
Dinner, Bed, Breakfast
1 May to 31 Aug 2024 Single Double
Standard Room - Per room per night - DBB R3 440 R4 545
Luxury Room - Per room per night - DBB R4 155 R5 260
Executive Suite - Per room per night - DBB R7 915
Full Board
1 May to 31 Aug 2024 Single Double
Standard Room - Per room per night - FB R4 700 R6 520
Luxury Room - Per room per night - FB R6 130 R7 235
Executive Suite - Per room per night - FB R9 890
Dinner, Bed, Breakfast
1 Sep to 31 Dec 2024 Single Double
Standard Room - Per room per night - DBB R4 580 R5 690
Luxury Room - Per room per night - DBB R5 295 R6 400
Executive Suite - Per room per night - DBB R9 055
Full Board
1 Sep to 31 Dec 2024 Single Double
Standard Room - Per room per night - FB R5 840 R7 665
Luxury Room - Per room per night - FB R7 270 R8 380
Executive Suite - Per room per night - FB R11 030


Terms & Conditions
• Bakubung Bush Lodge - Children can only be accommodated in a Standard room if sharing with one or two adults.
Minimum two night stay over weekends (Friday & Saturday).

• Dinner Bed and Breakfast rate

- 1 complimentary game drive is included per person per night’s stay. Please refer to Wildlife Activities page for further information.
- Children aged 12 years and younger (maximum two children per room) will be accommodated free of charge on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis, including one game drive, if sharing with one or two adults.
- Children aged 13-17 years will be accommodated free of charge on a room only basis and will be charged 2024-R 890 per child per day for breakfast, dinner and one game drive, if sharing with one or two adults.
- A park entrance fee of R 50 will apply to children 12 years and younger.

Full Board rate
- 2 complimentary game drives is included per person per night’s stay. Please refer to Wildlife Activities page for further information.
- Children aged 12 years and younger (maximum two children per room) will be accommodated free of charge on a full board basis inclusive of dinner, bed, breakfast, lunch and two game drives per day, if sharing with one or two adults.
- Children aged 13-17 years will be accommodated free of charge on a room only basis and will be charged 2024-R1 500 per child per day for breakfast, lunch, dinner and two game drives, if sharing with one or two adults.



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Game walks

Kwa Maritane offers many exciting ways for you to view the fauna and flora of the Pilanesberg National Park. Engage in the various game viewing activities we offer such as: game drives, game walks, the hide, the deck, the hide camera, bird walks and tree walks.

Junior Rangers Programme


Legacy Junior Rangers programme is available for all children aged 6-12 years. Activities are geared around natural resource protection, environmental education and responsible recreation offering a special opportunity to explore the Pilanesberg National Park. The Junior Rangers Program is available at a small additional cost to parents and usually takes 2 days to complete. On completion of the program, children will be including in a graduation ceremony and will be given a certificate and badges for activities completed.

Game drives


In the evenings, guests are taken on a game drive, which brings you a lot closer to the big game. The animals are habituated to the vehicle, which means that they are used to the vehicle approaching them and know that it never causes them harm. This enables you to get within five to 10 metres of the larger predators, even while they're feasting on a recent kill.

Reptile demonstrations


Get a grip on your fear as our ranger shows off these wonderful creatures. Bookings are essential and to be made at the Wildlife Centre. Subject to snakes behavioural patterns and weather dependent.

Stargazing


Come on a warp through space and join the guides on the helipad for a look at the stars (weather permitting). Bookings are essential and can be made at the Wildlife Centre.

Bush boma dinners


Enjoy a traditional South African braai, served under the African skies at our Bush Boma every Saturday and Wednesday. Subject to weather and numbers.

Table tennis


Come and play an enticing game of table tennis. Equipment can be found at our reception.

Outdoor chess


Come and play the cunning game of chess on our outdoor chess set.

Slide pool


Bring the whole family to our pool that includes a slide into a splash pool for the children.

Rock climbing wall


Work up a sweat on our climbing wall. Bookings are essential and need to be made at least 1 hour prior to the given times at the wildlife centre. Subject to space and weather dependent.

Putt-putt


Come and play a competitive game on our 9 hole bush putt-putt course. Equipment for putt-putt can be found at our reception.

