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Pilanesberg National Park
Pilanesberg Accommodation Specials 2019 - accommodation near Sun City. No meals or drives are included.
If you have accommodation you want us to let out, mail us. We take roughly 10% comm, and we confirm ownership..
Specials payable as soon as booked, unless otherwise arranged - the owners want peace of mind!
Note dates can't be changed, and if you change your mind, then you'll have to sell it on. Cancellation
refunds do not apply to the below specials. To book mail travelinafrica@gmail.com  - 4 Nov 2019
Please note that I can only book the units working weekdays before 16h00...
Full payment required for these rates - book, pay, get confirmed & it's done and dusted! Add 2% for cash deposits, or R200 for overseas transfers in ZAR. The self catering rates are better than the Lodge and Resort rates, and there is nothing included. If not paid on time, consider your option null & void without notification. I will give an option to a new query & you will have to get in the queue if still interested.


Legacy Hotels - Bakubung Bush Lodge
The normal hotel rate at the lodge is R6018/n/room for 2 persons, we can give it to you for R5200/n.
Self catering timeshare units; Modules are 3 night weekends and 4 night midweeks;
1B2/4 - Studio have 1 room only, 1 bathroom, and 2 sleeper chairs for kids, so can sleep 4 - 2019 midweek @ R2250/n, w/ends @ R2700/n if available.
2B4/6 - Chalet have 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 2 divans for kids, so can sleep 6 - 2019 midweek @ R3900/n, w/ends @ R4650/n if available.

Legacy Hotels - Kwa Maritane Bush Lodge -
any midweek dates, and 3 night weekends
The normal hotel rate at the lodge is R6262/n/room for 2 persons, we can give it to you for around R5100/n.
Self catering timeshare units - any dates midweek, not Fr - Fr like normal, but 3 night weekends
1B2/4 - Chalet have 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, and 2 sleeper (s & d) couches for kids, so can sleep 5, self catering - 2019 @ R3300/n if available. The Lodge sells this as a 4 sleeper.
2B6/8 - Chalet have 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, loft with 2 singles and a double or 2 single sleeper couches for kids, so can sleep 8, self catering - 2019 @ R4700/n if available.
2B6/8 lux - as above plus Chalet have an extra splashpool - 2019 @ R5200/n if available.
28/4 - Modules offered, follow the links above


Golden Leopard Resorts = Manyane and Bakgatla
Far more affordable, so normally sold per 3 night weekend, in the region of R4500 - R6000. Same rate if you stay 2 nights, though some of the weekends will be available at.roughly 80% of the w/end rate.
Bakgatla chalet: 1B7 - 5/7 sleeper with 2 bathrooms iso 1 - double, 3 beds in loft, sleeper couch
Manyane chalet: 2B8 - 6/8 sleeper with 2 bathrooms iso 1 - double, twin, 2 beds in loft, sleeper couch
Other Manyane chalets: 1B6 - 4/6 sleeper with 1 sometimes 2 bathrooms - double, 2 beds in loft, sleeper couch
Kwa Maritane cabanas: 1B2/5 - 2/5 sleeper with 1 bathroom - double, 2 sleeper couches, double & single
Kwa Maritane chalets: 2B6/8 - 6/8 sleeper with 2 bathroom - double, twin, 2 single beds in loft, double sleeper couch
Bakubung studios: 1B2/4 - 2/4 sleeper with 1 bathroom - double, 2x sleeper chairs
Bakubung chalets: 2B6 - 4/6 sleeper with 2 bathrooms - double, twin, 2x sleeper couches
All specials fully self catering - you just need to bring yourself and swimming towels.

Updated 4 Nov 2019, as below - For dates not listed below I can only give you the 4 sleepers only at Manyane or 5 sleepers at Bakgatla at brochure (rack) rates. Please note normal Resorts chalets have no sleeper couch, the 6 & 8 sleepers are all self catering timeshare units, as listed below. All 8 sleepers have an extra bathroom as well as the extra sleeper couch, but some 4/6 sleepers only have the extra couch.

2019 Timeshare specials - various rates as privately owned- all self catering with specs as above. No meals are included. We list available nights!
Just to compare, Lodge Timeshares sell for: Kwa Maritane 5's @ R3300/n, 6/8's at R4700 - R5200/n, and Bakubung 6's @ R3900/n m/w & R4650/n w/e, Bakubung 4's @ R2250/n m/w & R2700/n w/e. I sell these Lodge units at roughly 10%, sometimes up to 20% less !

There are 2 kind of units - 1st the Resort units that are let out by the Resorts at a higher rate - Manyane and Bakgatla. This Resort rate includes a buffet breakfast (2019 @ R180pp)
Manyane only offers 2 sleeper studios with only a kettle and a small fridge, and 1Bed 4 sleepers (double bed & 2 singles in the loft) that is fully equipped.
Bakgatla only offers 1B 5 sleepers, fully equipped. There are no larger Resort units at either Resort. Resort units have only 1 bathroom, and the couch in the lounge is not a sleeper couch. You can not book the units below through central reservations, as they are all privately owned.
Their rates are on the Manyane & Bakgatla links below with all the other links, and you can also book it through me. I am including the rate here for the sake of disclosure, so you can compare apples with apples, and to save you the time, but the units offered on this page are fully self catering - No meals are included. Park entrance have to be paid daily, though you will get a 50% concession.

