3 DAY PILANESBERG NATIONAL PARK SAFARI
The 3 Days Pilanesberg Safari offers you 2 nights luxury
accommodation in a Big5 Game reserve
Sunset and Sunrise Safaris with Open Top Safari Vehicles . Enjoy the Bush on your Doorstep .
PILANESBERG 3 DAY SAFARI 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 09:00 and 09:30 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 6
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INCLUDES/EXCLUDES IN THE 3 DAY PILANESBERG SAFARI
The safari price includes
- Accommodation as specified (subject to availability)
- Meals as specified. Breakfast/Dinner.
- Return road transfer to Pilanesberg in air-conditioned vehicle
- Game viewing activities as described. 1 open top vehicle game drive per day.
The safari price excludes
- Meals not specified
- Drinks, gratuities, telephone calls & other items of personal nature
- optional open vehicle safaris.
- Conservation or gate levies
SAFARI HIGHLIGHTS
- Pilanesberg Safari
- Exclusive private game lodge
- Early morning & late afternoon open vehicle game drives
3 DAY PILANESBERG SAFARI DETAILED ITINERARY
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 hectare, 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 new luxury
game lodge inside the Park. The luxurious 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. The late afternoon and early morning game drives
are in specially adapted open safari vehicles.
Accommodation: Bakubung lodge or Kwamaritane lodge.
Rates are inclusive of meals (Breakfast & Dinner) 1 nights accommodation.
1 open vehicle safari per day.
Distance traveled: 220 km.
Day 2 - North West Province - Pilanesberg National Park
An early wake up call signals the start of yet another exciting day in Big Five territory.
You depart on an early morning safari in open 4x4 vehicles after which you return to the lodge for a late breakfast. During the heat of the day you can relax around the sparkling pool or at your luxurious chalet.
This evening another safari in open 4x4 vehicles is undertaken, followed by a scrumptious South African dinner.
Accommodation: Bakabung Lodge or Kwamaritane Lodge
Rates are inclusive of meals (Breakfast & Dinner), 1 open vehicle safari, and
1 night accommodation.
Day 3 - 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.
PILANESBERG LARGE MAMMALS:
CROCODILE.
CHEETAH.
WATERBUCK.
WARTHOG.
TSESSEBE.
STEENBOK.
SPRINGBOK.
RED HARTEBEEST .
PLAINS ZEBRA.
MOUNTAIN REEDBUCK.
KUDU.
KLIPSPRINGER .
IMPALA.
HIPPOPOTAMUS.
GIRAFFE.
ELEPHANT .
ELAND.
DUIKER.
COMMON REEDBUCK .
BUSHBUCK.
BUFFALO .
BLUE WILDEBEEST
Pilanesberg National Park Concessionaries :
At the foot of the Garamoga Hills in the north of the reserve lies the Bakgatla resort , which consist of colonial -style chalets . Each chalet has a lounge , kitchen , bedroom , bathroom and ever popular loft room .
Concealed in the rich expanses of the Pilanesberg Nature Reserve, Bakubung, or people of the hippo , offers guests everything they need to get in touch with the bush . the lodge forms a semi-circle at the base of the hills and overlooks a water hole . Bakubung is a mere two-hour drive from Johannesburg and 10 minutes from Sun City .
Manyane offers accommodation in chalets , safari style tents or caravanning and camping facilities .Some chalets have a loft bedroom . The African thatched styled chalets are luxurious , with one or two bedrooms including a lounge
Activities for visitors include mini golf , a children's play ground , walk in aviary and guided game drives.
The camp has superb conference facilities , with personal service and attention to detail , be it a small gathering or large conference. A team of experts will assist from the planning to executing a successful event.
Nestled at the natural gateway to the Pilanesberg nature reserve , and set in unspoilt natural surroundings .
Kwa Maritane offers guests all the amenities of a prime resort on the doorstep of the Pilanesberg Nature reserve . Capture the spirit of Africa at Kwa Maritane Bush lodge , where mother nature and civilization meet in perfect harmony .
the underground hide , accessed by a 180 m-long tunnel , is unique in South Africa .
The game rangers with their expert knowledge are world class and interpret the sights and sounds of the African bush.
The 60 units , offering air-conditioning , outdoor shower, tea and coffee making facilities and mini bar , blend into the surrounding environment and are decorated with early tones
There is an award-winning spa facility with treatment rooms overlooking the park as well as conference facility accommodating up to 70 delegates.
Black Rhino Game lodge has 14 luxurious and private, free standing bedroom suites with a restaurant , lounge and bar facility overlooking a waterhole
Black Rhino Reserve forms part of the Pilanesberg Nature reserve . Only guided game drives in open vehicles are permitted within the private concession area of the 50,000 ha park
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