Full Day Pilanesberg Safari from Johannesburg

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Johannesburg, South Africa

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8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Perfect for first-time safari-goers and photographers — bring your camera for incredible close-up encounters in one of Africa’s most beautiful and accessible Big 5 reserves! Discover the Big 5 on a full-day open-vehicle safari to Pilanesberg National Park, just 2.5 hours from Johannesburg. Set in a spectacular ancient volcanic crater, this malaria-free 55,000-hectare reserve is home to lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, buffalo, plus cheetah, giraffe, zebra, hippo, wild dog, and 365+ bird species.
Your day starts with hotel pickup (06:00–06:30). After a scenic drive, enjoy two thrilling 2.5–3-hour game drives in an open 4×4 with an expert FGASA-qualified guide who shares fascinating wildlife insights and maximises sightings. Break for an included lunch at a rest camp, then head out again when animals are most active.
Depart the park 15:30–16:00 and return to Johannesburg before dark.

What's Included

Conservation Fee
Collection and drop off from the Johannesburg International Airport in an Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch
2 ½ to 3 Hours Guided Open 4×4 morning safari drive
2 to 2 ½ Hours Guided afternoon open 4×4 safari drive
Gratuities
Personal Purchases
All Beverages

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

You will be picked up from the bus terminals at the airport in a branded vehicle.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
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    Pilanesberg National Park

    Experience the ultimate African safari adventure with a full-day trip from Johannesburg to the spectacular Pilanesberg National Park – South Africa’s fourth-largest game reserve and one of the country’s most accessible Big 5 destinations. Set inside the ancient crater of an extinct volcano that erupted over 1.2 billion years ago, Pilanesberg offers dramatic scenery, rolling hills, open grasslands, and dense bushveld – all packed with an astonishing variety of wildlife living completely free in a 55,000-hectare protected wilderness. Your highly qualified and passionate field guide will lead two extended game drives (morning and afternoon, each approximately 2.5–3 hours). With expert tracking skills and in-depth knowledge they’ll go the extra mile to find the best sightings and answer every question. Over 200 km of well-maintained roads wind through diverse habitats, dramatically increasing your chances of seeing the Big 5 and many other species in a single day.

    8 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Safari Link Southern Africa

Tags

Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Safaris
Small Group
Involves Animals
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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