7-Day Pilanesberg & Kruger Safari

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

Johannesburg to Pilanesberg

Get picked up from any Johannesburg or Pretoria hotel or accommodation between 5:30 AM and 6:30 AM, and head to Pilanesberg National Park by 8:45 AM. At 9:00 AM, hop into an open safari vehicle for a 3-hour morning game drive.
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 set out at 4:00 PM for a 3-hour sunset game drive. Return around 7:00 PM for a delicious boma fire dinner.

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 Safari in Pilanesberg Game Reserve

Wake to the call of the wild with a 3-hour sunrise game drive from 5:30 AM to 8:30 AM in an open safari vehicle. Return to Tlou for a satisfying breakfast, then spend the day relaxing by the pool or exploring the Bagatla areas to engage with local culture.
Savor a traditional local lunch at the camp or nearby, soaking in the region’s rich heritage.
At 4:00 PM, head out for a 3-hour sunset game drive.
Return around 7:00 PM for a flavorful boma fire dinner, sharing stories by the fire.

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

Morning Safari & Departure to Johannesburg

Savor a late breakfast at Tlou Tented Safari Camp, then head out around 9:00 AM for a full-day game drive in Pilanesberg in an open safari vehicle, with a lunch stop at a rest camp.
Depart Pilanesberg around 3:00 PM, arriving at Southern Sun OR Tambo in Johannesburg by 6:00 PM. Unwind, dine at the hotel or nearby, and prepare for your Kruger adventure.

Main Destination:

Johannesburg Airport (Johannesburg)

Accommodation:

Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport

• Luxury hotel located in Johannesburg (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Johannesburg to Kruger National Park

After breakfast at the hotel, depart at 7:00 AM for a 5-6 hour transfer to Dumela Tented Camp in the Greater Kruger, with a refreshment stop en route. Arrive around 1:00 PM, check into your en-suite tent, and enjoy a light lunch.
At 3:00 PM, venture out for a 3-hour sunset game drive in a private game reserve near Kruger National Park.
Return around 7:00 PM for a traditional South African boma fire dinner.

Main Destination:

Kruger National Park

Best Time To Visit May to September (Dry season)

High Season December to January and July to August

Best Weather Apr-May and Sep-Oct (Mild and little rain)

Wildlife in Kruger NP

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestCommon

HippoCommon

Show more

HyenaCommon

White RhinoOccasional

LionOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

Accommodation:

Dumela Tented Camp

• Budget tented camp located inside Guernsey NR

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Full Day Kruger Safari

Rise early, enjoying tea and coffee before heading out at 5:30 AM for a full-day safari in Kruger National Park in an
open safari vehicle, with a packed breakfast for the bush.
Explore the southern region during a 7- to 8-hour adventure.
Return to camp between 4:30 PM and 5:30 PM, then gather for a braai and marshmallow roast.
Enjoy a boma fire dinner.

Main Destination:

Kruger National Park

Accommodation:

Dumela Tented Camp

• Budget tented camp located inside Guernsey NR

Meals & Drinks:

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

Panorama Route Tour

After breakfast, leave Dumela around 8:00 AM for a fullday Panorama Tour, taking in the breathtaking Berlin
Falls, God’s Window, The Pinnacle, 3 Rondavels, and Blyde River Canyon.
Return to camp in the late afternoon for a traditional South African boma fire dinner.

Main Destination:

Panorama Route (Highlight)

Accommodation:

Dumela Tented Camp

• Budget tented camp located 1-2hr drive from Panorama Route (Highlight)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Optional Morning Safari & Departure to Johannesburg

After breakfast at Dumela, relax or opt for a 3-hour sunrise game drive in the private game reserve for an additional fee (R1,350 per person sharing, minimum 1 person).
Depart camp around 10:00 AM for your return transfer to Johannesburg, arriving at OR Tambo International Airport around 5:00 PM–6:00 PM.

Main Destination:

Johannesburg Airport (Johannesburg)

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.