Overview
Tour Overview
South Africa Safari: Just 2 to 2.5 hours from Johannesburg, Pilanesberg Game Reserve offers a malaria-free safari experience in a unique volcanic landscape. Our 3-hour
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Day 1 Guests will be picked up and dropped off at Pilanesberg Manyane Gate or Sun City Gate Choose between the following options: 5:30 AM – 8:30 AM: You'll experience a captivating safari adventure when the bush thrives. You'll travel in an open safari vehicle with skilled guides, seeing sunrise magic as predators finish their hunt, antelope graze, and bird calls echo. 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM: You'll enjoy a leisurely game drive with elephants at waterholes, giraffes in trees, and hippos in shallows, guided by experts sharing insights. 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Choose a late afternoon 3-hour drive during golden hour, where wildlife stirs—predators hunt, herds gather, and night sounds rise. 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM: You'll spot nocturnal animals like bushbabies and owls with a guide as night sounds create an unforgettable vibe. Main Destination: Pilanesberg Game Reserve Best Time To Visit May to September (Dry season) High Season October to April (The park is busier, especially during school holidays) Best Weather April to May and September to October (Mild weather and little rain) Wildlife in Pilanesberg GR ElephantCommon GiraffeCommon White RhinoCommon ZebraCommon WildebeestCommon HippoCommon Show more Black RhinoOccasional LionOccasional LeopardOccasional BuffaloOccasional HyenaOccasional CheetahRare Wild DogNone Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals & Drinks: Meals at own expense Drinking water (Other drinks not included) End of tour (See Getting There f
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Included & Excluded
Included
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- A transfer from and back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost
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We had a lovely drive with Thiodore from Joburg to Hoedspruit
Thomas is a love Operator picked up on time And very affection Thomas made the transfer Quick and easy Much appreciated THOMAS
Thomas drove me from the airport to Hoedspruit in the 23rd of February to start with a new job. Thank you for your good service Thomas.
Good tour I ever experienced with Thomas he is a good driver with costumer care
Really easy and punctual transfer service to the safari lodge. Our driver Tiyani was waiting for us to arrive off the plane and to welcome us to South Africa. He was very chatty and knowledgeable about the area around Pilanesberg National...
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