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4-Day Pilanesberg Big Five Safari – Budget Adventure

4 days
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Safari
Get up close with wildlife in the heart of nature
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 3
All Ages Welcome

Animals You Might See

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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Johannesburg to Pilanesberg National Park

    Your safari starts with an early pickup from Johannesburg, then it's a scenic drive out to Pilanesberg National Park. Once you arrive, you'll head straight into your first game drive where elephants, giraffes, and lions are all possible sightings. After checking in at Sundown Country Estate, grab lunch and take some time to settle in before heading back out for a sunset game drive. Dinner and relaxation at the lodge wrap up your first day.

    Start point
    Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa (You'll be collected from the airport or your hotel, )
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Guesthouse (Sundown Country Estate)

    Included Activities

    • Early morning transfer from Johannesburg to Pilanesberg National Park
    • Morning game drive in Pilanesberg National Park
    • Sunset game drive
    • Accommodation at Sundown Country Estate
    Landmarks
    Pilanesberg National Park
    Sundown Country Estate
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  2. Day 2

    Pilanesberg National Park

    Start early with a guided morning game drive, which is when predators are most active and your chances of seeing action are highest. Back at the lodge you'll have breakfast, then free time to relax by the pool or walk around the estate if you prefer. After lunch, you're out again for a second game drive with another chance to spot the Big Five. Finish the day with dinner and some downtime.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Guesthouse (Sundown Country Estate)

    Included Activities

    • Early morning guided game drive
    • Afternoon game drive
    • Lodge facilities access (swimming, grounds exploration)
    Landmarks
    Pilanesberg National Park
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  3. Day 3

    Pilanesberg National Park

    Following breakfast, you'll spend the full day exploring Pilanesberg National Park with your guide and a packed lunch. You'll move deeper into the reserve across grassy plains and rocky outcrops, giving you extended time to watch for different wildlife. The varied terrain means lots of opportunities to see diverse animals throughout the day. Later in the afternoon you'll head back to Sundown Country Estate for dinner and to rest up.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Packed lunch provided during full-day game drive), Dinner
    Accommodation
    Guesthouse (Sundown Country Estate)

    Included Activities

    • Full-day guided game drive through Pilanesberg National Park
    • Packed lunch provided during game drive
    Landmarks
    Pilanesberg National Park
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  4. Day 4

    Pilanesberg National Park to Johannesburg

    Take one final early game drive to soak in the landscape of Pilanesberg before heading back for breakfast. After you check out from the lodge, you'll get a transfer back to Johannesburg, arriving in the early afternoon with all your safari experiences fresh in your memory.

    End point
    Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa (You'll be dropped off at the airport)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Early morning final game drive
    • Transfer from Pilanesberg National Park to Johannesburg
    Landmarks
    Pilanesberg National Park
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    • For any tour departing before April 10th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after April 10th, 2026, a minimum payment of 60% is required to confirm your booking with Knap Tours Limited. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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