3 Day Sundown Country Estate Hotel Tour
Pilanesberg • Johannesburg / Pretoria
Hotel Pickup Available
We collect from any hotel or address in Johannesburg / Pretoria.
Overview
This 3-day tour provides a tranquil escape into the heart of the Pilanesberg region. You will stay at the Sundown Country Estate Hotel which is a premier lodging destination situated just 12 kilometers from the Big Five National Park. The estate itself covers 800 hectares and is home to zebra and giraffe and various antelope species. Your itinerary is packed with wildlife encounters including four separate 3-hour game drives in open safari vehicles and an exhilarating quad bike safari through the rugged bushveld. Between adventures you can relax by the swimming pool or visit the on-site day spa for world-class treatments. With return luxury transfers from Johannesburg and all meals included this tour offers the perfect balance of nature and quiet and adventure.
Included
- ✔ Return luxury air-conditioned transfers from any address in Johannesburg
- ✔ Two nights of comfortable accommodation at Sundown Country Estate Hotel
- ✔ Four guided 3-hour open-vehicle safari game drives in the Pilanesberg
- ✔ One exhilarating quad bike safari through the estate wilderness
- ✔ All meals as specified in the itinerary including breakfast and lunch and dinner
- ✔ All relevant park entrance fees and conservation levies
- ✔ Professional English-speaking guide and expert ranger services
- ✔ Bottled mineral water provided during the transfers
Not Included
- ✖ Personal beverages and refreshments from the hotel bar
- ✖ Wellness spa treatments and massages
- ✖ Purchases of a personal nature and souvenirs
- ✖ Gratuities for the guide and hotel staff
- ✖ Travel insurance
Itinerary
Day 1 Heading for the Wilderness
Your journey begins with a morning pickup from Johannesburg for a transfer to the North West Province. Arrive at the estate by 09h00 for a thrilling quad bike safari through acacia groves and rugged terrain. After a hearty lunch at the hotel you can spend the afternoon lounging by the pool. As the sun dips low you will depart for your first open-vehicle sunset safari to track the Big Five. The evening concludes with a traditional dinner and stories around the campfire. Included Lunch and Dinner.
Day 2 Full Day Park Exploration
Rise early for a sunrise game drive to witness the savannah awakening in the morning light. Return to the lodge for breakfast and swap stories of your wildlife sightings. After a scrumptious lunch you will have free time to explore the nature trails or relax in the gardens. In the late afternoon you will embark on your second sunset safari of the tour to watch the landscape transform under amber skies. Dinner is served at the hotel restaurant. Included Breakfast and Lunch and Dinner.
Day 3 Sunrise Magic and Return
On your final day you will join your guide for a sunrise safari in the crisp morning air. Return to the estate for a final breakfast and check-out. You will have a few hours to soak up the last moments of paradise or opt for an additional bush walk before the noon departure for Johannesburg. Drop-offs are scheduled for late afternoon. Included Breakfast.
Important Information
- Address Required Please provide the full street address for your door-to-door pickup
- Malaria-Free The estate and the national park are located in safe malaria-free regions
- Activity Options Optional extra quad bike safaris or bush walks can be booked on site
- Pickup Window Collection happens between 05 30 and 07 00 depending on your location
- Drop-off Schedule Return transfers typically arrive in Johannesburg around 17 30
- What to Bring Neutral-colored clothing and swimwear and a warm jacket for sunrise drives
- Flight Advice Domestic departures after 19 30 and international after 21 00 are suggested
- Cancellation Policy 30-day notice forfeits 25% | 20-day notice forfeits 50% | 7-day notice forfeits 100%