Hotel Pickup Available
We collect from any hotel or address in Johannesburg / Pretoria.
Overview
This 2-day tented safari offers a high-quality wilderness experience at an accessible price point within the 55,000-hectare Pilanesberg National Park. Guests stay at the Tlou Tented Safari Camp: a rustic yet comfortable 3-star retreat located just 4 km from the park entrance. Accommodation consists of spacious tents built on elevated decks: each featuring a private en-suite bathroom with hot showers: 5-star quality beds: and modern amenities like electricity and Wi-Fi. The itinerary is designed to maximize wildlife encounters with 12 hours of guided open-vehicle game drives led by expert rangers using radio-linked tracking. Highlights include tracking the Big Five and enjoying traditional South African cuisine: such as braai and potjiekos: in a fire-lit communal boma under the stars.
Included
- ✔ Return luxury air-conditioned transfers from Johannesburg or Pretoria
- ✔ One night in an elevated en-suite tent at Tlou Tented Safari Camp
- ✔ Total of 12 hours of guided open-vehicle safari game drives
- ✔ All meals as specified (Day 1: Lunch and Dinner | Day 2: Breakfast and Picnic Lunch)
- ✔ Mid-morning coffee stop during the full-day safari
- ✔ Professional English-speaking safari guide and ranger
- ✔ Uncapped and unlimited Wi-Fi at the camp
- ✔ Bottled mineral water provided during the transfers
Not Included
- ✖ Daily Pilanesberg National Park entry fees (Payable at the gate in cash or card)
- ✖ Beverages and refreshments (Cash bar available at the camp)
- ✖ Purchases of a personal nature and souvenirs
- ✖ Gratuities for the guide: ranger: and camp staff
- ✖ Travel insurance
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival and Double Safari Session:
Morning pickup from your address in Johannesburg or Pretoria between 05:30 and 06:30. Travel to the Pilanesberg for an immediate 3-hour mid-morning game drive in an open safari vehicle to track the Big Five. Enjoy lunch at a scenic rest camp inside the reserve before embarking on a second 3-hour afternoon drive. Check into Tlou Tented Safari Camp in the late afternoon to relax by the pool: followed by a traditional South African dinner in the fire-lit boma.
Day 2: Sunrise Safari and Return:
After a hearty breakfast at the camp: depart for a full-day open-vehicle safari lasting approximately 6 hours. This extended exploration allows you to visit different sections of the ancient volcanic crater with a mid-morning coffee stop and a picnic lunch inside the reserve. The tour exits the park at 15:00 for the return journey: arriving back at your drop-off point in the city between 17:30 and 18:00.
Important Information
- Address Required: Please provide the full street address for your door-to-door pickup.
- Malaria-Free: The reserve is located in a safe: malaria-free region suitable for all travelers.
- Entry Fees: Please have funds ready for the park gate (approx. R500 for international visitors).
- Pickup Window: Collection occurs between 05:30 and 07:00 depending on your location.
- Drop-off Schedule: Return transfers typically conclude around 18:00.
- What to Bring: Neutral-colored clothing: a warm jacket for sunrise: swimwear: and a camera.
- Flight Advice: Domestic departures after 19:30 | International after 21:00.
- Cancellation Policy: 30-day notice forfeits 25% | 20-day notice forfeits 50% | 7-day notice forfeits 100%.