Cradle of Human Kind & Pilanesberg Game Reserve Tour
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.” ...more ...less
Highlights
Itinerary
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.) ...more ...less
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
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1 bottle of Mineral Water per person per day
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Accommodation
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Entrance Fees
What's Not Included
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Tipping and Gratuities
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Meals – Full Board
Lunch and dinner
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International Travel
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Drinks with Meals
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Country Entry Visas
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All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)
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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)Check out our Q&As
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Information:
This tour must have a minimum number of two 2 adults to start
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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:
Tour code:
pil
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 25
Age range:
10-99
Special diets catered:
Meat, Vegetarians, Kosher
Tour operated in:
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