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).
Morning
3-Hour morning game drive
Afternoon
3-Hour sunset game drive
- Transfers
- Morning game drive
- Lunch & dinner
- Afternoon game drive
- Personal purchases
- Beverages
- Gratuities
Rise early for a 3-hour morning game drive in an open safari vehicle, led by Shepherd’s Tree expert guides, returning around 9:00 AM for a hearty breakfast. Spend the morning soaking up the lodge’s top-notch facilities.
For added flexibility or more safari time, you may choose one of the following options, at an additional cost of (R1,500 per person):
- Additional 3-hour game drive from 12h00 incl Lunch - (departing 11:00–11:15 AM) from Shepherd’s Tree with a MoAfrika Safari guide, with a shared transfer back to Johannesburg.
- OR A Private Transfer Back to Johannesburg at a preferred time of choice.
If you choose to relax at the lodge (pickup will be at 14:15 PM).
A perfect way to extend your wildlife experience before heading home for one last wildlife fix. Depart Pilanesberg between 3:15-3:30 PM on a Shared shuttle arriving back in Johannesburg between 5:30 PM and 6:30 PM. Need an airport drop-off by 6:00 PM? Just share your flight details with our team!
Morning
3-Hour sunrise game drive
- Breakfast
- Morning game drive
- Airport transfer
- Personal purchases
- Lunch & dinner
- Beverages
- Gratuities