Budget Safari
Experience the thrill of an African safari without breaking the bank with our Pilanesberg Budget Safari. Choose between a 2- or 3-day adventure exploring the renowned Pilanesberg National Park, home to the Big Five and a variety of other wildlife. Stay at the comfortable Bakgatla Resort inside the Park or the charming Sundown Country Estate near the Park. Perfect for budget-conscious travellers seeking an exciting and immersive safari experience.
TOUR PRICE: FROM R5,890 PPS
Tour Overview
Tour type | 🎒 Budget tour |
Tour length options | 2 Days / 1 Night, or 3 Days / 2 Nights |
Accommodation options | Bakgatla Resort, or Sundown Country Estate |
Optional extras not part of tour price | Open vehicle game drives; Resort amenities not included in room rate |
ITINERARY: 2 DAYS
Day 1: Johannesburg to Pilanesberg National Park
Pick-up in Johannesburg and transfer to Pilanesberg.
Closed vehicle game drive upon arrival, followed by lunch (own expense if staying in Sundown) and then check-in.
Afternoon 3-hour closed* vehicle game drive, followed by dinner at the Resort (own expense if staying in Bakgatla).
Meals: Lunch (Bakgatla)
Meals: Dinner (Sundown)
Day 2: Pilanesberg National Park to Johannesburg
ITINERARY: 3 DAYS
Day 1: Johannesburg to Pilanesberg National Park
Pick-up in Johannesburg and transfer to Pilanesberg.
Closed vehicle game drive upon arrival, followed by lunch (own expense if staying in Sundown) and then check-in.
Afternoon 3-hour closed* vehicle game drive, followed by dinner at the Resort (own expense if staying in Bakgatla).
Meals: Lunch (Bakgatla)
Meals: Dinner (Sundown)
Day 2: Pilanesberg National Park
Day 3: Pilanesberg National Park to Johannesburg
What's Included
Road transfers to and from the Park and Johannesburg
Bakgatla option: all breakfasts and lunches with a soft drink/water
Sundown option: all dinners and breakfasts with a soft drink/water
All mentioned closed vehicle drives
Park entrance fees
What's Excluded
Air transfers
Bakgatla option: all dinners
Sundown option: all lunches
Premium branded and alcoholic beverages, tea and coffee, and other beverages not mentioned
Any open vehicle drives not previously booked, unless open drives are booked upon request
Purchases from curio shops, etc.
Activities not mentioned in the itineraries
Amenities such as room service, laundry service, spa treatments and products, etc.
Personal expenses
Gratuities
Some notes...
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"pps" = per person sharing.
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All rates are in South African Rand.
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Some accommodation options use Best Available Rates (BAR), which can change daily. Therefore, if an accommodation charge is more than we have budgeted, we will charge the extra to your quote / invoice.
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A minimum of 2 guests is required to make a booking, unless specified otherwise.
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A 50% non-refundable deposit is required within 48 hours of confirmation of booking, unless specified otherwise.
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Where applicable, the balance of the payment of a booking is required 35 days prior to tour commencement date.
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A 100% non-refundable payment is required if the booking is made within 30 days of tour commencement date.
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