ONE SAFARI AT A TIME
Lions, Diamonds & Safari in Pilanesberg National Park
Wind as you embrace nature and adventure with a touch of elegance and luxury
Highlights
Package Tour
Escape into the bush, on a luxury safari in Pilanesberg National Park, meet elephants and lions up close and personal, relax and discover some of South Africa’s finest diamonds...
Duration: 7 days / 6 nights
Start / End: Johannesburg
Destinations: Johannesburg, Sandton, Pretoria, Cullinan, Dinokeng, Pilanesberg National Park, Hartbeespoort Dam
Accommodation: 5 Star
Group Size: Minimum 4 PAX
Price per person sharing 2025:
From: R46250 to R52650
Overview
Activities You Will Love
Inclusions
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Package tour
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Professional driver
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All transportation to all destinations included as per itinerary
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Roundtrip airport transfer
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Accommodation included as per the itinerary: 6 nights
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Luxury 5 Star Hotel in Sandton, The Leonardo: 1 nights
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Luxury 5 Star Lodge in Pilanesberg National Park, Tshukudu Bush Lodge/ Luxury Chalet: 3 nights
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Luxury 5 Star Hotel in Pretoria: 2 nights
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Meals: Breakfast: 6, Brunch 3, Dinner: 3
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Drinks at the Lodge in Pilanesberg National Park:
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Welcome drinks on arrival
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High tea
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All local beverages
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All activities:
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Morning Guided Game Drive: 3
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Afternoon Guided Game Drive: 3
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Hartbeespoort Dam Visit
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Elephant Sanctuary Tour
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Cullinan Diamond Mine Surface Tour
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Private Tour at Kevin Richardson Wildlife Sanctuary
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All park entrance fees included as per the itinerary
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Porterage at hotel check-in and check-out and at the airport
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SIM card: complementary
Countries Visited: 1
Towns Visited: 3
Game Reserves Visited: 2
Tour Themes
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BIG 5 Safari
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Special Occasions
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Romance & Honeymoon
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Nature & Adventure
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Bucket List
Departure Dates
Can start on every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, depending on availability
Curated for You
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Short Itinerary
Itinerary
DAY 1
Meals Included:
No meals included
Activities Included:
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transfer from Johannesburg International Airport to the hotel in Snadton
Accommodation in Sandton:
THe Leonardo Hotel, Sandton, Luxury 5 Star
DAY 2
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner
Activities Included:
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Transfer to Tshukid Bush Lodge
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Afternoon Guided Game Drive in Pilanesberg National Park
Accommodation:
Luxury 5 Star Lodge in Piianesberg National Park
DAY 3 - 4
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner
Activities Included:
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Morning Guided Game Drive in Pilanesberg National Park
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Afternoon Guided Game Drive in Pilanesberg National Park
Accommodation:
Luxury 5 Star Lodge in Piianesberg National Park
DAY 5
Meals Included:
Breakfast,
Activities Included:
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Hartbeespoort Dam Visit
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Elephant Sanctuary Tour
Accommodation in Pretoria:
Luxury 5 Star Hotel
DAY 6
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Activities Included:
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Cullinan Diamond Mine Surface Tour
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Private Tour at Kevin Richardson Wildlife Sanctuary
Accommodation in Pretoria:
Luxury 5 Star Hotel
DAY 7
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Activities Included:
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Transfer to the local shoppingg centre
Accommodation:
No accommodation. End of tour.
Meet and Greet at Johannesburg International Airport, Transfer to the Leonardo Hotel in Sandton
We will collect you from Johannesburg International Airport and transport you to the luxurious Leonardo Hotel in Sandton, famously known the 'richest square mile in Africa.' After checking in, you'll have plenty of time to before the option to visit Alto234, Africa's highest urban bar, for a sunset experience. Enjoy stunning 360-degree views of the captivating Joburg skyline, truly redefining the concept of ‘drinks with a view’ (optional activity), and enjoy dinner around 19:30 at the exquisite Aurum restaurant for a fine dining experience (dinner not included).
Transfer to Pilanesberg National Park and Afternoon Guided Game Drive
After enjoying breakfast and completing your check-out, you will be transported to Bakubung Lodge, followed by a transfer to Thukudu Bush Lodge. Please be aware that your departure for Tshukudu Lodge is scheduled for 13:30, with only one transfer available each day. You will have lunch at the lodge, check in, and after settling in and enjoying high tea, you can choose to relax or join a guided game drive. Following the game drive, a five-course dinner will be served at the lodge around 19:30.
Experience a Morning and Afternoon Guided Game Drive in Pilanesberg National Park in search for the Big 5
Breakfast around 9:00. You will have a morning and an evening guided tour with an experienced ranger. Each Game Drive lasts around 3 hours, depending on the animal sightings and weather conditions on the day. The Game Drive takes place in an Open 4X4 Safari Vehicle. Brunch around 12:30 p.m. You can relax or take a dip in the outdoor pool and enjoy the warm South African sunshine and enjoy high tea. In the afternoon you will embark on an afternoon guided safari. Experience a delisious five-course dinner around 19:30.
Game drive times according the season of the year:
Morning game drive times:
May & August: 08:00
June & July: 08:00
September and April: 06:00
October - March: 05:30
Afternoon game drive times:
May & August: 15:30
June & July: 15:00
September & April: 16:00
October - March: 16:30
Get Up Close and Personal with Elephants and Travel to Pretoria
After the morning guided game drive and breakfast, you'll check out of the lodge and head to Hartbeespoort Dam for an unforgettable experience with magnificent elephants. Your guides will share fascinating insights about African Elephants as come face-to-face with these gentle giants, feeling their warm breath and unique trunks while feeding them. Enjoy a walk alongside these majestic creatures, taking in their beauty in their natural environment. In the afternoon, you'll travel to Pretoria and check into a hotel for the final two nights of your tour. Once you've had some time to refresh, you will enjoy dinner in one of the hotel restaurants around 19:30.
Meet the Magnificent Lions, Leopard and Hyena and Discover the Exquisite Diamonds
Your day will begin with breakfast at 7:30, followed by a visit to the Cullinan Diamond Mine. During surface tour, you'll have the chance to explore the mine museum and shop, followed by lunch (lunch not included). In the afternoon, enjoy a private tour for up-close encounter with lions and learn about the challenges they face today. Finally, you'll be transferred back to you accommodation in Pretoria, followed by dinner in one of the hotel restaurants around 19:30.
Relaxed Morning and Travel to Johannesburg International Airport
Breakfast around 8:00am. You will have a realxed morning and after check-out of the hotel, will take you for final shopping and then transfer you to Johannesburg International Airport. End of Tour.
