Highlights
- Full-day Big Five safari from Johannesburg
- Open 4×4 game drive with a professional safari ranger
- Travel through an ancient volcanic crater
- Wildlife photography stops
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Description
Experience the thrill of an authentic African safari on this unforgettable full-day adventure to Pilanesberg National Park, one of South Africa's premier Big Five game reserves. Located just 2.5 hours from Johannesburg, Pilanesberg offers an incredible wildlife experience within the crater of an ancient extinct volcano, where dramatic landscapes, diverse ecosystems, and abundant wildlife come together to create one of the country's most rewarding safari destinations.
Your day begins with convenient hotel pickup from Johannesburg, Sandton, Rosebank, or Pretoria before travelling in the comfort of an air-conditioned vehicle to the park. Upon arrival, board a purpose-built open 4×4 safari vehicle and set off with an experienced professional ranger who will guide you through the reserve while sharing fascinating insights into the animals, birds, plants, and the unique ecosystem of Pilanesberg.
As you explore the park's grasslands, rocky hills, wetlands, and woodlands, keep your camera ready for unforgettable sightings of Africa's famous Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, rhinoceros, and buffalo. In addition to these iconic animals, Pilanesberg is home to giraffes, zebras, cheetahs, hippos, crocodiles, wildebeest, impalas, kudus, waterbucks, warthogs, hyenas, sable antelope, and more than 360 species of birds, making every game drive unique and exciting.
Midday, you'll stop at one of the park's scenic rest camps where you can relax and enjoy lunch (own expense) while taking in beautiful views of the surrounding bushveld. After lunch, continue your safari adventure with another game drive, offering more opportunities to encounter wildlife as animals become active around waterholes and open plains.
Whether you're watching a herd of elephants crossing the road, spotting a pride of lions resting under a tree, observing a white rhino grazing peacefully, or capturing spectacular photographs of African wildlife against breath-taking volcanic landscapes, this safari promises unforgettable memories that will last a lifetime.
Includes
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Air-conditioned transport
Professional safari guide
Mineral bottled water
Open 4×4 game drive
Park entrance fees
Excludes
Meals and drinks
Personal expenses
Gratuities
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
