Black Rhino Game Reserve · Pilanesberg
A private reserve inside the Pilanesberg National Park, North West Province – offering a variety of accommodation, from self-catering bush camps to luxury lodges.
Big 5 · Malaria free · Over 350 bird species · Large elephant population · 1 200-million-year-old crater · Within 2 hrs of Johannesburg
Stay inside the reserve
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Black Rhino is a private game reserve, incorporated into the Pilanesberg National Park on the North Western side. This lower lying reserve's sweet veld vegetation complements the Pilanesberg's predominantly mixed sour veld. This type of habitat is known to carry a wide variety of game species, and sighting of elephant, black rhino and white rhino, buffalo, lion and leopard are very common.
A hidden treasure set among the trees of an old Tamboti forest at the foot of an ancient volcanic crater, Black Rhino Game Lodge offers full-board Big 5 safaris with two game drives a day in the malaria-free Pilanesberg.
An exclusive, private 5-star self-catering lodge that is booked out as a whole to groups of up to 10 guests – with two guided game drives a day on a private safari vehicle included.
Lush is set on Black Rhino Game Reserve, a private concession within the Pilanesberg National Park – a boutique, all-inclusive lodge with luxury suites, spa treatments and intimate Big 5 encounters.
Mbazo Safari Lodge and its sister Dzombo Camp sit in the Black Rhino Game Reserve in the Pilanesberg, offering luxurious and premier suites, a family villa and guided Big 5 safari adventures.
Situated on the northern slopes of the Pilanesberg mountains, Morokolo is a private, self-catering luxury game lodge where the Big Five roam free – just 2½ hours’ drive from Johannesburg.
A self-catering, exclusive-use lodge in the private Black Rhino Game Reserve that sleeps 12 adults plus 4 children – ideal for families and groups in a free-roaming, malaria-free Big 5 reserve.
Contemporary elegance and excellent service in five luxury suites surrounded by Tambuti trees – an all-inclusive private lodge for up to 10 guests, with dawn and dusk safaris in an open Land Cruiser.
Meticulously crafted as the Pilanesberg’s premier safari destination, Tsholo offers luxury and Kubu suites, a honeymoon suite and a two-bed villa, with all meals and two game drives daily.
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Stay 4 nights, pay 3
Stay four nights and pay for only three – bookable throughout the year. Not combinable with ad-hoc specials shared during the year.
From R5 450 pppn sharing
All-inclusive suites from R5 450 per person per night sharing, for SADC residents booking within 45 days of arrival. Valid 6 January – 15…
Valid 6 Jan 2026 – 15 Dec 2026
50% off your last night
Book 3 nights or more for your honeymoon and get 50% off your last night, plus a complimentary 30-minute back, neck and shoulder massage…
Valid 1 Jan 2026 – 31 Dec 2026
10% off midweek stays
Book directly with Morokolo for 3 nights or more on Sundays to Thursdays and qualify for a 10% discount on the accommodation rate, on…
From R4 500 pppn sharing
South African residents booking within 14 days of arrival pay from R4 500 per person per night sharing, all-inclusive.
Valid 16 Jan 2025 – 15 Jan 2028
From R5 460 pp sharing
Special rates for SADC residents on Luxury, Kubu and Honeymoon suites and the 2-bed villa, from R5 460 per person sharing per day…
Valid 28 Sep 2026 – 30 Apr 2027
The reserve
The Pilanesberg National Park is 55 000 Hectares in extent and borders on the Sun City entertainment complex. The most remarkable feature of this destination is the 1200 million-year old volcano crater with Mankwe Lake in the center. Because of its positioning between the Kalahari and Lowveld, the vegetation from both areas are located on this terrain.
The Pilanesberg National Park is home to virtually all of the animal species native to southern Africa including the big five, wild dog, and rarer species such as Roan, Tsessebe and Sable antelope. The Park also offers a number of wonderful picnic spots, numerous hides for game watching, a walk in aviary, safari game drives and hot air balloon flights over the park.
Things to do
Quad biking and outdoor adventures with Mankwe Game Trackers – 2027 rates, valid 1 December 2026 to 30…
South Africa’s only hot air balloon operation launching from within a national park, with bush breakfast…
Scheduled, group and private game drives, game walks and open-vehicle transfers in the Pilanesberg – Mankwe…
Djembe drumming, marimba entertainment and team-building for groups of all sizes – rates valid 1 December…
Our unofficial guide to a memorable Big 5 safari in the Pilanesberg Game Reserve – from guided game drives…
Malaria-free and within a two-hour drive of Johannesburg – Big 5 venues for conferences, team-building and…
Plan your safari
Entrance rates – Pilanesberg tariffs are per person and per vehicle.
| Adults | R80.00 |
|---|---|
| Adults – foreign nationals | R110.00 |
| Children (6–12 yrs) | R30.00 |
| Pensioners (SA only) | R40.00 |
| Vehicles (sedan/LDV/SUV) | R40.00 |
Fees as last published on this site – please confirm current gate fees with the Pilanesberg National Park before travelling.
| March & April | 06:00 – 18:30 |
|---|---|
| May – September | 06:30 – 18:00 |
| September & October | 06:00 – 18:30 |
| November – February | 05:30 – 19:00 |
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Business hours: Mon – Fri (09:00 – 17:00), Sat (09:00 – 13:00) · Time zone UTC/GMT +2 hours