Up to eight adults and four children can enjoy all that Kubu Metsi Safari Lodge has to offer. Inspired by the resident hippo of Synite Dam, the lodge has a truly African feeling with thatched roofs, plenty of wood and natural tones. Unobtrusive electric fencing prevents larger animals from wandering through the property.
Accommodation
Each of the four suites comprises a bedroom, lounge and en suite bathroom. The suites are individually decorated and flooded with natural light. Kubu Metsi is also home to Kubu House, a free-standing self-contained unit with one bedroom, a kitchenette and living areas.
All suites equipped with:
- King-sized or twin beds
- Egyptian-cotton sheets
- Electric blankets
- Air conditioning
- Desk
- Coffee and tea station
- Nespresso machine
- Bar fridge
- Safe
- Outdoor deck
- Freestanding bathtub
- Shower
- Double basins
- Outside shower
- Separate Toilet
- Bathroom amenities
Activities
In addition to classic safari activities like game drives (for up to 10 passengers) and morning nature walks, Kubu Metsi also offers more unusual options like boules (pétanque) and soccer.
Facilities
Kubu Metsi has plenty of choice to occupy you between game drives, including a boules court, a mini soccer field and a media room with a flat-screen TV and a full satellite bouquet (DStv). The gym and business centre are shared with two neighbouring lodges.
The lodge facilities include:
- Heated pool with safety cover
- Boules court
- Shared gym
- Shared business centre
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Scullery
- TV lounge
- Bar
- Boma
- Barbeque
- Lounge
- Dining area
Location
The Black Rhino Game Reserve and lies in the western part of Pilanesberg National Park. It is home to most large mammal species of Southern Africa and a large variety of birds.
Directions:
Take the N4 out of Johannesburg and turn off onto the R556 towards Sun City. Pass Sun City and continue until you can take a right on the R565. Follow this road for 28km / 17mi until you get to the gate of Black Rhino Game Reserve. Check in at the gate and meet your pick-up.
Kubu Metsi Safari Lodge Rates
| Rates 2025 | |
|---|---|
| Dates | 01 Jan – 31 Dec 2025 |
| Midweek Use (4 Units) | R 16 500 |
| Weekends & Peak Dates (4 Units) | R 19 500 |
| Midweek Use (5 Units) | R 20 500 |
| Weekends & Peak Dates (5 Units) | R 23 500 |
Rates are inclusive of:
Luxury exclusive use of a fully equipped self-catering safari lodge
Morning and evening game drives with a qualified guide
Daily housekeeping
Tea and coffee station in the thatched chalets
Daily park conservation fees
3 bags of firewood per day
Rates are exclusive of:
All meals & beverages
Any extra activities
Gratuities
Child Friendly:
- Children of all ages are welcome at Kubu Metsi Safari Lodge
- Children of all age are permitted on game drives subject to rangers’ discretion
- Big 5 sightings may be avoided while younger children are on the vehicle – this is at the rangers’ discretion
Notes:
- The Lodge has 3 Luxury suites, 1 Luxury family suite (consists of 2x luxury suites with inter-leading lounge)
- A maximum of 8 Adults, and 4 children under 10 years
- A maximum of 10 guests allowed on a game drive vehicle
- A minimum stay of 2 nights is always required
- A minimum 3 nights stay is required over SA public holidays, school holidays and long weekends
- Weekdays: Sunday – Thursday
- Weekends: Friday – Saturday & Public holidays, school holidays and long weekends
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