South Africa · Safari

Full-Day Pilanesberg National Park Safari with Sunrise Game Drive

3 Hours Round trip from Johannesburg Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Guided sunrise game drive to spot lions, elephants, rhinos, leopards, and birdlife
02 Explore the park at your own pace on a self-drive route with a stop at Mankwe Dam
03 Watch for hippos, crocodiles, and exotic bird species in their natural habitat
04 Visit the Pilanesberg Centre to learn about the park's history, ecology, and conservation
05 Relax at a picturesque viewpoint with a sundowner as the sun sets over the savanna

Experience an exciting full-day tour of Pilanesberg National Park, beginning with a guided sunrise game drive to spot the park's diverse wildlife, including lions, elephants, rhinos, leopards, and a variety of bird species. Enjoy a hearty breakfast at a scenic lodge before continuing with a self-drive exploration through the park, including a visit to Mankwe Dam to watch for hippos and crocodiles in their natural habitat. Savor lunch at Bakubung Bush Lodge, then visit the Pilanesberg Centre to learn about the park's history and conservation efforts before ending the day with more wildlife viewing and beautiful savanna scenery.

Experience an exciting full-day tour of Pilanesberg National Park, beginning with a guided sunrise game drive to spot the park's diverse wildlife, including lions, elephants, rhinos, leopards, and a variety of bird species.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Johannesburg, Kempton Park, Pilanesberg Game Reserve

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Sunrise Safari and Full-Day Wildlife Discovery

Arrive at Pilanesberg National Park by 5:30 AM to maximize your wildlife viewing time.
Join a guided sunrise game drive at 6:00 AM to explore the park's diverse wildlife. Look out for animals such as lions, elephants, rhinos, leopards, and various bird species.
Enjoy a hearty breakfast at one of the park's lodges at 8:30 AM while taking in scenic views of the surroundings.
Embark on a self-drive exploration at 9:30 AM, following the park's well-marked roads and trails.
Visit Mankwe Dam to observe birdlife and watch for hippos and crocodiles in their natural habitat.
Have a leisurely lunch at Bakubung Bush Lodge at 12:00 PM and sample local and international dishes.
Explore the Pilanesberg Centre at 1:30 PM to learn about the park's history and conservation efforts, and browse for souvenirs in the gift shop.
Take a scenic drive to Hippo Loop at 2:30 PM, enjoy the beautiful landscape, and continue wildlife spotting.
Relax with a sundowner beverage at a picturesque viewpoint at 4:00 PM while watching the sunset over the savanna.
Depart from Pilanesberg National Park at 5:30 PM with unforgettable memories and photographs from the day's adventure.