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Full Day Pilanesberg Safari from Johannesburg

4.0/5 Johannesburg from Safari Link Southern Africa
  • Duration8 hours
  • Max Travelers10 people
  • CategoryBus Tours, Day Trips

Overview

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.

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What's included

  • Conservation Fee

  • Collection and drop off from the Johannesburg International Airport in an Air-conditioned vehicle

  • Lunch

  • 2 u00bd to 3 Hours Guided Open 4u00d74 morning safari drive

  • 2 to 2 u00bd Hours Guided afternoon open 4u00d74 safari drive

What's Not included

  • Gratuities

  • Personal Purchases

  • All Beverages

Itinerary

  • Experience the ultimate African safari adventure with a full-day trip from Johannesburg to the spectacular Pilanesberg National Park u2013 South Africau2019s fourth-largest game reserve and one of the countryu2019s 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 u2013 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 2.5u20133 hours). With expert tracking skills and in-depth knowledge theyu2019ll 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.

Good to know

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

0% Refund 0 hours or more before the start time

Reviews

4.0/5 1 review
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