Two safari days and a night under canvas in Pilanesberg
From €411 per personSet aside two full days and account for the transfers to and from Johannesburg.Final booking with external provider
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2-day safari

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Two safari days and a night under canvas in Pilanesberg

★★★★★ 2 days · 1 night in a tent
From €411 per person from 22 reviews

Travel from Johannesburg to Pilanesberg, explore the reserve in open vehicles and spend a night at Tlou Tented Safari Camp. Transfers, meals and three drives are bundled together, but the trip also involves early starts, a non-refundable booking and some unconfirmed camp facilities.

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⚡ Listed meals across both days · Price depends on date and availability. A compulsory conservation fee of R 500 per person is payable at the entrance.

The booking is non-refundable. Check GetYourGuide for current availability, starting time, price and the conditions applying to your chosen date.

✔ Return transfers from Johannesburg or OR Tambo
✔ Three wildlife drives in open vehicles
✔ One night in a tent with a sleeping bag
✔ Listed meals across both days

Quick summary before booking

Who is it for?

  • Travellers wanting several safari drives in one trip
  • People who prefer organised transfers and meals
  • Those who enjoy nature-focused camping experiences

How long does it take?

Set aside two full days and account for the transfers to and from Johannesburg.

What's included?

  • Pickup, return and air-conditioned transport
  • Three safari drives according to the itinerary
  • One tented night and a sleeping bag
  • Lunch and dinner on day one
  • Breakfast, coffee and picnic lunch on day two

Is it worth it?

It can be worthwhile if you value having three drives, transport, meals and a camping night combined in one two-day plan. It is less compelling if the non-refundable terms, extra fee or uncertain facilities are decisive concerns.

💡 TourBookGo tip

Bring warm layers and wind protection. Confirm the final timetable, conservation-fee payment method, current tent facilities and any accessibility requirements before booking.

Two days used wellThe schedule combines two days in Pilanesberg with three drives, including an approximately six-hour outing on day two.
Logistics from JohannesburgPickup, air-conditioned transport and return travel are included from eligible hotels or guesthouses and OR Tambo International Airport.
A night at a tented campThe overnight stay adds a camping element, with a sleeping bag and use of the available camp equipment included.
Meals built into the itineraryThe listed meals for both days are included, together with water in the vehicle and drinks at the camp.

📖 What happens over the two days

Day one starts with pickup between 05:30 and 06:30. After a 2 to 2.5-hour air-conditioned transfer and a short stop, arrival at Pilanesberg is expected at 09:00 before the first open-vehicle drive.

A second drive follows lunch, with arrival at Tlou Tented Safari Camp scheduled for 16:00. There is time to rest before a traditional African dinner and the overnight stay.

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Early pickup and air-conditioned transfer

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Two scheduled drives on day one

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Dinner and a night in a tent

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The appeal lies in spending two full days around the park without arranging transport, drives, accommodation and meals separately.

The camp is part of the adventure and is not presented as confirmed hotel-style accommodation. Camping night

A long day of wildlife viewing

The official day-two itinerary places an approximately six-hour drive between 09:00 and 15:00, with mid-morning coffee and a picnic lunch at a location chosen according to animal movements.

One review reports conflicting start times, and the description also conflicts with the stated time window for the second drive on day one. Confirm the final schedule on GetYourGuide before booking.

Open vehicles Three drives Tented night English guide

Worth knowing

The appeal lies in spending two full days around the park without arranging transport, drives, accommodation and meals separately.

Pilanesberg is home to the Big Five, but sightings of any particular animal cannot be guaranteed. Wildlife, rather than a fixed script, determines each drive.

2 daysfull experience
3scheduled drives
1 nightin a tent
4.9/5from 22 reviews

🗣️ Worth knowing

Traveller feedback

Reviews frequently praise the friendliness, experience and knowledge of guides and drivers, along with their efforts to find wildlife.

Camp and meals

Organisation, vehicles, staff, food and the camp’s comfort or cleanliness also receive positive comments.

Points to confirm

Isolated reviews mention communication problems involving timings, toilet stops and return directions.

Sleeping in a tent: appeal and limits

The booking includes one night in a tent, a sleeping bag and access to available camping equipment. Some reviewers describe a glamping-like setup with a good bed, shower and toilet.

Those facilities are not confirmed as official inclusions for every current tent. Ask before booking if the bed type or a private bathroom is important to you.

Mornings and evenings can feel cold, so warm layers are advisable. Practical preparation

Price and conditions

A booking with a compulsory extra fee

From €411 per person

The displayed price starts at €411 per person and the booking is non-refundable. Each participant must also pay an R 500 conservation fee at the entrance; the listing does not say whether cash is required.

Duration2 days
PickupJohannesburg or OR Tambo, subject to conditions
Confirmed languageEnglish
CancellationNon-refundable
Extra feeR 500 per person
AccessibilityListed as accessible; assistance not detailed
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Price depends on date and availability. A compulsory conservation fee of R 500 per person is payable at the entrance.

Check availability, departure time and total cost for your date. Before booking

How to book this experience

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The booking is completed with the external provider before payment.

Who is this adventure for?

It suits travellers focused on wildlife who are comfortable with early starts, a night in a tent and several hours in open vehicles.

It may not suit anyone needing flexible cancellation, confirmed hotel-style accommodation, fixed timings, full protection from cold or no extra charges.

Wildlife and safari enthusiasts Travellers comfortable with a tented night People who accept early starts and long days Travellers prepared for cold and wind
Three scheduled drives do not guarantee sightings of any particular species. Wildlife

❓ Frequently asked questions

What does the two-day safari include?
It includes transfers, three scheduled drives, one night in a tent, the listed meals, water in the vehicle, drinks at the camp, a sleeping bag and use of available camping equipment.
Is the conservation fee included?
No. A compulsory fee of R 500 per person must be paid at the entrance. The listing does not state whether payment must be made in cash.
Are Big Five sightings guaranteed?
No. Pilanesberg is home to the Big Five, but sightings of any particular species are not guaranteed.
Does the tent have a bed and private bathroom?
The listing does not confirm the current bed type or guarantee a private bathroom or shower. Some reviews mention good facilities, but you should verify them for your date.
Is the activity wheelchair accessible?
It is listed as wheelchair accessible, but assistance in the open vehicles, at the camp and during the drives is not explained. Confirm your requirements before booking.

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Wildlife, camping and three drives from Johannesburg

This adventure handles much of the logistics and gives you substantial time to explore Pilanesberg.

Check the variable conditions and decide whether the tented stay, non-refundable booking and extra fee fit your trip.

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