From Fourways, Sandton
Travel north along William Nicol Drive to the four-way intersection with Witkoppen Road.
Turn left into Witkoppen road towards Lanseria/Roodepoort.
Turn right at the intersection with Hans Strijdom Extension on the road towards Broederstroom and Lanseria.
Cross over the Muldersdrift/Diepsloot Road and continue with the R512 towards Broederstroom and Lanseria.
Cross the bridge over the R28 Krugersdorp/Pretoria highway, pass the Lanseria turnoff and continue straight ahead.
At the T-junction turn left on the R512 to Magaliesberg.
Continue on this road until you see the Sun City signboard on your left. Turn right on the R512 to Brits and cross the bridge over Hartebeespoort Dam.
At the T-junction turn right on the R512 to Brits. Follow directional signs.
Continue to the four-way stop and turn left on the R512/27 for Brits/Rustenburg.
Pass the first Brits turnoff. At the signpost R27 Rustenburg/Brits turn right.
On the bridge turn left towards Rustenburg.
Continue till you get to the slipway to the left. Take the slipway and continue on the new N4 highway.
A signboard on the left side of the road indicates Pilanesberg to the left on route 91. Exit left off the highway. At the T-junction turn right and continue on this road to Sun City.
At the Kwa Maritane signboard turn right. Follow the road until you see the Kwa Maritane sign on your left; this will lead you to the"Place of the Rock".
 Viewing from the hide


Come and discover our unique feature. The 150-meter long tunnel that leads to a viewing point that looks onto a watering hole and the park. There is also a channel in all of the rooms that show a live feed of the waterhole.

Exploring nature


In the evenings, guests are taken on a game drive, which brings you a lot closer to the big game. The animals are habituated to the vehicle, which means that they are used to the vehicle approaching them and know that it never causes them harm. This enables you to get within five to 10 metres of the larger predators, even while they're feasting on a recent kill.

Relaxing Spa treatment


Kwa Maritane Spa Rejuvenate your mind, body and soul in our magnificent Spa. Indulge yourself with treatments such as Thabayadiotso, our signature treatment, or be pampered with a pedicure while watching the game feeding on the plains in front of the Spa. Whether it is a full body massage, in which the masseur uses Mountain Aloe oil, or a soothing, deep cleansing facial using warm volcanic milk, the professional therapists will simply spoil you.There are four treatment rooms, including one suite suitable for couples looking to share the experience. There is also a manicure and pedicure lounge, a rasul chamber, relaxation area and hydro pool.
Spa


Rejuvenate your mind, body and soul in our magnificent spa. Indulge yourself with treatments such as Thabayadiotso, our signature treatment, or be pampered with a pedicure while watching the game feeding on the plains in front of the Spa. Whether it is a full body massage, in which the masseur uses Mountain Aloe Oil, or a soothing, deep cleansing facial using warm volcanic milk, the professional therapists will simply spoil you. There are four treatment rooms, including one suite suitable for couples wanting to share the experience. There is also a manicure and pedicure lounge, a rasul chamber, relaxation area and hydro pool. For any groups and events at the spa please contact Monique Bayliss - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or +27 11 245 6229.

Swimming pool


Crystal clear water and a view that many would never want to leave - dive in and soak up the bushveld.

Bush boma dinners


Enjoy our outdoor bush braai area where you can savour some of the best South African cuisine. Boma dinners take place on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Saturdays include marimba band entertainment.

Cocktail lounge & bar


Come, relax and grab a book to read in our cosy cocktail lounge and bar. For groups, you can use this as an area for pre-dinner drinks or even host wine or whiskey tastings.

Tennis court


There are 2 flood-lit tennis courts where the family can battle it out on the court. Tennis rackets and balls can be collected at our reception.

Restaurant


Come and dine at our wonderful restaurant overlooking the Pilanesberg National Park. Enjoy our Fisherman's Catch themed buffet on Friday evenings, our Butcher's Grill themed buffet on Saturday evenings and our Lamb on the Spit themed buffet for Sunday Lunch.

Kwa Mazout bar and lounge


Our bar and lounge area is situated between reception and the restaurant, conveniently close to the main pool area. Local or international sports will be aired on the TV.

Bush putt-putt


Come and play a competitive game on our 9 hole bush putt-putt course. Equipment for putt-putt can be found at our reception.

Sengwe souvenirs


Make sure to pick up a souvenir to ensure you're always reminded of your visit.

Kwa Baneng playground

Bring your kids along to our jungle gym that is immersed in a sand pit.

Business centre

Need to attend to something work-related but you didn't bring your laptop along? Make use of our business centre with computers and printing facilities.

Wildlife Centre & Museum

Visit the Wildlife Centre & Museum to see snakes in enclosures as well as displays of animal skulls and droppings. You can make your bookings for the game activities at this centre as well.

Place of the Rock

Kwa Maritane Bush Lodge is where Mother Nature and guests meet in perfect harmony. This Five Star Lodge is located on the slopes of an ancient volcano.


