6-Day Sun City Adventure and Pilanesberg Safari

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Travel to Sun City

On arrival, you will be met at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg and transferred to Sun City. Once you have checked in, the rest of the day will be at your leisure. Home to the Valley of Waves and sprawled along the border of the Pilanesberg National Park, Sun City Resort enjoys the fine distinction of being the only surf-and-safari destination within a two-hour drive of landlocked Johannesburg. Whether you’re looking for a romantic stay with your partner, a fun weekend getaway with friends or a North West holiday with the whole family, Sun City Resort has it all.

Main Destination:

Sun City (Highlight)

Accommodation:

Cascades Hotel

• Luxury hotel located in Sun City (Highlight)

Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

Leisure day at Sun City to explore the resort

Today is at leisure in and around Sun City. There's no lack of inspiration for things to do here, from the casinos to golf, the Valley of Waves, water sports, quad biking, zipline, and more. Note that these activities are not included, but are optional extras.

Main Destination:

Sun City (Highlight)

Accommodation:

Cascades Hotel

• Luxury hotel located in Sun City (Highlight)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Transfer to Pilanesberg Game Reserve

After breakfast, check out and transfer to the nearby Pilanesberg National Park. Situated in the ecologically rich transition zone between the Kalahari and the Lowveld, this vast area promises thrilling big-game viewing in a malaria-free environment. Arrive at the lodge in time for check-in and lunch, then relax before the afternoon game drive. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Pilanesberg Game Reserve

Best Time To Visit May to September (Dry season)

High Season October to April (The park is busier, especially during school holidays)

Best Weather April to May and September to October (Mild weather and little rain)

Wildlife in Pilanesberg GR

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

White RhinoCommon

ZebraCommon

WildebeestCommon

HippoCommon

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Black RhinoOccasional

LionOccasional

LeopardOccasional

BuffaloOccasional

HyenaOccasional

CheetahRare

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

aha Shepherd's Tree Game Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Pilanesberg GR

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Game viewing in the Pilanesberg

Your days are centered around the game drives. You will enjoy two guided game drives daily, which are conducted in the Pilanesberg Game Reserve’s Wilderness Area during the morning and evening in an open ten-seater game-viewing vehicle. These outings take three to four hours, with a sundowner stop at sunset, and a coffee stop in the morning. Your meals are included at the lodge.

Main Destination:

Pilanesberg Game Reserve

Accommodation:

aha Shepherd's Tree Game Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Pilanesberg GR

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Transfer back to Johannesburg

Enjoy your last morning in the bush. After breakfast, check out and meet your driver for the road transfer to OR Tambo airport, Johannesburg. Lunch and/or dinner are for your own account.

Main Destination:

No major destination visited

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.