Pilanesberg Safari: African Wildlife Adventure

Embark on a full-day exquisite Pilanesberg safari from Johannesburg. Experience African wildlife up close, with Lions, Leopards, Elephants, Rhino, and more. Book now with a stress-free cancellation policy!

Duration: 12 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Pilanesberg National Park - As you near the park, anticipation builds for the wildlife encounters that await. Upon arrival, embark on a 5-hour open vehicle safari, offering an intimate experience with the animals. A knowledgeable guide will accompany you, sharing insights about the park’s ecosystem and helping you spot its renowned inhabitants,…
What's Included
  • Morning Open Vehicle Safari (+/- 3 Hours Long)
  • Bottled water
  • Registered Driver/Guide
  • Lunch
  • Afternoon Open Vehicle Safari (+/- 2 Hours Long)
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan with all needed permits and passenger liability
  • Door to Door Hotel Pick up and Drop off
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Alcoholic drinks and drinks during lunch (available to purchase)
Additional Information

The tour of Pilanesberg Nature Reserve offers an unparalleled chance to get up close with the wildlife of Africa. It can be booked and embarked upon at short notice, making it an ideal choice for those with a hectic itinerary. The reserve is a habitat to a myriad of animals such as Lions, Leopards, Elephants, Rhino, and many others, promising a…

Location
Pilanesberg National Park
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Munya_c
Dec 2, 2024
A perfect and all inclusive day trip Safari - I decided to book Pilanesberg only one day before the scheduled tour, and my family and I had an incredible experience. Pilanesberg had it all, and more importantly, the experience was all inclusive, including direct pickup from our vacation home. Communication was stellar at all times.our friendly driver, Jason, made us feel right at home with excellent driving, hosting, and interesting information along the 3 hour drive to the reserve. The actual reserve was vast and incredible, I highly recommend doing the full day, our second half of the trip we saw 4 out of the big 5!! I did not expect that at all. Even when not seeing animals, the drive is gorgeous. Jason was right on time to meet us when the safari was over and indulged us taking a few more photos at base camp with no pressure. The drive home was seamless and relaxed. 11/10 experience. Embrace everything!
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Bigrob888
Nov 27, 2024
Pilanesberg is certainly an easy option for viewing the Big Five within easy distance from Johannesburg - Pilanesberg & Black Rhino Game reserves are a hidden gem with easy driving distance from both Pretoria & Johannesburg. Covering about 57 000 hectares, Pilanesberg is considerably larger than Black Rhino at 2 000 hectares.
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685lamaa
Nov 17, 2024
Wonderful tour guide - highly recommended - We had 2 awesome days in South Africa where Jason was our tour guide for excursions to the Elephant Sanctuary, the Lion Park and Pilanesberg Safari. Jason is very knowledgeable, answered all our questions and was very pleasant, courteous and polite. We would certainly call upon him for our next visit and highly recommend him to our family and friends. Wonderful experience!!
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Joshrr3624ab
Oct 8, 2024
A great day with a great guide!!! - A sensational tour. Everything was perfectly organized, everything super punctual and friendly! Jason Pollard told us a lot about country and people on the way to Pilanesburg National Park, which was a very nice experience. Pilanesberg National Park is highly recommended if you only have one day. We saw almost everything, including the Big 5!!!! My family and I would always book with Jason, highly recommended!!! Thank you very much, dear Jasen, for the unforgettable day!
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Teeblahnick
Oct 4, 2024
5 star Experience- October 2024 - Jason was our driver from the hotel. Excellent experience with him to/fro, especially with explanations! James was our tour guide on the safari and was extremely knowledgeable about the park and the animals. He was enthusiastic, kind and professional. Thanks to the both of you for a memorable experience on this beautiful safari!
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Nicole_e
Sep 16, 2024
Fear not, scared tourists! - If you are a slightly nervous tourist but you want to have a safari experience while visiting Joberg - look no further! My husband and I had the best experience traveling from the Sandton area to Pilanesberg. We chose the closed car option because we were nervous about mishaps with the animals and mosquitos, and it ended up being the right choice for us. Jason was the nicest, most patient, and accommodating guide that you could ever ask for. He was knowledgeable and very respectful of the animals and the history of the city. The car was in excellent condition, he turned on the AC when we requested it, he had a cooler packed with tons of bottled water, and he pointed out places of interest and shared fun facts every step of the way. The Pilanesberg park is gorgeous and has tons of variety. We saw: Hippo, Zebra, Wildebeest, Kudu, Elephants, Fish eagle, Turtles, Crocodile, giraffe, and white rhino!!! You will regret it if you don’t go!
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Nicoleeu353sw
Sep 14, 2024
Beautiful Closed Car Experience - If you are a slightly nervous tourist but you want to have a safari experience while visiting Joberg - look no further! My husband and I had the best experience traveling from the Sandton area to Pilanesberg. We chose the closed car option because we were nervous about mishaps with the animals and mosquitos, and it ended up being the right choice for us. Jason was the nicest, most patient, and accommodating guide that you could ever ask for. He was knowledgeable and very respectful of the animals and the history of the city. The car was in excellent condition, he turned on the AC when we requested it, and he pointed out places of interest and shared fun facts every step of the way. The Pilanesberg park is gorgeous and has tons of variety. We saw: Hippo, Zebra, Wildebeest, Kudu, Elephants, Fish eagle, Turtles, Crocodile, giraffe, and white rhino!!! You will regret it if you don’t go!
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945esthert
Aug 19, 2024
Pilanesberg Safari inacreditavel!!! - I did the Pilanesberg Safari on July 22, 2024. We really enjoyed the wonderful day we spent in this city, including the driver/guide who was very knowledgeable about the activity and pleasant too. We can enjoy the great beauty of Africa on an individual tour.
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John_l
Sep 20, 2024
Great Safari! - Seeing the many different animals, such as elephants, cheetahs, hippos, baboons and many others in their element. Amazed at how our driver, Elvis, was able to immediately identify the animals at a glance, even though they were so far away and usually only a silhouette. The scenery, driver and guide were amazing and deserve 5 stars. We are giving 4 stars as the lunch was terrible.
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John_s
Sep 7, 2024
Seeing great wildlife diversity close to a major city - Our driver to the park was exceptional. Jason Pollard was very informative and smooth as a driver. The park, for a fenced in park, was larger than I thought with much more diversity. Our guide was very knowledgeable. If you can’t do a open national park like what you would see in Tanzania, this is a great alternative.
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