5-Day Pilanesberg Black Rhino & Ivory Tree Safari

• A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Johannesburg or Pretoria to Pilanesberg

Your journey kicks off with a pickup from any Johannesburg or Pretoria hotel or address between 5:30 AM and 6:30 AM, reaching Pilanesberg National Park by 8:45 AM. At 9:00 AM, hop into an open safari vehicle for a 3-hour morning game drive, seeking the “Big Five” (lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant, buffalo) and rare black rhinos. Savor a flavorful
lunch at the lodge’s restaurant, then check into Black Rhino Game Lodge around 1:30 PM.
Settle into your suite and head out at 4:00 PM for a 3-hour sunset game drive, marveling at the African dusk. Return around 7:00 PM for a delicious boma fire dinner under a starry sky.

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

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Black RhinoOccasional

LionOccasional

LeopardOccasional

BuffaloOccasional

HyenaOccasional

CheetahRare

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Black Rhino Game Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Pilanesberg GR

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinks not included

Morning & Evening Safaris

Wake early for hot drinks, then set out on a 3-hour sunrise game drive from 5:30 AM to 8:30 AM in an open safari vehicle, spotting wildlife in the golden morning light. Return to Black Rhino for a satisfying breakfast, then spend the day relaxing by the pool or lounging in the cozy lounge.
Enjoy a delicious lunch at the restaurant. At 4:00 PM, venture out for a 3-hour sunset and night game drive, seeking nocturnal animals.
Return around 7:00 PM for a sumptuous boma fire dinner, sharing tales of the day.

Main Destination:

Pilanesberg Game Reserve

Accommodation:

Black Rhino Game Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Pilanesberg GR

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Morning Safari & Transfer to Ivory Tree

Start with morning coffee, then head out on a 3-hour sunrise game drive from 5:30 AM to 8:30 AM in an open safari vehicle, catching animals in the crisp light. Return to Black Rhino for a delightful breakfast, then transfer to Ivory Tree Game Lodge, checking in around 11:00 AM.
Savor a gourmet lunch overlooking the bushveld, then unwind by the pool or pamper yourself at the spa. At 4:00 PM, venture out for a 3-hour sunset game drive, pursuing the “Big Five.”
Return around 7:00 PM for a sumptuous boma dinner, swapping stories of the day.

Main Destination:

Pilanesberg Game Reserve

Accommodation:

aha Ivory Tree Game Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Pilanesberg GR

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Morning & Evening Safaris

Begin with hot drinks, then set out on a 3-hour sunrise game drive from 5:30 AM to 8:30 AM in an open safari vehicle, spotting wildlife in the fresh morning glow. Return to Ivory Tree for a delightful breakfast, then relax at the lodge—lounge by the pool, try archery, or enjoy a spa session.
After lunch, set out at 4:00 PM for a 3-hour sunset and night game drive, tracking nocturnal creatures.
Dine at the boma, savoring the African night.

Main Destination:

Pilanesberg Game Reserve

Accommodation:

aha Ivory Tree Game Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Pilanesberg GR

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Morning Safari & Departure

By the end of your safari, most guests will have seen the “Big Five” and countless other species, leaving you with memories to treasure. Wake early for hot beverages, then set out on a 3-hour sunrise game drive from 5:30 AM to 8:30 AM in an open safari vehicle, chasing one last glimpse of Pilanesberg’s wildlife.
Return to Ivory Tree for a lavish breakfast, pack up, and prepare for a 2-hour game drive in a closed vehicle (minivan) between 11:30 AM and 12:30 PM, seeking more of the “Big Five.”
Depart mid-afternoon between 3:00 PM and 3:15 PM for the return journey to Johannesburg, arriving at OR Tambo International Airport or your drop-off point around 5:30 PM–6:00 PM.

Main Destination:

Johannesburg (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.