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Walking Safari, Cheetah & Sun City

Explore the untamed side.

Highlights
Package Tour

Explore the BIG5 territory, walk on the wild side and feel the excitement of a walking safari and go on an adventure in the wilderness, uncover the wonders of Sun City, and get up close and personal  encounter with the cheetah...

Duration:  8 days /  7 nights
Start  /  End : Johannesburg

Destinations: 
Johannesburg, Pilanesberg National Park, Hartbeespoort Dam, Sun City, Pretoria, Cullinan

Accommodation:  4  Star / Luxury

Group Size:  4 to  10 PAX

Price per person sharing 2025:
From R 30880 to R 36920
Details
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Overview

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Inclusions

  • Package Tour

  • Professional driver

  • All transportation to all destinations included as per itinerary

  • Roundtrip airport transfer 

  • Accommodation: 7 nights​

    • Bakubung or Kwa Martane Bush Lodge in Pilanesberg National Park: 3 nights

    • Cabanas, Sun City: 2 nights

    • Eagles Rock Guest House, Pretoria: 2 nights

  • Meals: Breakfast: 7, Lunch 3, Dinner: 3

  • All Activities: 

    • Hartbeespoort Dam Visit

    • Walking Safari

    • Morning Guided Game Drives in the park 2

    • Afternoon Guided Game Drives in the park: 3

    • Complimentary access to Sun City Resort 

    • Complementary entry into the Valley of Waves

    • Cheetah Guided Tour

    • Cullinan Diamond Mine Surface Tour

    • Kevin Richardson Wildlife Sanctuary Tour

  • All entrance and park fees

  • Porterage at hotel check-in and check-out and at the airport

  • SIM card: complementary

Countries Visited: 1
Towns Visited: 4
Game Reserves Visited: 2

Tour Themes

  • BIG 5 Safari

  • Special Occasions

  • Romance & Honeymoon

  • Nature & Adventure

  • Bucket List

Departure Dates

Can start on any date, depending on availability

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Short Itinerary

Itinerary
DAY 1

Meals Included:

Dinner

 

Activities Included:

  • Hartbeespoort Dam Visit

Accommodation in Pilanesberg National Park:

Bakubung Bush Lodge

DAY 2 

Meals Included:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
 

Activities Included:

  • Morning Guided Game Drive in Pilanesberg National Park

  • Afternoon Guided Game Drive in Pilanesberg National Park

Accommodation in Pilanesberg National Park:

Bakubung Bush Lodge

DAY 3 

Meals Included:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Activities Included:

  • Walking Safari

  • Afternoon Guided Game Drive in Pilanesberg National Park

       

Accommodation in Pilanesberg National Park:

Bakubung Bush Lodge

DAY 4

Meals Included:

Breakfast

Activities Included:

  • Morning. Guided Game Drive in Pilanesberg National Park

  • Complimentary access to Sun City Resort

  • Complementary entry into the Valley of Waves

       

Accommodation in Sun City:

Cabanas

DAY 5

Meals Included:

Breakfast

Activities Included:

  • Complimentary access to Sun City Resort

  • Complementary entry into the Valley of Waves

       

Accommodation in Sun City:

Cabanas

DAY 6 

Meals Included:

Breakfast

Activities Included:

  • Cheetah Guided Tour

       

Accommodation in Pretoria:

Eagles Rock Guest House

DAY 7 

Meals Included:

Breakfast

Activities Included:

  • Cullinan Diamond Mine Surface Tour

  • Kevin Richardson Wildlife Sanctuary Tour

       

Accommodation in Pretoria:

Eagles Rock Guest House

DAY 8 

Meals Included:

Breakfast
 

Activities Included:

  • Last Time Shopping

  • Transfer to Johannesburg Airport

Accommodation:

No accommodation. End of Tour.

