Ultimate Pilanesberg Safari Adventure
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Pilanesberg National Park
- Spot the Big Five in their natural habitat
- Enjoy a full-day safari experience
- Travel in an open vehicle for optimal viewing
- Learn from an expert wildlife guide
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Open vehicle game drive
- Expert wildlife guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
Visit Pilanesberg Game Reserve from Johannesburg for a full-day safari. The tour includes return transportation to the park and two 2.5-hour game drives with a highly qualified ranger in an open vehicle. On arrival your guide will take you on an exciting morning open 4x4 safari vehicle safari drive in search of the Animals that inhabit the National Park. Our guides are knowledgeable and will give you in depth information on the animal you are viewing and try their out-most to find the members of the Big 5.During the heat of the day you will enjoy lunch at one of the many rest camps in the National Park before departing on an afternoon open vehicle safari drive. Our vehicles depart the National Park between 15:30 – 16:00 in order to arrive back in Johannesburg before sunset.
Pass by: Roughly 45 minutes' drive from Johannesburg and Pretoria, surrounded by the beautiful Magaliesberg mountain range, Hartbeespoort Dam, or Harties to locals, has become a hive of activity and is a very popular weekend getaway for the two cities.
Important information
Know before you book
- Confirm your pickup location and time with the tour operator prior to departure.
- Be prepared for early morning departure times to maximize wildlife viewing opportunities.
- Understand that wildlife sightings can vary; patience and a keen eye enhance the experience.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable, neutral-colored clothing suitable for a day outdoors.
- Bring a hat, sunscreen, and a reusable water bottle to stay hydrated.
- Ensure your camera or smartphone is fully charged for capturing wildlife moments.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Good to know
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Traveler reviews
Beautiful day trip
Amazing trip. Petar was great and we saw lots of beautiful animals including lionesses, cubs, lions, giraffes, rhino etc. highly recommend going with him!
Martin was an excellent...
Martin was an excellent guide, and Pilanesberg National Park is well worth a day trip from Johannesburg. We saw elephants, giraffes, zebras, and so much more. We've done several safaris before in Kenya and Uganda, and really enjoyed this park. Lunch was delicious as well.
Amazing animal viewings in the most spectacular location
Amazing experience. The transfer from our hotel to the game reserve was on time and flawless. The BBQ lunch overlooking the lake was stunning. However the show was stolen by the animal viewings. As soon as we drove through the park, there were two lions walking on the road towards us and we were the first vehicle there so had the most amazing views. This was followed up with hippos, wilderbeast, rhino, giraffe, zebra, elephant and many many more. What more could you ask for. The scenery was spectacular. A truly memorable experience
Pilanesberg Trip from Pretoria
The tour was great. The driver was very professional. He was prompt. We left at our requested time which was important to us because we didn’t want to leave too early. We got picked up in an official Mo afrika vehicle and dropped off at hotel in same vehicle. The safari itself was great. We were sad we missed seeing the lions but the driver did what he could to stop for animal sightings. The braii lunch was also very good. We were able to ask for seconds. Overall, the trip was enjoyable and pleasant. And both of our drivers were commendable! Thank you.
Worth the early start!
Had a wonderful time on the safari which included a thrilling fast dash across the park so we could get to see lions! We did see an amazing amount of wildlife, starting with baboons just inside the Park. An old male elephant decided to have a mud bath at the side of the road just in front of us, amazing to see him rolling in the mud. Peter was our excellent guide and driver, he couldn't have done more for us and ensured everyone had the best time. It was a fabulous day and the transfers also went smoothly to get to the Park.