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Summary
This short tour is a great add-on to experience the "safari" side of South Africa. Ivory Tree Game Lodge is situated within the Pilanesberg Game Reserve which is only 3 hours away from JHB, one of the largest volcanic complexes of its kind in the world. The early presence of man can be seen in the numerous Stone and Iron Age sites that are scattered throughout the park. This is a Malaria Free area! This trip can be customised with more or less days as requested by you.
Package Includes
2 Night Accommodation, Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, 2 x Morning and 2 x Evening Game Drives, Bed Levies, Conservation Fees, Gate Fees, Private Return Transfers
Package Excludes
Extra Activities, Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Activities
- Evening Drives
- General Photography
- Morning Drives
- Night drive
- Scenic Drive
- Self-drive
- Wildlife Photography
- Game drive
- Photo-safari
Places
- Johannesburg, South Africa
- 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 1Departure from Hotel in JHB or Airport to Ivory Tree lodge in Pilanesberg National Park
Activities Included
Evening Drives Night drive Scenic Drive Self-drive Wildlife Photography Game drive Bird WatchingOn this day your Mr Shuttle guide/driver will pick you up at the Airport or your Hotel in JHB and start your journey to Pilanesberg Game Reserve. Depending on traffic it is about 3 hour drive to the Lodge. Upon arrival at the lodge, your Mr Shuttle guide/driver will assist you with your check-in at the lodge. Lunch can be arranged upon arrival. Once you've checked in, you will be taken to your room where you will be able to settle in before your first afternoon game drive. You will head off to your first game drive later the afternoon, and after the game drive that is 2-3 hours in duration, you will enjoy a lovely dinner back at the lodge. Dining at the Ivory Tree Game Lodge is an experience at boma that provides a unique, outdoor dining venue where you can enjoy dinners under a starlit, African sky in a magnificent bush-veld setting. Extra activities can be booked at reception, these include; - Evening/Morning Game Drives - Archery - Air Gun - Interactive Drumming
Other Benefits (On Arrival)
- Transfer
Location
Pilanesberg, Pilanesberg National Park, South Africa
Travel Time: 3 hrs
Day 2Full Day at Ivory Tree Lodge in the Pilanesberg National Park
Activities Included
Bird Photography Evening Drives Morning Drives Night drive Scenic Drive Self-drive Wildlife Photography Game drive Bird WatchingThis is your full day at the Lodge. Your day will start with a Morning Game drive. A lovely experience as more animals are seen out during the early hours of the morning. After your game drive, you will head back to the lodge where you will enjoy a refreshing breakfast. You will have a large portion of the day for leisure time. You can take this time to enjoy some extra activities such as Archery, Airgun, Game Drives or Interactive Drumming. Later that afternoon you will enjoy your last evening/night game drive. Dinner will be served back at the lodge again. You can then settle in and relax for the rest of the evening.
Other Benefits (On Arrival)
- Transfer
Location
Ivory Tree Game Lodge, Bojanala, South Africa
Day 3Departure back to Hotel in JHB or Airport
Activities Included
Morning Drives Bird WatchingSadly your tour has come to an end, but first you will head off to a last early morning Game drive. After the game drive you will enjoy Breakfast back at the lodge. Your Mr Shuttle driver/guide will meet you at the lodge reception to assist you with check-out. After check-out you will be taken back to your hotel in JHB or OR Tambo International Airport. One pit-stop can be made on the way back should you wish to stretch your legs a bit.
Other Benefits (On Arrival)
- Transfer
Location
Johannesburg, South Africa
Travel Time: 3 hrs
Offical Visa Regulations and Health Requirements
For personalized details on health and visa requirements please check the IATA travel centre here
https://www.iatatravelcentre.comFor 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)
