South Africa · Luxury Safari

2 Days Pilanesberg National Park Luxury Safari

2 Days Round trip from Pickup service provided in Johannesburg. Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 2-day luxury safari to Pilanesberg National Park from Johannesburg or Pretoria
  • 02 Morning and sunset game drives in open safari vehicles
  • 03 Chance to spot the Big Five in one of South Africa’s largest parks
  • 04 Learn about wildlife behaviour and the park’s volcanic geology
  • 05 Overnight lodge stay with free time to relax
  • 06 Travel by private air-conditioned luxury vehicle

Experience an overnight safari escape to Pilanesberg National Park, one of South Africa’s leading wildlife reserves, on a 2-day journey from Johannesburg or Pretoria. Travel in comfort, enjoy game-viewing in open safari vehicles, and discover a landscape shaped by an ancient volcanic crater and rich with diverse habitats.

Across morning and sunset game drives, look out for the Big Five and learn more about the behaviour of wild animals, the park’s geology, and the unique meeting point of dry Kalahari and Lowveld vegetation. With lodge accommodation included and time to relax between activities, this tour combines wildlife, scenery, and comfort in one memorable short safari.

Across morning and sunset game drives, look out for the Big Five and learn more about the behaviour of wild animals, the park’s geology, and the unique meeting point of dry Kalahari and Lowveld vegetation.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Johannesburg, Pretoria, Pilanesberg Game Reserve
Languages English, German

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

A drive from Johannes to Pilanesberg National Park

Would depart Johannesburg or Pretoria very early in the morning and drive for about 2 and half hours to Pilanesberg National Park which is located next to Sun city in the North west province of South Africa. On our arrival, we would do the morning game drive for about 3 hours and after lunch time, we would check-in at our lodge. After checking in at our Lodge, travelers would have free time to relax. In the late afternoon, travelers would participate on the sunset game drive with an open safari vehicle on the greater Pilanesberg National Park. Pilanesberg National park covers 55.000 hectares and is surrounded by mountain which has been formed by a volcanic eruption million years ago. It is the fourth biggest park in South Africa and it is the home of the big five. Pilanesberg is located between two vegetation types which are dry Kalahari and the Lowveld vegetation which makes it a great habitat for many different types of animals.

Breakfast: own expense

Lunch: own expense

Dinner: own expense 

2
Day 02

Pilanesberg National Park

On this day, we would start very early in the morning heading to the Pilanesberg National Park again for a 6 hours Game drive in an open Safari vehicle with the local guide. There will be a stop for lunch while doing the game drive and after lunch time, we would head back to the lodge. In the afternoon, we would then drive back to Johannesburg for a drop off at different Hotel.

Breakfast: at the Lodge

Lunch: Own expense

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Johannesburg. 3 cities · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Breakfast
  • Private transportation
  • Game drives
  • Professional Tour guide

What's Not Included

  • lunch
  • Dinner
  • Optional activities

Know before you go

  • WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
  • STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • PASSPORT REQUIRED
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions
  • We do pick ups on most hotels around Johannesbuirg

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Johannesburg.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Johannesburg.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 2 days finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Johannesburg..

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