3-Day Bakubung Lodge Safari in Pilanesberg

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Your Adventure Starts

5:30 - 6:30: Your adventure starts with a pick-up from Johannesburg in a luxury air-conditioned vehicle.

9:00: Arrive at Pilanesberg for a 3-hour morning game drive in an open safari vehicle, perfect for sightings of the famous Big Five!

12:00 - 14:00: Arrive at the beautiful Bakubung Lodge for a tasty lunch and a seamless check-in. Take time to relax, soak up the views, enjoy a swim, or simply unwind before heading out on your sunset safari.

16:00 - 19:00: Head out in an open safari vehicle as the day cools and the sky turns golden, watching for wildlife in the soft evening light. Return to the lodge to enjoy a flavourful African-style dinner.

Included: Lunch and dinner.

Main Destination:

Pilanesberg Game Reserve

Best Time To Visit May to September (Dry season)

High Season October to April (The park is busier, especially during school holidays)

Best Weather April to May and September to October (Mild weather and little rain)

Wildlife in Pilanesberg GR

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

White RhinoCommon

ZebraCommon

WildebeestCommon

HippoCommon

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Black RhinoOccasional

LionOccasional

LeopardOccasional

BuffaloOccasional

HyenaOccasional

CheetahRare

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Bakubung Bush Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Pilanesberg GR

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinks not included

Thrilling Adventure

05:30 - 8:30: Begin the day with a thrilling 3-hour morning game drive in open safari vehicles. Guided by experienced rangers and linked by radio for up-to-the-minute wildlife updates, you’ll explore the bush when animals are most active.

09:00: Return to Bakubung Bush Lodge for a warm, delicious breakfast and then time to relax. Unwind by the swimming pool or explore the site's many facilities.

12:00: After lunch, lounge around the lodge or continue enjoying the lodge's many activities.

16:00 - 19:00: Depart on a 3-hour sunset game drive in an open vehicle for more wildlife viewing. Return for dinner at the lodge.

Included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Main Destination:

Pilanesberg Game Reserve

Accommodation:

Bakubung Bush Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Pilanesberg GR

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Enjoy the Last Day

05:30 - 8:30: Rise for a final 3-hour morning game drive in an open safari vehicle.

09:00: Head back to Bakubung Bush Lodge for a satisfying breakfast, followed by some well-deserved downtime. Spend the morning by the pool or enjoy the lodge’s other on-site amenities.

12:00: Opt for a short closed-vehicle game drive for a final taste of the wild, or continue relaxing at camp. If skipping the drive, pickup will be at 14:30.

15:00: Depart Pilanesberg for Johannesburg. A comfort stop will be made en route for refreshments and rest. Expect to arrive between 17:30 and 18:30. Need an airport drop-off? Be sure to provide your flight details in advance for arrival by 18:00.

Included: Breakfast.

Main Destination:

Pilanesberg Game Reserve

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.