1. For day 1, will pick up be available from City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo Airport? 2. Are both first and second night in Kwa Maritime Bush Lodge? 3. How many dinners are included? 4. Is there a minimum number for tour to operate?

1. Yes the pick up will be available 2. Yes, both nights are in Kwa Maritime Bush Lodge 3. Two dinners 4. Yes

Could you please confirm if this tour is in the Malaria-free zone?

I confirm that there is no malaria in Pilanesberg Nature Reserve, so antimalarial medication isn't required. There is a zero-malaria risk.

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3 Day | Pilanesberg Big 5 Reserve

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The accommodation was excellent- great room, fantastic food, helpful staff. The game drives are well organised and informative.
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Safari: Get up close with wildlife in the heart of nature
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Partially Guided: Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 10
All Ages Welcome

Animals You Might See

Elephant
White Rhino
Wildebeest
Zebra
Giraffe
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Highlights

Explore Pilanesberg Game Reserve
Spot the Big 5 on a safari drive
Relax at the luxurious Sun City Resort
Enjoy multiple game drives in one day
Travel comfortably with a driver-guide

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Day 1 Johannesburg to Pilanesberg Game Reserve
Day 2 Pilanesberg Game Reserve
Day 3 Pilanesberg to Johannesburg

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Vicki
· September 1st, 2025
We had a fabulous time on our 3 day Pilanesberg trip. Andrew is a great driver/guide, very knowledgeable, friendly and safe driver with clean car. The accommodation was excellent- great room, fantastic food, helpful staff. The game drives are well organised and informative. We saw giraffes, zebras, hippos, rhinos lions. And lots of others. We thoroughly enjoyed our time and I highly recommend.
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Thank you so much Vicki and John. Timeline Travel appreciate your 5-star review. This gives other travelers confidence to book this tour with us.
Trip date: August 2025

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Jeremy
Asked on May 2nd, 2025
1. For day 1, will pick up be available from City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo Airport? 2. Are both first and second night in Kwa Maritime Bush Lodge? 3. How many dinners are included? 4. Is there a minimum number for tour to operate?
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- Timeline Travel DMCOperator•Written May 2025
  1. Yes the pick up will be available 2. Yes, both nights are in Kwa Maritime Bush Lodge 3. Two dinners 4. Yes
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  Jeremy
  Traveler•Written May 2025
  1. We are 2 adult travelers. If we book, will we meet the minimum number for tour departure? 2. Meals - breakfast is not mentioned, is it included? if not, what is the additional cost charge by the lodge? 3. Are the game drives operated by the lodge? and how many in total for the 3Day package 4. Transfer (Johannesburg to Pilanesberg) - is this a shared transfer with other tour groups?
- Timeline Travel DMCOperator•Written May 2025
  The tour will be private. Just two of you transferred to Pilanesberg. This is a half board package, Dinner bed and breakfast. 2 breakfast and 2 dinners Complimentary. The game drives are operated by the lodge. There is 2 complimentary game drives, one on the day of arrival and one the following day, should you wish to add optional game drives on the last day please arrange with us prior. Optional game drive is additional US$75 Per Person.
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Frances
Asked on August 16th, 2023
Could you please confirm if this tour is in the Malaria-free zone?
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- Timeline Travel DMCOperator•Written August 2023
  I confirm that there is no malaria in Pilanesberg Nature Reserve, so antimalarial medication isn't required. There is a zero-malaria risk.

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