5 Day Tlou & Ivory Tree Safari 2026

Your journey kicks off with a pickup from any Johannesburg or Pretoria hotel or address between 5:30 AM and 6:30 AM, reaching Pilanesberg National Park by 8:45 AM. At 9:00 AM, climb into an open safari vehicle for a 3-hour morning game drive, seeking the “Big Five” (lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant, buffalo).

Savor a tasty lunch at the Pilanesberg Centre, then check into Tlou Tented Safari Camp around 1:30 PM. Settle into your ensuite tent and head out at 4:00 PM for a 3-hour sunset game drive, soaking in the African twilight. Return around 7:00 PM for a delicious boma fire dinner under a star-filled sky.

Wake early for hot drinks, then set out on a 3-hour sunrise game drive from 5:30 AM to 8:30 AM in an open safari vehicle, spotting wildlife in the golden morning light. Return to Tlou for a satisfying breakfast, then spend the day relaxing by the pool or exploring the Bagatla tribal areas to connect with local traditions.

Enjoy a traditional tribal lunch at the camp or nearby. At 4:00 PM, venture out for a 3-hour sunset and night game drive, seeking nocturnal animals. Return around 7:00 PM for a delicious boma fire dinner, sharing tales of the day.

Start with morning coffee, then head out on a 3-hour sunrise game drive from 5:30 AM to 8:30 AM in an open safari vehicle, catching animals in the crisp light. Return to Tlou for a delightful breakfast, then transfer to Ivory Tree Game Lodge, checking in around 11:00 AM.

Savor a gourmet lunch overlooking the bushveld, then unwind by the pool or pamper yourself at the spa. At 4:00 PM, venture out for a 3-hour sunset game drive, pursuing the “Big Five.” Return around 7:00 PM for a sumptuous boma dinner, swapping stories of the day.

Begin with hot drinks, then set out on a 3-hour sunrise game drive from 5:30 AM to 8:30 AM in an open safari vehicle, spotting wildlife in the fresh morning glow. Return to Ivory Tree for a delightful breakfast, then relax at the lodge—lounge by the pool, try archery, or enjoy a spa session.

After lunch, head out at 4:00 PM for a 3-hour sunset and night game drive, tracking nocturnal creatures. Dine at the boma, savoring the African night.

Wake early for hot beverages, then set out on a 3-hour sunrise game drive from 5:30 AM to 8:30 AM in an open safari vehicle. Return to Ivory Tree for a lavish breakfast, pack up, and prepare for a 2-hour game drive in a closed vehicle (minivan) between 11:00 AM and 11:30 AM.

Alternatively, relax at the lodge before you depart mid-afternoon between 3:00 PM and 3:15 PM for the return journey to Johannesburg, arriving at OR Tambo International Airport or your drop-off point around 5:30 PM–6:00 PM.