Overview:
Embark on an opulent 3-day safari at Kwa Maritane Bush Lodge within South Africa’s Pilanesberg National Park. Experience the Big 5 through both enclosed and open vehicle game drives. You will reside at the 4-star Kwa Maritane Bush Lodge, where you may savor South African ethnic food.
Optional activities, such a guided bush walk or a visit to the reserve’s animal center, are available for booking. The trip offers convenient pick-up and drop-off services from any hotel or house in Johannesburg. Guests may select from elegantly furnished accommodations designed for young families.
Detailed Itinerary:
Day 1: Johannesburg to Pilanesberg National Park, South Africa
In the morning, we convey guests from Johannesburg to Pilanesberg National Park. Upon arrival, we investigate the Big 5 wildlife reserve in our enclosed vehicle for several hours. Subsequently, we arrive at Kwa Maritane Bush Lodge, where we partake in a light lunch and some leisure time. In the late afternoon, guests commence a 4×4 game drive in an open safari vehicle accompanied by a licensed ranger. Following twilight, we return to the opulent lodge for a delectable meal in the dining establishment.
Meals Provided: Lunch and Dinner
Activities Included: Afternoon game drive
Day 2: Pilanesberg National Park, South Africa
This morning, we savored hot beverages prior to commencing a three-hour sunrise game drive in a safari vehicle accompanied by a professional ranger in Pilanesberg National Park. Subsequently, we return to the lodge, where guests may engage in various activities at Kwa Maritane Bush lodge. Visitors may explore the reserve’s wildlife center or Predator’s World, embark on a guided bush walk, or engage in a game-tracking activity, subject to an additional fee. In the afternoon, we have a second 4×4 game drive and conclude the day with dinner at the lodge’s restaurant.
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Activities Included: Morning game drive, afternoon game drive
Day 3: Pilanesberg National Park to Johannesburg, South Africa
Prior to commencing our morning game drive in Pilanesberg National Park, we partake in warming beverages at the lodge. Following our concluding 4×4 game drive, a delectable breakfast is prepared for guests. Subsequently, between 11:30 and 12:00, we embarked on a closed-vehicle game drive. Following a final opportunity to observe animals, we embark for Johannesburg at approximately 15:00.
Meals Provided: Breakfast
Activities Included: 4×4 Game Drive and Closed Vehicle Game Drive
Pilanesberg National Park in South Africa
Pilanesberg National Park, a wildlife reserve situated within an extinct volcano, is located near Rustenburg in South Africa’s North West Province. Founded in the 1970s, the park features a varied landscape comprising rocky outcrops, expansive grasslands, wooded valleys, and a substantial lake. Visitors may utilize the park’s bird hides to photograph the more than 360 distinct bird species present in the park. The park hosts the Big Five—lions, elephants, rhinoceroses, leopards, and buffaloes—alongside additional fauna including cheetahs, hyenas, giraffes, zebras, and several antelope species.
Pilanesberg National Park is a prominent tourist attraction that draws both domestic and foreign visitors owing to its strategic proximity to Johannesburg and Pretoria. This location is perfect for nature aficionados and wildlife enthusiasts who value the beauty and richness of South Africa’s natural heritage.
Pilanesberg Safari Tour Collection and Return
From 05:30 to 07:00 am, we offer a rapid pickup service from any hotel or location in Johannesburg or central Pretoria. Commencing at 17:30, drop-offs may be arranged at any hotel or apartment in Johannesburg or central Pretoria.
Pilanesberg Safari Transportation
Transfers for this Pilanesberg Safari are executed in an air-conditioned minibus (Quantum). The transportation to and from the lodge occur in a shared vehicle accommodating 2 to 12 individuals. You will be transported to and from your accommodation in these enclosed tour vehicles at the commencement and conclusion of your safari.
Your wildlife drives at Kwa Maritane Bush Lodge in Pilanesberg National Park are conducted in either an open-sided 4×4 safari vehicle or an open 20-seater safari vehicle.
Safari Accommodations at Kwa Maritane Bush Lodge
Your Big 5 safari in Pilanesberg National Park includes accommodation at the 4-star Kwa Maritane Bush Lodge. Their accommodations are comfortable, appropriate for families with young children, and equipped with modern facilities.
Safari Meals at Kwa Maritane Bush Lodge
At the Kwa Maritane Bush Lodge Safari, you may indulge in meticulously selected and expertly prepared traditional South African food. The safari package comprises two breakfasts, lunches, and supper.
Supplementary Additions and Outings
Throughout your 3-day Pilanesberg Safari, you may engage in additional activities for an extra fee. Participation in many activities at the reserve is available, including a guided bush walk, animal tracking, or a visit to the wildlife center or Predator’s World. Be aware that selecting any of these alternatives will result in the forfeiture of one game drive owing to time limitations. A minimum of two clients is necessary to reserve optional activities.
For current and verified pricing details on optional activities, please reach out to African Budget Safaris.