3 Day Tambuti Game Lodge Safari from Johannesburg

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Johannesburg or O.R. Tambo Airport to Tambuti Game Lodge (Black Rhino Reserve)
1 stop
1
Pilanesberg National Park
Your safari adventure begins with a scenic road transfer from Johannesburg or O.R. Tambo International Airport through the changing South African countryside, passing rural villages and open landscapes before reaching the Black Rhino Private Reserve, a secluded section of the Pilanesberg National Park known for its tranquility and diverse wildlife. Upon arrival at Tambuti Game Lodge, you are welcomed with the friendly staff. After check-in, enjoy a freshly prepared lunch on the shaded deck, where you may already spot impalas, warthogs, or hornbills in the distance. As you venture into the reserve in an open 4x4 safari vehicle, your professional ranger shares fascinating insights. Keep your camera ready, you may encounter elephants, rhinos, or even lions basking in the sun. As dusk falls, return to the lodge where a gourmet dinner awaits, served either in the elegant dining area or outdoors under the starry African sky.
6 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Morning and Afternoon Safaris in the Pilanesberg
1 stop
2
Pilanesberg National Park
Rise early in the morning, enjoy coffee, tea, and rusks before departing on your sunrise game drive. The cool morning air is the perfect time to witness wildlife at its most active, you may spot lions returning from their night patrols or herds of elephants making their way to waterholes. Return to the lodge for a hearty breakfast, then spend the late morning at leisure. Relax by the pool with views of the surrounding bush or simply sit quietly on your private deck as antelope wander nearby. A delicious lunch is served in the lodge’s dining area, before the afternoon safari. This is the best time to spot wildlife in the golden glow of sunset, perhaps a leopard on the prowl, rhinos emerging from the thickets, or zebras and wildebeest crossing the dusty tracks. Back at the lodge, the evening unfolds with a dinner featuring local flavours and fresh ingredients. Gather around the fire pit, the perfect way to end another magical day in the African bush.
10 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Morning Safari and Return to Johannesburg
1 stop
3
Pilanesberg National Park
On your final morning, awaken early for one last sunrise game drive through the Black Rhino Reserve. With a bit of luck, you may encounter wildlife you haven’t yet seen — perhaps a herd of buffalo moving silently through the mist, or a cheetah surveying the plains. Return to the lodge for a leisurely breakfast overlooking the bushveld, savoring the peaceful atmosphere and the gentle rhythm of the wilderness. After breakfast, it’s time to check out and begin your return journey to Johannesburg or O.R. Tambo Airport, arriving by midday. Your 3-Day Tambuti Game Lodge Safari concludes with cherished memories of luxurious comfort, thrilling wildlife encounters, and the timeless beauty of Africa’s natural landscapes.
6 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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