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Sun City and Pilanesberg Day Tour
Two of the North West's headline attractions in a single day: a morning Big 5 game drive followed by the Lost City resort complex at Sun City.
- Duration
- 11 – 12 hours
- Group size
- 1 – 12 guests
- Pick-up
- Johannesburg, Sandton or Pretoria
- From
- R2 650 per person
Overview
About this experience
Pilanesberg and Sun City sit next door to one another inside the same ancient volcanic crater, which makes this combination far more comfortable than it sounds. You are in the reserve when the animals are active, and at the resort when the day heats up.
It is a long day, but a genuinely varied one — and for travellers with only a couple of days around Johannesburg, it delivers the widest range of experiences per hour on the road.
Highlights
- Morning Big 5 game drive in Pilanesberg National Park
- The Palace of the Lost City and its surrounding gardens
- The Valley of Waves water park (optional entry)
- Malaria-free reserve, suitable for families
- Scenic drive through the Magaliesberg and Hartbeespoort
Your day, hour by hour
05:30
Early departure
An early pick-up to reach the reserve gates while the animals are still moving in the cool of the morning.
08:00
Pilanesberg game drive
Roughly three hours in the park searching for lion, elephant, rhino, buffalo and leopard, with the guide working the waterholes and hides.
11:30
Transfer to Sun City
A short drive to the Sun City complex, arriving in time for lunch.
12:00
Sun City and the Lost City
Free time at the entertainment centre, the Palace grounds and the Bridge of Time, or a swim at the Valley of Waves.
16:00
Return to Johannesburg
Departure for the drive home, arriving back at your accommodation in the early evening.
What’s included
- Registered field guide and driver
- Pilanesberg conservation and vehicle entry fees
- Sun City entrance
- Air-conditioned safari vehicle
- Bottled water and light snacks
Not included
- Valley of Waves entry
- Meals at Sun City
- Casino spend and gratuities
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