Day 1: Pilanesberg National Park

Your adventure starts with a cosy pickup from Johannesburg between 5:30 AM and 6:30 AM in a luxury air-conditioned vehicle.

Arrive at Pilanesberg around 9 AM for a 3-hour morning game drive in an open safari vehicle—perfect for catching glimpses of rhinos, leopards, and beyond!

By noon, settle into the gorgeous Bakubung Lodge for a scrumptious lunch and smooth check-in.

Unwind, admire the vistas, or dip in the pool before setting off on a 4 PM to 7 PM open-vehicle sunset game drive with MoAfrika Tours, capturing vibrant sunsets and animal encounters.

Return for a delectable African dinner at the lodge.

Activities and Services

Morning

3-Hour morning game drive

Afternoon

3-Hour sunset game drive

Included

  • Pickup at location
  • Lunch & dinner
  • Morning game drive
  • Sunset game drive

Excluded

  • Personal purchases
  • Beverages (cash bar available)
  • Gratuities

Day 2: Pilanesberg National Park

Greet the day with a thrilling 3-hour morning game drive in an open safari vehicle, guided by the lodge’s skilled rangers, returning around 9 AM for a hearty breakfast.

Lounge at the lodge’s top-tier amenities—utter serenity! After a flavourful lunch, depart on a 3-hour sunset game drive from 4 PM to 7 PM in an open vehicle with a MoAfrika guide, seeking out more wildlife thrills.

Return for dinner at the lodge.

Activities and Services

Morning

3-Hour sunrise game drive

Afternoon

3-Hour sunset game drive

Included

  • Breakfast, lunch & dinner
  • Morning game drive
  • Sunset game drive

Excluded

  • Personal purchases
  • Beverages (cash bar available)
  • Gratuities

Day 3: Pilanesberg National Park

Kick off the day with an exhilarating 3-hour morning game drive in an open safari vehicle, led by the lodge’s expert rangers, returning around 9 AM for a delicious full breakfast.

Spend the midday unwinding and enjoying the lodge’s luxurious facilities in complete tranquility. After a tasty lunch, set out again at 4 PM for a thrilling 3-hour sunset game drive with a MoAfrika guide, searching for more incredible wildlife sightings until 7 PM.

Return to the lodge for a delightful dinner.

Game Driver Exterior Exterior

Activities and Services

Morning

3-Hour sunrise game drive

Afternoon

3-Hour sunset game drive

Included

  • Breakfast, lunch & dinner
  • Morning game drive
  • Sunset game drive

Excluded

  • Personal purchases
  • Beverages (cash bar available)
  • Gratuities

Day 4: End of Itinerary

Rise early for a 3-hour morning game drive conducted by Bakubung Bush Lodge in their 20-seater open safari vehicles (returning around 9:00 AM). This satisfies the lodge’s requirement of at least one lodge-operated drive per night stayed, while giving you another excellent opportunity to spot wildlife.

After the drive, enjoy a hearty breakfast at the lodge. Check out by 11:00 AM and spend the rest of the morning relaxing at Bakubung’s fantastic facilities—lounge by the pool, book a spa treatment, or enjoy lunch (at own expense).

Our standard shared shuttle transfer collects guests between 2:00 PM and 2:30 PM for the return journey to Johannesburg, with dropoff between 5:30 PM and 6:00 PM. For added flexibility or more safari time, you may choose one of the following options (R1,500 per person):

  • Private transfer back to Johannesburg, departing at a time that suits you.\
  • Additional 3-hour open-vehicle game drive (11:00 AM – 3:00 PM) conducted by MoAfrika Tours in our intimate 10-seater open safari vehicles, with lunch included—a perfect way to extend your wildlife experience before heading home. 

Activities and Services

Morning

3-Hour sunrise game drive

Included

  • Breakfast
  • Morning game drive
  • Transfers

Excluded

  • Personal purchases
  • Lunch & dinner
  • Beverages (cash bar available)
  • Gratuities
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