3 Day Luxury Bakubung Bush Lodge All Inclusive Safari Package
Hotel Pickup Included
Collection available from Any Hotel - Guesthouse - Residence - or Airport in Johannesburg and Pretoria
About this experience
This comprehensive 3-day safari is designed for travelers who seek the ultimate blend of high-end comfort and wild African adventure. Guests are accommodated in elegant en-suite rooms at the 4-star Bakubung Bush Lodge which is famous for its resident pod of hippos and its prime location overlooking a busy waterhole. The experience includes five electrifying open-vehicle safari drives led by expert rangers who use radio-linked tracking to find the Big Five. Beyond the safaris you can enjoy fine dining at the Marula Grill or relax at the world-class Legacy Balance Spa. With door-to-door luxury transfers from Johannesburg and all meals included this tour provides a seamless and sophisticated escape into the heart of the North West Province bushveld.
What is included
- Return luxury air-conditioned transfers from any address in Johannesburg or Pretoria
- Two nights in 4-star luxury accommodation at Bakubung Bush Lodge
- Five guided open-vehicle safari game drives with professional rangers
- One optional closed-vehicle orientation drive during the transfer process
- All gourmet meals including daily breakfast and lunch and dinner
- Pilanesberg National Park conservation and entrance fees
- Professional English-speaking safari guide throughout the journey
- Free limited Wi-Fi access at the lodge facilities
Not included
- Personal beverages and refreshments from the bar
- Legacy Balance Spa treatments and wellness sessions
- Purchases of a personal nature and curios
- Gratuities for the guide and lodge staff
- Travel insurance
Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival and Sunset Safari
Morning collection from your address in Johannesburg or Pretoria followed by a transfer to the reserve. Upon arrival you will immediately depart on a 3-hour morning game drive in an intimate 10-seater open safari vehicle. After check-in and a delicious lunch at the lodge you can relax by the pool. In the late afternoon you will join a sunset game drive in an open vehicle to witness the predators awakening. The day concludes with an African-themed dinner at the lodge. Included Lunch and Dinner.
Day 2 Full Safari Immersion
Rise early for a thrilling 3-hour sunrise game drive to catch the morning light and active wildlife. Return for a hearty breakfast and enjoy the lodge amenities such as the tennis courts or the wildlife center. After lunch you will depart on another 3-hour sunset safari drive focused on elusive nocturnal species. Dinner is served under the stars in the boma or the restaurant. Included Breakfast and Lunch and Dinner.
Day 3 Dawn Drive and Return
Enjoy a final 3-hour morning game drive in an open safari vehicle to search for any remaining Big Five sightings. After a filling breakfast you have time for a final visit to the hippo pool deck. At midday you may join a brief closed-vehicle game drive as you head toward the park exit. The return journey to Johannesburg begins at 15 00 with arrival scheduled for early evening. Included Breakfast.
Things to know
- •Address Required Please provide a full street address for your door-to-door pickup
- •Malaria-Free The Pilanesberg region is safe for families and senior travelers
- •Room Views Many rooms feature private balconies with panoramic views of the reserve
- •Pickup Window Collection happens between 05 30 and 07 00 depending on location
- •Drop-off Schedule Return transfers typically conclude around 18 00
- •What to Bring Neutral clothing and a warm jacket for sunrise drives are recommended
- •Flight Advice Domestic departures after 19 30 and International after 21 00
- •Cancellation Policy 30-day notice forfeits 25% | 20-day notice forfeits 50% | 7-day notice forfeits 100%