5-Day Pilanesberg Tlou Tented Camp & Bakubung Safari

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Johannesburg or Pretoria to Pilanesberg

Your journey begins with a pickup from any Johannesburg or Pretoria hotel or address between 5:30 AM and 6:30 AM, arriving at Pilanesberg National Park by 8:45 AM. At 9:00 AM, climb into an open safari vehicle for a 3-hour morning game drive, seeking the “Big Five” (lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant, buffalo).
Savor a tasty lunch at the Pilanesberg Centre, then check into Tlou Tented Safari Camp around 1:30 PM.
Settle into your ensuite tent 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 star-filled 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:

Tlou Tented Safari Camp

• Budget tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Pilanesberg GR

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Morning & Afternoon 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 Tlou for a satisfying breakfast, then spend the day relaxing by the pool or exploring the Bagatla tribal areas to engage with local traditions. Enjoy a traditional local lunch at the
camp or nearby.
At 4:00 PM, venture out for a 3-hour sunset game drive, seeking nocturnal animals. Return around 7:00 PM for a flavorful boma fire dinner, sharing tales of the day.

Main Destination:

Pilanesberg Game Reserve

Accommodation:

Tlou Tented Safari Camp

• Budget tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Pilanesberg GR

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Safaris & Transfer to Bakubung Bush Lodge

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 Tlou for a delightful breakfast, then enjoy leisure time by the pool or exploring the camp’s surroundings.
Depart Tlou around 11:30 AM and arrive at Bakubung Bush Lodge around 1:00 PM, checking in and savoring a light lunch at the restaurant overlooking the waterhole. Unwind by the pool or indulge in a spa session, then head out at 4:00 PM for a 3-hour sunset game drive, pursuing the “Big Five.”
Return around 7:00 PM for a vibrant boma dinner, swapping stories of the day.

Main Destination:

Pilanesberg Game Reserve

Accommodation:

Bakubung Bush Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Pilanesberg GR

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Morning & Afternoon Safari in Pilanesberg Game Reserve

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 Bakubung for a delightful breakfast, then relax at the lodge—lounge by the pool, visit the gym, or enjoy a spa session.
After lunch, set out at 4:00 PM for a 3-hour sunset game drive, tracking nocturnal creatures.
Dine at the boma, savoring the African night.

Main Destination:

Pilanesberg Game Reserve

Accommodation:

Bakubung Bush 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 Bakubung for a sumptuous breakfast, pack up, and prepare for a 2-hour game drive in a closed vehicle (minivan) between 11:00 AM and 11:30 AM, 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.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.