Private Executive Pilanesberg Safari

Price From : ZAR 15,521 (Per Person Sharing) Currency Converter

Experience an exclusive Pilanesberg safari at Shepherd’s Tree Game Lodge in a private and secluded reserve area. Enjoy expertly guided safaris with highly qualified rangers in 10-seater open safari vehicles, offering exceptional wildlife encounters. The lodge features executive suites and a private villa, ensuring a luxurious stay. Private transfers with our renowned guides provide a seamless journey, with optional stops at the Elephant Sanctuary, Cheetah Centre, Sun City, or the Cradle of Humankind.

Why Choose Mmilo Tours for Your African Safari?

Expertly Crafted Itineraries

Experience the best of Southern Africa with our well-designed and competitively priced packages, ensuring a seamless and enriching journey.

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Go beyond the usual attractions and uncover hidden gems like ancient San rock art, the Drakensberg Mountains, and pony trekking in Lesotho.

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Enjoy safe, punctual, and friendly service with tailored tours that suit your interests and schedule, all managed by a trusted local operator.

Tour Prices

Dates	Price Solo 1 Room	Price 2+ People Sharing Rooms
Oct 1, 2024 – Dec 20, 2025	R 27,570	R 15,521

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 journey to Pilanesberg Game Reserve begins with pickup from any location in Johannesburg or Pretoria, including the airports. The drive takes you through some of South Africa’s most fascinating landscapes, offering a blend of scenic beauty, history, and economic significance. Along the way, you will pass through the world’s second-oldest mountain range, regions where mankind’s earliest traces were discovered, and the world’s richest platinum-bearing area.

Pilanesberg Game Reserve, your destination, lies within the remnants of a 1,200-million-year-old volcano, creating a dramatic backdrop for your safari adventure.

Departure is available from 7:00 AM, allowing time for optional stops at key attractions along the route (entrance fees may apply).

Upon arrival at Shepherd’s Tree Game Lodge, enjoy lunch and check in. If time permits, stroll through the protected grounds or refresh with a quick swim before gathering for afternoon tea.

At 3:00 PM, set out on your first safari drive, where you’ll encounter Africa’s iconic wildlife, including the Big Five, roaming free in their natural habitat.

Day 2

After a night in the fresh, unspoiled air of the African bush, wake up feeling refreshed and ready for another unforgettable safari experience. Join fellow guests and an experienced game ranger on a morning game drive, setting out for exciting wildlife encounters.

During the drive, your ranger will pause for a morning coffee break at a safe viewing spot, possibly near a waterhole where hippos, crocodiles, and other wildlife gather to drink. The open safari vehicles provide excellent visibility and a secure way to observe animals. As the wildlife perceives the vehicle as a single, non-threatening presence, guests can enjoy close-up sightings without disturbing the animals.

Pilanesberg’s unique location within a transition zone between South Africa’s wetter and more arid regions creates a rich species diversity. Animals such as springbok and brown hyena, typically found in drier landscapes, thrive here, while species like sable and impala, which prefer more abundant vegetation, are also present. This blend of ecosystems ensures exceptional game-viewing opportunities.

After the safari, return to the lodge for a hearty breakfast before checking out. You may opt for an additional private safari drive, followed by lunch at Bakubung Lodge, before beginning your scenic return journey to Johannesburg or Pretoria.

Tour Notes

Inclusions

5 Star Accommodation at Shepherd’s Tree Game Lodge
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 who are 6 years and older.
Drinking water on all days

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

An Outdoor Shepherds Tree Dining Boma area with a central fire pit and warm ambient lighting under the evening sky.

aha Shepherds Tree Game Lodge

aha Shepherd’s Tree Game Lodge is a magnificent lodge concession awarded by the North West Parks and Tourism Board within the existing Pilanesberg Game Reserve. It lies in an exclusive-use zone in the south-western portion of the 57,250ha Big 5 and mala

2-Day 5-Star Private Executive Pilanesberg Safari