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Pilanesberg Game Drives | Tracking | Night Safari's 2027

South Africa Flag image Mankwe Game Trackers +27 (0) 14 552 5033
1 Dec 2026 to 30 Nov 2027
(Incl. 15% VAT )

Scheduled Game Drives

Exclusive Game Drives

Scheduled Game drives are available daily in our 25-seater open game drive vehicles to explore the Pilanesberg National Park spanning over 55 000 hectares of rolling plains. In addition to cheetah, giraffe, antelope, and hyaena – to name but a few – you will be enthralled by Africa’s famous Big Five in their natural habitat.
No age restrictions. -
Including water, soft drink & packet of chips
Exclusions: Beverages are excluded from this service. Guests are welcome to bring their own beverages.

Departing from Sun City

Where Gametrackers Desk - situated in the Welcome Centre at Sun City Resort.

Duration of the Game Drive: ±3 hours
Cost International: R1 587 per person - adult / R1 176 per person under 12 years
Cost South African: R1 140 per person - adult / R660 per person under 16 years

Duration of the Game Drive: ±2 hours
Cost International: R1 384 per person - adult / R1 020 per person under 12 years
Cost South African: R 957 per person - adult / R630 per person under 16 years

Min-Max: 2-500 people

 
Our exclusive game drives depart daily, either early in the morning or late in the afternoon. The emphasis of this tour is to locate as many of the natural inhabitants of the park as possible.

An exciting safari that takes you to the Pilanesberg National Park with our registered field guide who will convey extensive knowledge on the park and its inhabitants. The Game Drive is 5 hours in duration and will be conducted in an open safari vehicle. Pilanesberg National Park accommodates virtually every mammal of Southern Africa and is also home to the" Big Five" (Lion, Leopard, Rhino, Elephant & Buffalo).

No age restrictions.
When: Seven days a week, all year round. Subject to availability.
Where: Sun City & Pilanesberg Area
Weather:No weather restrictions. This safari will always go out even in if it rains.
Guests or Spectators: Beverage requirements to be advised in advance. Special requests may incur additional charges.
Departing from Bakubung Gate - Sun City
Cost International: R13 852 pp per vehicle 1 - 7 per vehicle
Cost South African: R12 139 per vehicle 1 - 7 per vehicle

Inclusions: 3 beverages+ bottle water & dry snacks    

Bush Walk Pilanesberg National Park

Private Game Drives
Departing from Bakubung Gate - Sun City
(4 to 8 pax per area) (incl. water)

Duration: 4 hrs
Min-Max: 4 - 8 (max 8 per area)

Max 8 per area
Cost International: R1 738 per person

Cost South African: R1 276 per person    
Groups or individuals can request a private vehicle, which can depart whenever the party requires. Snacks, picnic baskets, and beverages can be requested via the hotel services at an additional cost.
No age restrictions.
Where: Sun City & Pilanesberg Area
 Inclusions: 10/25-seater (including refreshments)  -
 Bakubung Gate
Exclusions: Beverages are excluded from this service. Guests are welcome to bring cooler box with own beverages.
Departing from Bakubung Gate - Sun City
Duration of the Game Drive: 3 hours
  • PRIVATE 10-seater International: R9 796 1 - 10 (6 x 10-seaters)
  • PRIVATE 10-seater South African:: R8 528 1 - 10 (6 x 10-seaters)
  • Drive PRIVATE 25-seater International R18 220 +  11 - 25 (20 x 25-seaters)
  • Drive PRIVATE 25-seater South African: R16 110 11 - 25 (20 x 25-seaters)    
Duration of the Game Drive: 2 hours
  • PRIVATE 10-seater International: R7 862 1 - 10 (6 x 10-seaters)
  • PRIVATE 10-seater South African:: R6 788 1 - 10 (6 x 10-seaters)
  • Drive PRIVATE 25-seater International R11 054  11 - 25 (20 x 25-seaters)
  • Drive PRIVATE 25-seater South African: R9 660 11 - 25 (20 x 25-seaters)           

Game Drive Group

 Game Drive & Lunch Sub City
Morning or afternoon game drives
Min-Max 10 - 500 Guests
Duration: 3 hours
Price International: R1 509
Price South African: R1 070
Duration: 2 hours
Price International: R1 327
Price South African: R 906
Excluding: Beverages
 Booking is essential and a minimum number of guests are required to conduct a game drive. Rates are subject to change without prior notice.

Duration: 6 hrs (with other guests)

Departure: 09:30 am (year round)

Min-Max: 2 - 100 people

Cost International: R2 725 per person
Cost South African: R2 194  per person

per person     

Overtime (waiting time for guide if guests stopover for meal or overtime at Bomas after 22:00 )
                
Max 2 hrs
per guide

Cost International: R 832 per person
Cost South African: R 832 per person     

Transfer LETSATSING BOMA (return)
Duration: 30 min (3hr)
Min - Max 20-1000
Cost International: R210 per person    
Cost South African: R210 per person    
Vehicle Hire 10-seater (with/without Guide) 3 hr
Cost International: R5 948 per person
Cost South African: R5 585 per person		 Vehicle Hire 25-seater (with/without Guide) 3 hr
Cost International: R5 948 per person
Cost South African: R5 585 per person


Reservations
  • All reservation requests will be confirmed in writing by electronic mail subject to availability of requested dates & times.
  • A minimum number of pax is required for certain activities and each activity has a maximum capacity.
Payment & Cancellation
  • Full payment is required 7 days prior to the first activity booked.
  • All changes must be in writing & all amendments must be received at least 7 days before the activity takes place. Should we not receive any amendments in writing; the total confirmed pax will be charged.
  • A 100% cancellation fee will apply should a cancellation or amendment be made within 7 days of the first activity booked.
  • Mankwe Gametrackers Management reserves the right to cancel any transfer or activity due to unforeseen circumstances including, but not limited to, the lack of minimum passengers, weather conditions and none payment.
  • In the case of a weather cancellation, weather conditions are judged exclusively by Mankwe Gametrackers Management.
  • In the event of a Mankwe Gametrackers management cancellation a full refund will be given on the amounts paid.
  • No shows or last-minute cancellations will not be refunded unless a Dr’s note is produced
Indemnity Forms
  • All guests are required to sign an indemnity online for all transfers and activities that they are participating in, prior to the departure.
  • A link will be sent via e-mail or SMS, 24 hours prior to your activity/transfer date.
  • In the case of a guest refusing to sign the indemnity form the guest will not be able to partake in the activity/transfer and will not receive any refund.
  • The indemnity form must be signed by a Parent/Legal guardian for children under 18 years of age.
  • Any unaccompanied minor (a person under 18 years of age) requires the indemnity to be signed by a Parent/Legal guardian prior to the activity/transfer.
  • The required indemnity form can be signed online from your mobile phone to ensure that you have sufficient time to read and understand the conditions.

For queries and bookings on the Game Drives, please  call for more information Mankwe Game Trackers - +27 (0) 14 552 5033