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7-Day Two Parks & Panorama: Pilanesberg–Kruger Glamping Safari
7 days· Kruger National Park Safaris· Pilanesberg Game Reserve Safaris· South Africa Safaris

7-Day Two Parks & Panorama: Pilanesberg–Kruger Glamping Safari

Duration
7 days
Starts & ends
Johannesburg
Group size
1–12 guests
Transfers
Included
Cancellation
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Two wildlife landscapes, one seven-day escape

Discover the contrasts of South Africa’s bush on a journey that links Pilanesberg’s volcanic landscape with Greater Kruger and the dramatic viewpoints of the Panorama Route. Stay two nights at Tlou Tented Safari Camp near Pilanesberg, spend one night at Southern Sun O.R. Tambo, then settle into Sekekama Tented Camp for three nights in Greater Kruger.

US$1,900 per person sharing; US$2,660 for a solo traveller. Pickup from Johannesburg or Pretoria accommodation, the road connections between your stays and the final OR Tambo Airport drop-off are included. This is a road-based safari with shared game drives, not a private-vehicle or fly-in package.

Pilanesberg from morning light to evening skies

Your first three days bring repeated opportunities to explore Pilanesberg in open safari vehicles. Begin with a morning drive and an afternoon sunset outing, then return the next day for sunrise and sunset drives. A longer safari on Day 3 completes the Pilanesberg section before you travel back to Johannesburg.

Tlou’s en-suite tents offer comfortable beds and a relaxed camp setting near Bakgatla Gate, outside the national park. Between drives, enjoy time to rest at camp. Any cultural visits or extra activities are separately arranged; they are not guaranteed inclusions.

Greater Kruger wildlife and a scenic canyon day

Following the airport-hotel overnight, travel to Sekekama for an afternoon safari in the Blue Canyon/Moditlo reserve area. The exact reserve and departure arrangements are confirmed with the operator. The next day takes you into Kruger National Park for approximately seven to eight hours of open-vehicle wildlife viewing through the Orpen–Satara region.

Day 6 changes the pace with a Panorama Route excursion. Blyde River Canyon, the Three Rondavels, God’s Window, The Pinnacle and Berlin Falls are planned highlights, with stops adjusted to weather, road access and available time. Return to your tented base for a final bush evening before the road transfer to Johannesburg.

Comfortable tented stays without inflated promises

The six-night journey includes five nights in furnished en-suite safari tents and one airport-hotel night. Meals described in the daily itinerary are included: lunch and dinner on Days 1–2, breakfast on Days 2–7 and dinner on Days 4–6. Lunch during the Day 3 safari, hotel dinner on Day 3 and lunches on Days 4–7 are extra.

Wildlife moves freely, so Big Five sightings and animals visiting camp cannot be promised. Follow your guide’s safety instructions at all times. The optional final-morning reserve drive is not included and must fit the return-transfer schedule; ask for a current USD quote before adding it. Entrance-fee arrangements are confirmed in your written quote before booking.

