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Summary
Nestled against the side of a hill surrounded by the mountains of the Pilanesburg National Park, overlooking a waterhole and savannah plain, lies one of the most well-known Pilansberg lodges-Tshukudu Bush Lodge. Tshukudu Bush Lodge is one of Africa’s most romantic game lodges, nestled within the remains of an extinct volcano where game traverse the plain below. Big Five sightings are the norm rather than the exception when travelling with the field guides. This is a Malaria Free area!
Package Includes
2 Night Luxury Accommodation, Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, Welcome Drinks on arrival, High Tea, Local Beverages, Gate Fees, 2 x Morning and 2 x Evening Game Drives and Private Return Transfers.
Package Excludes
Premium Beverages and extra activities
Activities
- Bird Photography
- Evening Drives
- General Photography
- Morning Drives
- Night drive
- Scenic Drive
- Self-drive
- Wildlife Photography
- Game drive
- Bird Watching
- Photo-safari
Places
- Johannesburg, South Africa
- Gauteng, South Africa
- North West, South Africa
- Pilanesberg National Park
Physical Condition
- Normal Physical Condition
Connectivity
- No WiFi but some phone coverage
Day-by-day Description
Day 1Departure from Hotel/Airport to Tshukudu Bush Lodge
Activities Included
Evening Drives General Photography Night drive Self-drive Wildlife Photography Game drive Photo-safariOn this day your Mr Shuttle Driver/Guide will meet you for pick up at your Hotel in Johannesburg or the International Airport. You will be taken to Pilanesberg Nature Reserve where Tshukudu Bush Lodge is situated. Upon arrival you will be assisted woth your check-in and be taken to your rooms. Depending on time of arrival, lunch can be arranged. Later that afternoon you will be taken by your game ranger on a afternoon game drive. The Pilanesberg National Park is home to the “Big 5”. Included halfway during the game drives, are morning coffee, muffins and sun downer stops. The field guides will take you on an ethological journey through this unique South African paradise. After your game drive you will be taken back to the lodge where dinner will be served. Tshukudu is renowned for its exceptional African cuisine. Meals are enjoyed on the main deck, in the intimate dining room or around the fire.
Other Benefits (On Arrival)
- Transfer
Location
Tshukudu Bush Lodge, Pilanesberg National Park, South Africa
Travel Time: 3 hrs
Day 2Full day at Tshukudu Bush Lodge
Activities Included
Bird Photography Evening Drives Morning Drives Night drive Scenic Drive Self-drive Wildlife Photography Game drive Bird Watching Photo-safariThis day will start with a wake up call from your ranger for your first early morning Game drive. You will enjoy some Coffee, Tea and snacks before heading off on the game drive. After the game drive you will be taken back to the lodge for a refreshing breakfast served at the restaurant. You will have a large portion of the day for leisure time, which you can enjoy at the lodge pool or Spa Treatments and other activities can be arranged. Later that afternoon you will once again go on a afternoon/evening game drive, and later be taken back to the lodge for dinner, where-after you can settle in for the night.
Other Benefits (On Arrival)
- Transfer
Location
Tshukudu Bush Lodge, Pilanesberg National Park, South Africa
Day 3Departure back to Hotel/Airport in JHB
Activities Included
Bird Photography General Photography Morning Drives Scenic Drive Self-drive Game drive Bird Watching Photo-safariYour last morning you will wake early hours of the morning to enjoy your last morning game drive, tea, coffee and snacks. Upon arrival at the lodge you will enjoy breakfast and then your Mr Shuttle driver/guide will meet you at reception to assist with check-out and your journey back to JHB will start. This tour can be customised to more days as requested and more activities can be arranged. Its a Malaria Free area and only a mere 3 hour drive from JHB.
Other Benefits (On Arrival)
- Transfer
Location
Johannesburg
Travel Time: 3 hrs
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Offical Visa Regulations and Health Requirements
For personalized details on health and visa requirements please check the IATA travel centre here
https://www.iatatravelcentre.comFor personalized details on health and visa requirements please check the IATA travel centre here https://www.iatatravelcentre.com http://www.dha.gov.za/index.php/applying-for-sa-visa South African visitors’ visas may be granted for: visits to family or friends and also for tourism purposes business purposes spouse to join a spouse who is in South Africa on a work or study permit children to join parents who are in South Africa on work or study permits fiancée/ fiancé to join his or her partner with the intension of marrying within 90 days study purposes (max stay 3-months) charitable or voluntary activities research conferences to work in the production of an movie or show (i.e. in the entertainment industry) for medical purposes (max stay 3-months) sport events Documents required to apply for a visa A passport or travel document valid for no less than 30 days after the expiry of your intended visit Your passport must have at least TWO unused page for entry / departure endorsements A completed Form BI-84 (application for a visa) Payment of the prescribed fee A yellow-fever vaccination certificate (if required) Statement and/or documentation confirming the purpose and duration of your visit Two colour passport photographs A return or onward ticket if you are travelling by air If you have children (minors) travelling with you or joining in South Africa, you will need to provide the following additional documents Proof of guardianship or custody or Consent from the guardian in the case of an unaccompanied minor Proof of financial means to pay for your living expenses while in South Africa in the form of: Bank statements Salary advances Undertakings by the host(s) in South Africa Bursary Medical cover or Cash available (including credit cards and travellers’ cheques)
