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Cradle of Human Kind & Pilanesberg Game Reserve Tour

Cradle of Human Kind & Pilanesberg Game Reserve Tour

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$1000

Cradle of Human Kind & Pilanesberg Game Reserve Tour

3 Days Starting and ending in Johannesburg

Visiting: O.R. Tambo, Pilanesberg National Park, Pretoria

Tour operator:

Amatungulu Tours

Tour code:

pil

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

2 - 25

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

10-99

Special diets catered:

Meat, Vegetarians, Kosher

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

Safari Tours, Small Group

Interests:

Cultural, History, Wildlife Tours

Private Available:

From: $1050 $1000 Travel Club discount: -$50

NB: Prices correct on 14-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

The North-West province allows a traveller to explore a variety of rich cultural heritage and history, combined with wonderful nature and wildlife scenery not very far from Johannesburg and the O.R. Tambo airport. This tour includes a portion of Gauteng, where we visit The Cradle of Human Kind to muse about our origins. Visit the Voortrekker Monument or the Union Buildings in Pretoria. “At a time, several millions of years ago, the inland plain and drainage wetland underwent massive geological upheaval and the area slit into two sections, and the ground tilted to the north, forming a line of two parallel mountain ranges which stretch for some 120 kilometers, from Pretoria, through Rustenburg to the Pilanesberg. This was the birth of the Magaliesberg Mountain range, which forms a natural barrier between the lower lying Bushveld to the north, and the cooler Highveld to the South and is the “meeting point” of many a species.”

Highlights

Cradle of Human Kind/Maropeng, Sterkfontein Caves
Pilanesberg Game Reserve Game Drives
Visit the Voortrekker Monument or the Union Buildings in Pretoria.
Sun City Resort
Hartbeespoortdam

Places You'll See

Zebra

Lion

Sun City's Lost City

Cradle Of Human Kind

Valley Of Waves

Cradle Of Human Kind & Pilanesberg Game Reserve Tour

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Johannesburg

Location: O.R. Tambo

Accommodation: Hotel, optional Palace of the Lost City Hotel

Accommodation Name: The Cabanas or at the Sun City Resort. (or similar)

We pick you up at your hotel near O. R. Tambo International Airport and drive to The Cradle of Human Kind/Maropeng for a tour of a journey back in time from the start of our universe, some 14-billion years ago. We visit the Tumulus building to browse the interactive displays, have lunch (own cost) at the Tumulus restaurant and then go to the Sterkfontein Caves to see where world-acclaimed fossils were discovered. We overnight at the Cabanas, Sun City Resort.(or similar) Unlimited free access to the Valley of Waves, buffet breakfast included. (Lunch and dinner at own cost.)

Day 2 : Pilanesberg National Park

Location: Pilanesberg National Park

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

We go to the Pilanesberg Game Reserve, “The Volcano That Gave Birth to a Game Reserve” for a game drive where you will have opportunities to see the Big 5 in their natural habitat. We spend the rest of the day at the Sun City and Lost City Resorts. With hundreds of things to offer, you have a huge variety to do, from family fun to adrenaline adventures. Sun City has something for everyone to enjoy. We spend the night at the Cabanas, Sun City Resort. (or similar). Unlimited free access to the Valley of Waves, buffet breakfast included. (Lunch and dinner at own cost.)

Day 3 : Pilanesberg National Park

Location: Pretoria

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Starting with a game drive through the Pilanesberg Game Reserve, we leave the reserve on our way to the Hartbeespoortdam area, where we stop over at the Monate Citrus Cellar for a taste of home-brewed mampoer spirits. You will also have the opportunity to visit AFRICAN arts and craft stores for shopping. A visit to the Voortrekker Monument or Union Buildings is followed on your way back to the O.R. Tambo Airport, or you join us on another tour with Amatungulu Tours.

What's Included

1 bottle of Mineral Water per person per day
Accommodation
Entrance Fees
Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
Fully Guided
Game Drives on Safari
Meals – Breakfast Only
ACCOMMODATION AS PER ITINERARY ENTRANCE FEES NATIONAL PARK FEES MEALS AS INDICATED IN ITINERARY (B=BREAKFAST X 2) DRIVER/GUIDE PROFESSIONAL GUIDE AT SPECIALIST VENUES TRANSPORT BY PRIVATE VEHICLE

What's Not Included

Tipping and Gratuities
Meals – Full Board

Lunch and dinner
International Travel
Drinks with Meals
Country Entry Visas
All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)
EXCESS LUGGAGE CHARGES (WHERE APPLICABLE) MEALS AS PER ITINERARY ALCOHOLIC DRINKS DRINKS FOOD AND DRINKS, UNLESS SPECIFIED GRATUITIES (RECOMMENDED) TRAVEL INSURANCE; FLIGHTS; AIRPORT TRANSFERS; PORTERAGE; VISA FEES

Mode of Transport

Transport in an air conditioned vehicle, game drive in the same closed vehicle unless optional open vehicle is requested.

Accommodation

Spend the night at the Cabanas or optional Palace of the Lost City Hotel at the Sun City Resort. (or similar)

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Information:

This tour must have a minimum number of two 2 adults to start

Reviews from travellers on this tour

M. Kok

An exciting day in Pilanesberg

12-Oct-2019

We were welcomed by a white rhino shortly after entering the game reserve. One of the highlights was a demonstration by a herd of elephant that they are also water creatures. They entertained us with a variety of antics in the water. We were also lucky enough to see a large male lion close to the road. Pilanesberg is the ideal game reserve for photographers and every body who prefers non-stop game viewing without long intervals. The knowledge and experience of the tourguide enrich the impact of the enormous variety of game viewed in a single day.

Sam - USA

Experience SA with Amatungulu.

03-Jan-2020

Jakes organized a great 3-day tour for myself and a friend. He arranged for an excellent guide who was very informative and lovely to spend time with. I highly recommend our guide. Had a lovely trip and hope to return to SA soon.

Terry, Germany

Holiday of a lifetime to South Africa.

04-Mar-2020

Amazing holiday to South Africa, Highlights every day from seeing Lions , Elephants Rhinos ietc in Pilanesberg Reserve . To watching Southern Right Whales from the promenade in Hermanus breaching just 50 yards off the beach . Then going uptothe top of Table Mountain in Cape Town amazing views , the holiday is unforgettable Riviera Travel leave nothing to chance first class in every way . Please don’t hesitate to go with them on this tour Karen our tour rep is fantastic , just wish we could do it all over again best holiday we have ever had . Africa.

Liezl

Wonderful safari experience

06-Nov-2019

I've been on safari lots of times, but never have I seen the animals so close before. We were able to see zebras, giraffes and various antelope. It felt like walking among them. I can't imagine a better way to view wildlife up close as we did. I would recommend this tour to anyone wishing to have the same experience!

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