Full Day Ultimate Pilanesberg National Park Safari from Johannesburg or Pretoria
Overview
Available languages
10 hours
Mobile ticket
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
Additional Info
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Morning open vehicle safari drive (+- 3 hours long)
Door to door Hotel pickup and drop-off included
All Pilanesberg National Park conservation Fees
Professional passionate safari guide
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Afternoon open vehicle Safari Drive ( +- 2 hours long)
Light lunch at the Pilanesberg Center in the middle of the National park overlooking a water hole with geat sightings while you enjoy lunch
Gratuities
Breakfast
Dinner
Alcoholic Beverages
Soda/Pop
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Pilanesberg National Park
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.
Hartbeespoortdam
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.
Options
Full Day Ultimate Pilanesberg National Park Safari from Johannesburg or Pretoria
Pickup included
Reviews
798 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Awesome full day open vehicle Safari
Shaheel H,
Aug 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00Nice open vehicle safari. Our driver and guide Petrus was awesome in making each and every moment counts. We were very lucky to spot most of the big 5 animals and that within a near range and spectacular animal crossings. The hotel door pickup and ride to Pilansberg might be tiring, do prep well if needed for the long ride from central Johannesburg. Washroom stops and water is provided by the tour operator along with lunch menu including drinks.
Awesome Game Drive Experience
TanyKigany K,
Aug 11, 2025
- Viator
5.00I had an awesome experience on this tour. First off they communicate well with you, “Arnaud” the driver was right on time for early morning pickup, and “Petrus Mosehla” the tour guide on the Game Drive was the best of all. Thanks to his quick response on the radio, added to his good driving we got see lions, cheetahs, elephants, rhinos, giraffes, and many more animals up close.
Great Wildlife Sightings, But Afternoon Could Be More Engaging
Kumuthadavi R,
Aug 11, 2025
- Viator
4.00Our Pilanesberg National Park Safari started strong – in the first half of the day we were lucky enough to see lions, hippopotamus, elephants, several rhinoceros, impala, wildebeest, giraffes, zebra, and waterbuck. It was an incredible variety of wildlife in just a few hours. However, the second half of the day felt a bit repetitive. It would have been nice to have a different activity or route to keep things engaging after such an exciting morning. Our guide was knowledgeable, but he still has room to grow in keeping guests engaged, as much of his time was spent talking on the radio. On the other hand, the driver who fetched and dropped us off was excellent – professional, friendly, and made the long journey (about 2 hours 45 minutes each way) comfortable. Overall, it’s a great safari for spotting animals, but with a little variety and more guest interaction, it could be even better.
If cats are I must then I don’t know
jrichards8110,
Aug 6, 2025
- Viator
3.00Didn’t get to see and Cats or buffalo but got a show from the elephants, hippos were out and about a few rhinos marking their territory but really good experience
Wonderfull day at Pilanesberg
Caroline L,
Aug 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our driver Alex was kind and fun, making the early pick up more pleasant. Our guide in the park, Wisdom, was also sympathetic. When we were stuck behind a group of elephant he managed to make us safe while waiting for the road to be free. We saw 2/5 Big Five as during the days big lions, cheetahs and buffalos are sleeping. Everything is very well organised, from pick up at hotel to transfert back. There is even a vegetarian option for the métal.
Related Experiences
Operated by MoAfrika Tours