Meet and Greet at Johannesburg Airport, Hartbeespoort Dam Visit and Transfer to Pilanesberg National Park

We will pick you up from Johannesburg International Airport and take you to Bakubung Bush Lodge in Pilanesberg National Park in North West Provence. ALong the way you will stop at the scenic Hartbeespoort Dam for refreshments. You will then continue your journey to Pilanesberg National Park. After checking in, you can freshen up and rest after the long journey to South Africa. Dinner around 19:30.

Morning and an Afternoon Guided Game Drive in Pilanesberg National Park and Opportunity to Explore the Optional al Activities at the Lodge

Breakfast around 9:00. You will have a morning and an afternoon guided tour with an experienced ranger. Each Game Drive lasts around 3 hours, depending on the animal sightings and weather conditions on the day. The Game Drive takes place in an Open 4X4 Safari Vehicle. Lunch around 12:30 p.m. You can also explore and enjoy the optional activities at the game lodge (not included), or just take a dip in the pool and enjoy the warm South African sun on the deck. Dinner around 19:30.

Game drive times according the season of the year:
Morning game drive times:
May & August: 08:00 

June & July: 08:00

September and April: 06:00
October - March: 05:30 

Afternoon game drive times:
May & August:  15:30

June & July:  15:00

September & April: 16:00
October - March: 16:30 

Walking Safari and Afternoon Guided Game Drive

Start your day early with a Walking Safari and explore the territory of the BIG5. Enjoy a safe guided hike through the walking consessions of the Pilanesberg and gain knowledge about the reserve's flora, fauna, and geology while admiring the breathtaking scenery on foot. This is a one-of-a-kind bush experience that lasts 4-5 hours and brings you closer to nature. You will then return to the lodge for lunch. And in the afternoon you enjoy an afternoon guided game drive in the reserve, followed by dinner.

Morning Guided Game Drive and Transfer to Cabanas in Sun City

Depending on the season, breakfast can be served before or after the guided game drive. After checking out, you will be transferred to Sun City with a stop at Pilanesberg Centre for refreshments.

Once settled in at the Cabanas hotel, located at the Sun City Waterworld Lake, you can explore the facilities and enjoy island-style entertainment and adventure. Dinner around 19:30 (dinner not included).

Explore and Discover the Sun City Resort Activities, the Valley of the Waves and Other Attractions in Sun City

After breakfast you can enjoy the the optional activities at the Waterworld Lake, the Valley of the Waves and explore Sun City Resort, and its the vide variety of optional activities from water-sports, its facilities for parasailing, waterskiing, and jet skiing. to Hot-air balloon flights, the Royal Spa, the swimming pools, the magnificent subtropical gardens, and the Sun City Casino. You can play golf at the two world-class designed by Gary Player. All optional activities are at your own cost. Dinner around 19:30. (Dinner not included)

Cheetah Guided Tour and Transfer to Pretoria

After Breakfast you will check out and will travel to the Hartbeespoort Dam and have lunch (lunch not included). After lunch you meet the Cheetahs, as well as other endangered animals on a guided tour,  We will then transfer you to Pretoria to check in your accommodation for the last two nights of your tour. After you freshen up we will take to a dinned at a local restaurant. Dinner around 19:30. (Dinner not included).

Cullinan Diamond Mine Surface Tour and Guided Tour at the Wildlife Sanctuary

You will start your day with breakfast at 7:30, followed by a visit to the Cullinan Diamond Mine. During the mine surface tour, you will have the opportunity to explore the mine museum and the diamond shop, followed by lunch (Lunch not included).. After lunch, you will go on a tour to see the lions up close and personal and learn about the dangers they face today,  Finally, you will be transferred back to the guesthouse in Pretoria, and take you for dinner at around 19:30.

Opportunity for last moment shopping and Transfer to Johannesburg International Airport

You will start the day with a morning guided game drive and after breakfast you will check out of the lodge and we will transfer you to Johannesburg International Airport. End of Tour.  

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