4-Day Pilanesberg Safari at Ivory Tree Game Lodge

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Your Safari Begins
1 stop
1
Pilanesberg National Park
Your adventure begins with a comfortable pickup from Johannesburg between 5:30 AM and 6:30 AM in a luxury, air-conditioned vehicle. You'll arrive at Pilanesberg by 9 AM for a 3-hour morning game drive in an open safari vehicle—an ideal time to spot elephants, lions, and other iconic wildlife. By midday, check in at the elegant Ivory Tree Game Lodge, enjoy a delicious lunch, and take time to relax by the pool or indulge in a rejuvenating spa treatment. At 4 PM, head out on a 3-hour sunset game drive, where the golden light sets the perfect backdrop for unforgettable wildlife sightings. Return to the lodge for a sumptuous dinner at the restaurant—or enjoy a traditional boma dinner under the stars, weather permitting.
7 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Full Day Safari
1 stop
2
Pilanesberg National Park
Start your day with a thrilling 3-hour morning game drive in an open safari vehicle, expertly guided by Ivory Tree’s rangers. Return to the lodge around 9 AM for a hearty breakfast, then unwind with a swim or make the most of the lodge’s world-class amenities. Savor a delicious lunch followed by a delightful high tea, before heading out on a 3-hour sunset game drive from 4 PM to 7 PM—your chance to spot even more incredible wildlife as the bush transforms in the golden light. Wrap up the day with a mouthwatering dinner at the lodge’s restaurant.
7 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Full Day African Safari Experience
1 stop
3
Pilanesberg National Park
Begin your day with a 3-hour morning safari in an open vehicle, guided by Ivory Tree’s experienced rangers, and return by 9 AM to enjoy a delicious breakfast. Spend the late morning unwinding with the lodge’s exceptional amenities or simply relaxing by the pool. Enjoy a leisurely lunch followed by a delightful afternoon high tea, then set off at 4 PM for a 3-hour sunset game drive—an ideal time to spot more wildlife as the bush comes alive in the golden light. End your day with a flavorful dinner at the lodge, surrounded by the tranquil sounds of nature.
7 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 4
Morning Safari and Departure
1 stop
4
Pilanesberg National Park
Start your morning with a 3-hour game drive in an open safari vehicle, returning around 9 AM to enjoy a flavourful breakfast. Spend the rest of the morning making the most of the lodge’s 5-star amenities or indulging in a spa treatment. At 12 PM, you can join a short game drive in a closed vehicle for one last wildlife encounter—or simply relax at the lodge (pickup is at 2:30 PM if you're skipping the drive). Depart Pilanesberg at 3 PM, arriving back in Johannesburg between 5:30 PM and 6:30 PM. Need an airport drop-off by 6 PM? Just let us know your flight details!
5 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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