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Pilanesberg National Park

The Pilanesberg National Park is located in North West Province in South Africa, west of Pretoria. The park borders with the entertainment complex Sun City. Pilanesberg Game Reserve is home to the Big 5 and offers a variety of affordable accommodation, from self-catering to luxury 5 Star Lodges.

Terms | Conditions

Rate inclusions:

  • Accommodation , all meals (brunch , afternoon tea , dinner), selected teas, coffees, and juices as well as 2 safaris per day.

Rates Excludes

  • Our daily conservation levies , beverages , transfers , and any other items of personal use
  • All reservations will be charged a conservation levy of R 250.00 per adult per night (R 115 per child (5 - 9yrs) per night). The conservation levy is to be added at the time of booking for prepayment.
  • The above is our confirmed and final rates (with all standard T & C ‘s still in place).

Single Supplement

  • Our standard 50% single supplement will be applied on your first 4 single rooms booked.
  • Thereafter a 25% single supplement to be applied to any additional single rooms booked.

Summer Single Supplement Promo (May to August):

  • Our standard 50% single supplement will be applied on your first 4 single rooms booked.
  • Thereafter a 25% single supplement to be applied to any additional single rooms booked.

Children Policy

Children of all ages are welcome at the lodge.

0 – 5 years stay complimentary when sharing with parents, not permitted on main game drives , however a Bush Bumble can be arranged.
·        Bush Bumbles are shortened game drives (between 45min-1hour), which take place after the main morning game drives return and guests have had breakfast/brunch. This is a complimentary service that we offer.
·        Both parents are more than welcome to still join in on the main morning & afternoon game drives as well as join the kiddos on the bush bumble.
6 – 11 years enjoy a 50% discount on the adult sharing rate. They are permitted on game drives at management's discretion.
12 years and older pay the full adult rate and are permitted on game drives.

Children on game drive

  • Children under the age of 12 years are welcome at Black Rhino Game Reserve.
  • All children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult during game drives.
  • Children 6-12 are permitted on safari at the sole discretion of the manager or guide.
  • Children under the age of 6 are not permitted on safari

Useful Information

The road is tarred till by the main entrance gate and in good state of repair.
A good quality gravel road leads from the gate to the lodge, located about 3 km inside the reserve and accessible with a sedan.
All guests entering into the reserve have to sign an indemnity at the gate. This is standard procedure. The speed limit in the reserve is only 30 km/h (18 mi/h) and is strictly enforce for their own safety.
Guest cannot stop and exit their vehicles in the reserve.
No self-drive game drives are allowed on the Black Rhino Game Reserve. Should guests wish to do a self-drive of the Pilanesberg National Park, they have to exit the reserve and enter at one of the national parks gates (fees are applicable at the gate). Bakubung gate is the closest.

No day visitors are allowed on the Black Rhino Game Reserve, it is for exclusive use of overnight guests.

Check in time is strictly from 14:00 and check out on the day of departure is strictly at 10:30.

Should you be departing before 07:00 am, please inform the Duty Manager or Receptionist and your account can be settled after dinner the evening prior to your departure.

  • Brunch is served from 09:00 to 11:30.
  • Afternoon High Tea is served from 14:00 to 16:00.
  • Dinner is served from 19:00 for 19:30 to 21:00.
  • Should you wish not joining the morning Game Drive. If you depart earlier than 09:00, you are welcome to request a breakfast pack.
  • Kindly advise in advance for any special dietary requirements, as we do cater for all our guests needs.
  • Game Drives depart as per the Schedule below, please meet with your Ranger half an hour before in the Restaurant to ensure you are on time for your Game Drive.

Summer Times: 01 October – 31 March

  • Morning Game Drive meet at 05:00 am for a 05:30 am Departure – Return +/- 08:30
  • Afternoon Game Drive meet at 16:00 for 16:30 Departure – Return +/- 19:00

Winter Times: 01 April – 31st September

  • Morning Game Drive meet at 05:30 am for a 06:00 am Departure – Return +/- 09:00
  • Afternoon Game Drive meet at 15:30 for 16:00 Departure – Return +/- 18:30
  • Children under the age of six (6) are not permitted on Game Drives. Please arrange all Bush Bumbles with your allocated Ranger. Bumbles are between 09h30 to 10h30.
  • Babysitting services can be arranged in advance at Reception.

Guests are not permitted to leave the entry gate at the lodge on foot.

MINIMUM 2 NIGHT SAYS APPLICABLE FRIDAY & SATURDAY NIGHTS
The below rates are quoted per person per night sharing.

Deposit Policy

  • For all bookings made within 30 days of travel
  • Full payment Is required within 48 hours of your booking.
  • For all bookings made more than 30 days of travel
  • A 50% deposit Is required within 48 hours of your booking and the balance 30 days prior to arrival.
  • Payment can be made via bank transfer, credit card (Master/Visa) or bitcoin.

Cancellation Policy

  • All cancellations must be sent in writing to reservations. Penalties are calculated on the total cost of stay.
  • All no shows will be charged at 100% of the total value of the booking.
  • Days prior to arrival: 60 - 31 Days - 50%
  • 30 Days or Less - 100%

Need Assistance?

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Business Hours:
Mon - Fri (09:00 - 17:00)
Sat (09:00 - 13:00)
Time Zone: UTC/GMT +2 hours

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• Individual service
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Top 10 Things To Do

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Here are our top-ten things to do when visiting the Pilanesberg Game Reserve. The big-five African Guided Safari is the most popular.

Adventure Tours

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Our Activities and Adventure Tours are Departing from the Sun City Complex and the Pilanesberg Game Reserve.

Information About Pilanesberg Game Reserve

Getting There

Getting There

From Johannesburg take the N1 towards Polokwane. Take the N4 Rustenburg split. Signage indicating Pilanesberg left. Read More
Where to Stay

Where to Stay

Pilanesberg offers a variety of affordable accommodation. Tshukudu and Bakubung lodges are situated in the reserve. Read More
Activities

Activities

Activities include game drives, either self-driven or guided and walks. Pilanesberg also operates balloon safari's. Read More
Best Time to Visit

Best Time to Visit

Dry Winter season in Pilanesberg is May to September, the rainy season is October to April which is Summer. Read More
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