2 DAY PILANESBERG NATIONAL PARK SAFARI
Pilanesberg Game reserve is a mere 2½ hours drive from Johannesburg. We offer you a 2 Days safari in a Big5 Game Reserve. Luxury
Accommodation in the bush and safaris with open top safari vehicles
PILANESBERG SAFARI TOUR INFORMATION
Johannesburg/Pretoria - Pilanesberg National Park Safari - Johannesburg/Pretoria
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Departs:
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Daily, On request
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Pick-up Location:
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Any location in Johannesburg or Pretoria
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Pick-up Time:
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Between 06:00 and 06:30 depending on location
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Drop-off Location:
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Any location in Johannesburg or Pretoria
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Drop-off Time:
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Between 14:00 and 15:00, depending on location
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Passengers:
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Minimum 2 - Maximum 12
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Please note:
A minimum stay of two nights is required over weekends.
(Friday & Saturday or Saturday & Sunday)
INCLUDES/EXCLUDES IN THE PILANESBERG 2 DAY SAFARI
The safari price includes
- Accommodation as specified (subject to availability)
- Meals as specified: Breakfast and Dinner included.
- Return road transfer to Pilanesberg in air-conditioned vehicle
- Game viewing activities as described. 1 open vehicle game drive included.
The safari price excludes
- Meals not specified. (lunch)
- Drinks, gratuities, telephone calls & other items of personal nature
- Optional open top vehicle safaris.
- Conservation or gate levies
PILANESBERG 2 DAY SAFARI HIGHLIGHTS
- Overnight at Bakubung Bush lodge/Kwamaritane Bush lodge.
- Early morning & late afternoon open vehicle game drives
DETAILED ITINERARY 2 DAY PILANESBERG SAFARI
Day 1 - North West Province - Pilanesberg National Park
An early departure from Johannesburg/Pretoria as you are transferred to the malaria-free Pilanesberg National Park, a relatively new park only about 2-hours drive away in the North West Province. At 55 000 hectares, the Park is home to the "Big Five" (Lion, Leopard, Rhino, Elephant, Buffalo), 50 other species of large mammals, and 354 bird species. The entire park is situated in the remains of a 1 200 million year old volcanic crater. The night is spent in a Game lodge inside the Park. The suites are located on the edges of a natural
amphitheater, each features full en suite bathroom, mini bar fridges, air-conditioning and tea and coffee making facilities. Included are late afternoon game drives in specially adapted open safari vehicles.
Accommodation: Bakubung Bush Lodge/Kwamaritane bush Lodge.
Rates are inclusive of meals. 1 Night accommodation/Dinner/Breakfast and one open vehicle safari.
Distance traveled: 220 km
Day 2 - End of Safari
After a final open vehicle game drive (optional) and a late breakfast you are collected at the lodge and transferred back to Johannesburg / Pretoria. Drop off is at a hotel or guest house of your choice, or the Oliver Tambo International Airport.
Distance traveled: 220 km
Bakubung Bush Lodge is situated in the majestic Pilanesberg National Park
where the "Big Five " roam. Bakubung Bush Lodge is nestled at the gateway to the Pilanesberg National Park, set in the tranquil and relaxing surroundings.
Consisting of 55 Thatched African Style Chalets with the option of Bed & Breakfast or Dinner/Bed & Breakfast.
Bakubung Bush lodge offers tranquility and relaxation. Bakubung Bush lodge has 24 hour generated support.
Entertainment facilities
- 2 Swimming pools
- A trampoline
- Outdoor chess set
- Mini Golf
- Walking Trails
- Aviary on site for guests to enjoy
- Game Drives into the Pilanesberg National Park where guests can view the "Big Five"
The formation of the Pilanesberg occurred 2,000 million years ago . Described by geologists as the Pilanesberg Alkaline Ring Complex, the Pilanesberg is one of the 3 alkaline volcanoes in the world and is exceptionally old.
At its zenith, the volcano towered to 7000 meters in height , rivaling even
Africa's highest peak, Mount Kilimanjaro, in grandeur
SAFE VIEWING OF ELEPHANTS
An elephant weighs up to seven tons so it can inflict serious damage to vehicles or cause loss of life.
Show respect for elephants at all times.
Do not wave, hoot or shout at elephants .
look out for temporal gland flow. Visible fluid flowing from the gland between the eye and ear hole is a distinct sign of stress and anxiety .
always keep a safe distance between you and elephants at all times .
don't block the path of elephants when they approach the road .
leave enough space so they can cross without splitting up the herd
PILANESBERG HISTORICAL SITES
H1 Archaeological interpretative site .The inhabitants lifestyle and culture during this early period before the arrival of white settlers is well illustrated . This site provides a well interpreted introduction to the iron age period .
H2. Iron age remnants . Pilanesberg is literally scattered with marked iron age sites , which were cattle outposts of the Batswana who settled the area since the 17th century.
H3 Bakgatla kgothla site . The distinctive Borite Hill named Letlapa la Kgamanyane, marks the historic Kgotla or meeting place of the Bakgatla chieftainship . The Bakgatla resided at Mabele-a-Podi village to the east of the Kgotla
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