Kubu Metsi Lodge
Family owned and
Exclusive Use, Self Catering Lodge, Kubu Metsi is the
perfect escape to relax in the African bush. We are a short 35
min drive from Sun City or 2 hr drive from Lanseria
Airport. Kubu Metsi is situated in the Big 5, Malaria free,
Black Rhino Game Reserve and forms part of the 55 000 hectare
Pilanesberg National Park.The lodge was named Kubu Metsi (Hippo Water in the local Tswana language) after the resident hippo bull often seen in Synite Dam as you enter Black Rhino Game Reserve.
View the Big 5 in their natural habitat as well as South Africa’s other rare species in the comfort of your own
The Kubu Metsi lodge is an Exclusive Self Catering Lodge and it is rented out as a whole lodge. This means that you get the entire lodge for yourself. Included in the package is 2 x 2.5 hr Guided game drives per day on a Private Safari Vehicle. Maximum number of adults is 10. Maximum number of children under 10 is 4. You also have the option of renting out the 4 units for 8 adults and 4 children under 10.
The Accommodation comprises of 4 x Freestanding Luxury Suites each with an En-Suite Bathroom and Outdoor Shower.
All included in the Exclusive Use lodge rates.
Game drives are included in your stay and conducted with a professional guide in your private 4 x 4 Safari Vehicle on the exclusive Black Rhino Game Reserve and the Pilanesberg National Park. Kubu Metsi is privileged to have traversing rights to the whole Pilanesberg National Park, as well as their restricted Wilderness Area, established for the protection of the endangered Black Rhino.
Note: A maximum of 10 guests allowed on the vehicle during game drives
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| Rates inclusive of 15% VAT • South African Rands • Subject to availability• | |
| Kubu Metsi Lodge (sleeps 10 + 4 children under 10) - 5 Units | 1 Jan '23 to 31 Dec '23 |
| Midweek rate per night Sundays-Thursdays ( LOW) | R19 000 |
| Fridays,Saturday’s, public
holidays,School holidays & long weekends (PEAK) for the entire lodge per night |
R21 000 |
| Kubu Metsi Lodge (sleeps 8 + 4 children under 10) - 4 Units | 1 Jan '23 to 31 Dec '23 |
| Midweek rate per night Sundays-Thursdays ( LOW) | R15 500 |
| Fridays,Saturday’s, public
holidays,School holidays & long weekends (PEAK) for the entire lodge per night |
R17 000 |
Look at our Special Offers for SA Residents under our special offers section!
Self Catering Lodges
Guests can also only book the 4 units (exclusive use) which sleeps 8 adults, 4 kids (kids 10yrs and older count as adults) 12 Max Occupancy for 4 suites available
GAME DRIVES
- Indulge in the luxury of having the lodge to yourself and your guests as our professional game ranger guides you through one of the richest diversities of fauna and flora in Africa. Game drive starting times are flexible as you have use of a private safari vehicle.
- Game drives are conducted in a 4 x 4 Safari vehicle on the 2000 hectare Black Rhino Game Reserve, which is open to the 55 000 hectare Pilanesberg National Park allowing the Big 5 and other endangered species such as African Wild Dog, Cheetah and Black Rhino to roam free.
- Note: Maximum capacity on the vehicle is 10 guests.
ACTIVITIES IN THE AREA
- Available by prior arrangement with Nkala, at an additional charge. Please enquire when booking
- Guided morning bush walks
- Golf at the nearby championship Gary Player and Lost City golf courses
- Hot-air balloon flights over Pilanesberg
- Mountain Biking
- Sun City Day Trips
- Outing to Predator world
From Johannesburg,
take the R512 past
Hartbeespoort Dam and exit onto the N4 toward Rustenburg
From
Pretoria, take the N1 north and exit onto the N4 toward
Rustenburg
- Continue along the N4, take R556 (Sun City / Pilanesberg National Park) exit
- Turn right at the stop, proceed onto the R556 and continue on towards Sun City
- Pass the Sun City gate and Sun Village Shopping Centre (both on the right)
- At the four-way stop turn right onto R565 Derdepoort Road
- Continue on for approx. 27mk - the entrance to Black Rhino Game Reserve is in the right
- Sign in at the main gate and they will direct you to Kubu Metsi Lodge
- Private Game Drive Ranger and Vehicle
- Swimming Pool
- 4 Stand-alone Suites
- Fully Equipped Kitchen
- 4 Single Sleeper Couches
Included
- Accommodation exclusive use
- a private game ranger and Safari vehicle and two guided game drives per day (2.5hrs each)
- Daily housekeeping services
- Firewood & Ice
- Daily park and conservation fees
Excluded
- All food and drink items
- Staff Tips
Please note: the Game Drive vehicle can only accommodate 10 guests at a time ( even small children need their own seat) according to the BR Reserve rules. So if you are more people you will have to take turns.
Our Policy States that children of all ages are welcome on the game drive, but at the discretion of the ranger. When you are on game drive and go into an animal sighting it is imperative for everyone’s safety that all guests can remain still and quiet.
No self driving is allowed in the Black Rhino Reserve.
Groceries for your stay can be bought on the way at Hartebeespoort Dam or Rustenburg Waterfall Mall ( Checkers and Woolworths)
The closest airport is Lanseria (Johannesburg), roughly 2,5 hours drive from the lodge. If you are flying by private charter/plane you can arrange landing at Pilanesberg airport which is a 30min drive from the lodge
Transfers: Guests can organize their own or contacts us for recommendations
A FEW THINGS TO NOTE:
There are 5 units at Kubu Metsi. The 5th one: the Honeymoon Suite, is fully equipped with its own kitchen, own lounge and a king size bed in the spacious bedroom. It also has its own boma and fireplace. Guests can rent all 5 units at Kubu with maximum occupancy 10 adults and 4 kids; (14 maximum and exclusive use) Kids 10yrs and older count as adults) No kids can sleep in the Honeymoon suite.
Guests can also only book the 4 units / 5 Suites (exclusive use) which sleeps 8 adults, 4 kids (kids 10yrs and older count as adults) 12 Max Occupancy for 4/5 suites available
Check-in: 14:00 to 19:00
Check-out: 10:00
Deposit Policy
For all bookings made within 30 days of travel
Full payment Is required within 48 hours of your booking. This payment can be made via bank transfer or credit card (Master/Visa).
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. This payment can be made via bank transfer or credit card (Master/Visa).
Cancellation Policy:
- If cancelling 7 days OR less before arrival, you forfeit 100% of the booking total
- If cancelling 14 days OR less before arrival , forfeit 50% of the booking total
- If cancelling 21 days or less before arrival , forfeit 25% of total booking
- If cancelling 30 days or less before arrival, forfeit 20% of total booking
