Available Dates 2019: try to update once a week, but sometimes time just flies by - last update 23 June 2019
I am based at Pilanesberg half the time - 2 Kombis, so 1 on standby 4 km's outside the Park. I will list dates not available. Please book in advance if possible, but we do take bookings preferably 1 day before from the Pilanesberg area. From Gauteng area please also try book with 2 days notice. Options are kept for 7 days when requested more than 30 days before, 2 days for 14 - 29 days before, 1 day for 13 days or less notice. Once taken, I will honor any commitment I make, I always have, but won't mail you when your option expires. Please note that I 'm willing to run anytime except dates blocked below!!
I will block out a few months in 2019 as I will take a few (probably 2) individual months to travel, so please book in advance if you want to do a trip with me. I do have a top back up guide available if I am not available as below, but haven't got sole use on him, so you need to book pretty much in advance.

2019
July Tu 16 - Th 18 July - 3 full days, private, old client, he will probably want another leopard...
Aug 16 <--> 25 - 3 or 4 days Pilanesberg, word of mouth client, private
Sept Sa 7 - full day private prelim 17/3 ...still a prelim 17/6, they are hoping for a cheaper flight :)
now mid Sep - Mid Nov - Germany trip, will verify dates, Once booked I'm not changing flights (again), so if you are looking in this time window, contact me right away please.

2020
July & Aug - 10 days somewhere blocked for an old client, we do Kruger every year for about 8 nights
Sept Mo 14 - We 16 - Private trip with Chris, we are looking for the lesser spotted quail :)

Don't expect this - exactly as she looked (light etc), especially now (Feb 09, same 2010& 2011), as the grass is long after 1 month just about non stop rain.... 6 Jan 09 - Trip above Also see the series of pics - Black breasted Snake Eagle eating snake - 6 Feb 09

Avoid the dates below if you can:

Balance 2019 Term - these dates are good, avoid the school holidays inbetween

3 - 9 Jul - 20 Sep

4 - 01 Oct - 4 (6) Dec

- Dates and days in brackets ( ) are applicable to educators

Avoid the dates below if you can:

Balance Public Holidays 2019

16 June: Youth Day
17 June: Public holiday
9 August: National Women’s Day
23 September: School holiday
24 September: Heritage Day
16 December: Day of Reconciliation
25 December: Christmas Day
26 December: Day of Goodwill

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2020 - The Department of Basic Education has published the school calendar for 2020 on 11 January 2018.

Term	Duration	Number of weeks	Number of days	Number of public holidays	Actual number of school days
1	(13) 15 Jan - 20 Mar	10	48 (50)	0	48 (50)
2	31 Mar -12 Jun	11	54	4	50
3	7 Jul - 18 Sep	11	54	1	53
4	29 Sep - 2 (4)Dec	10	47 (49)	0	47 (49)
	Total	42	203 (207)	5	198 (202)

Public and School Holidays 2020
1 January: New Year’s Day
21 March: Human Rights Day
10 April: Good Friday
13 April: Family Day
27 April: Freedom Day
1 May: Workers’ Day
16 June: Youth Day
9 August: National Women’s Day
10 August: Public Holiday
24 September: Heritage Day
16 December: Day of Reconciliation
25 December: Christmas Day
26 December: Day of Goodwill

Source: National Education Policy Act: 2020 school calendar for public schools [PDF]

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2021 - The Department of Basic Education has published the draft school calendar for 2021 on 15 March 2019 for public comments.
THESE DATES WILL ONLY BE CONFIRMED 1 NOVEMBER 2019 !

Term	Duration	Number of weeks	Number of days	Number of public holidays	Actual number of school days
1	(11) 13 Jan - 26 Mar	11	53 (55)	1	52 (54)
2	07 Apr - 11 Jun	10	48	1+1	46
3	06 Jul - 17 Sep	11	54	1	53
4	28 Sep - 01 (03)Dec	10	47 (49)	0	47
	Total	42	202 (206)	3+1	198 (202)

Public and School Holidays 2021
1 January: New Year’s Day
21 March: Human Rights Day
22 March: Public Holiday
02 April: Good Friday
05 April: Family Day
27 April: Freedom Day
26 April: School Holiday
1 May: Workers’ Day
16 June: Youth Day
9 August: National Women’s Day
10 August: Public Holiday
24 September: Heritage Day
16 December: Day of Reconciliation
25 December: Christmas Day
26 December: Day of Goodwill

Source: National Education Policy Act: 2021 school calendar for public schools: Comments invited [PDF]

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Pilanesberg Dawn to Dusk Safaris from Johannesburg, Pretoria, Pilanesberg and Sun City

Working with new pics are just too time consuming, so I only do it when I have free time! May 2019
Picture Gallery up to 2019
Picture Gallery 2010
Picture Gallery 2009
Picture Gallery 2008
Picture Gallery 2007
Picture Gallery 2006
Picture Gallery 2005
Picture Gallery 2004

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It's alphabetical - so save us both time.... and if not on here I will put it up!

Accommodation in the Park only: Staying Friday or Saturday you have to pay for 2 nights min.

Accommodation in and around Sun City. Staying Friday or Saturday you have to pay for 2 nights min.

Accommodation Specials at Pilanesberg

Accommodation at Sun City Vacation Club

Airport at Pilanesberg

Animal studies in Pilanesberg

Bakgatla Resort

Bakubung Bush Lodge

Balloon Safaris: In Pilanesberg National Park -  R5 000pp - 1 hour, minimum 4 pax!

Binoculars needed

Bird list

Black Rhino Game Lodge

Buffalo in the Park

Camping - book direct at 014 555 1000, don't be surprised if you hold 15 minutes and then get cut off.

Cancellation Terms and Conditions

Commission offered to booking agents

Condition of the Veld

Dangers in Pilanesberg

Disclosures: About vehicles used for Pilanesberg and other

Directions - see map

Elephant Back safaris in Pilanesberg.

Entrance fee - see gate times

Etiquette in Game Parks like Pilanesberg for self drives

Friends of Pilanesberg Society - Volunteers helping to maintain the Park.

Gate Times for Pilanesberg National Park

Geology of Pilanesberg National Park

Highlights seen in Pilanesberg the last 2 years:
Don't expect something like this or the animals to stand next to the road waiting.  It's not a Zoo!

History of Pilanesberg National Park

Idiot Gallery - Stunts pulled in Pilanesberg National Park by the mentally challenged.  Other tour operators are welcome to contribute - I will give you recognition except if you don't want it!

Ivory Tree Game Lodge

Kids on Safari. In Pilanesberg or other parks

Kwa Maritane Bush Lodge

Manyane Resort

Map and directions to Pilanesberg

Other Parks near Pilanesberg

Other Tour Operators doing Pilanesberg

Packages to Lodges

Picture Gallery -  taken by us over the last 8 years in Pilanesberg.

Pilanesberg National Park vs Kruger National Park.

Reading - other re Pilanesberg.

Safety in Pilanesberg

Shepherd's Tree Game Lodge

Testimonials from clients we have taken to Pilanesberg

Things to do in and around Pilanesberg

Transfers only to Pilanesberg and Sun City - one way: charged per vehicle:

Tshukudu Bush Lodge

Veld Condition in the Park

Weather and Climate for Pilanesberg area

What can you hope to see in Pilanesberg?

When to go to Pilanesberg: best time etc

806 Unit 2, Mogwase, Pilanesberg, Office - Updated June 2019
All Pilanesberg queries -  travelinafrica@gmail.com  - Please mail only