Pilanesberg Overnight Safari Tours
Escape the city and enjoy a Big Five overnight safari just 2 hours from Johannesburg or Pretoria. Stay at a private game lodge in Pilanesberg National Park and experience thrilling sunrise and sunset game drives in open safari vehicles, with expert guides and unforgettable wildlife encounters.
Black Rhino Lodge in Pilanesberg for a Big5 overnight safari experience
The Best Big 5 overnight Safari from Johannesburg
The Go SAfari one or two night overnight safari tour from Johannesburg to Pilanesberg is structured to offer you the best wildlife activity and sightings possible on a short stay. There are a variety of game lodges in Pilanesberg, from the more economical large family orientated Bakubung Bush Lodge and Kwa Maritane Bush Lodge, to the opulent 5 star Tshukudu Bush Lodge in the center of Pilanesberg and Shepherds Tree Lodge is very good larger 5 star lodge in Pilanesberg offering luxury accommodation and award winning Spa’s. For a more genuine safari experience Pilanesberg Private Lodge, Tambuti Lodge (5-star) and Black Rhino Lodge in the private concession area of Pilanesberg are great.
Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime in Pilanesberg! Twice a day — early morning as the bush comes alive and late afternoon as the sun sets — you’ll set off on thrilling three-hour game drives in open safari vehicles. Expert field guides guide you, tracking wildlife and sharing their knowledge of the bush. With safari vehicles linked by radio, you’ll have a greater chance of finding lions, elephants, rhinos, and more! Larger 22-seater trucks add to the energy of the adventure, while 5-star lodges offer smaller 9-seater 4x4s for a close-up, intimate experience.
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More About the Pilanesberg Overnight Safari
The overnight safari tour to Pilanesberg can be two, three or even four days, departing Johannesburg at 09h30 (Winter - May to August) and departing at 10h30 (Summer - September to April) and returning to Johannesburg at 16h30 on the last day. We can drive guests directly back to Johannesburg (OR Tambo) Airport from the lodge.
Some of what to expect
It is considered one of the world’s most incredible geological phenomena as it is the site of one of the largest volcanic complexes of its type in the world. The large alkaline rock ring complex was formed during a massive volcanic eruption 1 200 – 1 300 million years ago with the remnants of the explosion still seen today, despite heavy erosion of landscape, in the remnants of lava flow and angular rock fragments called breccia.
The Pilanesberg National Park is unique as it is in one of only 3 alkaline volcano crates in the world and is characterized by impressive volcanic mountain forms and rolling savannah grasslands over 1300 million years old. These impressive features have created one of the most topographically diverse Reserves to be found in South Africa. A major reason for the diversity of animals in Pilanesberg is that it lies in the transition zone between the arid Kalahari in the west and the bushveld of the Northwest Province. The seven different habitats in Pilanesberg attract and cultivate prolific animal and birdlife, making this the ideal one day safari tour destination.
In a single decade the Pilanesberg has become a leading wildlife destination.
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Many, many thanks to Susan and Glen for making the most of my mini-vacation to Black Rhino!! The lodge was great, the game drives were fun and I'm so grateful to Susan for the lift and great company to and from the reserve.