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Itinerary

  1. Day 1 – Pilanesberg’s First Tracks & a Tented Welcome
    • Pickup from your Johannesburg or Pretoria accommodation around 05:30–06:30.
    • Reach Pilanesberg around 08:45 and join a three-hour open-vehicle morning drive at approximately 09:00.
    • Enjoy lunch at Pilanesberg Centre, then check into Tlou Tented Safari Camp around 13:30–14:00.
    • Set out around 16:00 for a three-hour sunset safari.
    • Return for a boma-style dinner. Overnight: Tlou Tented Safari Camp. Meals: Lunch and dinner.
  2. Day 2 – Sunrise Wildlife & an Unhurried Camp Afternoon
    • Join a morning safari around 05:30–08:30.
    • Return for breakfast and free time at camp.
    • Enjoy an included lunch at camp or nearby; the venue is confirmed locally.
    • Leave around 16:00 for an afternoon safari extending toward evening.
    • Return for dinner. Overnight: Tlou Tented Safari Camp. Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
  3. Day 3 – A Longer Pilanesberg Safari & the Airport Hotel
    • Have breakfast before leaving around 09:00 for a longer open-vehicle Pilanesberg safari.
    • Stop for lunch at your own expense.
    • Depart the park around 15:00 and travel back to Johannesburg.
    • Check into Southern Sun O.R. Tambo around 18:00, subject to traffic.
    • Dinner is at your own expense. Overnight: Southern Sun O.R. Tambo. Meals: Breakfast.
  4. Day 4 – Into Greater Kruger & the Sunset Bush
    • Enjoy hotel breakfast, check out and travel to Sekekama Tented Camp.
    • Aim to arrive around 14:00 and settle into your en-suite tent.
    • Join a three-hour sunset game drive around 15:00 in the Blue Canyon/Moditlo reserve area.
    • Return for a South African boma-style dinner.
    • Overnight: Sekekama Tented Camp. Meals: Breakfast and dinner.
  5. Day 5 – Kruger’s Orpen–Satara Wildlife Country
    • Enjoy tea or coffee before an early safari departure around 05:30.
    • Take a packed breakfast and spend approximately seven to eight hours exploring Kruger in an open safari vehicle.
    • Stop for lunch at your own expense.
    • Return around 16:30–17:30 and gather for dinner at camp.
    • Overnight: Sekekama Tented Camp. Meals: Breakfast and dinner.
  6. Day 6 – Canyon Views & the Panorama Route
    • After breakfast, depart around 08:00 for the Panorama Route.
    • Visit planned highlights including Berlin Falls, God’s Window, The Pinnacle, the Three Rondavels and Blyde River Canyon.
    • Stops depend on weather, access and time; lunch is at your own expense.
    • Return in the late afternoon for dinner.
    • Overnight: Sekekama Tented Camp. Meals: Breakfast and dinner.
  7. Day 7 – A Final Camp Morning & Johannesburg Return
    • Enjoy breakfast and a relaxed final morning.
    • An optional sunrise reserve drive may be arranged at extra cost, subject to timing and availability.
    • Depart around 10:00 for your included transfer to Johannesburg.
    • Expected OR Tambo Airport arrival: 17:00–18:00, subject to road conditions.
    • Check onward flight timing with us before booking. Meals: Breakfast.

Where you'll stay

Tlou Tented Safari Camp, Near Bakgatla Gate, Pilanesberg, South AfricaTlou Tented Safari Camp, Near Bakgatla Gate, Pilanesberg, South Africa

Tlou Tented Safari Camp

Near Bakgatla Gate, Pilanesberg, South Africa

Southern Sun O.R. Tambo, Johannesburg, South Africa

Southern Sun O.R. Tambo

Johannesburg, South Africa

Sekekama Tented Camp, Greater KrugerSekekama Tented Camp, Greater KrugerSekekama Tented Camp, Greater Kruger

Sekekama Tented Camp

Greater Kruger

  • Pickup from Johannesburg or Pretoria accommodation; OR Tambo collection can be coordinated in advance
  • All road transfers in the itinerary and final OR Tambo International Airport drop-off
  • Two nights at Tlou Tented Safari Camp near Pilanesberg
  • One night at Southern Sun O.R. Tambo
  • Three nights at Sekekama Tented Camp in Greater Kruger
  • Two morning Pilanesberg game drives
  • Two sunset Pilanesberg drives and one Greater Kruger sunset drive
  • One full-day Pilanesberg safari and one full-day Kruger safari
  • One full-day Panorama Route excursion
  • Meals listed in the daily itinerary

Not included

  • Meals not listed as included, including Day 3 lunch and dinner and lunches on Days 4–7
  • Beverages, gratuities and personal expenses
  • International flights and travel insurance
  • Optional final-morning reserve game drive
  • Optional cultural visits, extra activities and private upgrades
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