3-Day Pilanesberg Safari from Pretoria with Big Five Game Drives

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Search for the Big Five on game drives in Pilanesberg National Park
• 02 Spot rare and common wildlife, from brown hyenas and cheetahs to rhinos and sables
• 03 Look out for over 300 recorded bird species in this South African game reserve
• 04 Stop at Hartbeespoort Dam and visit South Africa's largest open souvenir market
• 05 Enjoy safari drives in an open safari vehicle inside the park

Explore Pilanesberg National Park on a 3-day safari tour from Pretoria. Search for the Big Five and spot a healthy population of lions, leopards, black and white rhinos, elephants, and buffalos, along with rare and common species such as nocturnal brown hyenas, fleet-footed cheetahs, majestic sables, giraffes, zebras, hippos, crocodiles, and other animals. Over 300 bird species have been recorded in this South African game reserve, making it a rewarding experience for wildlife and birdwatching enthusiasts.

Stop over at Hartbeespoort Dam, famous for the largest open souvenir market in South Africa.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Pretoria, Pilanesberg Game Reserve

Languages Afrikaans, English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Pretoria Departure and Pilanesberg Game Drive

• Depart from Pretoria.

• Stop over at Hartbeespoort Dam, famous for the largest open souvenir market in South Africa. Also visit the large lake at the dam, covering 1,620 hectares of water and known for water-sport activities.

• Arrive at Pilanesberg National Park and start a game drive, searching for the Big Five animals.

Dinner and overnight stay at the camp.

2

Day 02

Early Safari and Open Vehicle Game Drive

• Enjoy an early game drive.

• Visit the restaurant and souvenir shop at the Pilanesberg Centre inside the park.

• Go for a game drive in an open safari vehicle.

• Savour a barbeque dinner at the camp or a buffet meal at the restaurant.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

3

Day 03

Final Morning Game Drive and Return to Pretoria

• Enjoy an early game drive around the park.

• Depart for Pretoria.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Accommodation

• Dinner and breakfast

• Pilanesberg guide

• Entrance fees

• Game drives in an Africa Explore Tours vehicle

• Pick-up and drop-off in Pretoria

What to bring

• Comfortable clothing for safari activities

• Comfortable walking shoes

• Sun protection

• Binoculars for wildlife and birdwatching

Know before you go

• Pick-up and drop-off are included in Pretoria.

• Accommodation is included and is of standard type.

• This is a shared tour.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Pilanesberg National Park, South Africa

Tour start

Pilanesberg National Park, South Africa

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.