Sun
City and Pilanesberg National Park
Backpackers
accommodation near Sun City and Pilanesberg National Park
We have finally managed
to get a house just outside Manyane in Mogwase township; just 3km's from the
gate.
This is after actively hunting for it nearly 3 years! There is a small pool
& BBQ area and we have moved in.
We will set it up to be
a guest lodge, should be fully operational sometime in 2008, with 5 en suites
and a family flat. Though
it will mainly be used for our clients on tour it is currently available to
backpackers.
The public are most welcome, but please keep in mind it is real basic.
All facilities are shared. Currently we
have 1 bathroom with shower, bath and toilet, 1 seperate toilet, and another
half bathroom with a bath and basin.
Note that we have disclosed what we have, and if you are a South African
wanting 3/5 star accommodation
at our rates, then think again. Rather go book at the Lodges for R2000/room/n
or the Resorts at R1000/room/n.
It's really simple. Pilanesberg and Sun City is expensive, and we
are not....you absolutely get what you pay for!
Also please do not make the mistake of comparing quality of our establishment
with others in SA - it is a different market.
Rates per night: currently
all shared facilities & self catering: 1
double, 1 x 4 bed dorm & 1 dorm sleeping 8
(No camping) -
single or double weekend
& peak dates - minimum 2 night stay.
Rates
till further notice (9/2007): Dorms @ R150/p, Singles
@ R300/p, Doubles @ R400/room
The whole house can currently be rented for R2000/day, with 1 staff member
staying on site.
Payment in
full upfront to confirm reservation - no booking is confirmed till paid!
Phone 012 343 9351 alt 343 7499 to book, the waiting list for telephones in
Mogwase is 5 years; or mail.
1 Night bookings accepted for weekends & peak if still available 48 hours
before arrival
Distances from the Gates:
From backpackers
to Manyane - 3km's
From backpackers
to Kwa Maritane - 7km's
From backpackers to Sun
City - 17 km's
From
backpackers to Bakgatla - 20 km's
From backpackers to Bakubung - 25 km's
Why go to Pilanesberg with me?My Prices for day visits and 2 day safaris to Pilanesberg: Also Sun City.
Next Definite Dates 2008: Most dates not here are available.
Picture Gallery 2007
Picture Gallery 2006
Picture Gallery 2005
Picture Gallery 2004
The rest is alphabetical - if you look here before you ask you will save time - mine and yours.... and if you ask something that is 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.
Airport at Pilanesberg
Animal studies in Pilanesberg
Backpacker accommodation near Sun City and Pilanesberg
Bakgatla Resort
Bakubung Bush Lodge
Balloon Safaris: In Pilanesberg National Park - R2 950pp - 1 hour, minimum 8 pax!
Binoculars needed
Bird list
Brochure request - you need a DNL reader![]()
Buffalo in the Park
Camping - book direct at 014 555 1000, then #2 or ask for reservations..
Cancellation Terms and Conditions
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
How to ruin other peoples sightings......
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 2 years in Pilanesberg.
Pilanesberg National Park vs Kruger National Park.
Reading - other re Pilanesberg.
Safety in Pilanesberg
Schedule - tour schedule for Pilanesberg
Seen one of the day trips to Pilanesberg - 19 Sept 2007:
Seen on a 2 day safari to Pilanesberg - 9&10 August 2004:
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