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Bakubung

Address: Bakubung Gate, Pilanesberg National Park
Mailing: Box 294, Sun City, South Africa, 0316
Phone: 014/552-6000; 011/806-6800 reservations
www.legacyhotels.co.za

Price range: $$-$$$
Location: Sun City

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Fodor's Review:

Abutting the national park, this lodge sits at the head of a long valley with terrific views of a hippo pool that forms the lodge's central attraction—it's not unusual to have hippos grazing 100 feet from the terrace restaurant. Despite this, the lodge never really succeeds in creating a bush feel, perhaps because it's such a big convention and family destination. Its brick buildings feel vaguely institutional. Nevertheless, the guest rooms, particularly the executive studios, are very pleasant, thanks to light pine furniture, colorful African bedspreads, and super views of the valley. The lodge conducts game drives in open-air vehicles, as well as ranger-guided walks. A shuttle bus (R40 round-trip) runs to Sun City, 10 km (6 mi) away.

Hotel Details: 76 rooms, 56 timeshare chalets
In-hotel: restaurant, tennis court, bar, pool.
Rate includes: Full breakfast
Credit Cards: AE, DC, MC, V

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