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Pilanesberg
National Park - Dawn to Dusk Safari
Prices
for Pilanesberg National Park - Rates to 30 Nov 2019
I am a small specialist owner/operator
based by choice mainly at Mogwase, Pilanesberg.
I moved to a Village right next to Pilanesberg about 10 years ago, as I love
what I do. I go into the Park whether I have clients or not, I'm an early
riser :)
If you have limited time and want to max it, then have a look, especially
if you only have the 1 time in Africa.
After 16 years I still offer open - close, and I'm able to have you at the
gate when it opens...and it is pretty vital!
Understand that cats
sleep in the day, so it pretty much follows that if you don"t find lion
before 8h00, then you probably won't during the rest of the day.
Even Google and Wiki knows this! It is no use getting to the Park
late. Do it properly or otherwise rather go to the Rhino and Lion Park...
If you don't fancy getting up at 2h30, look at the split day option below
- it just makes sense to overnight the night before at Pilanesberg, and
if possible get a late afternoon drive in as well.! If you have to
pay for your accommodation, you will be able to get a better priced overnight
at Pilanesberg. And if work pays, then they will be happy to pay less.
Add that a split day fits in perfectly with regards to transfers to ORTambo
for departing overseas flights. Just note a split day normally carries an
additional entrance fee.
Just a note; a few years ago I've mostly stopped taking pics, as it started
feeling like a huge "job" sifting through them, and I really
don't have the time. I also don't have the time for social media &
hanging out on Facebook and Tripadvisor.
2 Jan 2011 - TT, the only surviving female of the Eastern Pride after
Barrel was killed by the Central Pride females in 2009, taking out an
orphaned Zebra foal @ 11h30 to feed her 2 7 month old cubs. I saw her
growing up, and even saw her as a youngster getting kicked in the ribs
when she went for a zebra.
See why
you should go to Pilanesberg with me... !
Definite Dates 2019 & 2020: Most dates
not here are available.
My Schedule:
Open to Close in the Park; with lunch midday-ish... normally 11 of
12,5 hours in the Park viewing; 1h more in summer, 1h less in winter.
Please do not mail me and ask me for the schedule
- this is it. It totally depends on what the animals
allows us to do....
Guest House (en suite) overnight option - split
day with 2 x 5 hour drives - see below
My "normal" day tour: 13,5
hours in the park summer, 11,5 hours in winter
Departures Nov - Feb half an hour earlier, May
- Aug half an hour later!
Included: Early 3.30am transfer,
entrances, a no nonsense experienced guide that has done just under 10
000 hours in Pilanesberg over the last 13 years, use of binoculars.
Excluded: All meals, drinks and snacks.
We normally only stop for lunch at about midday.
If picked up from a Lodge, Hotel or Guest House please remember to ask
in advance for a breakfast pack!
Payment: All bookings - Though I have long stated a non refundable
deposit of R1000pp by EFT or Paypal if requested, balance before drive,
cash in ZAR. I have actually never asked for it except once. However,
after 14 years doing Pilanesberg, this is changing as of right now November
2016. I've just had my 3rd cancellation ever - I just don't get cancellations.
Clients book me as they have the absolute best experience with me, and
they understand that. Now I don't mind a cancellation, but when it seriously
inconveniences me, then I do mind. So deposits will be R1000pp, or 50%,
or the cost I will incur (as an extra charge )to be able to do the Pilanesberg
trip whichever is the highest. Add local bank charges of 2% for cash -
no credit cards. International money transfers in ZAR, add R150 per transfer.
Just a word of wisdom here. I don't lock dates till you book, and have
always honoured dates once locked. If you then decide to change your flights
without asking me first, and I can't help you, you will lose this deposit.
I've always been willing to help, and have sorted out over 20 clients
over the last 15 years that have had delayed & missed flights at no
extra charge, as I could help. In the case above it was the 1st time I
wasn't able to do so, and that was also the last time I didn't take a
deposit. So take travel insurance
(as you should) to cover this deposit in case your plans change and I
can't assist.
Split day option: Pick up Jo'burg
10h00, Pretoria 11h00, arriving PB 13h00, 2 x 5 hour drives, last 5 and
1st 5 hours, then lunch (excl.) Depart PB 13h00, back Pretoria 15h00,
Jo'burg 15h30. Add Guest House (en
suite): R700 single, R800/room double/twin extra. Note
again a split day can carry an additional entrance fee.
