This is Life. This. Is. Lush.
Lush Private Game Lodge
Genuine Warmth, Deep Care & Intense Bliss.
You will know when you have arrived, you will feel it.
Hidden within the Black Rhino Game Reserve – a private concession within the malaria-free and picturesque, Pilanesberg National Park – lies Lush.
The Lupini family-owned and managed boutique private game lodge promises unequivocal luxury matched with individuated attention and warm Italian hospitality at its finest.
“Felicity” noun – deeply; intense bliss.
Closer Encounters
Just 3 hours’ drive from Johannesburg, Lush invites the chance to encounter Africa’s Big Five in the lap of comfortable cruisers chaperoned by experienced guides. Our guests are promised intimate and unique safari experiences, with exclusive traversing rights to 57 000ha (135 000ac), including access to the Greater Pilanesberg National Park.
Natural, contemporary and minimalistic, Lush breathes with its surroundings. A discreet fence is all that lies between you and the slow parade of wildlife, close enough to feel the thrum of their passage.
Inspiring views of the untamed horizon.
A Big Five Reserve within a Reserve
Black Rhino Game Reserve
Tucked against the north-western edge of the Pilanesberg National Park, the Black Rhino Game Reserve is the national park’s first expansion. Its sweetveld plains and stands of Tamboti trees are prime habitat for the elusive black rhino, while also enticing the rest of the Big Five, and the endangered cheetah.
Brimming with life, the Pilanesberg National Park is home to over 50 additional mammal species, including a thriving elephant population, over 350 bird species, 65 reptiles, 18 amphibians, and thousands of fascinating smaller creatures. This rich biodiversity is easily accessible by road or air, from Johannesburg and Pretoria.
Situated on the slopes of a dormant volcano from 1.2 billion years ago.
In the blink of an eye
you are the land,
the sky and
the beat of the wild.
Safari Sanctuaries
Every suite is designed to immerse you in the rhythms of the wild without compromising on comfort. Whether you’re planning a romantic escape, celebrating a special milestone, or simply craving space to unwind between game drives, we offer three thoughtfully crafted accommodation options to match your mood and moments.
From the intimate elegance of our Suites, to the elevated privacy of our Deluxe Suites, and the unrivalled exclusivity of our Superior Deluxe Suite, this is your ideal safari retreat.