7 Day Ultra Luxury Pilanesberg Ivory Tree & Kapama Karula Combo 2026

Get picked up 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. At 4:00 PM, head out for a 3-hour sunset game drive in a 10-seater open safari vehicle. Return around 7:00 PM for a sumptuous boma dinner.

Set off early after hot beverages for a 3-hour sunrise game drive in the Pilanesberg Game Reserve. Return to the lodge for breakfast. Spend the rest of the day relaxing at the pool or in your suite.

Enjoy a light lunch and relaxation before departing for the late-afternoon game drive. End the day with a delicious dinner in the restaurant or at the outdoor boma on warm evenings.

Wake up early for hot beverages and then depart for a 3-hour sunrise game drive in the Pilanesberg Game Reserve. Return for a delicious 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 the hotel, depart at 7:00 AM for a 5-6 hour transfer to Kapama Karula in the Greater Kruger, with a refreshment stop en route. Arrive around 1:00 PM, settle in and enjoy a refined lunch.

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

Wake up early (5h30-6h00) for hot beverages and rusks before departing for a 3-hour sunrise game drive in Kapama Private Game Reserve. Return to your lodge for a late breakfast and spend the rest of the day relaxing as you wish.

Depart late afternoon after High Tea for a 3-hour sunset game drive in the private reserve, with a pitstop for sundowners in the bush. Overnight at Kapama Karula Lodge. Guests dine in the lodge restaurant or at the outdoor boma.

Wake up early (5h30-6h00) for hot beverages and rusks before departing for a 3-hour sunrise game drive in Kapama Private Game Reserve. Return to your lodge for a late breakfast and spend the rest of the day relaxing as you wish.

Depart late afternoon after High Tea for a 3-hour sunset game drive in the private reserve, with a pitstop for sundowners in the bush. Overnight at Kapama Karula Lodge. Guests dine in the lodge restaurant or at the outdoor boma. 

After breakfast at Kapama Karula, 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.