Pilanesberg is set within the crater of an extinct volcano, giving it a unique landscape compared to other reserves. Established in the late 1970s through Operation Genesis, it reintroduced wildlife on a large scale and has become one of the most accessible and popular safari destinations in South Africa.
BushBreaks & More offer the Best Rates & Special Package Deals for accommodation bookings at safari lodges in the Pilanesberg National Park. See all Pilanesberg National Park accommodation specials listed below.
The Pilanesberg National Park is perfectly located in close proximity of several major cities including Johannesburg, Gauteng. This Big Five game reserve is close enough to make the most of a last minute safari escape from Gauteng, with a quick 2 – 3 hours drive, you can be surrounded by african wildlife and nature.
The Pilanesberg Game Reserve named after a Tswana chief ‘Pilane’ is located in North West Province of South Africa and borders with the famous entertainment complex Sun City. The National Park features accommodation options such as camp sites, basic tented camps, luxury bush lodges and a rich array of southern African wildlife including the Famous Big Five – the five most notorious animals in Africa including lion, elephant, black rhino, white rhino, the Cape buffalo, leopard, cheetahs, Hartmann’s mountain zebras, giraffes, hippos and crocodiles. The park also boasts over 360 types of bird species. The Pilanesberg is not in a location of which the Big Five animals would naturally inhabit, however they have been brought into the 550 square kilometres of this African bush in the Pilanesberg.
At a glance
Accommodation & specials in Pilanesberg National Park
Kwa Maritane Bush Lodge
North West Province, Pilanesberg National Park
From R2,772
Excluding Peak PeriodsFrom 06 Jan to 11 Dec 2026
Bakubung Bush Lodge
North West Province, Pilanesberg National Park
From R2,952
Excluding Peak PeriodsFrom 06 Jan to 11 Dec 2026
Black Rhino Game Lodge
North West Province, Pilanesberg National Park
From R3,429
4 Nights Special OfferFrom 01 Jul to 30 Nov 2026
Ivory Tree Game Lodge
North West Province, Pilanesberg National Park
From R3,772
Excluding Peak PeriodsFrom 11 Aug 2026 to 31 Mar 2027
Tambuti Lodge
North West Province, Pilanesberg National Park
From R4,230
Last Minute Book within 14 DaysFrom 16 Jan to 15 Dec 2026
Lush Private Lodge
North West Province, Pilanesberg National Park
From R5,450
Last Minute Book Within 45 Days - Min 2 Nights (Fri & Sat)From 11 Aug to 15 Dec 2026
Mbazo Safaris Lodge
North West Province, Pilanesberg National Park
From R5,717
Last Minute Book within 21 Days - Min 2 NightsFrom 01 Jan to 30 Nov 2026
Tshukudu Bush Lodge
North West Province, Pilanesberg National Park
From R5,850
Excluding Peak PeriodsFrom 01 Jul 2026 to 23 Apr 2027
Shepherd’s Tree
North West Province, Pilanesberg National Park
From R6,252
Excluding Peak PeriodsFrom 11 Aug 2026 to 31 Mar 2027
Dzombo Camp
North West Province, Pilanesberg National Park
From R6,465
Last Minute Book within 21 Days - Min 2 NightsFrom 01 Jan to 30 Nov 2026
Morokolo Safari Lodge
North West Province, Pilanesberg National Park
From R24,705
Midweek Special Offer (Sun-Thurs) - Max 10 Guests. Min 3 Nights.From 01 Sep 2026 to 30 Apr 2027