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

3 days

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Start and end in Johannesburg

4.3

12 traveler reviews

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3 Day | Pilanesberg Big 5 Reserve

3 days

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Start and end in Johannesburg

4.3

12 traveler reviews

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Operator: Timeline Travel DMC
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 2 - 10
Age range 3 to 75

Animals You Might See

Elephant
White Rhino
Wildebeest
Zebra
Giraffe
Hippo
Lion
Hyena
Black Rhino
Buffalo

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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

Itinerary

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Introduction

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

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Where You'll Stay

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KwaMaritane Bush Lodge
Lodge
Days 1, 2

Operated by

Timeline Travel DMC

4.3

(12 reviews)

Number of tours

Age Range

2 to 99 years old

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within 1 day

Response rate

100%

Explore South Africa your way with a private tour. Your own guide will drive...

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Customer Reviews

Tour Operator
Timeline Travel DMC
4.3

Ann
· May 12th, 2025
We had a great tour, loved the itinerary. So many great experiences including so many animals in the wild. Very unique experience from the lodges to Capetown with most everything being arranged for us. Highly recommend this tour with Timeline travel! We think it was a great value.
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Gediminas
· March 14th, 2025
Perfect organization
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3 days

3 Day | Pilanesberg Big 5 Reserve

From Johannesburg to Johannesburg

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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?
Group size
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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?
Tour Details
- 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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Vaccines
- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Typhoid - Recommended for South Africa. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for South Africa. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Cholera - Recommended for South Africa. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Tuberculosis - Recommended for South Africa. Ideally 3 months before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for South Africa. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for South Africa. Ideally 10 days before travel.
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- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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- For any tour departing before August 18th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 18th, 2025, a minimum payment of 25% is required to confirm your booking with Timeline Travel DMC. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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