Summary
An ideal family retreat or quick breakaway during your business trip. Black Rhino Game Lodge is a hidden treasure set within a Tamboti forest at the foot of an ancient volcanic crater within the 58 000 ha Pilanesberg National Park. This area has become renowned as one of South Africa’s most exciting big five eco-tourism destinations. A mere 33 km from Sun City this ‘Malaria Free’ safari destination is within easy reach of Gauteng and the Johannesburg International Airport.
Package Includes
1 Night Accommodation, Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, Private Return Transfers, Conservation Levies, 1 x Morning and 1 x Evening Game Drive.
Package Excludes
Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and extra activities
Activities
- Evening Drives
- General Photography
- Morning Drives
- Night drive
- Scenic Drive
- Self-drive
- Wildlife Photography
- Game drive
- Bird Watching
- Photo-safari
Places
- Gauteng, South Africa
- North West, South Africa
- Pilanesberg National Park
Physical Condition
- Normal Physical Condition
Connectivity
- WiFi and phone coverage at lodges
Day-by-day Description
Day 1Pick up at Hotel/Airport & Travel to Black Rhino Game Lodge
Activities Included
Bird Photography Evening Drives General Photography Morning Drives Night drive Scenic Drive Self-drive Wildlife Photography Game drive Bird Watching Photo-safariYour first day will take off with a Mr Shuttle guide/driver whom will pick you up at the Airport/Hotel in Johannesburg and you will depart to Pilanesberg National Park, where Black Rhino Game Lodge is situated. Upon your arrival at the lodge your driver/guide will help you check-in and you will meet your game ranger. Meal times as well as Game drive times will be discussed upon your arrival at the lodge. Depending on time of arrival at the lodge, you will head of to your first afternoon game drive. Unlike any other national game park, the Pilanesberg hosts a combination of animal, bird, insect, reptilian and vegetation species, such as the Brown Hyena, Springbok, Red Eyed Bulbul and Camel Thorn tree. After your first afternoon game drive you will settle in and enjoy your leisure time within the lodge where after dinner will be served in the boma for a true South African experience, or dinner can be enjoyed in the Restaurant. After dinner, you will settle in for the night.
Other Benefits (On Arrival)
- Transfer
Location
Pilanes
Travel Time: 3 hrs
Day 2Morning game drive & departure to Hotel/Airport
Activities Included
Bird Photography Evening Drives General Photography Morning Drives Night drive Scenic Drive Self-drive Wildlife Photography Game drive Bird Watching Photo-safariOn your last day you will wake with a call from your Game Ranger. You will enjoy a cup of coffee or tea, followed by a Adventurous morning game drive, guided by professionals. When you return back from your game drive, you will enjoy a refreshing breakfast. Depending on time of your departure back to your hotel/airport you might be able to book and enjoy other activities available to book at reception such as; Guided Big five game walks or Bird watching. You will then enjoy your lunch before heading home. A Mr Shuttle guide/driver will meet you back at the reception upon check-out and take you back to your hotel/airport in Johannesburg. Please note that activities and Lunch depends on time of Departure back to your Hotel/Airport in Johannesburg. Check out is normally at 10h00.
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Offical Visa Regulations and Health Requirements
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https://www.iatatravelcentre.comFor personalized details on health and visa requirements please check the IATA travel centre here https://www.iatatravelcentre.com For personalized details on health and visa requirements please check the IATA travel centre here https://www.iatatravelcentre.com http://www.dha.gov.za/index.php/applying-for-sa-visa South African visitors’ visas may be granted for: visits to family or friends and also for tourism purposes business purposes spouse to join a spouse who is in South Africa on a work or study permit children to join parents who are in South Africa on work or study permits fiancée/ fiancé to join his or her partner with the intension of marrying within 90 days study purposes (max stay 3-months) charitable or voluntary activities research conferences to work in the production of an movie or show (i.e. in the entertainment industry) for medical purposes (max stay 3-months) sport events Documents required to apply for a visa A passport or travel document valid for no less than 30 days after the expiry of your intended visit Your passport must have at least TWO unused page for entry / departure endorsements A completed Form BI-84 (application for a visa) Payment of the prescribed fee A yellow-fever vaccination certificate (if required) Statement and/or documentation confirming the purpose and duration of your visit Two colour passport photographs A return or onward ticket if you are travelling by air If you have children (minors) travelling with you or joining in South Africa, you will need to provide the following additional documents Proof of guardianship or custody or Consent from the guardian in the case of an unaccompanied minor Proof of financial means to pay for your living expenses while in South Africa in the form of: Bank statements Salary advances Undertakings by the host(s) in South Africa Bursary Medical cover or Cash available (including credit cards and travellers’ cheques)