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Summary
This 3 day trip is perfect for someone who just wants to go on a quick "Breakaway" or it can benefit as an add-on to your trip in South Africa. Bakubung Bush Lodge is concealed within the rich expanses of the malaria-free Pilanesberg National Park and offers you everything you need to get in touch with the bush. This bush lodge is set in an area where the Big 5 roam, a mere 2 hour drive from Johannesburg. Bakubung offers you everything you need for comfortable and luxury accommodation.
Package Includes
2 Night Accommodation, Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, Conservation Fees, 2 x Morning Game Drives and 2 x Evening Game Drives, Private Return Transfers
Package Excludes
Extra Activities, Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Activities
- Evening Drives
- Game Walk
- Morning Drives
- Night drive
- Scenic Drive
- Self-drive
- Wildlife Photography
- Game drive
- Photo-safari
Places
- Gauteng, South Africa
- North West, South Africa
- Pilanesberg National Park
Physical Condition
- Normal Physical Condition
Connectivity
- WiFi and phone coverage at lodges
Day-by-day Description
Day 1Transfer from Hotel/Pick Up Destination to Bakubung Bush Lodge
Activities Included
Bird Photography Evening Drives General Photography Night drive Scenic Drive Self-drive Wildlife Photography Game drive Bird Watching Photo-safariYour 3 day tour will begin by being picked up by our driver/guide from your hotel or at the airport. You will then be driven to the Bakubung Bush Lodge in the Pilanesberg Nature Reserve. Next you will arrive and be welcomed at Bakubung Bush Lodge where you will be assisted with your luggage and check-in. After settling into your room you will enjoy a lunch and an afternoon game drive to follow (This all depends on time of arrival and departure from your Hotel or Airport.) Later that evening you will return to Bakubung Bush Lodge to have a dinner, for an unforgettable dining experience you can even try a bush braai around a huge fire in the Boma. If bush dining is not your thing, then dine in comfort in the main restaurant and choose from the Chef's carvery to your heart's content. After dinner you will then settle in for the night.
Other Benefits (On Arrival)
- Transfer
Location
Pilanesberg National Park, South Africa
Travel Time: 3 hrs
Day 2Full Day at Pilanesberg Nature Reserve
Activities Included
Bird Photography Evening Drives General Photography Morning Drives Night drive Scenic Drive Self-drive Wildlife Photography Game drive Bird Watching Photo-safariYou will wake up this morning to the amazing sounds of the African bush. On events of your first day, you will be informed by your Game ranger about the time of your first early morning sunrise game drive. Later the morning of day 2, you will return to the lodge where a breakfast will be served. After breakfast, you have a good portion of the day within the reserve to enjoy the various activities offered by Bakubung Bush Lodge, these activities include any of the following; Guided bush walks & game drives, Floodlit tennis court, Volleyball court, Children’s playground, Big 5 viewing, Table tennis & darts, Board games, Action cricket and Junior Rangers. Lunch will be served in the afternoon followed by your preparation for the afternoon game drive through Pilanesberg Nature Reserve. After your afternoon game drive you will return to the lodge for dinner and take some time to relax and enjoy the rest of your evening.
Other Benefits (On Arrival)
- Transfer
Location
Pilanesberg National Park, South Africa
Day 3 Game Drive & Breakfast in the AM & Departure to JHB
Activities Included
Bird Photography Morning Drives Scenic Drive Self-drive Wildlife Photography Game drive Bird Watching Photo-safariYour last morning will start before sunrise where you will take off for your last game drive in the reserve. Once again after this exciting game drive you will return to the lodge where your last breakfast for the trip will be served. You will then be given time to check-out and meet your driver/guide at the Reception for your journey back to your hotel or airport. One pit-stop is given by driver/guide along the way back to your hotel or airport.
Other Benefits (On Arrival)
- Transfer
Location
Johannesburg, South Africa
Travel Time: 3 hrs
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)
