South Africa · Safari

Pilanesberg National Park Safari in Open Vehicle from Johannesburg

12 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Pilanesberg National Park. Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Full-day safari experience from Johannesburg
02 3-hour open-vehicle game drive in Pilanesberg
03 Chance to spot the Big Five
04 Open-sided safari vehicle for better views and photos
05 Driver/guide and transport included
06 Bottled water provided on board

Escape Johannesburg for a full-day wildlife adventure in Pilanesberg National Park, one of South Africa’s most accessible safari destinations. Travel to the reserve, then switch to an open safari vehicle for a guided game drive designed for wide views, wildlife spotting, and great photo opportunities.

During the 3-hour safari, keep watch for Pilanesberg’s famous Big Five—elephant, lion, leopard, rhinoceros, and buffalo—along with the park’s smaller creatures and varied landscapes. After your game drive, stop at a lodge for lunch at your own expense before returning to Johannesburg.

During the 3-hour safari, keep watch for Pilanesberg’s famous Big Five—elephant, lion, leopard, rhinoceros, and buffalo—along with the park’s smaller creatures and varied landscapes.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Johannesburg, Pilanesberg Game Reserve

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Full Day Open Vehicle Pilanesberg Safari

At 5:30 AM, a driver will come to your hotel to pick you up. It takes between 2.5 and 3 hours to get to Pilanesberg. When you get to Pilanesberg Nature Reserve, you'll switch to an open vehicle made especially for safaris and seeing wildlife. The side of this truck will be open, which will make it easy to see animals and take great pictures. A canvas roof keeps the sun off your head.

At 9 a.m., you and a knowledgeable guide will go on a 3-hour wildlife drive safari in an open-air vehicle. See everything that Pilanesberg has to offer, from small things to big things. There live the famous "big five" animals: the elephant, lion, leopard, rhinoceros, and buffalo. After the safari, you will be taken to a beautiful lodge where you can eat a delicious meal. After lunch, you will leave Pilanesberg and go back to your hotel. Around 18:00, you should get back to your hotel.

Transportation, a driver/guide, drinks on board, and a 3-hour open-vehicle safari are all included.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Pickup service provided in Pilanesberg National Park. 2 cities · 12 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

3 Hour Open Vehicle Safari
Bottled water
Driver/guide
Transport

What's Not Included

Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Gratuities
Lunch at Kwa Maritane or Bakubung for own account.

Know before you go

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
Infants must not sit on laps
Infant seats unavailable
Your hotel or guest house either Johannesburg, Rosebank and surrounding areas, Sandton. (Please specify your pick up details) We also pick from Air b&b and private locations.

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