Rates up to 30 Nov 2019 cash in ZAR
on the day, no credit cards
I don't negotiate on rates, only on schedule.
If you want quality, be prepared to pay for it. If you want to save
a few Euros, please go with someone else.
There are over 400 Operators that will do you a cheaper rate. Very few of
them if any can match me on 12 000h
experience in the Park, "schedule", spotting ability and being able
to project where an animal will move to !
Individual Pilanesberg bookings: If other clients; you will get the 2+ person
rate, subject to the same transfer/s both ways.
The only late flight is KLM departing about 23h00 if you want to max your
day.
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5h drive from/at Pilanesberg*
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Persons
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Full day drive from/at Pilanesberg*
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From Johannesburg/Pretoria #
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Rate in ZA Rand
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Rate in ZA Rand
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Add return transfer if needed
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pp
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Total
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pp
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Total
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No Luggage
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Luggage
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3000
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3000
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1
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5500
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5500
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4000
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4000
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1800
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3600
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2
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3300
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6600
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4000
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4000
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1300
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3900
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3
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2400
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7200
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4000
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4000
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1100
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4400
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4
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1900
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7600
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4000 - 4800
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4000 - 4800
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1000
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5000
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5
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1600
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8000
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4000 - 4800
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4800
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900
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5400
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6
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1400
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8400
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4000 - 4800
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4800
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800
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5600
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7
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1250
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8750
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4800
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4800
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Private drives - R4 500 for 3,5h, R6
000 for 5 h, R9 000 full day. Note I don't do 3 h drives, it's too short.
My shortest drives are 4 h in the am, 3,5 h in the pm.
*Add a once off charge, total per drive, not per person: This is what
it costs me additional in real costs to pick you up, I'm not charging my
time. Pickup from
Manyane, Mogwase or 2nd inside Manyane gate (Bosele gate) - no charge
Bakgatla - R200
Kwa Maritane Lodge/Sun City/Bakubung - R300
Kingdom Resort - R350
Sundown Ranch - R500
Kedar Country Lodge - R750
* Extra time on request at R300pp/hour pro rata per 15 min or parts thereof,
with a minimum of R300/h and a maximum of R900/h. Shorter morning
drives will get a 10 minute free extension, once over the pro rata hourly
rate applies from the 1st minute - it is applicable when we exit the gate.
99% of the time you will want to stop for this or that, and
you are most welcome to - just pay for that time. If I run late
from my side then no charge of course. If from both sides we will split
the time pro rata.
# Transfers - I do get charged an extra R500-600 per one way transfer
by the 2 transfer operators I use for before 7 am and for after 5 pm, so
sometimes I will do the transfers myself. If I can't, then you will have
to cover this extra charge. I will advise on this when booking.
More affordable options:
The reality is that a transfer between Johannesburg & Pretoria
to Sun City and Pilanesberg is expensive. It is expensive for the transfer
operator as well - fuel, wear and tear, driver, insurance's, overheads and
depreciation on vehicles all add up. Just Google it and you will get rates
around R2450 to R4300 one way! I have 2 operators giving it to me at R2000
one way and will pass that on to you if you are doing a drive with me, but
please keep in mind that this is subject to availability. This is not available
to you if you just want a transfer, and their normal individual rates are
actually higher. I believe my return transfer rates for up to 4 pax are
priced the best, as per this link.
Affordable transfers logically books out 1st, and you are most welcome to
use the main Operator based at Sun City - http://www.mankwegametrackers.co.za/
- Let me save you the time; OR Tambo to SC one way 2019 - 1 -2 pax @ R3030,
plus R260pp for every additional, till 30 Nov 2019
Options:
1. Car rental. car 880 for 2 days, fuel
R520, tolls R100, accommodation s @R650, d @ R800
1 pax - est @R2150 (car + acc) plus R5500 trip = R7650, also save 1 night
acc Jo'burg
2 pax - est @R2300 (car + acc) plus R6600 trip = R8900, also save 1 night
acc Jo'burg
Details
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! June 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
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
Car Rental
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
Forex Sun City
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 based Tour
and Transfer Operators
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