Kwa Maritane offers guests all the amenities of an exclusive resort within the malaria-free Pilanesberg National Park - an easy drive of 2 hours from Johannesburg, 3 km from the local airport and a mere 10 minutes from Sun City. This Pilansberg lodge is perfect for a relaxing and well-deserved holiday or weekend.

Fact Sheet

WHERE IT ALL Began

Located on the outer rim of an extinct volcano which erupted some 1300 million years ago, lies Kwa Maritane, ‘The Place of the Rock’.

Overlooking a unique granite dome is Kwa Maritane, Legacy’s oldest and most famous bush lodge, host to families, businessmen and delegates from all over the world. The lodge is famous for its hide and waterhole linked by a 180m long tunnel, its outstanding cuisine and the hospitality of its staff. Guests can enjoy a host of recreational activities including dawn and evening Big Five game drives in the tender care of our experienced game rangers, bushveld boma barbeques, golf and other recreational activities at nearby Sun City, or simply relaxing in the lodge’s beautiful gardens and restaurant.


Conferencing

We specialise in conventions, breakfasts, lunches, seminars, cocktail receptions, dinner dances, banquets, private dinners, product launches and team-building exercises. Speak to our banqueting and conference department staff, who will be happy to guide you through the process of putting together the perfect function - to suit your specific requirements.


  CONFERENCE AND BANQUETING FACILITIES
TAU ROOM (has good natural light)
  • Dimensions : 10m x 16m
  • Wall height : 3,3m
  • Ceiling : No ceiling (high-pitched thatch)
  • Screen size : 2,75m tall x 3,55m wide
  • Equipment : PA system with roving and lapel mics, DVD player, data projector
 
RHINO ROOM
  • Dimensions : 18m x 6m
  • Wall height : 2,7m
  • Ceiling : No ceiling (high-pitched thatch)
  • Screen size : 1,8m tall x 3m wide
RHINO ROOM
  • Dimensions : (18m x 6m)
  • Cinema 100 delegates
  • Schoolroom 54 delegates
  • U-Shape 40 delegates
NARE ROOM
  • Dimensions : 16m x 10m
  • Wall height : 3,3m
  • Ceiling : No ceiling (high-pitched thatch)
  • Screen size : 2,75m tall x 3,55m wide
  • Equipment : PA system with roving and lapel mics, DVD player data projector
HIPPO (6m x 6m)
  • Cinema 16 delegates
  • Schoolroom 14 delegates
  • U-Shape 12 delegates
HIPPO ROOM
  • Dimensions : 6m x 6m
  • Wall height : 2,8m
  • Ceiling : No ceiling (high-pitched thatch)
  • Screen size : 1,77m tall x 1,8m wide
TAU OR NARE (16m x 10m each)
  • U-Shape 44 delegates
  • Cinema 84 delegates
  • Schoolroom 208 delegates
  • U-Shape 100 delegates
TAU & NARE COMBINED
  • Dimensions : 20m x 16m
  • Wall height : 3,3m
  • Ceiling : No ceiling (high-pitched thatch)
  • Screen size : 2,75m tall x 3,55m wide
  • Equipment : PA system with roving and lapel mics, DVD player
TAU OR NARE combined (16m x 20m)
  • U-Shape 88 delegates
  • Schoolroom 168 delegates
  • Herringbone 220 delegates
  • Banquet 200 delegates
  • Cinema 400 delegates

Standard Family Rooms

  • Two double beds
  • Sleeper couch
  • Individual air conditioning
  • Bathrooms with a separate bath and shower
  • Toilet
  • DStv
  • Direct dialling telephones
  • Electric shaving plugs
  • Coffee and tea making facilities
  • Hairdryer
  • International multi-plugs
  • Electronic safes
  • Minibars stocked on request

Standard Twin Rooms

  • Two single beds
  • Individual air conditioning
  • Bathrooms with a separate bath and shower
  • Toilet
  • DStv
  • Direct dialling telephones
  • Electric shaving plugs
  • Coffee and tea-making facilities
  • Hairdryer
  • International multi-plugs
  • Electronic safes
  • Minibars stocked on request

Standard Downstairs Rooms

  • One King size bed
  • Sleeper couch
  • Individual air conditioning
  • Bathrooms with shower in the bath
  • Toilet
  • DStv
  • Direct dialling telephones
  • Electric shaving plugs
  • Coffee and tea-making facilities
  • Hairdryer
  • International multi-plugs
  • Electronic safes
  • Minibars stocked on request

