Two days in Pilanesberg with 4-star lodge accommodation
From €628 per personThe itinerary spans two days and one night. The listed timings are indicative, and pickup details depend on availability.Final booking with external provider
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2-day safari

Johannesburg to Pilanesberg

Two days in Pilanesberg with 4-star lodge accommodation

★★★★★ 2 · 10 advertised participant limit
From €628 per person from 66 visible reviews

Travel from Johannesburg to Pilanesberg National Park with transfers, one night at Bakubung Bush Lodge, the stated meals and three organised game drives bundled together.

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⚡ English-language and non-refundable activity · The displayed price starts at €628 per person, while structured data lists EUR 627.71. Confirm the final price, availability and any applicable fee on GetYourGuide.

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✔ Three 3-hour drives in open safari vehicles
✔ One night at the 4-star Bakubung Bush Lodge
✔ Shared pickup and return transfer from Johannesburg
✔ English-language and non-refundable activity

Quick summary before booking

Who is it for?

  • A first safari experience from Johannesburg
  • Travellers who value pre-arranged accommodation and transfers
  • People seeking three opportunities to view wildlife

How long does it take?

The itinerary spans two days and one night. The listed timings are indicative, and pickup details depend on availability.

What's included?

  • Air-conditioned transfers
  • One night at the 4-star Bakubung Bush Lodge
  • Three 3-hour game drives
  • Lunch and dinner on day one
  • Breakfast on day two

Is it worth it?

It may be worthwhile if you want transport, one night's accommodation, the stated meals and three drives in a single booking. It is less suitable if you require flexible cancellation, complete privacy, fully specified accessibility or certainty of seeing particular species.

💡 TourBookGo tip

Confirm the conservation fee and pickup area in writing. Carry a suitable payment method in case R 500 is charged at the entrance and, following one reviewer's individual suggestion, ask on arrival how to register for the lodge-operated drive.

The main logistics are bundledThe package combines air-conditioned transfers, accommodation, three game drives and the meals expressly listed.
Three wildlife-viewing periodsThe schedule spreads the drives across the first morning, sunset and the second morning.
Time to rest at the lodgeBetween drives, the itinerary allows time to settle in, enjoy the views, rest or use the lodge pool.
Conditions worth checkingThe booking is non-refundable, and questions remain about the conservation fee, detailed accessibility and the second-day group arrangement.

📖 How the first day unfolds

Pickup in Johannesburg is scheduled between 5:30 AM and 6:30 AM, with arrival at the park expected before 9:00 AM. A 3-hour morning drive then takes place in an open 10-seater vehicle.

Guests reach the lodge around midday for lunch and check-in. After free time, MoAfrika Tours operates the sunset drive from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, followed by an African dinner.

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Early pickup and air-conditioned transfer

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3-hour morning game drive

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Sunset drive and dinner at the lodge

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The practical appeal lies in combining transport, accommodation and three game drives without arranging each component separately.

Natural conditions determine which animals may be seen on each drive. Wildlife without guarantees

The second day and return journey

The day starts with another 3-hour morning drive, operated by Bakubung Bush Lodge in an open 20-seater vehicle. Return is expected at about 9:00 AM, followed by breakfast.

Guests must check out before 11:00 AM. Until the shared transfer at 2:00 PM–2:30 PM, there is free time for the pool, a separately booked spa treatment or lunch at personal expense. Arrival in Johannesburg is expected between 5:30 PM and 6:00 PM.

Open vehicles 4-star accommodation Transfers included Conducted in English

What the reviews indicate

The practical appeal lies in combining transport, accommodation and three game drives without arranging each component separately.

Comments particularly value the wildlife viewing, the setting, the lodge, the rooms, the food, the staff and the convenience of the transport.

2days
3game drives included
10advertised participant limit
4.7/5from 66 visible reviews

🗣️ What the reviews indicate

Most praised aspects

Positive comments repeatedly mention the animals seen, the Pilanesberg setting and the spacious, clean rooms.

Organisation and communication

A few isolated remarks mention a lack of detailed scheduling, confusing verbal information or doubts about the knowledge of certain drivers or rangers.

One traveller's suggestion

One review recommends registering for the park drives immediately after arriving at the lodge. This is an individual suggestion, not a confirmed provider policy.

Pilanesberg: a broad wildlife setting

The park covers 55,000 hectares, contains more than 7,000 animals and has over 200 kilometres of roads for wildlife viewing.

The Big Five, other mammals, reptiles and more than 300 bird species live here. The variety is considerable, but no particular sighting is guaranteed.

The drives explore a 55,000-hectare park with more than 200 kilometres of roads. Pilanesberg landscape

Price and conditions

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From €628 per person

The offer displays a starting price of €628 per person, compared with EUR 627.71 in the structured data. The listing also contradicts itself about a R 500 conservation fee: it appears as included but is also described as payable at the entrance.

Duration2 days
LanguageEnglish
Advertised groupUp to 10 participants
CancellationNon-refundable
PickupIncluded; exact area subject to availability
AccessibilityAdvertised as wheelchair accessible, without detailed adaptations
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The displayed price starts at €628 per person, while structured data lists EUR 627.71. Confirm the final price, availability and any applicable fee on GetYourGuide.

Accommodation and included meals simplify a short safari break from Johannesburg. Package with accommodation

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What to confirm before booking

Ask GetYourGuide whether the R 500 conservation fee must be paid at the entrance, which hotels or areas qualify for pickup and where the exact start and finish points are.

If you have specific access requirements, request details about the transport, lodge and drives. The listing also gives no minimum age, physical requirements, document or equipment requirements, adverse-weather policy or possible itinerary changes.

Time-conscious travellers seeking an organised short break People who prefer transport, a lodge and game drives in one package Travellers comfortable with an English-language, non-refundable activity Wildlife enthusiasts who accept that sightings cannot be guaranteed
The second-day drive uses a 20-seater vehicle even though the activity is advertised for no more than 10 participants. Group arrangement to confirm

❓ Frequently asked questions

How many game drives are included?
Three 3-hour drives are included: morning and sunset drives on day one and a morning drive on day two.
Which meals are included?
Lunch and dinner on day one and breakfast on day two are included. Drinks and lunch on day two are at your own expense.
Is the conservation fee included?
The listing is contradictory: one section includes it, while another requests R 500 per person at the entrance. Confirm this on GetYourGuide and carry a payment method as a precaution.
Is the activity wheelchair accessible?
It is advertised as accessible, but adaptations to the vehicles, lodge and drives are not described. Request detailed confirmation before booking.
Are Big Five sightings guaranteed?
No. The Big Five live in Pilanesberg, but wildlife viewing depends on natural conditions and no particular species is guaranteed.

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Decide with the logistics and conditions in view

The package fits transport from Johannesburg, one night in a 4-star lodge and three Pilanesberg drives into two days.

Before booking, check the conservation fee, pickup arrangements, any accessibility requirements and whether other lodge guests may join the second-day drive.

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