Tshukudu Bush Lodge

Sun City, North West Province

Virgin rating

Luxury Chalet
Main Deck
Tshukudu Suite
Tshukudu Suite
Tshukudu Suite
Tshukudu Suite
Tshukudu Suite
Tshukudu Suite
Dining Room and Lounge
Rock Plunge Pool
Lodge Entrance
Luxury Chalet
Main Deck
Tshukudu Suite
Tshukudu Suite
Tshukudu Suite
Tshukudu Suite
Tshukudu Suite
Tshukudu Suite
Dining Room and Lounge
Rock Plunge Pool
Lodge Entrance

The hotel

You’ll feel like you have Pilanesberg National Park all to yourself when you stay at Tshukudu Bush Lodge. The only lodge in the reserve, it has just ten chalets and suites, and sits secluded at the foot of the Pilanesberg mountains, letting you gaze down over vast plains and a wildlife-enticing waterhole. The "Big Five" aren’t the only ones with a water feature here – your Tshukudu Suite has a private plunge pool and the lodge features a stunning rock pool. Adding a unique personal touch, the lodge’s Field Guides don’t just take you on game-drives, they also share local legends as you dine together at a boma out in the African bush.

Amenities

  • Honeymoon
  • Safari
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Swimming Pool

Where is it

Situated on a hill slope, in the malaria free Pilanesberg National Park, only a 2 hour 30 minute drive from Johannesburg.

Hotel information

6 luxury chalets and 4 luxury suites, all individually decorated, and all with a fully-stocked mini-bar, tea/coffee-making facilities and safe. There are no radios, telephones or TVs.

Luxury Chalets offer a private balcony overlooking the savannah/waterhole, open plan lounge and bedroom with 1 queen-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

All Inclusive: all meals including high tea, selected local beverages, and twice daily game-drives.

Spacious Tshukudu Suites offer a lounge area that leads to a deck with a private plunge pool. Suites also have crystal chandeliers, separate indoor and outdoor shower,

Dining Room & Lounge where breakfast is served and a 5-course dinner menu. Bush boma dinners. Rock plunge pool with bar service. The Deck with 80 degree views of the Pilanesberg. Bush walks. Twice daily game-drives. Bird watching. Complimentary WiFi access.

* Denotes local charge.

Please note: children under 11 years are not permitted at Tshukudu Bush Lodge.

Please note: there are 132 steps to the lodge.

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Traveller rating

  • Excellent (327)
  • Very good (23)
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Jan 21, 2025 Glenda S Pretoria, South Africa

A fabulous place but not suitable for people that are not reasonably fit. Accommodation really great with crisp white linen. Beautiful views. Food good. On the whole staff very friendly and helpful
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Very special place and people, highly recommend!

Jan 11, 2025 Ellie D

Could not recommend Tshukudu Bush Lodge more! The lodge is unique and intimate, situated inside the national park where you get a private view of the watering hole as well as some of the big 5 from your balcony. I stayed for two weeks in November-December 2024 with my mum. I initially thought two weeks would be too long but it definitely wasn't.… قراءة المزيد
Could not recommend Tshukudu Bush Lodge more! The lodge is unique and intimate, situated inside the national park where you get a private view of the watering hole as well as some of the big 5 from your balcony. I stayed for two weeks in November-December 2024 with my mum. I initially thought two weeks would be too long but it definitely wasn't. This lodge was luxury, surrounded by nature - it was pure bliss. The chefs were brilliant, each day the menu was different - my mum is vegeterian and didn't have the same meal twice over the two weeks! The staff were so friendly and their service was outstanding, always on hand if you needed it - can't thank them all enough! The game drives were unforgettable. Jafari and JR really made an effort to ensure you saw everything and their knowledge of the bush was amazing. I will be recommending this place to everyone I know for years to come and hope I can visit again in the future. Thank you to all at Tshkudu! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Beautiful lodge inside the game park

Nov 27, 2024 545nickt Corfe Castle, United Kingdom

Well designed, small lodge perched on the side of a mound overlooking the watering hole. If you're reasonably fit and don't mind walking up several flights of steps each day, like something small and intimate with outstanding service and endless food, this is for you!
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Nov 25, 2024 Jackie W

Went in July but couldn’t stay away , booked for my husbands 70th birthday , loved it so much went back in November for our golden wedding anniversary , it’s a little bit of paradise , the whole experience is out of this world , from start to finish cannot fault anything, never been so spoilt in my life, I am a very fussy eater but Elvis and Jonny… Read more
Went in July but couldn’t stay away , booked for my husbands 70th birthday , loved it so much went back in November for our golden wedding anniversary , it’s a little bit of paradise , the whole experience is out of this world , from start to finish cannot fault anything, never been so spoilt in my life, I am a very fussy eater but Elvis and Jonny went out of their way to accommodate my needs. Read less
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Nov 14, 2024 rainerbents Dortmund, Germany

the two days were unique. From the accommodation to the perfect service, an excellent meal to the tours - there was nothing to complain about.