2-Days Pilanesberg best chance to view "Big 5" with private extended safari
2-Days Pilanesberg best chance to view "Big 5" with private extended safari
A large amount of this trip is private and therefore safer and more flexible. As part of our package, we provide an additional private extended game drive (5 hours+) with our vehicle going a little further into the reserve than the lodge’s vehicle, two drives in total. This is unique and because our driver/guide is very experienced it maximizes your animal viewing.
On the Mmilo private extended drive, we get out and walk at the waterholes and dams at the special viewing points. This enables you to experience the sounds, sights, and smells of the reserve more closely. Our private transfer to the lodge and back is done in our touring SUV On the way to and from the safari, we can add visits to other attractions such as the Elephant Sanctuary, Walk with Lions and Sun City,This is also the best and most cost-effective option for a short safari from Cape Town where there is no option for a safari that is realistic or worthwhile.
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Pilanesberg National Park
You will be collected at the location address supplied by you by one of our fully qualified National Tour Guides. You shall pass over the Hartbeespoort Dam situated against the impressive backdrop of the towering cliffs of the world’s second most ancient mountain range, the Magaliesberg. In the area too, are the Ukutula Lion Centre, the Elephant Sanctuary, Mountain Cableway, and the Chameleon Market, Africa’s biggest craft market, then past the world’s richest platinum mines and Sun City. After booking this tour you can discuss with us stopping at some of these attractions. On entering the Pilanesberg Reserve gate you might see your first animals as we drive to the lodge and also while you are having lunch on the lodges sunny dining terrace looking into the reserve. Thereafter our guide will assist with check in to your room and leave you to get ready for your first open vehicle safari drive with other lodge guests starting an hour or so before sunset.
3 hoursBakubung Bush Lodge
Day 2: Game Drive
3 hoursPilanesberg National Park
No accommodation included on this day.
5 hoursIncluded
- Local taxes
- National Park fees
- Bottled water
- Accommodation included: 1 night
- 1x Breakfast
- 1x Dinner
- 1x Lunch
- Entry/Admission - Bakubung Bush Lodge
Not Included
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
- Lunch on Day 2
Good to Know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by at least 1 adult
- Infant seats are available for transfer vehicle on request if advised at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Operates in all weather conditions but please bring warm jacket even in summer and hat and scarf in winter as wind generated by the OSV can be chill. Please wear comfortable walking shoes to assist climbing into the OSV and walking to waterholes and viewing spots.
- Stroller accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 12 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.