Executive Twin Rooms

  • The ultimate in luxury indulgence
  • Two double beds
  • En suite bathroom with a shower and bath
  • Coffee and tea making facilities
  • Nespresso machine
  • International plugs
  • Hairdryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Electronic safe
  • DStv with selected channels
  • Minibar stocked on request
  • All rooms have sliding doors leading onto either a balcony or a patio with views of the gardens

Executive King Rooms

  • The ultimate in luxury indulgence
  • King size bed
  • En suite bathroom with a shower and bath
  • Coffee and tea making facilities
  • Nespresso machine
  • International plugs
  • Hairdryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Electronic safe
  • DStv with selected channels
  • Minibar stocked on request
  • All rooms have sliding doors leading onto either a balcony or a patio with views of the gardens

Accessible Rooms

  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrooms with separate shower and toilet (with assisted handrails)
  • DStv
  • Direct dialling telephones
  • Electric shaving plugs
  • Coffee and tea-making facilities
  • Hairdryer
  • International multi-plugs
  • Electronic safes
  • Minibars stocked on request
  • Please note that room layout may differ from image shown.

 

Terms & Conditions 

  • Children can only be accommodated in a Standard room if sharing with one or two adults.

Dinner Bed and Breakfast rate 

  • Children aged 12 years and younger (maximum two children per room) will be accommodated free of charge on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis including one game drive, if sharing with one or two adults. A park entrance fee of R 40.00 will apply to children 12 years and younger.
  • Children aged 13-17 years will be accommodated free of charge on a room only basis and will be charged R650.00 per child per day for breakfast, dinner and one game drive, if sharing with one or two adults.

Full Board rate

  • Children aged 12 years and younger (maximum two children per room) will be accommodated free of charge on a full board basis inclusive of dinner, bed, breakfast, lunch and two game drives per day, if sharing with one or two adults. 
  • Children aged 13-17 years will be accommodated free of charge on a room only basis and will be charged R1090.00 per child per day for breakfast, lunch, dinner and two game drives, if sharing with one or two adults.

All Rooms Have:

  • Individual air-con
  • bathrooms with shower and toilet
  • DSTV
  • direct dialing phone
  • electric shaving plugs
  • coffee/tea making machines
  • hair dryer.

Check-in is after 14:00 and check-out is before 10:00.

Deposit Policy


For all bookings made within 30 days of travel
Full payment Is required within 48 hours of your booking.
For all bookings made more than 30 days of travel
A 50% deposit Is required within 48 hours of your booking and the balance 30 days prior to arrival.
Payment can be made via bank transfer, credit card (Master/Visa) or bitcoin.

Cancellation Policy

  • If the reservation is cancelled less than 14 days prior to arrival a 50% cancellation fee will apply.
  • If cancelled 7 days or less prior to arrival a 100% cancellation fee will apply.
  • A 10% admin fee will be retained for cancellations made after the card has been charged.

Honeymoon Added Value Offers

  • Allocation of a room with a King Size bed
  • Bottle of Sparkling wine a platter of chocolate dipped fruits (strawberries when available) with a personalized note from the GM
  • Complimentary Late Departure (Subject to availability)
  • VIP Turndown on day of arrival

Junior Rangers

Legacy Junior Rangers programme is available for all children aged 6-12 years. Activities are geared around natural resource protection, environmental education and responsible recreation offering a special opportunity to explore the Pilanesberg National Park. The Junior Rangers Program is available at a small additional cost to parents and usually takes 2 days to complete. On completion of the program, children will be including in a graduation ceremony and will be given a certificate and badges for activities completed.

The rate for day use will be the single room rate, but the room must be vacated prior to 17h00, and is subject to availability.

Meal Rates 2023

  • Breakfast R285.00 per person
  • Lunch - Buffet R285.00 per person
  • Sunday Lunch with spit braai – Buffet (Kwa Maritane) R310.00 per person
  • Midweek Buffet Dinner (Monday-Thursday) R390.00 per person
  • Weekend Buffet Dinner (Friday-Sunday) R430.00 per person
  • Boma Braai – nonresidents (Wednesday & Saturday) R430.00 per person

2024 Meal Rates

  • Breakfast R330.00 per person
  • Lunch - Buffet R330.00 per person
  • Sunday Lunchwith spit braai – Buffet R385.00 per person
  • Midweek Buffet Dinner (Monday-Thursday) R430.00 per person
  • Weekend Buffet Dinner (Friday-Sunday) R495.00 per person
  • Boma Braai – non-residents (Wednesday & Saturday) R495.00 per person

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What sets us Apart !

• MALARIA FREE
• Ideal for family or group breakaways
• Wealth of fauna and flora
• “Big 5” game viewing
• Over 350 bird species
• Easy road and air access