Pilanesberg National Park - one of the largest in South Africa. The park covers an area of 55 000-hectares and its plains are rich and fertile as they were once part of a now extinct volcanic crater.
Majestic hills encircle the park and a large central watering hole is ideal for game viewing. Home to all of the Big Five and other large game including giraffe, hippo, zebra and crocodile, as well as an extreme diversity of birdlife. There are a number of hides and picnic spots to stop and stretch your legs.
2 Days Pilanesberg | Price pp 1 May - 31 Aug 2018 | |
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2 pax | 4 pax | |
Bakubung/Kwa Maritane Bush Lodge **** | 336 | 283 |
Shepherds Tree Game Lodge ***** | 419 | 366 |
Tshukudu Bush Lodge ***** (children from 12 only | 397 | 371 |
Black Rhino Game Lodge **** | 324 | 271 |
ukutula extension | 1350 | |
+ Lion Bush Walk @ Ukutula* | 500 | |
- Bakubung/Kwa Maritane Bush Lodge ****
Price pp 1 May - 31 Aug 2018 2 pax : 336
Price pp 1 May - 31 Aug 2018 4 pax : 283 - Shepherds Tree Game Lodge *****
Price pp 1 May - 31 Aug 2018 2 pax : 419
Price pp 1 May - 31 Aug 2018 4 pax : 366 - Tshukudu Bush Lodge ***** (children from 12 only
Price pp 1 May - 31 Aug 2018 2 pax : 397
Price pp 1 May - 31 Aug 2018 4 pax : 371 - Black Rhino Game Lodge ****
Price pp 1 May - 31 Aug 2018 2 pax : 324
Price pp 1 May - 31 Aug 2018 4 pax : 271 Price pp 1 May - 31 Aug 2018 : ukutula extension
Price pp 1 May - 31 Aug 2018 : ukutula extension
Price pp 1 May - 31 Aug 2018 : ukutula extension
Price pp 1 May - 31 Aug 2018 : ukutula extension
Price pp 1 May - 31 Aug 2018 : ukutula extension
Price pp 1 May - 31 Aug 2018 : + Lion Bush Walk @ Ukutula*
Price pp 1 May - 31 Aug 2018 : + Lion Bush Walk @ Ukutula*
Price pp 1 May - 31 Aug 2018 : + Lion Bush Walk @ Ukutula*
Price pp 1 May - 31 Aug 2018 : + Lion Bush Walk @ Ukutula*
Price pp 1 May - 31 Aug 2018 : + Lion Bush Walk @ Ukutula*
Includes | Transport, 1 night in hotel of choice Full Board, park entry, 2 4x4 Safaris in the Pilanesberg |
Children | Children under 12 sharing with 2 adults -50% (depending on which hotel, please inquire) |
* Note | Warning age and height restriction for lions walk (min 12 years and 1.5m) |
Day 1 – Safari
Pick up from your accommodation around 11am and transported in air-conditioned vehicles to the Pilanesberg National Park, check into your hotel, enjoy a light lunch while overlooking the park (lunch for own account at 3&4 star lodges)
Late afternoon sees you off on a 4x4 game drive lasting until sunset. Search for the Big 5 in an open game viewing vehicle. Smell the odours of the bush. Marvel at the scenery of the ancient crater.
Return for dinner at the lodge
DAY 2
The next morning you will leave on another 4x4 safari (depending on the season breakfast can be taken before or after - lodge will advise)
Return to lodge and then after checkout, return transfer to Johannesburg.
Game drive Policy:
Bakubung/KwaMaritane: children 3 and up allowed at rangers discression
Shepherds Tree: children 5 and plus allowed on game drives at rangers discression
Tshukudu: no under 12's permitted at lodge
A | Pilanesberg |
B | Lion Experience |
C | Sandton |

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