Discover South Africa’s wild beauty on this affordable 4-Day Pilanesberg Tented Camping Safari. Explore one of the country’s most scenic and easily accessible Big Five reserves, just 2.5 hours from Johannesburg. Nestled within an ancient volcanic crater and entirely malaria-free, Pilanesberg promises unforgettable wildlife encounters. Enjoy seven exhilarating open-vehicle game drives, including two thrilling night safaris spotlighting Africa’s elusive nocturnal creatures.
This all-inclusive safari offers remarkable value, covering all meals, activities, and accommodation in comfortable tented suites at a well-appointed camp near the park gate. Between game drives, relax by the swimming pool, cool off with your in-room fan, or simply soak in the tranquil bushveld atmosphere. Experience the same excitement and expert guiding as luxury safaris—for a fraction of the price.
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Travel Highlights:
Your excellent value Pilanesberg Tented Camping Safari begins with an early morning pickup from Johannesburg for a comfortable drive to Pilanesberg National Park, a malaria-free wildlife haven in South Africa’s North West Province. On arrival, enjoy your first safari game drive, in an open-sided game viewing vehicle guided by expert rangers who use radio-linked communication to locate the Big Five and other iconic species. After lunch and check-in, relax at your beautifully located Tented Safari Camp, soaking in the sunshine or taking dip in the swimming pool, before heading out again for a sunset game drive, savouring the incredible wildlife sightings at Africa’s golden hour. End the day with a delicious African-style dinner by the campfire under the stars.
Travel Highlights:
Your Pilanesberg tented camping adventure makes an early start for another thrilling sunrise game drive across Pilanesberg’s diverse landscapes. Return to camp for a hearty breakfast, and enjoy some leisure time — relax by the swimming pool, read a book in your tent under fan-cooled comfort, or join an optional short nature walk with an experienced ranger. Later in the late afternoon, head out on a sunset-to-night game drive, using spotlights to seek out nocturnal wildlife, such as leopards, hyenas, and owls, not usually spotted during the day. Return for another cozy dinner around the campfire as the sounds of the African bush fill the night.
Travel Highlights:
Day 3 of your excellent-value Pilanesberg Tented Camping Safari starts early again with an early-morning game drive to spot animals just beginning their day. Return to camp for a hearty breakfast and then spend the rest of the day relaxing by the pool or in the comfort of your tented suite. You may opt to join a closed-vehicle game drive (subject to availability) for more wildlife spotting before heading back for lunch and more downtime. Soak in the tranquil bush setting, or chat with rangers about the park’s conservation efforts, before heading out once more late afternoon for a sunset game drive. Once the light fades, your guides will deploy a spotlight to locate nocturnal animals that are not usually spotted. End your day with a hearty dinner and stories around the campfire.
Travel Highlights:
Enjoy one final early start for a last morning game drive in open vehicles, capturing a final glimpse of Africa’s iconic wildlife. After another hearty breakfast, relax at camp before departing Pilanesberg in the afternoon. A scenic drive returns you to Johannesburg by early evening — the perfect conclusion to your Pilanesberg Tented Camping Safari in South Africa’s premier malaria-free reserve.
Pilanesberg National Park is malaria-free, making it ideal for families and first-time safari travelers.
Stay at a comfortable Tented Safari Camp on a rustic 3,000 m² property within the Bagatla tribal lands alongside the Pilansberg Nature Reserve. Accommodation is in comfortable en-suite tents, with cozy beds, fans, electricity, lighting, plug points, and a whole solar system ensuring constant power. There is a communal boma and fire area, swimming pool, Wi-Fi, and optional nearby ranger-led nature walks.
This tour does take children.
1. Johannesburg, South Africa
2. Pilanesberg National Park, Mogwase, 0314, South Africa
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