Experience one of South Africa’s most wonderful destinations on a 6-day luxury Pilansberg Game Reserve Safari. A glorious, custom African safari adventure where you will enjoy stunning wildlife, superb luxury safari lodge accommodation and phenomenal experiences.
Uncover South Africa’s rich landscapes, over 6 magnificent days on one of the best photo safari experiences in South Africa.
Discover the Big-5 and more at the Pilansberg National Park, a striking landscape made up of one of the world’s largest volcanic complexes. Pilansberg’s spectacular game reserve provides the perfect backdrop to your leisurely Big-Five photo safari. Located inside the eroded crater of the extinct volcano, this is a fantastic opportunity to record tremendous memories of a truly unique South African destination. With everything from lakes, to wildlife and striking vegetation to see, Pilansberg is a glorious photo safari that you won’t want to miss.
The Crater of a long extinct volcano is the setting of Pilanesberg National Park – a fascinating alkaline complex produced by volcanic eruptions some 1300 million years ago. Its rare rock types and structure make it a unique geological feature.
This well-stocked park has a dramatic landscape that supports a wide variety of plants, animals, and birds. Pilanesberg accommodates virtually every mammal of Southern Africa and is also home to the Big Five.
The Crater of a long extinct volcano is the setting of Pilanesberg National Park – a fascinating alkaline complex produced by volcanic eruptions some 1300 million years ago. Its rare rock types and structure make it a unique geological feature.
This well-stocked park has a dramatic landscape that supports a wide variety of plants, animals, and birds. Pilanesberg accommodates virtually every mammal of Southern Africa and is also home to the Big Five.
Unfortunately all good things must come to an end…! Goodbye to the safari life, feeling relaxed, mesmerizing scenery, great food, family time and romantic memories.
Morning road transfer back to the airport for your flight to Johannesburg airport…dreaming of the trip of a lifetime!
2022 / $ 1,785/ per person sharing /2 pax min.*
*Prices may vary slighty
Best time: March – October every year
Pilanesberg Game Reserve is a sanctuary for a variety of Wildlife including the Big Five – rhino, lion, elephant, leopard and buffalo. Situated inside the eroded crater of an extinct volcano in the North West province, it has a history that covers many centuries. Pilanesberg is one of the largest volcanic and Alkaline Ring Complexes of its kind in the world. Its rare rock types and structure make it a unique geological feature. The early presence of man can be seen in the numerous Stone and Iron Age sites that are scattered throughout the park.
The Pilanesberg Game Reserve exists within the transition zone between the dry Kalahari and wetter Lowveld vegetation, commonly referred to as “Bushveld”. Unlike any other large park, unique overlaps of mammals, birds and vegetation occur because of this transition zone.
The colourful hues, varied habitats and panoramas will delight and entertain photographers and visitors. Off the centre of the park is Thabayadiotso, “the Proud Mountain” and the beauty of Pilanesberg is reflected in a large central lake, the Mankwe Dam.
Pilanesberg Game Reserve offers a variety of accommodation options and is a sanctuary for a variety of wildlife including the Big Five – rhino, lion, elephant, leopard and buffalo. Situated inside the eroded crater of an extinct volcano in the North West province (adjacent to Sun City,) it has a history that covers many centuries.
Pilanesberg is one of the largest volcanic and Alkaline Ring Complexes of its kind in the world. Its rare rock types and structure make it a unique geological feature. The early presence of man can be seen in the numerous Stone and Iron Age sites that are scattered throughout the park
An abundance of wild life proliferates in 580 km of diverse and arresting bushveld terrain. The Pilanesberg Game Reserve is home to healthy populations of lion, leopard, black and white rhino, elephant and buffalo – Africa’s “Big Five”. A wide variety of rare and common species exist with endemic species like the nocturnal brown hyaena, the fleet-footed cheetah, the majestic sable, as well as giraffe, zebra, hippo and crocodile, to mention but a few.
Bird watching is excellent with over 300 species recorded. Some are migrants, others permanent inhabitants; some eat carrion or live prey, others eat seeds, fruit or tiny water organisms.
The lodge is a hidden treasure set amongst the trees of an old Tamboti forest at the foot of an ancient volcanic crater that today comprises one of South Africa’s most exciting Big 5 eco-tourism destinations, the greater Pilanesberg National Park. The lodge & Game Reserve is a private reserve which is incorporated into the 113,693 acres Pilanesberg National Park
Lodge is the ideal location for a luxurious bushveld breakaway. Built between a Tamboti forest, overlooking a busy waterhole, which is a hive of bird and animal activity, and a playground for the elephant. On many occasions, the stillness of the night is broken by the roaring of lions, and the franklins sing the morning wake up call. Once, you are awakened with a hot cup of coffee, your host ranger will take you out on an exceptional game drive, taking you through the reserve, into the unexplored valley of the Pilanesberg, until we reach the 200km network Pilanesberg Park roads. It is from here, accompanied by your personal game ranger, that you will be able explore the malaria free wildlife wonderland and discover the magic of the African bush!
Although the Lodge is situated in one of South Africa’s largest wildlife sanctuaries, that is home to almost all of Southern Africa’s big game as well as more than 300 bird species. But it offers much more than just game viewing – activities for every taste allow you to have your perfect holiday. Nestled in the basin of an ancient amphitheatre divided by riverine woodlands and elephant trails lies an exclusive lodge development site.
Decorated in a range of earthy tones ranging from terra-cottas to deep blues, the rooms have been carefully coordinated to ensure comfortable seating both indoors and out.
ACTIVITIES
Board the specialized game viewing vehicles and stand a chance to see all of Southern Africa’s large mammals on a game drive (game drive vehicles are conducted on custom built 10-seater vehicles, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable game drive experience); rejuvenate your body and soul at the Amani African Spa; quad biking; join in for some delicious cuisine during an exclusive bush braai or boma dinner; experience African culture with Tswana and Zulu dancing, interactive drumming, an African marimba band and a percussion show.
