Pilanesberg National Park
|Pilanesberg Day Tour
|Overnight
Safaris
Only 2 hours scenic drive from Johannesburg and Pretoria,
a Pilanesberg day tour and Pilanesberg accommodation are
ideal to explore the big five African bush on a limited time schedule.
The
Pilanesberg National Park, which is situated a 2 hour drive north west of
Johannesburg / Pretoria, is characterized by impressive volcanic mountain
forms and rolling savannah grasslands 1300 million years old. These
impressive features have created one of the most topographically diverse
Reserves to be found in South Africa. The 55 000 hectares (132000 acres) of
Pilanesberg National Park are home to some 10 000 animals and the park is
now one of the privileged reserves hosting the Big Five
and 364 species of bird.
A major reason for Pilanesberg's diversity of animals is that it lies in the
transition zone between the arid Kalahari in the west and the humid Lowveld
of the Northwest Province. The seven different habitats at the Pilanesberg
attract and cultivate prolific birdlife.
This is a Malaria free area.
Pilanesberg
Overnight Safari - click here
The ideal full day tour from Johannesburg.
Pilanesberg Day Tours:
Option 1- Open
vehicle Safari
Approximately 11 hours
Departing Johannesburg 09h30 and Returning 21h00
(Winter May to August)
and 10h30 and returning 22h00 (Summer September to April)
Cost: Per person R1540.00 fully inclusive
For a private tour with one guest R2400.00
Prices valid until
30th April 2010
From 1st May 2010
Per person R1750.00 fully inclusive
For a private tour with one guest R2590.00 (Currency Converter)
The day safari experience is structured to avoid the midday heat when wildlife
activity and sightings are limited. It gives our clients the best opportunity to take advantage of the prime viewing hours of
the late afternoon, sunset and early evening. It is at this time that the African Bush comes to life, when the nocturnal
wildlife species such as lion, leopard and hyena become active.
Our three hour late afternoon and sunset open
safari game drive is hosted by a qualified, armed National Parks Board field
guide and ranger, the vehicles are in radio contact with each other so you
have a better chance of finding the animals. Included in this tour is approximately half an hour of night
game spotting with spotlights.
The vehicles/trucks can accommodate 20 passengers comfortably, because this
is a public park no off road driving is allowed. Includes
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Collect/drop-off service and return transfers
in a luxury air-conditioned
seven-seater microbus or sedan from the central, northern and western areas
of Johannesburg
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Stop at a traditional road side
African Curio market
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Registered tour guide / field
guide
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Three course luncheon
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3 hour game drive in an open
safari vehicle with a park field ranger
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Vat
Excludes
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All drinks
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Entrance fee of R70.00 if
you want to got to Sun City
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Curio purchases and
items of a personal nature
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Surcharges for Collect/drop-off service outside in the greater
Johannesburg area - Johannesburg Airport, eastern suburbs and Pretoria.
Itinerary
Day Tour to Pilanesberg (Spring schedule)
10h30
Meet & greet guest/s-
Depart- Johannesburg for a scenic drive to the Pilanesberg National Park.
11h30
Halfway restroom / refreshment stop at a traditional African roadside curio
& craft market, Guests enjoy approximately half an hour of free time to
browse around all the traditional crafts and curios on offer. PS! - Remember
that all those prices are negotiable.
13h30
We arrive at the luxury Bakubung Bush Lodge in the Pilanesberg National Park,
in time for
a delicious luncheon on the terrace, overlooking the a water hole.
15h30
Depart from Bakubung Bush Lodge on the Afternoon/Sunset/Evening open-top
safari game drive, hosted by an armed Parks Board field guide/ranger departs
the lodge reception area.
This three hour safari game drive heads out into Big Five territory in
search of Africa's famous wildlife heritage, Guests are reminded to take
along all cameras, extra film,
and sunglasses.
18h30
Our safari game drive returns to the lodge. We depart the
Pilanesberg National Park for Johannesburg.
21h00
Arrival at guest’s hotel. Guest farewell.
Option 2- Closed
vehicle Safari
Approximately 11 hours
Departing
Johannesburg 07h00 and Returning 18h00
Cost: Per person R1160.00 fully inclusive
For a private tour with one guest R1875.00
Prices valid until
30 April 2010 (Currency Converter)
The day safari experience is structured to
allow you more time exploring the park looking for animals, at least 4
hours. The drive is conducted in the same air-conditioned vehicle use to
transfer you from Johannesburg so it is a lot more comfortable than the open
truck.
It includes a visit to Sun City as well. Because this is a public park no
off road driving is allowed.
You will also be back in Johannesburg early which is ideal if you have a n
evening flight or dinner arrangements. Includes
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Collect/drop-off service and return transfers
in a luxury air-conditioned
seven-seater microbus or sedan
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Registered tour guide / field
guide
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Park entrance fee
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4 hour game drive in a closed vehicle
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Sun City
entrance fee
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Vat
Excludes
Itinerary
07h00
Meet & greet guest/s-
Depart- Johannesburg for a scenic drive to the Pilanesberg National Park.
09h00
Arrive at Pilanesberg, after completing the entry procedures enter the park
and your safari begins, looking out for the "big five" and the many other
wild animals that make the park home.Visit
various predator hides, water holes and look outs. We will stop for a light
lunch (own account) and then continue our game drive. Depending on the
guests a stop at Bakubung Bush Lodge for a more substantial lunch can be
enjoyed.
14h30
Leave the Pilanesberg National Park,
for a short introductory visit to Sun City - "Africa's Kingdom of Pleasure"
16h00
We depart the
Sun City and Pilanesberg for Johannesburg.
18h00
Arrival at guest’s hotel. Guest farewell.
Guest Advisory
Guests are advised to bring along:
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Cameras and extra film.
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Binoculars
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Winter months (May to end August): Sunglasses, jeans and warm clothing.
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Summer months (September to April): Sunglasses, and light clothing.
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Sun screen
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