Five days in Pilanesberg, with two contrasting lodge stays
Spend two nights among the tamboti trees at Black Rhino Game Lodge, then move to Ivory Tree Game Lodge for two nights in its volcanic-hill setting. This five-day journey includes nine approximately three-hour open-vehicle safaris and a final two-hour closed-vehicle outing, with time to enjoy both lodges between drives.
Pilanesberg’s malaria-free landscape supports elephants, rhinos, lions and many other species. Your guides follow wildlife movements and conditions, rather than a promise of particular sightings. The Big Five live in the reserve, but sightings are never guaranteed.
From waterhole watching to Ivory Tree leisure
Begin with a morning safari before lunch and your Black Rhino check-in. Sunrise and sunset drives on Day 2 leave space for lodge relaxation. On Day 3, enjoy one more sunrise outing and breakfast before your included transfer to Ivory Tree, with lunch and another afternoon safari following arrival.
Day 4 pairs two more open safaris with lodge leisure. Spa treatments, archery, drumming and other activities are optional extras. Boma dining and after-dark viewing depend on weather, lodge arrangements and park rules.
Price and included programme
US$2,200 per person sharing; US$3,080 for a solo traveller with the standard 40% supplement. Includes return Johannesburg or Pretoria road transfers, the lodge-to-lodge transfer, two nights at each lodge, nine open safaris, a two-hour final closed-vehicle drive, four breakfasts, four lunches, four dinners and park entrance/conservation fees.
All beverages, personal purchases, gratuities, optional activities, insurance and flights are extra. Departure-day lunch is not included. Accommodation and room readiness are subject to availability; all timings are approximate.
Day 5 departure is planned around 15:00–15:15, with Johannesburg arrival expected around 17:30–18:30 depending on traffic. Share flight details before arranging OR Tambo drop-off. Children under six cannot join Ivory Tree drives; contact us about family arrangements before booking.
