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Pilanesberg National Park

Studies in Pilanesberg National Park

Currently there are several study projects happening in Pilanesberg, the most successful being the Elephant Project that has been going on for 2+ years. Done by the University of Natal, they have come up with an absolute amazing understanding of ele's. They have even compiled an identikit on some of them! I suppose if you want to know more about this you'll just have to do a trip with me! Otherwise follow this link to Dr Slotows page: http://www.und.ac.za/und/lesci/elephant/pilanesberg_elephant_project.htm
and
http://www.und.ac.za/und/lesci/elephant/preliminary_results.htm

There is also a lion & buffalo tracking project and as I understand brown hyaena behaviour is also being studied. One of the  reasons lions disappear as soon as they see cars is this mentioned project. How would you like getting darted every now and then? So when they see cars they duck.

Then something different - Scorpions. http://home.global.co.za/~quagga/pilscorp.html

Also Cultural Historic Studies

2 males from Madikwe was released on th 7 Oct 2004, should make it 50 lions in the park now. 37 @ March 2006.

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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.

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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