Itinerary:

"The crater of a long extinct volcano is the setting of Pilanesberg National Park – a fascinating alkaline complex produced by volcanic eruptions some 1300 million years ago. Pilanesberg is one of the largest volcanic complexes of its kind in the world. Its rare rock types and structure make it a unique geological feature. An abundance of wildlife proliferates in 580 km of diverse and arresting bushveld terrain. The park is home to healthy populations of lion, leopard, black and white rhino, elephant and buffalo – Africa’s “Big Five”. A wide variety of rare and common species exist with endemic species like the nocturnal brown hyaena, the fleet-footed cheetah, the majestic sable, as well as giraffe, zebra, hippo and crocodile, to mention but a few. Bird watching is excellent with over 300 species recorded. Some are migrants, others permanent inhabitants; some eat carrion or live prey, others eat seeds, fruit or tiny water organisms." from the official Pilanesberg website. After pick up and the 3 hour drive to Pilanesberg from Gauteng, we drive on the many roads through the Pilanesberg Game Reserve in a closed minivan for 3 to 4 hours, where you will have opportunities to see the Big 5 in their natural habitat. During this Pilanesberg Game Safari you enjoy lunch (not included) in the restaurant at the visitor center. After observing more spectacular wildlife from bird hides, we take you back in the afternoon to your hotel or the O.R. Tambo Airport. ​