Two and a half hours from Johannesburg, no malaria tablets, no light aircraft, and we still saw all of the Big Five in a day. After three weeks in Cape Town, we headed north for Doug's very first safari, staying at Kwa Maritane Lodge inside Pilanesberg Game Reserve and heading out on private game drives with our guide, Heinrich.
Why Pilanesberg Works for a First Safari from Johannesburg
What the Big Five Are and How Pilanesberg Compares with Kruger
Staying at Kwa Maritane Lodge: Chalets, Spa, Bar and Boma Dinner
Elephants at the Waterhole and Lions Roaring at Night
Keeping Doors Shut and Dealing with Cheeky Monkeys
The Hide, the Tunnel and the Live Camera on Your TV
What a Private Guide Adds: Tracking, Local Knowledge and Comfort
Why a Full Day in the Park Pays Off
Lions on a Kill, an Up-Close Leopard and a Black Rhino
Guided Drives vs Self-Driving
Packing for Winter Mornings in Open and Enclosed Vehicles
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