Undulating Hills and Everlasting Open Plains

On arrival at OR Tambo International Airport (Johannesburg) you will be met by a Thompsons Representative and transferred to your selected game lodge within the Pilanesberg National Park. This magnificent wildlife sanctuary lies not too far from the bustle of Johannesburg and Pretoria, close enough to drive comfortably in less than two hours. Check in on arrival and depart on an afternoon safari later this afternoon.

Experienced rangers will take you into the bush on dawn and dusk safaris to discover fascinating wildlife. Pilanesberg National Park covers some 55 000 hectares. It is perched on the eroded vestiges of an alkaline volcanic crater, one of only three such craters in the world. On its undulating hills and everlasting open plains, you may be lucky to catch a glimpse of the ‘Big Five’, as well as a wide variety of wildlife and over 360 species of bird life. During the evening drives, you might also find the nocturnal brown hyena, wild dog, cheetah, hippo, crocodile and even sable.

After a final dawn safari, enjoy a hearty breakfast before transferring by shuttle back to OR Tambo International Airport (Johannesburg) for your onward journey