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7 Day Palace & Safari Honeymoon

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Summary

Combine the legendary entertainment of Sun City’s Palace Hotel with a classic Big Five safari in nearby Pilanesberg National Park on this easy 7 day honeymoon, enjoying comfortable transfers from Johannesburg, flexible daily schedules, and plenty of time to relax between adventurous game drives.

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From: POA

The price can be reduced by substituting accommodations

What influences prices?
Honeymoon Ref. Code
H09
Starting Date
Any Date
Starting Point
Johannesburg
Ending Point
Johannesburg
Customizable
The itinerary can be tailored to your needs
Type
Honeymoon Package
Accommodation Level
Luxury
Countries Visited

Detailed Luxury Honeymoon Itinerary: 7 Day Palace & Safari Honeymoon

Day 1-3: Arrival / Sun City

Overnight: Palace Hotel
Meals: Breakfast

Highlights

  • Relax at the Palace Hotel amid lush subtropical gardens.
  • Swim and unwind at Sun City’s iconic Valley of Waves.
  • Enjoy restaurants, live entertainment, spa treatments and romantic evenings together.

You will be met on arrival in Johannesburg and transferred from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Sun City, South Africa’s legendary “kingdom of pleasure” on the edge of the Pilanesberg. The drive takes you through the North West Province to a vast resort complex that features hotels, golf courses and landscaped gardens. On arrival at the Palace Hotel, you’ll be assisted with check-in and have time to settle into your luxurious, Africa-inspired suite overlooking the subtropical grounds.

Later you can start exploring at your own pace. Drift down to the Valley of Waves to swim in the wave pool or relax on the man-made beach, wander along shaded paths through the gardens, or join one of the many leisure activities on offer. In the evening, you might choose from a variety of restaurants, enjoy a live show, or try your luck in the casino before returning to the tranquility of the Palace.

Note

Three nights are spent at the Sun City Resort on a bed-and-breakfast basis.

Day 4-6: Pilanesberg National Park

Meals: Full Board

Highlights

  • Explore malaria-free Pilanesberg National Park on guided game drives.
  • Search for Big Five wildlife, cheetah and rare antelope species.
  • Relax at Ivory Tree Lodge with pool, spa and vistas.

On the last morning at Sun City you will be met at 10 am at the Palace Hotel and transferred to nearby Ivory Tree Game Lodge in the northeastern corner of Pilanesberg National Park. Set in an ancient volcanic crater, Pilanesberg is a malaria-free reserve that protects Africa’s iconic Big Five as well as cheetah, giraffe, zebra and many antelope species. More than 300 bird species have been recorded in the mosaic of rocky ridges, open grassland and acacia woodland surrounding the lodge.

During your stay at Ivory Tree, you will enjoy two daily game drives in open 4x4 vehicles, accompanied by resident rangers and trackers who help you find and interpret the wildlife. Some species that do not occur naturally in Kruger, like gemsbok and springbok, can be seen here, and there is a good chance of encountering cheetah on the open plains. Between drives you can relax at the pool or spa, or join optional activities such as archery, quad biking and interactive drumming in the boma.

Note

Guests spend three nights at Ivory Tree Lodge on a full board basis with two game drives on open 4x4 vehicles included daily.

Day 7: Departure

Overnight: None
Meals: Breakfast

Highlights

  • Savor a final morning game drive and farewell bush breakfast.
  • Enjoy last wildlife views en route back to Johannesburg’s airport.
  • Depart South Africa with shared honeymoon memories and stunning photos.

After a final early morning safari activity and a hearty breakfast at Ivory Tree Game Lodge, there is still time to soak up the views over the surrounding hills and say goodbye to the staff who have looked after you during your stay. Keep an eye out for last wildlife sightings around camp – it is not uncommon for antelope or even elephant to pass near the lodge as you are preparing to leave.

At 10 am you will be collected for the road transfer back to Johannesburg. The drive retraces your route past Sun City and on towards the city, where you will be dropped at O.R. Tambo International Airport or, if you prefer, at a hotel in Johannesburg or Pretoria. Your week-long romantic escape ends with wonderful memories of Sun City’s entertainment, Pilanesberg’s wildlife and shared adventures in South Africa.

Included

Accommodation:
  • 3 Nights Palace Hotel
  • 3 Nights Ivory Tree Game Lodge
Guides:
  • Resident Rangers: From Day 4–7
Vehicles:
  • Open 4x4 Vehicle: From Day 4–7
Meals:
  • Only Meals Specified
Flights:
  • None
Transfers:
  • Johannesburg Airport to Palace Hotel
  • Palace Hotel to Ivory Tree Game Lodge
  • Ivory Tree Game Lodge to Johannesburg Airport
Activities & Entrance:
  • All Activities Included in the Itinerary, Unless Stated as Optional
  • All Entrance Fees to Places Mentioned in the Itinerary, Unless Stated as Optional
Additional Inclusions:
  • Tourism Levy
  • All Applicable Taxes
  • All Park Fees, Where Applicable
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Excluded

Excluded:
  • International Airfare (To and From South Africa)
  • Personal and Medical Insurance
  • Drinks
  • Gratuities

7 Day Palace & Safari Honeymoon

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Last Updated: December 13, 2025 Curated By: Riaan Viljoen