7 Day Pilanesberg & Kruger Glamping Safari

Your journey kicks off with a pickup from any hotel or accommodation in Johannesburg or Pretoria between 5:30 AM and 6:30 AM, whisking you to Pilanesberg National Park by 8:45 AM. At 9:00 AM, hop into an open safari vehicle for a 3-hour morning game drive, scanning the bush for the “Big Five” (lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant, buffalo) and other wildlife. Savor a delicious lunch at the Pilanesberg Centre inside the park, then head to Tlou Tented Safari Camp, 4 km from Bagatla Gate, checking in around 1:30 PM or 2:00 PM. Settle into your en-suite tent, relax, and get ready for a 4:00 PM 3-hour sunset game drive in an open safari vehicle, watching the African sky blaze as wildlife roams. Return to camp around 7:00PM for a mouthwatering boma fire dinner, surrounded by the magic of the stars.

Wake to the thrill of Africa with a 3-hour sunrise game drive in Pilanesberg National Park from 5:30 AM to 8:30 AM in an open safari vehicle, catching wildlife in the golden morning light. Return to Tlou Tented Safari Camp for a delicious breakfast, then spend your morning unwinding—lounge by the heated pool or venture into the vibrant Bagatla tribal areas to connect with local traditions and culture. Enjoy a traditional tribal lunch at the camp or nearby, soaking in the region’s rich heritage. At 4:00 PM, set out for a 3- hour sunset and night game drive in an open safari vehicle, spotting nocturnal creatures under the starlit sky. Return around 7:00 PM for a delectable boma fire dinner, sharing stories by the fire

Savor a late breakfast at Tlou Tented Safari Camp, then head out around 9:00 AM for a full-day game drive in Pilanesberg National Park in an open safari vehicle. Chase the “Big Five” across vast landscapes, stopping for lunch at a rest camp or lodge in the heart of the park. Continue your wildlife quest before departing Pilanesberg around 3:00 PM. Transfer to Johannesburg, arriving at Southern Sun OR Tambo around 6:00 PM for a cozy overnight stay. Relax, dine at the hotel or a nearby restaurant, and get excited for your Kruger adventure.

After breakfast at Southern Sun OR Tambo, check out and journey to Sekekama Tented Camp in the Motlala Conservancy Reserve, checking in at 2:00 PM. Explore the camp’s amenities and share your adventure with free WiFi, then set off at 3:00 PM for an exclusive 3-hour sunset game drive in an open safari vehicle within a private game reserve in the Moditlo Game Reserve and Blue Canyon Conservancy, closed to the public. Hunt for the “Big Five” in this untouched wilderness, where every moment feels like a front-row seat to nature’s drama. Return to Sekekama around 7:00 PM for a mouthwatering traditional South African boma fire dinner, with the electrifying sounds of lions roaring and hyenas howling as leopards, hyenas, buffalo, porcupine, and nyala roam through the unfenced camp at night.

Rise early at Sekekama Tented Camp, sipping tea and coffee before departing at 5:30 AM for a full-day safari into Kruger National Park in an open safari vehicle, with a packed breakfast to enjoy in the bush. Explore the Orpen/Satara area, one of Africa’s top spots for lion sightings, during a 7- to 8-hour adventure that promises heart-pounding encounters with the “Big Five” and beyond. Return to camp between 4:30 PM and 5:30 PM, then gather around the fire to braai and roast marshmallows, swapping stories of the day’s thrills. Savor a traditional South African boma fire dinner under the stars, with the unforgettable sounds of lions, leopards, and hyenas echoing through the unfenced camp.

After breakfast, depart Sekekama Tented Camp around 8:00 AM for a full-day Panorama Tour, where South Africa’s most iconic landscapes unfold before you. Marvel at Berlin Falls, God’s Window, The Pinnacle, 3 Rondavels, and Blyde River Canyon, each view more breathtaking than the last. Return to camp in the late afternoon for a traditional South African boma fire dinner, relaxing by the fire in the unfenced camp, where hyenas, buffalo, porcupine, and nyala may wander nearby, joined by the calls of lions and leopards at night.

By the end of your safari, most guests will have checked off the “Big Five” and countless other wildlife sightings, leaving you with stories to share for years to come. After breakfast at Sekekama Tented Camp, sleep in and relax, savoring the final moments of your Kruger adventure. Want one last rush? Opt for a 3-hour sunrise game drive in an open safari vehicle in the Blue Canyon Moditlo Game Reserve for an additional fee (R1,350 per person sharing, minimum 1 pax). Depart camp around 10:00 AM for your return transfer to Johannesburg, arriving at OR Tambo International Airport around 5:00 PM– 6:00 PM. Don’t let this unforgettable 7-day Pilanesberg and Kruger glamping safari pass you by—book now and make it yours!