7 Day Luxury Pilanesberg Ivory Tree & Kapama River Lodge Safari 2026

Your journey launches with a pickup from any Johannesburg or Pretoria hotel or address between 5:30 AM and 7:00 AM, arriving at Pilanesberg National Park by 9:00 AM. Check into Ivory Tree Game Lodge and savor a gourmet lunch overlooking the bushveld.

At 4:00 PM, head out for a 3-hour sunset game drive in a 10- seater open safari vehicle, seeking the “Big Five” (lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant, buffalo). Return around 7:00 PM for a sumptuous boma dinner under the African sky.

Wake early for hot beverages, then set out on a 3- hour sunrise game drive from 5:30 AM to 8:30 AM in an open safari vehicle, spotting wildlife in the golden light of Pilanesberg National Park.

Return to Ivory Tree for a lavish breakfast, then enjoy leisure time to relax by the sparkling pool, pamper yourself at the Amani Spa, or try activities like archery or drumming. Savor a gourmet 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.” Return back to the lodge to unwind and enjoy a delicious dinner.

Wake up early for hot beverages and then depart for a 3-hour sunrise game drive in the Pilanesberg Game Reserve. Return for a satisfying breakfast. Pack up and be ready for collection between 11:00 – 11:30 AM for a closed vehicle (Minivan) game drive in the reserve.

Depart mid-afternoon between 15:00 – 15:15 for the return journey to Johannesburg. Arrive at Southern Sun OR Tambo by 6:00 PM. Unwind, dine at the hotel’s restaurant, and prepare for your Kruger journey.

After breakfast at Southern Sun OR Tambo, depart at 7:00 AM for a 5-6 hour transfer to Kapama River Lodge in the Greater Kruger, with a refreshment stop en route. Arrive around 1:00 PM, settle into your luxurious suite or villa, and enjoy a refined lunch.

At 3:30 PM, head out for a 3-hour sunset game drive in Kapama Private Game Reserve, spotting the “Big Five” in a pristine wilderness. Return around 7:30 PM for an elegant dinner by the river.

Wake up early for hot beverages and rusks before departing for a 3-hour sunrise game drive in Kapama. Return to your lodge for a late breakfast and spend the rest of the day relaxing at the pool or treating yourself to a spa session at River Lodge Spa.

Depart late afternoon after High Tea for a 3-hour sunset game drive in the private reserve. Overnight in a luxury suite at Kapama River Lodge.

By journey’s end, most guests will have spotted the “Big Five” and countless other species, leaving you with memories to treasure. After breakfast at Kapama River Lodge, relax or opt for a 3-hour sunrise game drive in Kapama.

Depart around 10:00 AM for your return transfer to Johannesburg, arriving at OR Tambo International Airport around 5:00 PM–6:00 PM.