7 Day Bakubung Bush Lodge & Radisson Safari Hotel Combo

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, buffalo). Return around 7:00 PM for a delicious boma fire dinner under the stars.

Wake early for hot drinks, then head 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 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.

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 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 OR Tambo by 6:00 PM. Unwind, dine at the hotel’s restaurant, and prepare for your Kruger adventure.

After breakfast at Southern Sun OR Tambo, depart at 7:00 AM for a 5-6 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.

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.

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 PM and 5:30 PM, then dine at the restaurant, reflecting on the day’s excitement.

After breakfast, leave the Radisson around 8:00 AM for a full-day Panorama 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.

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 (R1,350 per person sharing, minimum 1 pax).

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