8-Hour Pilanesberg Safari from Johannesburg with Big Five Game Drive

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore Pilanesberg National Park on a guided safari drive
• 02 Look out for the Big Five - elephant, rhino, leopard, buffalo and lion
• 03 Learn about the park's wildlife from a professional guide
• 04 Capture memorable wildlife moments in a beautiful volcanic-crater landscape

Embark on an exciting safari in Pilanesberg National Park, South Africa's fourth largest game park, set within a volcanic crater. Enjoy an informative and highly entertaining game drive led by an experienced and knowledgeable guide who is eager to answer your questions about the fascinating wildlife and environment. Keep your camera ready to capture unforgettable African moments amid the beautiful landscape and indigenous wildlife.

Embark on an exciting safari in Pilanesberg National Park, South Africa's fourth largest game park, set within a volcanic crater.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 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

1

Day 01

Pilanesberg Safari Adventure from Johannesburg

• Meet your tour guide, who will pick you up from your hotel in Johannesburg between 06:00 - 06:30, and then travel with you to the Pilanesberg Nature Reserve.
• On arrival at the reserve, set out on an exciting morning open 4x4 safari drive in search of the animals that inhabit the national park. Your knowledgeable guide will share in-depth information about the animals you view and will do their utmost to find members of the Big Five.
• Enjoy lunch at one of the many rest camps in the national park before departing on an afternoon closed-vehicle safari drive or a visit to Sun City.
• Depart the national park between 15:30 - 16:00.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Collection and drop-off in Johannesburg or Pretoria
• Transfer in an air-conditioned vehicle
• English-speaking guide
• Pilanesberg National Park entrance fee
• 2 1/2 to 3 hours guided open 4x4 morning safari drive
• 1 1/2-hour guided closed-vehicle afternoon tour
• Conservation fees

What's Not Included

• Personal purchases
• Guide gratuity
• Meals

What to bring

• Camera
• Comfortable shoes
• Sun hats

Know before you go

• Pilanesberg National Park - South Africa's fourth largest game park - is located in a volcanic crater within the Bojanala Region of the North West Province. This extinct volcano has developed into an internationally renowned tourist attraction with a breathtaking and fascinating landscape that inspires invigoration and awe. The park covers an area of 55,000 hectares, and more than 7,000 animals live here in a free and unhindered environment. Pilanesberg is home to the Big Five (elephant, rhino, leopard, buffalo and lion), and you are likely to tick off most on your game-sighting list. Other animals you may encounter include zebra, giraffe, cheetah, hyena, hippo, crocodile, jackal, wild cat, various antelope, and more than 300 bird species. Pilanesberg also offers over 200 km of roads for guided or self-drive game viewing.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Johannesburg, South Africa

Tour start

Johannesburg, South Africa

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.