Pilanesberg
National Park
Pilanesberg National Park vs Kruger National
Park
Pilanesberg
National Park
Pilanesberg National Park vs Kruger National
Park
Look, don't get me wrong, I like Kruger. It's just that I like Pilanesberg much much more!! To me Pilanesberg is far more scenic than Kruger but admittedly far less than Marakele. Game viewing is superior though and to me Pilanesberg is the best Park in Africa!
Pilanesberg National Park Kruger National Park The pros: Malaria Free Malaria 2.5 h from Jo'burg, 2 h from Pretoria 5 hours from Gauteng High concentration of game Game % lower/km sq. except more elephant and buffalo 57 250 ha 1 962 362 ha = + 34x Less tolls to pay! Pay boet Pay Relative safe route to get there Famous hijacking hot spot zone near Witbank Just about free entrance Tourist and local rates - short sighted Once off entrance valid 7 days
(subject to staying in park)Daily charge Smaller - can sometimes track animals Animals can just disappear into the bush Quieter with less traffic More popular, atrocious traffic in the south no TB Bovine TB Relatively little poaching - some snares Poaching problem Beautiful landscape, parts mountainous Also stunning, but flattish, but stunning nightsounds Easy to get to know the park and habits 34 times harder work! Daytrip from Gauteng possible Daytrip from Gauteng impossible The cons: The Pro's Smaller packs, prides, herds Huge packs, prides, herds 354 bird species 507 bird species Limited to mix of bushv. & kalahari sandv. About 17 Biosphere's No spotted hyena Spotted Hyena Won't see buffalo Plenty buffalo 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