Pilanesberg National Park
Bakgatla Accommodation Rates 2008/9
It's like this. Pilanesberg is a destination. Accommodation is limited. You snooze you lose....
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Safari Tents
(5 only) are en suite, have 2 single beds, 1 double sleeper couch, small
fridge, no TV, Table with 4 chairs for outside, BBQ with grid outside.
The fence of the Park is a couple of metres from the veranda. No kitchen
or cooking inside. The restaurant is about 200m away.
There are only 5 available - book well ahead |
There is 1 shop at Bakgatla selling all the basics; open the same hours as the Park gates. There are no supermarkets nearby. The closest hospital is the George Stegmann that is 3km from the Gate, but they don't carry anti snake venom.. There is a Garage about 7km's from the gate on the Northam Road.
1 April 2008 - 31 MARCH 2009 - To book just Mail!
PEAK SEASON 21 Mar 2008 - 4 May 2008 5 Dec 2008 - 4 Jan 2009 20 June 2008 - 15 July 2008 20 Mar 2009 - 3 May 2009 9 Sept 2008 - 5 Oct 2008 13 -18 June, 8 -10 Aug 2009To book just Mail!
1 April 2008 - 31 MARCH 2009 - subject to change, Rate per Chalet, a 15% increase Bed & Breakfast: Single Double 3 Share 4 Share 5 Share Safari Tent M/W R 1150 R 1230 R 1330 R 1440 W/E R 1180 R 1260 R 1360 R 1460 Peak R 1230 R 1310 R 1410 R 1510 Chalet 5 Bed M/W R1355 R 1490 R 1590 R 1690 R 1790 W/E R 1385 R 1520 R 1620 R 1720 R 1820 Peak R1460 R 1590 R 1690 R 1790 R 1890 Per chalet per night, children 0 - 12 years old - free accommodation sharing with 2 adults,
only R45.00 for breakfast per child. Children under 4 no charge.Dinner, Bed & Breakfast: Single Double 3 Share 4 Share 5 Share Safari Tent M/W R 1185 R 1400 R 1600 R 1800 W/E R 1290 R 1470 R 1670 R 1870 Peak R 1255 R 1540 R 1740 R 1940 Chalet 5 Bed M/W R 1465 R 1780 R 1980 R 2180 R 2380 W/E R 1495 R 1800 R 2000 R 2200 R 2400 Peak R 1600 R 1900 R 2100 R 2300 R 2500 Per person per night, children 0 - 12 years old - free accommodation sharing with 2 adults, only R100 for breakfast and dinner per child. Children under 4 no charge. Fully inclusive conference package Single Double 3 Share 4 Share 5 Share Safari Tent M/W R 1455 R 2010 R 2510 n/a W/E R 1485 R 2030 R 2530 n/a Peak R 1530 R 2100 R 2600 n/aChalet 5 Bed M/W R 1770 R 2350 R 2850 R 3350 R 3850 W/E R 1815 R 2390 R 2890 R 3390 R 3890 Peak R 1955 R 2530 R 3030 R 3530R 4030 Per chalet per night, inclusive of accommodation, breakfast, lunch, dinner,
2 x tea / coffee breaks and welcome drinks on arrival. Conference venue, standard equipment.Day Rate, R370pp; as above excluding accommodation.
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, don't be surprised if you hold 15 minutes and then get cut off.
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
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