3-Day Pilanesberg Wildlife Safari from Johannesburg with Big 5 Drives

3 Days Duration

Experiences

About This Tour

Embark on a scenic drive from Johannesburg to explore the famous Pilanesberg National Park on this 3-day excursion. Enjoy several exciting game drives and spot...

Duration: 3 Days · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Included · Standard · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Johannesburg, Pilanesberg Game Reserve · Languages: English

Know before you go: This tour is an accommodated tour, and linen is provided.; Game viewing is difficult and not always guaranteed, so we also emphasise some of the more minor aspects of the bush.; It can get very hot, so suitable precautions against sunburn should be taken.; Before departure, clients will be required to enter into an agreement pertaining to our booking conditions and general information.; Clients are required to have their own comprehensive personal travel insurance.; When going to print, the above itinerary was correct, but we continually strive to offer our clients the best available tour options. As such, we reserve the right to change aspects of the itinerary at our discretion. During the validity of the published itinerary, conditions will change, roads are improved or deteriorate, often opening up new routes, contracted camps and accommodation facilities change standards, optional activities become available or are discontinued, recent border posts open, and old ones become congested, etc.; We are continuously monitoring all of the factors that make up a successful tour and, as such, will make amendments to the published itineraries if circumstances demand or if we believe that the change will enhance the tour.

About Pilanesberg Game Reserve

South Africa

Pilanesberg Game Reserve

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What's Included

All transport
Food (as per the itinerary)
Coffee/tea
Accommodation
Walks
Game drives
Entry fees and permits
Group equipment
Professional South African tour guide

Not Included

Alcohol
Bottled water
Soft drinks
Curios and crafts
Tips
Meals whilst in transit to and from Johannesburg

Itinerary

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Day 01

Johannesburg to Pilanesberg and Evening Safari

Departing from Johannesburg at 08h00, our journey leads us along some of the most scenic roads into the North West Province of South Africa. En route, we will stop for lunch. After lunch, we continue our journey to the park and arrive shortly after midday. Upon arrival at our accommodation, a welcome drink is served as we check into our rooms, where we will spend the next two nights. Situated in the reserve, the lodge gives us the opportunity to see animals and already start experiencing the beauty of this country. We then slowly start preparing for our afternoon/evening safari within the park, where we have the opportunity to begin seeing some of the most incredible wildlife and species that inhabit this area. We return to the lodge after the safari and enjoy a catered meal. Meals included: Dinner Driving Distance: 200 KM Accommodation: Pilanesberg National Park Area
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Day 02

Sunrise Safari and Afternoon Game Drive

Enjoy an early morning coffee and rusks as we watch the sunrise. This morning, we embark on another safari within the park. We experience how the animals move around and learn more about the smaller, intricate details of how everything in nature fits together. Our guide will do their best to show us nature and help us learn more about the things we come across. Before the heat of the day, we slowly make our way back to the lodge, where we will enjoy brunch and relax before setting off again in the afternoon to spot more wildlife. Later in the afternoon, when it starts cooling down and the animals become more active, we head out on an afternoon game drive. Here, we will cover a bit more distance, giving us a great opportunity to spot some of the animals that inhabit the area. Keep your eyes open, as we will be searching for wildlife throughout the drive. Our guides are very well trained to spot animals, and they will share some amazing information with you during every encounter. After our game drive, we slowly return to the lodge to enjoy dinner and share stories around the campfire about the things we have seen today. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Driving Distance: 100 KM Accommodation: Pilanesberg National Park Area
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Day 03

Final Safari and Return to Johannesburg

After another night in the wild, we wake up with the sun and enjoy a quick breakfast before setting out on our last safari experience inside Pilanesberg National Park. Explore a different area of the park this morning, depending on the encounters we had the previous day and the advice of the local guides working inside the park. After enjoying yet another great safari experience, we slowly start making our way back to Johannesburg to arrive just after midday. Meals included: Breakfast Driving Distance: 200 KM