Kwa Maritane Bush Lodge

North West

Kwa Maritane Bush Lodge is a Big 5 safari resort set inside the malaria-free Pilanesberg National Park near Sun City in North West Province. Kwa Maritane means "Place of the Rock" and the lodge sits at the foot of a dramatic rocky outcrop, surrounded by the bushveld of the Pilanesberg Game Reserve. Elephant, rhino, lion, leopard and buffalo live in the park, and Kwa Maritane is one of only a handful of lodges where you can stay inside the reserve itself. One of the highlights of Kwa Maritane Bush Lodge is its private waterhole hide, reached through an underground tunnel from the lodge grounds. Guests can watch gam come down to drink at eye level, day or night, without leaving the resort. Kwa Maritane is around two hours' drive from Johannesburg and Pretoria, making it an easy weekend getaway or school holiday break for families from Gauteng. Sun C the Valley of Waves and the Pilanesberg's game viewing roads are all close by. Accommodation at Kwa Maritane Bush Lodge is offered in self-catering timeshare chalets and lodge units set among shady trees and green lawns. Each chalet is fully equipped with a kitchen, braai facilities and a private patio, sleeping couples, families and larger groups comfortably. Amenities at Kwa Maritane Bush Lodge include: - Two swimming pools with a kids' pool - Restaurant, bar and pool deck - Private waterhole hide with underground tunnel - Guided game drives and bush walks in Pilanesberg National Park - Tennis and volleyball courts - Kids' play area and holiday entertainment programme - Braai facilities at each chalet - Secure parking Beyond the lodge, guests can explore the Pilanesberg's network of game viewing roads and hides, the Mankwe Dam, hot air balloon safaris, and the casino, shows and water park at nearby Sun City. For a Big 5 safari holiday with a true bush feel and easy access from Gauteng, Kwa Maritane Bush Lodge in the Pilanesberg is a superb choice.