MoAfrika Tours

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$1,128 to $1,237 pp (USD)
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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

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

Day 1

Pilanesberg Safari Start

Pilanesberg Safari Start

Your journey kicks off with a pickup from any hotel or accommodation in Johannesburg or Pretoria between 5:30 AM and 6:30 AM, whisking you 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, scanning the bush for the “Big Five” (lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant, buffalo) and other wildlife. Savor a delicious lunch at the Pilanesberg Centre inside the park, then head to Tlou Tented Safari Camp, 4 km from Bagatla Gate, checking in around 1:30 PM or 2:00 PM. Settle into your en-suite tent, relax, and get ready for a 4:00 PM 3-hour sunset game drive in an open safari vehicle, watching the African sky blaze as wildlife roams. Return to camp around 7:00 PM for a mouthwatering boma fire dinner, surrounded by the magic of the stars.

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
ZebraCommon
HippoCommon
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Black RhinoOccasional
LionOccasional
LeopardOccasional
BuffaloOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Accommodation:
Tlou Tented Safari Camp
  • Budget tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Pilanesberg GR
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 2

Morning & Afternoon Safari

Morning & Afternoon Safari

Wake to the thrill of Africa with a 3-hour sunrise game drive in Pilanesberg National Park from 5:30 AM to 8:30 AM in an open safari vehicle, catching wildlife in the golden morning light.
Return to Tlou Tented Safari Camp for a delicious breakfast, then spend your morning unwinding—lounge by the heated pool or venture into the vibrant Bagatla tribal areas to connect with local traditions and culture.
Enjoy a traditional tribal lunch at the camp or nearby, soaking in the region’s rich heritage.
At 4:00 PM, set out for a 3-hour sunset and night game drive in an open safari vehicle, spotting nocturnal creatures under the starlit sky. Return around 7:00 PM for a delectable 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

Day 3

Morning Safari & Departure to Johannesburg

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 National Park in an open safari vehicle. Chase the “Big Five” across vast landscapes, stopping for lunch at a rest camp or lodge in the heart of the park.
Continue your wildlife quest before departing Pilanesberg around 3:00 PM.
Transfer to Johannesburg, arriving at Southern Sun OR Tambo around 6:00 PM for a cozy overnight stay.
Relax, dine at the hotel or a nearby restaurant, and get excited for your Kruger adventure.

Main Destination:
Pilanesberg Game Reserve
Accommodation:
Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport
  • Luxury hotel located in Johannesburg (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 4

Johannesburg to Kruger

Johannesburg to Kruger

After breakfast at Southern Sun OR Tambo, check out and journey to Sekekama Tented Camp in the Motlala Conservancy Reserve, checking in at 2:00 PM.
Explore the camp’s amenities and share your adventure with free WiFi, then set off at 3:00 PM for an exclusive 3-hour sunset game drive in an open safari vehicle within a private game reserve in the Moditlo Game Reserve and Blue Canyon Conservancy, closed to the public. Hunt for the “Big Five” in this untouched wilderness, where every moment feels like a front-row seat to nature’s drama.
Return to Sekekama around 7:00 PM for a mouthwatering traditional South African boma fire dinner, with the electrifying sounds of lions roaring and hyenas howling as leopards, hyenas, buffalo, porcupine, and nyala roam through the unfenced camp at night.

Main Destination:
Moditlo Game Reserve (Blue Canyon GR)
Accommodation:
Sekekama Tented Camp
  • Budget tented camp located near Hoedspruit (Town)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 5

Kruger National Park Safari Thrills

Kruger National Park Safari Thrills

Rise early at Sekekama Tented Camp, sipping tea and coffee before departing at 5:30 AM for a full-day safari into Kruger National Park in an open safari vehicle, with a packed breakfast to enjoy in the bush. Explore the Orpen/Satara area, one of Africa’s top spots for lion sightings, during a 7- to 8-hour adventure that promises heart-pounding encounters with the “Big Five” and beyond.
Return to camp between 4:30 PM and 5:30 PM, then gather around the fire to braai and roast marshmallows, swapping stories of the day’s thrills.
Savor a traditional South African boma fire dinner under the stars, with the unforgettable sounds of lions, leopards, and hyenas echoing through the unfenced camp.

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
HippoCommon
Show more
HyenaCommon
White RhinoOccasional
LionOccasional
Black RhinoVery Rare
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Sekekama Tented Camp
  • Budget tented camp located near Hoedspruit (Town)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 6

Panorama Scenic Journey

Panorama Scenic Journey

After breakfast, depart Sekekama Tented Camp around 8:00 AM for a full-day Panorama Tour, where South Africa’s most iconic landscapes unfold before you. Marvel at Berlin Falls, God’s Window, The Pinnacle, 3 Rondavels, and Blyde River Canyon, each view more breathtaking than the last.
Return to camp in the late afternoon for a traditional South African boma fire dinner, relaxing by the fire in the unfenced camp, where hyenas, buffalo, porcupine, and nyala may wander nearby, joined by the calls of lions and leopards at night.

Main Destination:
Panorama Route (Highlight)
Accommodation:
Sekekama Tented Camp
  • Budget tented camp located 1-2hr drive from Panorama Route (Highlight)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 7

Final Safari & Departure to Johannesburg

Final Safari & Departure to Johannesburg

You'll start with a leisurely breakfast at Sekekama Tented Camp, offering time to relax or opt for a thrilling 3-hour sunrise game drive in the Blue Canyon Moditlo Game Reserve, before departing for a transfer to Johannesburg.
You will be arriving at OR Tambo International Airport between 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM to conclude your unforgettable safari.

Main Destination:
Kruger National Park
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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