7-Day Bakubung Bush Lodge & Radisson Hotel Combo

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

Johannesburg to Pilanesberg Game Reserve

Your journey begins with a pickup from any hotel or address in Johannesburg or Pretoria between 5:30 AM and 7:00 AM, arriving at Pilanesberg National Park by 9:00 AM. Check into Bakubung Bush Lodge and enjoy a light lunch at the restaurant overlooking the waterhole.

At 4:00 PM, set out for a 3-hour sunset game drive in an open safari vehicle, seeking the “Big Five” (lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant, and buffalo). Return around 7:00 PM for a delicious boma fire dinner under the stars.

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

Pilanesberg Morning & Sunset Game Drives

Wake early for hot drinks, then head out on a 3-hour sunrise game drive from 5:30 to 8:30 AM in an open safari vehicle, spotting wildlife in the soft morning glow. Return to Bakubung for a sumptuous breakfast, then unwind by the pool, visit the spa, or explore the lodge’s amenities.

After lunch, head out at 4:00 PM for a 3-hour sunset and night game drive, seeking nocturnal creatures. Dine at the boma, sharing tales of the day’s encounters.

Main Destination:

Pilanesberg Game Reserve

Accommodation:

Bakubung Bush Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Pilanesberg GR

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Final Pilanesberg Adventures & Departure to Johannesburg

Wake early for hot beverages, then set out on a 3-hour sunrise game drive from 5:30 to 8:30 AM in an open safari vehicle, spotting wildlife in the vibrant morning light of Pilanesberg National Park. Return to Bakubung for a sumptuous breakfast, then enjoy leisure time to lounge by the spacious pool, indulge in a spa session, or explore the lodge’s amenities like the flood-lit tennis courts.

Savor a delicious lunch at 1:00 PM, then join a 2-hour game drive in a closed vehicle (minivan) through the reserve, seeking more of the “Big Five”.

Depart around 3:00 PM for the return journey to Johannesburg, arriving at Southern Sun O.R. Tambo by 6:00 PM. Unwind, dine at the hotel’s restaurant, and prepare for your Kruger adventure.

Main Destination:

Pilanesberg Game Reserve

Accommodation:

Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport

• Luxury hotel located in Johannesburg (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Johannesburg to Kruger

After breakfast at Southern Sun O.R. Tambo, depart at 7:00 AM for a 5 to 6-hour transfer to the Radisson Safari Hotel in Hoedspruit, with a refreshment stop along the way. Arrive around 1:00 PM, settle into your modern room, and enjoy a light lunch (own cost).

At 3:15 PM, head out for a 3-hour sunset game drive in the Blue Canyon Reserve, a 38,000-hectare sanctuary home to rhinos, elephants, and lions. Return around 7:30 PM for a delicious dinner at the hotel.

Main Destination:

Hoedspruit (Town)

Accommodation:

Radisson Safari Hotel Hoedspruit

• Luxury hotel located in Hoedspruit (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Full-Day Kruger Safari

Wake early for tea and coffee, then depart at 5:30 AM for a full-day safari in Kruger National Park in an open safari vehicle, with a packed breakfast to enjoy in the bush. Explore the southern region, famed for its abundant wildlife, during a 7- to 8-hour adventure seeking the “Big Five” and more.

Return to the Radisson between 4:30 and 5:30 PM, then dine at the restaurant, reflecting on the day’s excitement.

Main Destination:

Kruger National Park

Best Time To Visit May to September (Dry season)

High Season December to January and July to August

Best Weather Apr-May and Sep-Oct (Mild and little rain)

Wildlife in Kruger NP

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestCommon

HippoCommon

Show more

HyenaCommon

White RhinoOccasional

LionOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

Accommodation:

Radisson Safari Hotel Hoedspruit

• Luxury hotel located in Hoedspruit (Town)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Full-Day Panorama Route Tour

After breakfast, leave the Radisson around 8:00 AM for a full-day Panorama Route tour, taking in the stunning Berlin Falls, God’s Window, The Pinnacle, 3 Rondavels, and Blyde River Canyon.

Return to the hotel in the late afternoon for a relaxing dinner at the restaurant, cherishing the day’s scenic wonders.

Main Destination:

Panorama Route (Highlight)

Accommodation:

Radisson Safari Hotel Hoedspruit

• Luxury hotel located 1-2hr drive from Panorama Route (Highlight)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Kruger to Johannesburg

By the end of your safari, most guests will have ticked off the “Big Five” and countless other wildlife sightings, leaving you with stories to share for years to come.

After breakfast at the Radisson, relax or opt for a 3-hour sunrise game drive in the Blue Canyon Reserve for an additional fee (R1,250 per person sharing, minimum 1 pax).

Depart around 10:00 AM for your return transfer to Johannesburg, arriving at O.R. Tambo International Airport between 5:00 and 6:00 PM.

Main Destination:

Johannesburg Airport (Johannesburg)

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.