Big Five Safari | From Cape Town

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Big Five Safari Cape Town

Escape to a resort on the edge of the malaria-free Pilanesberg Game Reserve, with flights from Cape Town, gourmet meals, and luxury accommodations included. Enjoy two extended private safaris, totalling 13 to 14 hours of immersive wildlife exploration, guided by our expert Pilanesberg safari guides. Travel in a specialised 4×4 SUV for exceptional photographic and wildlife viewing opportunities. Set within a 2-billion-year-old volcanic caldera, Pilanesberg’s concentric rings of mountains and hills create one of the most scenic Big Five safari destinations in South Africa.

Why Choose Mmilo Tours for Your African Safari?

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Tour Prices

Start Dates	Price Solo 1 Room	Price 2+ People Sharing Rooms
Jan 6, 2025 – Dec 15, 2025	R 22,713	R 15,277

When the category of room at the hotel at which this tour is priced is no longer available for your dates of travel Mmilo Tours will offer you the next best option available at that hotel. If no suitable rooms are available at the advertised hotel we will endeavour to offer options at another hotel as similar as possible.

Itinerary for This Tour

Day 1

Your Pilanesberg adventure begins with a pickup at Lanseria Airport, followed by a scenic 90-minute drive through one of the world’s oldest mountain ranges and past the richest platinum mines on Earth. Arrive at Pilanesberg Game Reserve, set within the remains of a 2-billion-year-old volcanic crater, home to thousands of Africa’s iconic wildlife species, including the Big Five.

Enjoy a private, extended 5-hour game drive in a specialised 4×4 SUV, venturing deeper into the park than standard open safari vehicles. While traditional lodge game drives last only 3 hours with limited stops, the Mmilo extended safari offers multiple opportunities to exit the vehicle at safe viewing spots, providing a truly immersive safari experience.

Choose your preferred safari schedule, either on Day 1 or Day 2. Before entering your lodge, enjoy a leisurely lunch on an open dining terrace overlooking a waterhole where wildlife gathers to drink. Your afternoon safari continues until sunset, taking in the breathtaking landscapes as the African bush comes to life in the golden hour.

Day 2

Wake up to the sounds of the African bush and set off before sunrise for a dawn safari—the most active time for wildlife. Start your day with coffee and rusks, a traditional South African pre-safari treat, before heading into Pilanesberg Game Reserve for another unforgettable game drive.

With a packed picnic breakfast, you’ll stop at scenic viewpoints and waterhole hides, where you can stretch your legs and take in the sights and sounds of nature. Observe crocodiles and hippos in and out of the water and various birds and other wildlife gatherings to drink.

Your private guide and the SUV safari format will maximise your game-viewing experience, ensuring you maximise your time in the Big Five territory. Wildlife sightings are always unpredictable—this is the wild, untamed African bush, where the big cats hunt and roam freely.

Midday, return to the lodge for lunch and relax before a waterhole, watching the ever-changing wildlife scenes unfold. After 7 to 8 incredible hours on safari, begin your return journey, departing Pilanesberg at approximately 3:00 PM for Lanseria Airport.

Tour Notes

Inclusions

Accommodation
Park fees
Activities mentioned in the Itinerary
A professional driver/guide
Transportation
Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
All meals that are mentioned in the itinerary
This tour accepts children of all ages. Children under 18 receive a discount and children under 3 are free.
Drinking water

Exclusions

International flights
All passport and Visa fees excluded
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips
Personal items
All costs of a personal nature, e.g. laundry, telephone calls
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Optional activities and transportation

Accommodation for this Tour

Sundown Country Estate

Welcome to Sundown Country Estate, where the wild beauty of the African bush meets the comfort and sophistication of modern hospitality.

2-Day Intensive Big Five Safari from Cape Town