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4-Day Pilanesberg Safari at Black Rhino & Ivory Tree – Two Lodges, One Wild Escape
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4-Day Pilanesberg Safari at Black Rhino & Ivory Tree – Two Lodges, One Wild Escape

Duration
4 days
Starts & ends
Johannesburg / OR Tambo → Pilanesberg → Johannesburg / OR Tambo
Group size
1–any guests
Transfers
Included
Cancellation
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Two distinctive lodge settings in one Pilanesberg safari

Spend your first night at Black Rhino Game Lodge, set among tamboti trees on the western side of Greater Pilanesberg, then transfer to five-star Ivory Tree Game Lodge for two nights. This four-day journey combines seven approximately three-hour open-vehicle safaris with comfortable lodge stays and a two-hour final closed-vehicle outing.

Explore Pilanesberg’s malaria-free volcanic landscape with experienced guides. Look for elephants, rhinos, lions and the many other species that share the reserve. The Big Five live here, but sightings are never guaranteed.

From Black Rhino’s waterhole to Ivory Tree’s lodge leisure

Enjoy Black Rhino’s relaxed bushveld setting on arrival, with lunch, a sunset safari and dinner. After a sunrise outing and breakfast on Day 2, transfer to Ivory Tree for lunch and another sunset drive. Day 3 includes sunrise and afternoon safaris with lodge leisure in between. Your final morning safari is followed by breakfast and the included closed-vehicle drive.

Spa treatments, archery, drumming and other optional activities are separately charged and subject to availability. Boma dinners depend on weather and lodge arrangements.

Price and inclusions

US$1,700 per person sharing; US$2,380 for a solo traveller with the standard 40% supplement. Return Johannesburg or Pretoria transfers, the lodge-to-lodge transfer, one Black Rhino night, two Ivory Tree nights, seven open safaris, a two-hour closed-vehicle drive, three breakfasts, three lunches, three dinners and entrance/conservation fees are included.

Beverages, personal purchases, gratuities, optional activities, travel insurance and flights are extra. Accommodation and times are subject to availability and operating arrangements. Share flight details before arranging OR Tambo drop-off.

Itinerary

  1. Day 1 – Morning safari and Black Rhino arrival

    Pickup from Johannesburg or Pretoria is planned around 05:30–06:30. Arrive in Pilanesberg around 08:45 for a 09:00–12:00 open safari. Enjoy lunch and check into Black Rhino around 13:30. A second open drive runs approximately 16:00–19:00 before dinner.

    Overnight: Black Rhino Game Lodge. Included meals: Lunch and dinner. Times are approximate.

  2. Day 2 – Sunrise at Black Rhino and transfer to Ivory Tree

    Enjoy a sunrise open safari around 05:30–08:30 and breakfast at Black Rhino. Transfer to Ivory Tree, with check-in planned around 11:00 subject to room readiness. Enjoy lunch and leisure before a 16:00–19:00 open safari and dinner.

    Overnight: Ivory Tree Game Lodge. Included meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

  3. Day 3 – Ivory Tree wildlife and lodge relaxation

    Join a 05:30–08:30 sunrise safari, then return for breakfast. Relax at the lodge or arrange optional activities at your expense. Lunch precedes a sunset safari around 16:00–19:00; any after-dark viewing follows park rules and the confirmed programme.

    Overnight: Ivory Tree Game Lodge. Included meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

  4. Day 4 – Final sunrise and closed-vehicle exploration

    Join your seventh open safari around 05:30–08:30 and return for breakfast. Pack and prepare for an included two-hour closed-vehicle drive beginning around 11:30, with its exact schedule confirmed in advance.

    Depart for Johannesburg around 15:00–15:15. Expected city arrival is around 17:30–18:30 depending on traffic; airport connections must be checked against your flight details. Included meal: Breakfast. Times are approximate.

Where you'll stay

Black Rhino Game Lodge

Pilanesberg

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Ivory Tree Game Lodge

Pilanesberg

  • Return Johannesburg or Pretoria road transfers and lodge-to-lodge transfer
  • One night at Black Rhino Game Lodge and two nights at Ivory Tree Game Lodge
  • Seven guided open-vehicle safaris
  • Two-hour closed-vehicle drive on Day 4
  • Three breakfasts, three lunches and three dinners as listed
  • Pilanesberg and Black Rhino entrance and conservation fees

Not included

  • All beverages
  • Personal purchases and gratuities
  • Optional activities and spa treatments
  • Travel insurance and flights
  • Meals not listed, including Day 4 lunch
4-Day Pilanesberg Safari at Black Rhino & Ivory Tree – Two Lodges, One Wild Escape

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