R9,695
per person, sharing, inclusive of transfer and game drive.
R11,895
per person, single inclusive of transfer and game drive.
Pilanesberg Game Reserve, a premier safari destination in South Africa, lies in a malaria-free zone just a 2-hour drive from Johannesburg, hosting the Big 5 and a dense population of wildlife. Retreat to Sundown Country Estate Hotel on this 3-day tour, a peaceful haven in the heart of the Pilanesberg region, celebrated as a top lodging option. Located just 12 km from the renowned Sun City Resort and Pilanesberg Game Reserve, Sundown Country Estate blends luxury, tranquility, adventure, and nature. Explore the 800-hectare reserve, alive with zebra, giraffe, warthog, impala, and diverse birdlife, and venture on a thrilling safari to Pilanesberg National Park to encounter the Big 5 and various animals in their natural habitat. Relish culinary delights at Aloes Restaurant and The Sundown Restaurant, unwind at the indoor bar with a variety of beverages, or bask in the African sun at the poolside bar overlooking a sparkling pool and beautifully crafted gardens. For ultimate relaxation, visit the Day Spa, a serene retreat offering massages and world-class treatments. Activities include bush walks, hiking, archery, a water park, quad bike safaris, and 10-seater open vehicle game drives.
What's included?
- Transportation to and from the lodge in a deluxe air-conditioned vehicle
- 2 nights’ stay at Sundown Country Estate Hotel
- A quad bike safari adventure
- Four 3-hour open vehicle safari game drives
- Meals as per the itinerary
- Pilanesberg conservation fee
What's excluded?
- Arranged domestic and international flights
- Gratuities
- Activities not mentioned as per the itinerary
- Meals & Beverages not mentioned as per the itinerary (cash bar available)
- Personal Expenses
Highlights
- Comfortable lodge stay in Pilanesberg
- Thrilling quad bike safari
- Four game drives in a 10-seater open safari vehicle through Pilanesberg Game Reserve
Itinerary
Day 1 : Wilderness Welcome
Your safari adventure starts in Johannesburg as you climb into a reliable vehicle, heading northwest to Pilanesberg National Park, arriving by 09:00 for a quad bike safari. From 09:30 to 11:30, navigate rugged terrain, weave through acacia groves, stir up dust, and embrace the excitement of tracking wildlife. After this thrilling ride, refuel with lunch at the lodge, then relax by the pool in your swimsuit. As the sun sets, join a sunset safari in an open vehicle, with a skilled guide highlighting wildlife for your camera. Return to the lodge, where the scent of a savory dinner fills the air, stories are shared around the campfire, and you drift to sleep, perhaps with a lion’s distant roar sparking dreams of wild escapades.
Day 2 : Park Exploration
As dawn’s first light touches the savannah, you’re already out, binoculars and camera ready, climbing into an open safari vehicle for a sunrise game drive. Back at the lodge, a satisfying breakfast awaits, where you share tales of the elusive leopard, playful warthog, and more. By noon, savor a delicious lunch at the lodge restaurant, followed by free time—relax by the pool with a book or stroll nature trails, where every rustle hints at adventure. Your choice. As the sun lowers, head out for a sunset safari, witnessing the landscape shift—grasslands glow amber, and the sky paints itself in coral and lavender hues. Return to the lodge, where the scent of dinner greets you, and under the sprawling Milky Way, enjoy exquisite cuisine. Then, retire to savor the lodge’s luxuries one final time.
Day 3 : Sunrise Safari & Farewell
Wake early as the African dawn calls, seize your binoculars, and join your guide in a safari vehicle for a sunrise safari, feeling the crisp air as the bush stirs to life. Return to the lodge for a satisfying breakfast. After saying goodbye to your comfortable retreat, choose from a thrilling quad bike safari, a relaxed bush walk, or simply savoring the final moments in this wild haven before heading to Johannesburg around noon.
Important Information
- Group Tours : MoAfrika Tours and its partners provide affordable group tours and transfers for 2–12 people per vehicle. Please let us know if you prefer a private tour (extra charges may apply).
- Collection / Dropoff : Collection from any Hotel or Address in Johannesburg between 05:30am - 07:00am. Drop-off at any hotel or address in Johannesburg from 17h30.
- Please Note : If you’re flying out of OR Tambo International Airport on your final day, we recommend booking a domestic flight departing no earlier than 19:30 and an international flight departing no earlier than 21:00.
R9,695
per person, sharing travellers, inclusive of transfer and game drive.
R11,895
per person, single travellers, inclusive of transfer and game drive.
