Things to do
Big 5 Game Drives
3-hour morning or afternoon drives in open vehicles with expert guides — R3,800 per person (min 2), R5,999 solo. Lions, elephants, rhino, leopard and buffalo in one malaria-free park.
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Where to stay
Bakubung Bush Lodge
Elegant thatched lodge overlooking a busy waterhole inside the park. Breakfast, dinner and guided drives included.
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Kwa Maritane Bush Lodge
Famous for its underground hide at the waterhole — watch elephants drink metres away. Family friendly, 10 minutes from Sun City.
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Manyane Resort
The best-value gateway to the park: safari tents, chalets and caravan sites with a pool, restaurant and walk-in aviary.
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Things to do
Hot Air Balloon Safari
Drift over the reserve at sunrise, champagne in hand, watching the bush wake up below you. A once-in-a-lifetime morning.
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Elephant Sanctuary
Walk trunk-in-hand with rescued elephants and learn their stories. Gentle, moving and unforgettable for all ages.
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Walk With Lions at Ukutula
The experience nobody forgets — walk alongside lions at our partner Ukutula Lion Park, about an hour from Pilanesberg.
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