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Pilanesberg Game Reserve (Border North-West & Limpopo Provinces)
Manyane Camp
Also see the other lodges inside
Pilanesberg Reserve
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Location |
Manyane Camp is
nestled at the Manyane Gate entrance to the Pilanesberg Game
Reserve and enjoys 24 hour access to the nearby Lost City and
Sun City. |
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Description |
Manyane is a
fully equipped camp with accommodation for couples, families and
groups. There are superb conference facilities at Manyane,
and combined with the natural wildlife setting in Pilanesberg
game reserve and the close proximity to Sun City, the camp makes
a fantastic getaway, conference or wedding facility. |
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Wildlife |
Pilanesberg
National Park is home to all of the big 5 - elephants, rhino and
buffalo, leopard & lion, in addition to many other species of
game and over 360 bird species. Pilanesberg National Park,
which covers some 55 000 hectare, is the fourth largest in
southern Africa. This malaria-free park is perched on the eroded
vestiges of an alkaline volcanic crater - one of only three such
craters in the world and is characterised by undulating hills
and everlasting open plains. |
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Package |
Reservations at Manyane can be either on a room only basis or a
dinner & breakfast basis. There are restaurant facilities
for those who prefer not to self-cater. Pilanesberg is a
self-drive reserve, although organised game drives in early
morning and evening can be arranged at the camp. |
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Lodge |
Manyane has all the
facilities expected of a large camp with restaurant, bar,
central lounge, and conference centre. There is also a
swimming pool and children's playground. The camp also has
a petrol station and a grocery store. |
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Rooms |
There are thatched
African style chalets at Manyane, which offer accommodation from
2, 4 or 6 persons. The chalets are very comfortably
appointed with air-conditioning, a private patio and BBQ area.
Each has a lounge, equipped kitchen and bathroom with shower.
2 Bed chalets - 1 Bedroom with two single beds, small
kitchen and shower.
4 Bed chalets - 1 Bedroom with a double bed and two
single beds in the loft, kitchen and bathroom en-suite with
shower cubicle. Open plan kitchen.
6 Bed chalets - Main bedroom with a double bed, second
room with two single beds, loft with two single beds, bathroom
en-suite and shower cubicle. Open plan kitchen. |
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Activities |
Popular activities
include bush golf, a children’s playground and a walk in aviary.
Balloon rides can be arranged from the camp. As a Big 5
game reserve, the main activity is self-guided or conducted game
drives and a self-guided walking trails area. Guided bush
walks are also arranged with a minimum of 4 persons.
Whilst at Manyane, guests also have 24 hour access to Sun City
and the Lost City through Manyane Gate, and therefore the list
of available activities is huge. |
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Dining |
There is a restaurant which is open for breakfasts, lunches and
dinners at Manyane Camp. |
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Getting there |
By Road : From Johannesburg, drive on N1 to the Western
bypass, and get onto the R512, and continue with R512 past
Lanseria towards Brits and cross the bridge over Hartebeestport
Dam. Turn left onto the N4 towards Rustenburg (around
65kms). At Rustenburg, take R510 and follow signs to Sun
City, Lost City & Pilanesberg Game Reserve. You will
continue on the R510 for 53kms, crossing directly over the R556.
After 53kms, turn left towards Pilanesberg and Manyane Gate. |
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What to bring |
Warm clothing for winter game drives is essential. It is
advisable to bring a good pair of walking shoes and a sun hat,
sunglasses, sunscreen and swimming costume. Don't forget your
camera, binoculars and plenty of spare film. |
Reservation enquiry for
Manyane Camp, Pilanesberg Game Reserve
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