Then there are the privately owned Bakgatla & Manyane self catering timeshare units - rates can differ depending on the owners, who all either use it or sell it privately. All are attached to another unit except Manyane # 60. The Manyane units normally have an additional bathroom as well, except for 1/2 the 1B4/6 units, but not always en suite, and all have a double couch is a sleeper that is not meant for adults.
So the 1 bedroom units can sleep 6 is now a 1B4/6, as there are beds for 4 persons - 14 units. 7 Units have 1 bathroom - 52,53,55,56,57,58 & 59, and 7 Units have 2 bathrooms - 22,23,27,28,29,50, & 51.
In addition there are 12 x 2B6/8 units - they have an additional 2nd room with immovable twin beds, 6 on beds + the sleeper couch & all have a 2nd bathroom - #'s 21,24,25,26,30,36,42,43,48,49,54 & 60.
This is the only page on the web where you will find this information, so if you use it commecially have the decency to add a link to this page - legally the above is called my intellectual property. If you use this information in any way add a link back to this page, it is the least you can do. All the Bakgatla units have an additional en suite bathroom, and is thus a 1B5/7 that can sleep 7 persons, 5 on beds. There are more space than in the Manyane units.

Modules (3n w/ends or 4n midweeks) are set; Fr - Su night & Mo - Th night - you have to pay for the module even if staying 1 night less. The owners sell you the full module, and all needs to be paid in full for confirmation. There are no refunds on cancellations, you have to sell it on if your plans change. In peak weeks it works the same as absolutely everywhere in the World - most owners will only sell you the full week. If you take part of a peak week, expect to pay a higher daily rate, as most definately the Resorts will already be booked out.
If your dates are for i.e. a Th & Fr night, these units will NOT work for you and you just need to book a Resort unit, same if you just want 1 night.
Again, you also have to pay for the Park entrance, but staying at the Resorts, you do get a concession - you pay 1/2 the daily rate if staying more than 1 night.

  Different Resort units Resort rate 4 pax incl b/f Self catering deals no meals
Off peak weekends Manyane - 2B6/8 sleeper No 6/8 Resort units R 5 700 for 3 nights
Off peak midweeks Manyane - 2B6/8 sleeper No 6/8 Resort units R 5 700 for 4 nights
Off peak weekends Manyane - 1B4/6 sleeper R 3 520/n R 5 100 for 3 nights
Off peak midweeks Manyane - 1B4/6 sleeper R 3 350/n R 5 100 for 4 nights
Off peak weekends Bakgatla - 1B5/7 sleeper R 3 400/n R 5 400 for 3 nights
Off peak midweeks Bakgatla - 1B5/7 sleeper R 3 090/n R 5 400 for 4 nights
Above Manyane Chalets are self catering & most have 2 bathrooms iso the standard 1 bathroom of the Resort Chalets
Set weeks that can not be changed. If booked & paid & you can't use, you can not move the dates. You are wecome to sell it on then .
Take travel insurance, whether local or a foreign visitor.

8 Nov full week Bakubung 1B2/4 @ R13500 - w/end @R6900 & m/week @ 7600
11 Nov midweek - Kwa 2B6/8 @ R18 000 - 4 nights 
11 Nov midweek Bakubung 2B4/6 @ R15600
14 Nov 1 night Kwa 1B2/4 @  R3000 /n
15 Nov weekend - Kwa 2B6/8 @ R17 000 - 3 nights  
18 Nov midweek Bakubung 2B4/6 @ R15000
25 Nov midweek Bakubung 2B4/6 @ R15000
25 Nov midweek Bakubung 1B2/4 @ R6900
2 Dec midweek Bakubung 2B4/6 @ R15000
13 Dec 4 days Bakubung 2B4/6 @ R16000 back unit
16 Dec 5n Kwa 1B2/4 @ R15000 - 5 nights
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2020:
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10 April - w/end Bakubung 2B4/6 @ R13 000 Easter
24 April - full week Kwa 1B2/4 @ R21000 - w/end @R10000 & m/week @ 13000
7 Aug - weekend - Kwa 1B2/4 @ R10000
14 Aug - weekend - Kwa 1B2/4 @ R10000
21 Aug - weekend - Kwa 1B2/4 @ R10000



Sun City Vacation Club Accommodation Specials 2019 -
Note that for Sun City Vacation Club, there are only full week modules on peak times, normally school holidays

Sun City Vacation Club: Please click on the link
2 bed, sleeps 6 (4 Adults, 2 children) You will need to book full module, a 3 n weekend or 4 night midweek


Pilanesberg Dawn to Dusk Safaris from Johannesburg, Pretoria, Pilanesberg and Sun City

Working with new pics are just too time consuming, so I only do it when I have free time! May 2019
Picture Gallery up to 2019
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 at Sun City Vacation Club

Airport at Pilanesberg

Animal studies in Pilanesberg

Bakgatla Resort

Bakubung Bush Lodge

Balloon Safaris: In Pilanesberg National Park -  R5 000pp - 1 hour, minimum 4 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 agents

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 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


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806 Unit 2, Mogwase, Pilanesberg, Office - Updated Nov 2019
All Pilanesberg queries -  travelinafrica@gmail.com 
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