Lush, tucked into a wooded hillside, holds you in the bush and in the moment. Five individual, luxury suites afford the privacy of home, while the main lodge, run on Italian hospitality, ensures you are very well taken care of.
Lush is located on the Black Rhino Game Reserve – a private concession within the malaria-free greater Pilanesberg National Park (55 000ha/135 900ac). The park, encircled by the hills of a volcanic ring-dyke complex and containing both Kalahari and Lowveld biomes, is a wilderness Eden. Nearly all animal species endemic to Southern Africa – including the endangered African wild dog and all of the Big Five – are to be found here.
As a guest of Lush, you are assured a private – and unique – safari experience, with the rare opportunity to see the black rhino. The lodge has traversing rights over the greater Pilanesberg National Park, 55 000ha (135 000ac) which includes the Black Rhino Game Reserve.
Lush is a contemporary lodge, shaped around the environment. Its minimalistic décor and natural finishes put focus on the view, which at once draws you outside. With this in mind, multi-level interior-flowing-to-exterior spaces – made up of a bar, dining area, sunken lounges, and a wrap-around viewing deck – are designed for outdoor living.
Innovative use of space, wilderness-inspired interiors, and extended fold-back glass doors mean you feel immersed in nature even when in your suite. While their décor gives a nod to the Lupini’s Italian heritage, much of the furniture and other decorative items are local, supporting South African artisans. Your suite is somewhere you will want to spend sufficient downtime. Both its interior and exterior spaces invite relaxation – from your own splash pool, providing respite in the heat of the day, to loungers, where you will be lulled by the sounds of the bush. The chirring of a nightjar bird, calls of the jackal, lions roaring in the distance…
Tucked into a wooded hillside all suites offer private plunge pools, privacy and natural settings. Down duvets and pillows. A reflection area with a well-stocked minibar and Nespresso machine. Free-standing bath with views, walk-in rain shower with botanical-infused body products, Private open-air shower with bushveld foliage, Bathrobes of terry cotton, air-conditioning, Private splash pool and deck, with cushioned loungers.
Big 5 game reserve, a 2 hour drive from Joburg and 30 minutes from Sun City. A contemporary styled, small intimate lodge with 5 suites, each with it's own plunge pool. Enjoy Bird Watching, Elephant Interaction, Game Drives, Game Viewing Hide, Night Drives, Wildlife Tours.
Children from the age of 12 welcome.
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