Day 1: Pilanesberg National Park

Your journey kicks off with a comfortable pickup from Johannesburg between 5:30 AM and 6:30 AM in a luxury airconditioned vehicle. Reach Pilanesberg around 9 AM and plunge into a 3-hour morning game drive in an open safari vehicle—ideal for eyeing elephants, lions, and more! By midday, arrive at the lavish 5-star Shepherd’s Tree Game Lodge for a mouth-watering lunch and seamless check-in.

Unwind by the pool, soak up the breath-taking scenery, or book a pampering session at the world-class spa. Later, depart on a 3-hour sunset game drive from 4 PM to 7 PM in an open safari vehicle, capturing wildlife wonders against vibrant sunsets.

Return for a sumptuous dinner at the lodge’s restaurant or boma (weather permitting).

Activities and Services

Morning

3-Hour morning game drive

Afternoon

3-Hour sunset game drive

Included

  • Transfers
  • Morning game drive
  • Lunch & dinner
  • Afternoon game drive

Excluded

  • Personal purchases
  • Beverages
  • Gratuities

Day 2: Pilanesberg National Park

Kick off your day with an exhilarating 3-hour sunrise game drive in an open safari vehicle, guided by expert rangers from Shepard’s Tree, returning around 9 AM for a hearty breakfast. Unwind at the lodge’s top-tier amenities, indulging in the acclaimed spa or relaxing by the poolside.

Savor a tasty lunch, followed by a charming afternoon high tea. Depart on another 3-hour sunset game drive from 4 PM to 7 PM, chasing more wildlife wonders in an open safari vehicle. Return to the lodge for a delightful dinner.

Activities and Services

Morning

3-Hour sunrise game drive

Afternoon

3-Hour sunset game drive

Included

  • Breakfast, lunch & dinner
  • Morning game drive
  • High Tea
  • Afternoon game drive

Excluded

  • Personal purchases
  • Beverages
  • Gratuities

Day 3: Pilanesberg National Park

Kick off your day with an exhilarating 3-hour sunrise game drive in an open safari vehicle, guided by expert rangers from Shepard’s Tree, returning around 9 AM for a hearty breakfast. Unwind at the lodge’s top-tier amenities, indulging in the acclaimed spa or relaxing by the poolside.

Savor a tasty lunch, followed by a charming afternoon high tea. Depart on another 3-hour sunset game drive from 4 PM to 7 PM, chasing more wildlife wonders in an open safari vehicle. Return to the lodge for a delightful dinner.

Activities and Services

Morning

3-Hour sunrise game drive

Afternoon

3-Hour sunset game drive

Included

  • Breakfast, lunch & dinner
  • Morning game drive
  • High Tea
  • Afternoon game drive

Excluded

  • Personal purchases
  • Beverages
  • Gratuities

Day 4: End of Itinerary

Rise early for a 3-hour morning game drive in an open safari vehicle, led by the Sherpherd’s Tree expert guides, returning around 9 AM for a hearty breakfast. Spend the morning soaking up the lodge’s top-notch facilities - pure serenity!

At 11:00-11:15 AM, join an optional 3hr game drive (R1,500 per person) with a private transfer back to Johannesburg, departing at a time that suits you. A perfect way to extend your wildlife experience before heading home for one last wildlife fix or choose to relax at the lodge (pickup at 2:15 PM if 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 share your flight details with our team!

Activities and Services

Morning

3-Hour sunrise game drive

Included

  • Breakfast
  • Morning game drive
  • Airport transfer

Excluded

  • Personal purchases
  • Lunch & dinner
  • Beverages
  • Gratuities
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