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Tsholo Safari Lodge sits in a private corner of Black Rhino on the western side of Pilanesberg. The stay is wilderness without the noise: refined suites, a serious kitchen, a proper spa, and game drives that do not arrive with a diesel engine.
Days follow a classic safari rhythm. Sunrise drive, unhurried lodge time, sunset drive, then dinner in the restaurant or boma.
Tsholo Safari Lodge sits in a private corner of Black Rhino on the western side of Pilanesberg. The stay is wilderness without the noise: refined suites, a serious kitchen, a proper spa, and game drives that do not arrive with a diesel engine.
Days follow a classic safari rhythm. Sunrise drive, unhurried lodge time, sunset drive, then dinner in the restaurant or boma.
Two sides of the crater in one stay — Pilanesberg National Park in the morning, Black Rhino overnight
Three game drives included: open-vehicle morning drive in Pilanesberg, sunset drive at Tsholo, sunrise drive at Tsholo
Silent electric safari vehicles on both lodge drives
Malaria-free Big 5 country, 2 to 2.5 hours from Johannesburg
Amani Spa in the Tambotie forest — treatment rooms, mountain views, sauna and cold plunge
Stellenbosch-chef menus, wine cellar, restaurant and boma dining
14 suites, two pools, viewing decks, gym and yoga spaces
Return Johannesburg transfers with MoAfrika Tours
Open-vehicle morning game drive in Pilanesberg National Park
Sunset and sunrise game drives at Tsholo on electric safari vehicles
1 night at Tsholo Safari Lodge, Black Rhino Game Reserve
Lunch, dinner and breakfast
Coffee and tea in the suite
Drinks
Spa treatments
Laundry and gratuities
Guided bush walk (R950 per person)
Private vehicle (R6,050 per night)
05h30 – 06h30 · Collection by MoAfrika Tours
MoAfrika collect from the nominated hotel, residence or OR Tambo. Travel west in an air-conditioned MoAfrika vehicle. One comfort stop en route. Journey time is typically 2 to 2.5 hours.
09h00 – 12h00 · Open-vehicle morning drive inside Pilanesberg National Park
On arrival, guests transfer into a MoAfrika open safari vehicle for a three-hour morning drive inside Pilanesberg National Park. This is the public park — the opposite side of the crater from Black Rhino — so guests see a different stretch of Pilanesberg before they reach the lodge. Big 5 and plains game across volcanic hills, dams and open grassland, with a MoAfrika ranger.
13h00 – 14h00 · Transfer to Tsholo · Check-in and lunch
After the morning drive, MoAfrika transfer guests across to the Black Rhino side and on to Tsholo Safari Lodge. Check-in and welcome lunch between 13h00 and 14h00. Settle into the suite.
14h00 – 15h30 · Unhurried lodge time
Rest after the morning out. Swim, sit on a viewing deck, or book a treatment at Amani Spa (treatments extra).
±16h00 – 19h00 · Sunset game drive — Black Rhino / Greater Pilanesberg
Afternoon / evening drive from the lodge in Tsholo’s electric safari vehicles — silent tracking of elephant, lion, leopard, rhino and buffalo on the Black Rhino side of the reserve. Sundowner stop as the light drops. Return to the lodge after dark.
±19h30 · Dinner
Seasonal menu by Stellenbosch chefs. Restaurant or boma, weather permitting. Overnight at Tsholo
±05h00 – 05h30 · Wake-up · tea, coffee and rusks
Light knock and hot drinks before departure. Dress in layers — Pilanesberg mornings are cool even in summer.
±05h30 – 08h30 · Sunrise game drive — Black Rhino / Greater Pilanesberg
Electric-vehicle drive from the lodge while the reserve is at its quietest. Seasonal departure times shift slightly between winter and summer.
±09h00 · Breakfast at the lodge
Full breakfast on return.
±10h00 · Check-out and lodge time
Guests check out around 10h00. Luggage can be stored. The morning is free to relax around the lodge — pools, viewing decks, gym — or book spa treatments at Amani Spa (treatments extra).
±11h00 · Pickup by MoAfrika Tours
MoAfrika collect at the lodge at around 11h00.
±15h00 · Arrive Johannesburg
Return transfer to the nominated drop-off (hotel, residence or OR Tambo). Arrival back in Johannesburg around 15h00, traffic dependent.
Per person, unless marked per unit. Includes lodge night, morning drive, return Johannesburg transfers and Black Rhino conservation levy.
| Room | Sep 26 – Apr 27 | Jul 27 – Apr 28 |
|---|---|---|
| Luxury Suites | R 14 495 sharing · R 17 995 single | R 14 995R 18  995 |
| Kubu Suites | R 15495  · R 18 995 | R 15 995· R 19 995 |
| Honeymoon Suite | R 16 995 · R 20 995 | R 17 995 R 22 995 |
| 2-Bed Villa (2 adults, per unit) | R 35995 | R 37 995 |
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Child policy
Children 0–5 stay free
Children 6–12 sharing pay 50% of the adult sharing rate
Children 13+ pay the adult rate
Four Luxury Suites sleep 2 children under 12 on extra mattresses
Under 6: complimentary Bumble Drive after breakfast instead of scheduled game drives
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ZARÂ 14,495 sharing
ZARÂ 17,995 single
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