Tours/Pretoria/1Day Pilanesburg Big 5 safari experience
Viator · group up to 30 pax

1Day Pilanesburg Big 5 safari experience

4.4(26)Pretoria1 hour
VIATOR3.4(5)TRIPADVISOR4.7(21)

Description

Our guides are knowledgeable and will give you in-depth information on the animal you are viewing and try their best to find members of the Big 5. you will enjoy lunch (included) at one of the many rest camps before departing on an afternoon open vehicle game drive. Transfers in a comfortable vehicle Pick-up in Johannesburg or O.R Tambo airport 2½ to 3 Hours Morning open vehicle game drive Good chance to spot the BIG 5 2 to 2½ Hours Afternoon open vehicle game drive Lunch Please note : there are 2 options to choose from when you book , the first is "transfer only" which is for people who have booked their own accommodation at the game reserve , the second is the the inclusive option with game drives . Please contact us soon as you make a booking so we can advise you on how much the park entrance fees are which depends on the country you are from . Please also try to make arrangements with your hotel concierge for an early breakfast as departure is at around 6:00am - 6:30am

Tour Options

full day Pilanesburg
  • Duration: 6 hours: Explore the Big 5 on an open vehicle game drive lunch : full meal.
Transfer only

Itinerary

30 min

Meeting point for our tour.

360 min

this is where the game drive will happen . Hop on a 4x4 open vehicle for a drive to spot the big 5 and many other animals.We will do 1 game drive for about 2.5 hours then rest for some lunch and then do another game drive of 2.5 hours then we depart for hotel drop off

Highlights

Bottled water
Access

What's included

Included
Bottled water
Access
Not included
Breakfast

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews(26)

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719fabiann
August 2, 2026
Dissapointing

We were picked up in a 20+ year old car that drove us to Pilanesberg. The car lacked sufficient suspension to sort the speed bumps, was pretty banged up on the outside and didn't even have a working radio. In addition, we were informed only the previous night that we had to pay the entrance fees even though we had previously selected the full day, all fees, experience. We needed to pay about $47 per person on top of the reservation price. We will submit a claim to Viator for this false advertising.

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Fabian_N
July 8, 2026
Disappointing experience

We were picked up in a 20+ year old car that drove us to Pilanesberg. The car lacked sufficient suspension to sort the speed bumps, was pretty banged up on the outside and didn't even have a working radio. In addition, we were informed only the previous night that we had to pay the entrance fees even though we had previously selected the full day, all fees, experience. We needed to pay about $47 per person on top of the reservation price. We will submit a claim to Viator for this false advertising.

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K841MSjohnk
September 10, 2025
See the normal people

Great way to see street art and every day people doing their art. Lots of walking. Met a couple artists, would like to have met more. Did not see any other "Tourists" on the neighborhood walk. Street food lunch was delicious. On time and informative.

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Abe_R
September 3, 2025
Fabulous tour

We had an excellent tour guide. He spent way more than 2.5 hours with us and was extremely informative. I don't remember his name but he is exceptional. We were so.pleased A lot.of walking buy all good. We felt very safe with him he knows his way around the city

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Avivasaffer
July 24, 2025
So good I’d do it again - art walk

I am a solo traveler and booked a guided art tour in Johannesburg with Honest Travel. My guide was Nkosi and he was by far the best guide I have ever had. He was easy to be with and incredibly knowledgeable about the history of the area as well as the art scene. We spent 3 hours walking and experiencing the vibrant wall art and its meanings as well as galleries. I would highly recommend this company and this guide. The company responded quickly to my inquiries and were incredibly professional. I can’t wait to see more of Johannesburg with them.

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lauries141
May 11, 2025
Great day!

Taye was excellent. We had a great time with him. He was very knowledgeable about art and the history of Johannesburg. Everyone knew him! Lol! He picked a great lunch place for us too. Highly recommend

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Ralph2021
February 20, 2024
Photo experience with Romeo

Did the photo experience with Romeo Great guy to be with Has a lot of local knowledge and he is a pleasure to be with I really recommend doing the experience with him

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zaniahb2024
January 23, 2024
Great art, great tour!

There are so many talented artists both trained and untrained in South Africa! I especially loved the art gallery in the Ellis park arena. We learned about each artist and the emotions they wanted to show in their art work. In Victoria Yards, we also visited a distillery with the most tasteful gin you can find, using oranges only grown and found in this specific part of South Africa.

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Mike_M
July 20, 2023
This tour is a gem…

This tour takes you to hidden gems of Joburg. Learn about Joburg life and art with BK. BK grew up and lives in the area. This makes the tour deeper and more personal. The gallery you get taken to has the most amazing artwork by amazing local artists.

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Jomiley11
May 27, 2023
Great art walk

My guide’s knowledge of the area and people was wonderful. It was a great walk into off-the-beaten-path areas and some very impressive art.

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