Game drives in 4x4 vehicles are the best way to cover as much territory as possible and have the best chance possible of seeing the great diversity of Pilansberg. The Big Five is often seen on a safari. The experienced guides ensure that game drive activities are filled with interesting facts and information about the area and the wildlife that is seen. The afternoon drives in often stretch into evening when the nocturnal creatures of Africa can be seen going about their business.

Those with a passion for wildlife photography will be able to get various tips from their ranger on taking the perfect safari picture, while on their game drive.

Bakubung Bush Lodge, luxury accommodation set within the Pilanesberg, where a place of breath-taking beauty and serenity lies. Bakubung Bush Lodge is concealed within the rich expanses of the malaria-free Pilanesberg National Park and offers you everything you need to get in touch with the bush. These Pilanesberg lodges are set in an area where the Big 5 roam, a mere two hour drive from the hectic lifestyle of Johannesburg. Bakubung, or “People of the Hippo”, offers you everything you need in regards to comfortable and luxury accommodation. With the bush just outside your window you will be able to relax and take in everything about the bush and the animals living around you.

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Kwa Maritane Bush Lodge is where Mother Nature and guests meet in perfect harmony, located on the slopes of an ancient volcano. Kwa Maritane offers guests all the amenities of an exclusive resort within the malaria-free Pilanesberg National Park - an easy drive of two hours from Johannesburg, three km from the local airport and a mere 10 minutes from Sun City. This Pilansberg lodge is perfect for a relaxing and well-deserved holiday or weekend.

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aha Ivory Tree Game Lodge is situated within the Pilanesberg Game Reserve, one of the largest volcanic complexes of its kind in the world. The early presence of man can be seen in the numerous Stone and Iron Age sites that are scattered throughout the Park. This premium Pilanesberg game lodge offers various room options: Executive, Luxury and Standard. The Executive Suite not only boasts a plunge pool on the private patio, but also features a comfortable king-size bed, Nespresso machine and flatscreen television with limited DSTV channels. Adventure-filled outdoor activities at aha Ivory Tree Game Lodge include quad biking, archery, airgun, and drumming.

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aha Shepherd’s Tree Game Lodge is a magnificent lodge concession awarded by the North West Parks and Tourism Board within the existing Pilanesberg Game Reserve. It lies in an exclusive-use zone in the south-western portion of the 57,250ha Big 5 and malaria-free Reserve, offering commanding views of the distant bushveld amphitheatre. The Lodge acts as a central gathering spot and social environment for guests, as well as the point from which all activities depart and return. Guests can enjoy two guided game drives daily, which are conducted in the Pilanesberg Game Reserve’s Wilderness Area during the morning and evening in an open 10-seater game viewing vehicle.

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Tshukudu Bush Lodge, luxury chalets perfect for a romantic getaway. Nestled against the side of a hill surrounded by the mountains of the Pilanesburg National Park, overlooking a waterhole and savannah plain, lies one of the most well-known Pilansberg lodges-Tshukudu Bush Lodge. Tshukudu Bush Lodge is one of Africa’s most romantic game lodges, nestled within the remains of an extinct volcano where game traverse the plain below. Big 5 sightings are the norm rather than the exception when traveling with the field guides, or on your own. Each custom designed chalet offers a romantic sunken bath, an open plan lounge and bedroom, a fireplace and private balcony.

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Located in the west side of the ‘Malaria Free’ Pilanesberg National Park, and only 33km from Sun City, The Black Rhino Game Lodge is built between a Tamboti forest, overlooking a busy waterhole, which is a hive of bird and animal activity, and a playground for the elephant. On many occasions, the stillness of the night is broken by the roaring of lions, and the franklins singing the morning wake up call.

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