Full Day Ultimate Pilanesberg National Park Safari from Johannesburg or Pretoria
Description
After collecting you form your hotel or residence in Johannesburg between 06:00 – 06:30, we travel to the Pilanesberg Nature Park We should arrive at Pilanesberg Park around 9am where we will then board and start our 1st open vehicle safari drive ( +- 3 hours) in search of the Animals that inhabit the National Park We will then have a short stop from 12 pm until 1 pm for lunch at Pilanebserg Center inside the middle of the park overlooking a beautiful waterhole . After Lunch we will depart on our 2nd Open Safari Drive (+-2 hours) we depart the park around 15h30 arriving back in Johannesburg between 17h30 to 18h00
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Itinerary
Visit Pilanesberg Game Reserve from Johannesburg for a full-day safari. The tour includes return transportation to the park and two 2.5-hour game drives with a highly qualified ranger in an open vehicle. On arrival your guide will take you on an exciting morning open 4x4 safari vehicle safari drive in search of the Animals that inhabit the National Park. Our guides are knowledgeable and will give you in depth information on the animal you are viewing and try their out-most to find the members of the Big 5.During the heat of the day you will enjoy lunch at one of the many rest camps in the National Park before departing on an afternoon open vehicle safari drive. Our vehicles depart the National Park between 15:30 – 16:00 in order to arrive back in Johannesburg before sunset.
Roughly 45 minutes' drive from Johannesburg and Pretoria, surrounded by the beautiful Magaliesberg mountain range, Hartbeespoort Dam, or Harties to locals, has become a hive of activity and is a very popular weekend getaway for the two cities.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pickup will be from 5:30 am to 6:30am. Pick up times will vary based on your location. Please contact us to confirm exact time of your pickup. The conservation fees will also be required payable upfront at pickup.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Reviews(1,455)
Fantastic guide Timan made the search for incredible wildlife not only fun but plentiful. Giraffes, rhinos, hippos, lion, elephants, lion, those deer with the M on their butts… fantastic day!
Peter was an amazing guide, took us to see all the animals in the park, he gave us many info and he was super friendly. Thanks Peter
Our driver Alex did a fantastic early morning mental warm-up/A-Teambuilding on the way from Joburg to the Safari-Park ;) Thanks Alex !!!
Hi marcd... Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that Alex made your early morning transfer so enjoyable with his fantastic energy and team-building spirit. Starting the day with a smile and positive vibes is the perfect way to begin a safari adventure. We'll be sure to pass along your kind words to Alex. We hope to welcome you back for another memorable experience soon! The MoAfrika Tours Team
This was a great experience- saw a ton including rhino, mongoose, wildebeest , kudu, impala, elephant, zebra, wort hog, hippo, giraffe, & steenbock. Our guide was good but could have been more informative. Note: dress appropriately, as it’s an open air jeep so the wind chill can make it quite chilly in the winter months. Highly recommend!
Very good safari, we've seen elephants very close by, giraffes, rhinos, impala, and even a leopard!!! Our guide T Man was very knowledgeable and told us a lot of interesting information
Hi 865ben... Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a great safari experience and enjoyed seeing elephants up close, as well as giraffes, rhinos, impala, and even a leopard – what an incredible sighting! We're especially pleased that T-Man's knowledge and interesting insights added to your adventure. We hope to welcome you back to Pilanesberg for another unforgettable safari soon! The MoAfrika Tours Team
Perfect one day safari experience out of Johannesburg with punctual pick up and drop off! Professional guide, excellent lunch! Good value experience!
HI Jacquel... Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your one-day Pilanesberg safari from Johannesburg. It's great to know that the punctual transfers, professional guide, and excellent lunch all contributed to a memorable experience. We truly appreciate your kind words about the value of the tour and hope to welcome you back for another safari adventure soon! The MoAfrika Tours Team
Peter was tye vest ever guide. Saw everything we wanted.
Hi gaF280 Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that Peter made your Pilanesberg safari such a memorable experience. It's fantastic that you were able to see everything you hoped for, and we'll be sure to share your kind words with Peter. We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back for another incredible safari adventure soon! The MoAfrika Tours Team
My Safari was fantastic! The lunch was perfect, the security, the contact with the staff, I really appeciated this adventure
Hi victori0.... Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you had a fantastic safari experience. It's great to know that you enjoyed the lunch, felt well looked after, and appreciated the support and communication from our team. Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we're thrilled that your adventure was such a memorable one. We hope to welcome you back to Pilanesberg again soon! The MOAfrika Tours Team
Tour was able to pick me up from my hotel even though it wasn't on their list. The drivers, Sibu and Titus, were courteous and personable. Our game drive guide, Peter, did a great job getting us just in time to the spot where we saw a leopard cross the road. Lunch was delicious. Although we didn't see lions and only saw giraffes from far away, it was still a great experience.
Hi WeiWei... Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re delighted we could accommodate your hotel pickup and that Sibu and Titus made your journey comfortable and enjoyable. It’s wonderful to hear that Peter’s expertise led to the unforgettable leopard sighting—those moments are truly special! While wildlife sightings can never be guaranteed, we’re glad you still had a great day and enjoyed the lunch. We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you on another safari adventure soon! The MoAfrika Tours Team
This was a fantastic first safari experience. Our Pilanesberg guide was T-Man and he worked very hard to find us as many examples of the wildlife in the park. He answered every question that was posed to him with interesting and sometimes humorous responses. We were able to see Rhinos, Hippos, Giraffe and numerous other animals. Sadly, the lions and leopards decided to go into hiding. I highly recommend this tour that will give you a great taste of a safari.
Hi Jeffrey Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted that your first safari experience was such a memorable one. T-Man will be thrilled to hear your kind words. His knowledge, dedication, and sense of humor help make every game drive special. We're glad you enjoyed sightings of rhinos, hippos, giraffes, and many other animals. While the lions and leopards were a little shy this time, that's all part of the excitement of a true safari! Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back for another adventure in the future. The MoAfrika Tours Team
