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Pilanesberg National
Park
North
West Province
South Africa
Tours & Prices 2013
2 hour drive from Johannesburg
International Airport.
See key map (I 5). Situated on eastern side of North
West Province.
Pilanesberg National Park is set
on 50 000 hectares of pristine unspoiled natural beauty, situated in
the North West Province. The area is world famous geologically and
its structure, termed the Pilanesberg National Park Alkaline Ring Complex'
was formed by volcanic eruptions some 1 200 million years ago.
" The Volcano that gave birth to a game reserve"
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.
Operation Genesis: The creation of the Reserve is considered one of the most
ambitious programs of its kind to be undertaken anywhere in the world, the
re-introduction of many long-vanished species, the park now has in excess of
7 000 animals including 24 of the larger species. Truly fulfilling wildlife
excursions could have you spotting any of the Big Five.
The park borders with the entertainment complex Sun City. The park was originally
owned by three local tribes, and is now administered by the North West Parks
and Tourism Board.
Pilanesberg National Park is the park in South Africa with the greatest variety
of animals /square km. It is the closest game reserve to Gauteng with the Big
5 and it is malaria free.
Pilanesberg National
Park in the North West Province, South Africa, supports healthy populations
of Lion, Leopard, Black and White Rhino, Elephant and Buffalo and a
wide variety of rare and common species like the nocturnal Brown Hyena,
the fleet-footed Cheetah, the majestic Sable, Giraffe, Zebra, Hippo
and Crocodile and other animals. Over 300 bird species have been recorded.
Standing high above the surrounding bushveld, Pilanesberg National Park unfolds
in a series of colourful hues and panoramas which is a delight for photographers
and guests.
Tours & Prices
2013
(NB - No scheduled
times & days for all tours. Tours done on requests & bookings)
Full day
Pilanesberg National Park Safari Tour (5 hours) - PILAN04
Short itinerary:
08am - pick up from Johannesburg. 09am - pick up from Pretoria.
Visit souvenir market on way.
11am - arrive at Pilanesberg and start game drive.
01pm - light lunch at Pilanesberg restaurant with view over animal
drinking hole.
02pm - continue game drive till time to travel back to Johannesburg.
Duration of tour inside park +- 5 hours.
+- 07pm back in Johannesburg. +- 06 pm back in Pretoria
R 1,565-00 per person sharing.
R 2,400-00 single
Cost includes: pick up / drop off, entrance fees to park, light lunch
and guiding.
Sun City 
and Pilanesberg National Park Safari Tour (6 hours) - PILANSC05
Short itinerary:
08am - pick up from Johannesburg. 09am - pick up from Pretoria
Visit souvenir market on way.
11am - arrive at Sun City and do a sightseeing walk in premises.
12h30pm - light lunch at Sun City restaurant.
02pm - arrive at Pilanesberg, start game viewing.
Continue game drive till time to travel back to Johannesburg.
Duration of tour inside park +- 3 hours.
+- 07h30pm back in Johannesburg. +- 06h30 pm back in Pretoria
R 2,100-00 per person sharing.
R 2,980-00 single
Cost includes: pick
up / drop off, entrance fees to park, light lunch and guiding.
Pilanesberg
National Park Open Safari Vehicle Game Drives (1 day)- PILSAF06
Short itinerary:
Departure time from Johannesburg / Pretoria
- October - February 06am
- March - April 07am
- May - September 07h30am
Open Safari Vehicle game drive duration:
+-3hrs.
Visit a souvenir market on the way back to Johannesburg if time allows. Back in Johannesburg +- 06pm. Minimum 2 people.
R 2,380-00 per person sharing.
Further info
on request
Cost includes: pick up / drop off, entrance fees to park, light lunch
and guiding.
Lion Park
/ Sun City / Pilanesberg National Park Safari (LPSCPIL01)
Short approximate itinerary:
07h00am - departure time from Johannesburg.
08h00am - visit the Lion Park with a photo session with lion cubs and drive through
to see the lions and cheetahs in enclosures.
10h00am - a short stopover at a souvenir market on route to Sun City.
11h30am - take a stroll in the beautiful gardens of Sun City complex with its
four hotels, gambling halls and man-made water features.
13h00pm - enjoy a lunch at Sun City.
15h00pm - meet the Pilanesberg game ranger at the gate for your sunset
game drive in an open safari vehicle.
18h00pm – travel back to Johannesburg.
20h30pm – estimate time of arrival in Johannesburg.
Minimum of two (2) people on tour.
R 3,090-00 per person sharing.
Cost includes: pick up / drop off, entrance fees, light lunch and
guiding.
Note that there are longer tours available that includes
Pilanesberg National Park as
part of its itinerary. See the Long
Tours section.
(Prices
are subject to change without prior notice)
The nearest town / city to the above tour is ....
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Brown Hooded
Kingfisher
Pilanesberg Game Reserve
Photo taken recently by clients, Pierrine & Marc
Hippo and son
Pilanesberg Game Reserve
Photo taken recently by clients, Pierrine & Marc
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