4 Day Luxury Black Rhino Game Lodge Safari
Pilanesberg • Johannesburg / Pretoria
Hotel Pickup Available
We collect from any hotel or address in Johannesburg / Pretoria.
Overview
This 4-day luxury safari offers an extensive exploration of the 58,000-hectare Pilanesberg National Park and the private Black Rhino concession. Guests are accommodated at the 5-star Black Rhino Game Lodge which is nestled in a grove of shady Tamboti trees within an ancient volcanic crater. The itinerary features a total of eight guided game drives including orientation sessions and open-vehicle tracking of the Big Five. Each elegant thatched suite is air-conditioned and features a private lounge and en-suite bathroom with an outdoor shower and a patio overlooking a busy waterhole. With two plunge pools and gourmet starlit boma dinners: this package provides the ultimate bushveld immersion only three hours from Johannesburg. It is perfectly suited for travelers seeking a deep connection with the wild without sacrificing high-end comfort.
Included
- ✔ Return luxury air-conditioned transfers from any address in Johannesburg or Pretoria
- ✔ Three nights in luxury thatched suites at Black Rhino Game Lodge
- ✔ Six guided 3-hour open-vehicle safari game drives with expert rangers
- ✔ Two orientation game drives in a closed vehicle during the transfer process
- ✔ All gourmet meals as per the itinerary including daily breakfast and lunch and dinner
- ✔ Daily Afternoon Tea with snacks served before the sunset safari
- ✔ Pilanesberg National Park and Black Rhino conservation fees
- ✔ Professional English-speaking safari guide and ranger services
- ✔ Bottled mineral water provided during all transfers
Not Included
- ✖ Personal beverages and refreshments available at the cash bar
- ✖ Purchases of a personal nature and souvenirs
- ✖ Gratuities for the guide and ranger and lodge staff
- ✖ Items of a personal nature
- ✖ Travel insurance
Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival and Concession Safari
Your journey begins with an early morning pickup from your address in Johannesburg for a transfer to the North West Province. Arrive at the reserve for an orientation game viewing session before checking into the lodge at midday. After enjoying Afternoon Tea and snacks: depart for a late-afternoon sunset game drive in an open safari vehicle to track predators. Conclude the evening with a starlit dinner around the firepit. Included Afternoon Tea and Dinner.
Day 2 & 3 Full Wilderness Immersion
Spend two full days exploring the diverse biomes of the ancient volcanic crater. Each day begins with a 3-hour sunrise game drive followed by a hearty breakfast at the lodge. Spend the midday at leisure by the plunge pools or watching wildlife at the waterhole. After a light lunch and Afternoon Tea: embark on a second 3-hour sunset safari to seek out elusive nocturnal species. Dinner is served in the lodge restaurant or traditional boma. Included Breakfast and Lunch and Afternoon Tea and Dinner.
Day 4 Final Safari and City Return
On your final day: rise early for a sunrise game drive to witness the dawn activity of the bushveld. Return to the lodge for a final breakfast and check-out. At midday: enjoy an orientation game drive in a closed vehicle as you head toward the park exit. The return journey to Johannesburg begins in the early afternoon with drop-offs scheduled for approximately 17 30. Included Breakfast.
Important Information
- Address Required Please provide the full street address for your door-to-door pickup
- Malaria-Free The Black Rhino concession is located in a safe malaria-free region
- Family Friendly Children of all ages are welcome at this lodge with tailored activities
- Pickup Window Collection happens between 05 30 and 07 00 depending on location
- Drop-off Schedule Return transfers typically arrive in Johannesburg around 18 00
- What to Bring Neutral clothing and a warm jacket for sunrise drives are recommended
- 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%