Full Day Ultimate Pilanesberg National Park Safari from Johannesburg or Pretoria

Overview

Available languages

English

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

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

Conservation Fee

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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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.

8 hours • Admission Included

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.

Admission Not Applicable

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Full Day Ultimate Pilanesberg National Park Safari from Johannesburg or Pretoria

Pickup included

Reviews

4.79

1,028 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

876

115

Definitely recommend!
320arinab,
Dec 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Definitely recommend this experience! Our guide, Petrus very skilled (and probably gifted!!) at spotting animals in wild. We did see a lot of animals crossing (elephants, rhinos, zebras, others). Be aware though that it’s not guaranteed (we didn’t see lions). Also drive there was very convenient, thanks to our driver Sebu!
Epic, unforgettable experience
Mexicamommy,
Dec 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Petrus is hands-down the best tour guide I’ve ever had. He’s funny and lighthearted while also being very knowledgeable about the park and the wildlife. We had an epic day that is indescribable. I wouldn’t believe it if I hadn’t seen it with my own eyes. Highly recommend this tour and Petrus is superb!
An unforgettable safari with our guide Petrus
danisM6069IO,
Dec 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
It was an amazing tour, very interesting and fun. Our guide, Petrus, made everything even more special: he did his best at all times to show us the animals and always shared explanations about their habits and way of life, with great enthusiasm and good humor. On the day of our safari, we weren’t able to see lions, leopards, or many giraffes (we only saw three, from a distance). On the other hand, we were lucky enough to see many, really many elephants – entire families – as well as warthogs, rhinos, hippos, zebras and other animals. Of the Big Five, we managed to spot elephants, buffalo and rhinos. It was an unforgettable experience, and our guide Petrus’s great energy made all the difference on the tour.
Amazing Safari Experience with Petros
gabriel97531,
Dec 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our safari with Petros was outstanding. He’s incredibly knowledgeable about the animals and the reserve, and you can tell he truly cares about giving guests the best experience possible. He was constantly scanning the landscape, adjusting the route, and sharing insights so we could spot and observe as many animals as possible.
Different from everything else I have done
O3399KTrafaelb,
Dec 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Amazing experience, didn’t see the big cats but we could see everything else, rhinos, elephants, hippos, among many others
Private Transfer from Pilanesberg to Johannesburg AirPort
gabriels510,
Dec 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We booked a private transfer from our lodge to JNB Airport. The vehicle was clean and very comfortable, caring all our luggage without any problems. The driver Thomas was really nice, driving safe and telling us about South Africa’s culture along the way.
Great Exploration of South Africa
YonghengY,
Dec 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Petrous is great and so energetic. The landscape is amazing and wild for sure. It was an unforgettable experience. The visit takes about 6 hours.
Wonderful Safari experience with Petrus
michellemN2706UF,
Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Our driver was fantastic, Petrus was lots of fun and informative and did his best to find as many animals we could. A really enjoyable experience and lunch was very fresh and delicious. Thank you
Amazing experience
Seolyeon M,
Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We made a reservation at a night before the tour, and the team arranged the shuttle swiftly. The driver and the guide, Petrus, was friendly and provided excellent explanation on the context of South Africa’s wildlife and people.
Best Safari Tours
Navigate29780166695,
Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was a very enjoyable safari tour. It was so nice to be able to see the various animals in the wild. The guide was very friendly and provided useful information. I would recommend you to try it.