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Pilanesberg National Park
2012 Tour Dates to Pilanesberg National Park
Available Dates 2011: updated once a week, last update 1 Feb 2012
I am now based at Pilanesberg - 2 Kombis and a 3nd vehicle all on standby 3km's outside the Park. I will only list dates not available. Please book in advance if possible, but we do take bookings the night before from the Pilanesberg area. From Gauteng area please try book with 1 days notice. Options are kept for 7 days when requested more than 30 days before, 4 days for 14 - 29 days before, 2 days for 8 - 13 days before, and only 24 hours for less than 7 days 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!!
2012: Blocked dates - 25 December
Feb 8 - 18 - difficult but possible. Need 36 hours notice
March 27 - Tu - Jan - places open
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:
Public holidays for 2011:
Dec 16, 25, 26
School holidays for 2011: Inland! FS, GP, L, MP & NW
9 Dec onwardsSchool holidays for 2011: Coast! EC, KZN, NC& WC
9 Dec onwards
Public holidays for 2012:
Jan 1, 2, March 21, April 6, 9, 27, May 1, June 16, Aug 9, Sep 24; Dec 16, 25, 26
Additional School holidays: April 30, Aug 10School holidays for 2012: Inland! FS, GP, L, MP & NW
Up to 17 Jan, 30 March - 9 April, 22 June - 15 July, 28 Sept - 7 Oct, 7 Dec onwardsSchool holidays for 2012: Coast! EC, KZN, NC& WC
Up to 10 Jan, 23 March - 9 April, 22 June - 15 July, 28 Sept - 7 Oct, 7 Dec onwards
Pilanesberg Dawn to Dusk Safaris from Johannesburg, Pretoria, Pilanesberg and Sun CityPicture Gallery 2011
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 Specials at Sun CityAirport at Pilanesberg
Animal studies in Pilanesberg
Backpacker accommodation near Sun City and Pilanesberg
Bakgatla Resort
Bakubung Bush Lodge
Balloon Safaris: In Pilanesberg National Park - R3 500pp - 1 hour, minimum 8 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 agentsCondition 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 081 354 5210
PO Box 250 Sun City, 0316 - Updated Feb 2012
All Pilanesberg queries - travelinafrica@gmail.com