The crater of a long extinct 1200 million year old volcano is the setting of the Pilansberg National Park and is one of the largest complexes of its kind in the world. An abundance of wild life proliferates in the 55 000 hectares of diverse and arresting bushveld terrain and the bird watching is excellent with over 300 species recorded. Unlike any other large park, unique overlaps of mammals, birds and vegetation occur because the park exists within the transition zone between the dry Kalahari and wetter Lowveld vegetation. Choice of camping or fixed accommodation, from ZAR 2500.

Day 1

After breakfast at Rhino Lodge we depart towards Sun City. We stop en route at Chameleon Village at Hartbeespoort Dam, a local craft market featuring Malawi, Zimbabwe, Zambian and East African curios for your shopping pleasure. Our lunch venue is the Silver Orange Bistro, a top local restaurant offering contemporary South African cuisine at its best including a variety of game meat and fish menu choices, nestled amidst a citrus farm (own cost). Mid-afternoon we arrive at Bakgatla Resort within the Pilansberg National Park to set up camp or book into lodges. A South African braai dinner will be cooked by your guide under the star studded skies.

Day 2

We awake to the sounds of Africa with coffee and rusks and depart for an early morning game drive where we hope to encounter some, if not all, of the big five as well as discovering the many types of indigenous fauna and flora that are prolific in this area. Packed picnic brunches will be eaten under a thatched lapa overlooking the central lake, Mankwe Dam, where you can enjoy the sights and sounds of the plentiful wildlife and spectacular views overlooking the Pilansberg mountain range. We continue our game drive back to camp, and share a peaceful afternoon around the pool. As sunset approaches, a sundowner game drive and drinks will be enjoyed, followed by a traditional potjiekos dinner, cooked in a 3 legged pot over an open fire. Thereafter take part in a drum circle and learn one of the oldest forms of communication known to man – the interactive rhythms of Africa.

Day 3

Rise to another South African morning. After breakfast, one of the following options may be chosen:
Option 1 - Explore the Sun City Hotel, Casino and Entertainment Complex including the Lost City and the Valley of the Waves
Option 2 - Ngwenya Crocodile Farm, home to the largest Nile crocodile in captivity.
After lunch (own cost), we return to Rhino Lodge to enjoy sundowners on the banks of our own scenic dam, before airport transfers as required.

Price includes:

• All accommodation and transfers
• All park entries, game drives and drumming
• All meals except lunch on day 1 and day 3.

Price excludes:

• Drinks
• Optional extras e.g.: Sun City casino and Lost City, Valley of waves and crocodile farm.