Pilanesberg Big Five (1 day)

Pilanesberg is nestled in a crater of an extinct volcano that existed 1500 million years ago.

The crater is encompassed by 4 concentric rings of hills that rise 700 meters above the plains.

These hills known as the “Pilanesberg Game Reserve Alkaline Ring Complex”,are one of only three alkaline complexes in the world and best defined. (Greenland and Russia are the others). The complex shows enrichment of rare minerals and rock structures and is a fascinating geological phenomenon.

552 KM square in size.

Roads 200 km consisting of gravel, dirt and some tarred roads.

110 km peripheral fence erected.

Big Five Territory (Rhino, Elephant, Lion, Buffalo, Leopard).

Our day comprises of an early start a with a casual drive from PTA / JHB via the scenic Hartebeespoort Dam area with restaurants, markets and outdoor beauty spots all nestled within the Megaliesberg mountain rage.

Short stops can be arranged.

Once in the Pilanesberg we do an initial game drive then settle down for an outdoor lunch at a scenic view area overlooking the Mankwe Dam.

Consisting of a Braai (BBQ) and drink refreshments.

A vegetarian meal can be provided.

This area is enclosed and is traversed by foot.

After lunch we resume our game drive, stopping at game hides and the Pilanesberg centre for tea and snacks.

The centre has some gift shops, a restaurant and toilet facilities.

There is a “game spot map” present with up to date game spotting.

The outdoor deck that overlooks a water hole can give an excellent view of animals that may be present at your time of visit.

Some hides have toilet facilities.

We exit the reserve just before gate closure and drive you back to your drop off point.

Included in quote:

Entrance Fees

Braai (BBQ) lunch and drink refreshments. (Pre-arranged)

Chaperone fees from pick up / drop off point. (Pre-arranged)

Chaperone driving services.

Not Included:

Vehicle and fuel.

Pilanesberg centre refreshments.

PRICES ARE CHARGED 30 GBP PER PERSON FOR A GROUP UP TO FIVE PAX.