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SB 05 - Pilanesberg Culture & Nature Tour (5days)

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Introduction

Visitors are offered many opportunities to experience the wonders of Pilanesberg. There are nearly 200 kilometres of excellent quality roads for either self-drives or guided drives, and professional guides operate within the park.

Numerous hides and scenic picnic sites enable the tourist to experience "out-of-car" experiences as well.

At the Lesedi Cultural  Village the discovery begins at the Ndebele village where the introduction to the cultural experience precedes a multi-media presentation on the history and origins of today’s rainbow nation. This is followed by a guided tour of the other four ethnic homesteads – Zulu, Basotho, Xhosa and Pedi. As the sun sets over the African bush, guests are escorted to the Boma for traditional singing and dancing (a very participative affair!!) depicting stories that date back to the days of their ancestors.

Safari Venues

 
  • Hartbeespoortdam
  • Elephant Sanctuary
  • Pilanesberg Game Reserve
  • Chameleon Village
  • Lesedi Cultural Village

Time of Year

  • January / February 2010

Itinerary

Day 1

Clients will fly in to O.R.Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg ( South Africa ).  Andre van Vuuren, Director of Explore Africa, registered tour & safari guide, will meet clients at the O.R.Tambo International Airport and transport clients to their Guesthouse.

(Transport from Airport / Bus depot, Accommodation & Dinner included in package.) (Breakfast & Lunch not included in package.)     

Day 2

Day 3

We will leave early morning and drive to Hartbeespoortdam, surrounded by the majesty of the Magaliesberg mountain range. Early work on the dam began around late 1895. Construction was on and off over the years up until 1923 when a young engineer took over the building of the wall. The Dam was constructed in 1925. The Crocodile and Magalies Rivers leads into the Dam and the capacity is 205 million cubic metres and its shoreline, when full, is about 56km. The Hartbeespoort Dam was built as an irrigation dam for the surrounding agricultural areas. The Dam Wall is the only example of a Roman Triumphal Arch Styled Wall in South Africa .

From here we will drive a few kilometer further to the Elephant Sanctuary, surrounded by natural indigenous bush and is home to impala, klipspringer, baboons, porcupine, caracal, leopard, a host of other small mammals, 350 bird species and, of course, four magnificent African Elephants. Here you will be able to interact and learn more about this beautiful animal.

For lunch (Included in package) we will stop at the Bosvelder Restaurant where we will enjoy real African hospitality and meals before leaving for our first overnight stop at Manyane camp. This camp is situated next to the Pilanesberg Game Reserve in the North West Province , adjacent to Sun City . Set in the crater of a long extinct volcano, the Park ranks among the largest of the parks in South Africa (it is in fact the fourth largest park) and covers an area of 55 000 hectare. The beauty of Pilanesberg is reflected in a large central lake, the Mankwe Dam. Over time, wind and water have carved a spectacular landscape with rocky outcrops, open grasslands, wooded valleys and thickets. Pilanesberg National Park accommodates virtually every mammal of southern Africa . Also home to the Big Five.

 

The next day after breakfast we will leave for an early morning game drive, look for the Big Five and enjoy nature at own leisure. In the afternoon we will go back to camp for lunch, relax or take a swim before leaving on a guided evening game drive into the reserve.  

We will stay here for two nights.  (Safari Tents, Breakfast, Dinner included in package.)   (Lunch @ Pilansberg not included in package.)   

Day 4 

We will leave the camp after a warm breakfast, enjoy our last game drive before leaving the reserve on our way back to Pretoria . After a stroll through the Chameleon Village flee market we will visit the Lesedi Cultural Village where you will have the chance to interact and learn more about the different African cultures. 

With this our tour ends and we will depart for Pretoria and our overnight accommodation.

We will stay here for one night.  (Accommodation, Dinner and Breakfast included in package.)  (Lunch not included in package.)   

Day 5

Today you will be transported to the Airport or other drop-off point as arranged in advance.

(Transport to Airport / Bus depot included in package.)    

Costs

The costs listed below are based on a minimum of 12 adults.

( All prices are subject to changes )

Adults R7 500  per person

Included

  • Accommodation for 4 nights
  • All Breakfasts ( Day 2 - 5 )
  • All National Park entry fees
  • Night Game Drive ( Pilanesberg )
  • Other activities ( as stipulated in itinerary )
  • Qualified & experienced guides
  • Level 2 First Aid personnel
  • Transport to/from Airport
  • Tansport and Border fees

Excluded

  • Bar accounts at overnight stops
  • Lunch not indicated
  • Beverages
  • Gratitudes

Deposit

A non-refundable deposit of 50% per person is required in order to confirm a booking. The balance is due a minimum of 14 days prior to departure.

Enquiries & Bookings

André van Vuuren +27 82 935 7405
Mariana van Vuuren +27 82 504 1351
Central Reservations Telephone +27 12 663 5319
Facsimile +27 86 518 9649
E-mail info@explore-africa.co.za
Web http://explore-africa.co.za
 

 

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