South Africa · Safari

1-Day Pilanesberg Safari from Johannesburg with Lion Cub Interaction

1 Day Round trip from Johannesburg Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Pilanesberg Nature Reserve, home to the Big 5 and abundant flora and fauna
  • 02 Enjoy a 4 to 5-hour game drive in search of the Big Five
  • 03 Interact with lion cubs and 6-month-old cheetah cubs at Lion Park
  • 04 Visit the Chameleon African Craft Market for shopping

Feel the excitement of venturing into reserve areas to see Africa's most feared creatures in their natural territory. Get the chance to spot the Big Five at Pilanesberg Nature Reserve, home to the Big 5 and an abundance of flora and fauna. Enjoy a 4 to 5-hour game drive, playful interactions with lion cubs, and a visit to the Lion Park. This South African game reserve experience is every wildlife enthusiast's dream.

Feel the excitement of venturing into reserve areas to see Africa's most feared creatures in their natural territory.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Johannesburg, Pilanesberg Game Reserve
Languages Afrikaans, English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Pilanesberg Safari, Craft Market Visit and Lion Park Experience

  • 06:00: Pick up from your hotel.

  • 08:00: Proceed on a 4 to 5-hour game drive in our vehicle. Enjoy a gourmet lunch at Pilanesberg Nature Reserve at mid-day.

  • 14:30: Depart from the reserve for the Chameleon African Craft Market.

  • 16:30: Tour the 3 predator camps to see lions, cheetahs, and wild dogs at Lion Park.

  • 17:30: Interact with lion cubs and 6-month-old cheetah cubs. You can also feed the giraffes here.

  • 19:00: Drop off at your hotel.

Pilanesberg Nature Reserve savannah, Lion Park predator camps, Chameleon African Craft Market

Where this trip takes you

Pilanesberg Nature Reserve savannah, Lion Park predator camps, Chameleon African Craft Market

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Johannesburg 2 cities · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Shuttling to and from the hotel

  • Cooler box containing ice-cold water

  • During the tour, photos are taken and uploaded to Dropbox for your convenience

  • Private South Africa tour guide

What's Not Included

  • Gratuities

  • Personal expenses

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Johannesburg, South Africa
Tour start
Johannesburg, South Africa
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 1 day finishes where it began, in Johannesburg.

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