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Overview
Just 2 to 2.5 hours from Johannesburg, Pilanesberg Game Reserve offers a malaria-free safari experience in a unique volcanic landscape. Your Tlou Tented Safari Camp tour provides an affordable adventure, featuring Big Five sightings, expert guides, open vehicles, and real-time animal tracking. Stay at Tlou Tented Safari Camp for a comfortable, authentic wildlife getaway inspired by the spirit of the elephant.
What's included
Dinner
Breakfast
Transport & transfers
Flavorful meals
Game drives & wildlife encounters
Meals & beverages not mentioned in the itinerary
Personal purchases
Tips for guides & staff
What to expect
Day 1: Welcome to the wild
7h
5:30 – 6:30 - Guests are picked up from Johannesburg in an air-conditioned vehicle. A short comfort stop is included along the 2 to 2.5-hour drive for snacks, drinks, and restroom use.
9:00 - Arrive at Pilanesberg Game Reserve and embark on a 3-hour open-vehicle game drive. Led by experienced rangers and supported by radio-linked communication for optimal wildlife sightings, including the Big Five.
12:00 - Transfer to Tlou Tented Safari Camp (approx. 4 km from the park gate). Upon arrival, guests can relax by the swimming pool or unwind at the camp’s boma area.
16:00 – 19:00 - Head out on a sunset safari in superior open safari vehicles. Witness golden-hour wildlife moments, then return for an authentic South African dinner served in the boma, featuring dishes like braai, bobotie, and local stews.
Included: Dinner
Day 2: Enjoy the last day
Pilanesberg National Park
6h
05:30 – Start your day with an exciting 3-hour morning game drive in open safari vehicles. Led by expert rangers and supported by radio communication for real-time sightings, you’ll track wildlife at its most active.
09:00 – Return to Tlou Tented Safari Camp for a hearty breakfast and time to relax. Unwind by the swimming pool, enjoy the comfort of your fan cooled, en-suite tent or join an optional short bush walk with a ranger (subject to availability).
12:00 – Opt for a short closed-vehicle game drive for a final taste of the wild, or continue relaxing at camp. If skipping the drive, pickup will be at 14:30.
15:00 – Depart Pilanesberg for Johannesburg. A comfort stop will be made en-route for refreshments and rest. Expect to arrive between 17:30 and 18:30. Need an airport drop-off? Be sure to provide your flight details in advance for arrival by 18:00.
Included: Breakfast
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
You will be picked up from your accommodation in the Johannesburg area or from the bus terminals at the airport in a branded vehicle.
Additional information
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
