Top Gauteng Nature and Wildlife Tours

Go in search of wildlife, even if you have limited time, with this small-group half-day tour from Johannesburg. Enjoy hotel pickup from your accommodations in the morning and transfer to the Rhino and Lion Reserve in Krugersdorp, home to more than 30 species of wildlife, including lions, rhinos, cheetahs, tigers, and leopards.

Visit the Lion Park outside of Johannesburg without the hassle of renting a car. This tour includes round-trip transportation from your Johannesburg hotel and admission to the Lion Park, where you can explore at your leisure to see more than 85 lions, including the rare white lion, and other animals such as wild dogs, hyenas, and cheetahs. Take a 2-hour safari drive to see the animals.

This Lion and Safari Park trip is a great pick for travelers visiting Johannesburg or Pretoria. Only a short 45-minute drive away, the vast 1,000-hectare (2,471-acre) landscape is home to an abundance of wildlife—including cheetahs, giraffes, hyenas, lions, and zebras. Once inside the grounds, a guide takes you on a ride around the grassy plains to spot the magnificent creatures safely from your vehicle.

If you’ve only got a day to fit in a safari drive, this visit to Pilanesberg Nature Reserve ensures you make the most of it. Begin with an early morning pickup, then head straight to Pilanesberg for a 4x4 safari drive. During the tour, look out for the “Big Five”, take a break for lunch, then take part in an afternoon drive for even more wildlife spotting. Note that park admission is not included.

Visit the Lion and safari Park of Johannesburg without the hassle of renting a car. This tour includes round-trip transportation from your Johannesburg and Pretoria hotels and admission to the lion park. Where you can explore at your leisure to see more than 85 lions, including the rare white lion and other animals such as wild dogs, hyenas and cheetahs take a 2 hour safari drive to see the animals

Johannesburg is known for being a gateway to fantastic wildlife encounters, and this option is perfect for time-tight travelers interested in seeing a variety of animal species in just half a day. Enjoy included hotel pickup and travel to the Safari Lion Park. Animals that reside at the park include rare white lions, brown lions, cheetahs, wild dogs, giraffes, zebra, and antelopes.

Spend a day connecting with nature when you embark on this guided bushwalk through the Ukutula Conservation Center. With a small group and guide, learn about African wildlife and their behavioral traits as you walk through the park and observe them in their natural habitat. Qualified rangers and safari guides are with you at all times to ensure your safety.

Look out for white lions, hyenas, cheetahs, and leopards on this half-day tour to the Lion and Safari Park. Enjoy hotel pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned vehicle, then go on a game drive with a field guide providing commentary. Lunch is available at the park but not included in the tour price.

Get more out of your time in South Africa by combining a hot air balloon ride with a game viewing experience. Traveling by hot air balloon instead of car allows you to fly over several game reserves in a short space of time in the scenic Cradle of Humankind area. Along the way, look out for local wildlife—including four of the “Big Five”, and access incredible photo opportunities too.

The guide is an experienced Adventure and Safari guide Your tour includes information and conversation about any topics relating to South Africa. The guide is third generation South African The private game reserve is one if the best in the country The variation in animals in this reserve would be difficult to encounter anywhere else in Douth Africa The caves are beautiful and the experience enjoyable The tour is new but is hosted by a company with many 5 star ratings

Skip the stress of self-driving Johannesburg in the early hours, and enjoy wide-angle views from an open safari vehicle on this full-day tour to Pilanesberg National Park. This compact reserve is home to all of the Big Five—lions, leopards, rhinos, buffaloes, and elephants—and your dedicated safari guides will help you spot them. Your day includes lunch, hotel pickup, entrance fees, and a bottle of water: breakfast is at your own expense.

Enjoy about an hour's scenic drive from the hustle and bustle of Johannesburg to the Northwest. A Guided Safari at Lion and Safari Park where you guaranteed to see Africa's wild carnivores such Lions, Hyenas, Wild dogs, Cheetahs and a variety of antelopes at close range. No additional cost for transport - you will be collected and returned to your hotel by an experienced Tour Guide in a private air-conditioned minivan. Fine restaurants on site for some local dishes or refreshments on the go.

Make the most of your time in South Africa on this expertly planned, small-group safari experience. This two-day package takes you from Johannesburg deep into Kruger National Park—one of Africa's largest game reserves—for multiple game drives in search of the Big Five. With transport, accommodation, meals, and a knowledgeable guide all arranged for you.

Break away from the classic game drive and enjoy wildlife viewing atop a horse on this exciting half-day tour. With a private guide, trot through a wildlife reserve to observe South African animals in their natural habitats. This is a fun excursion for anyone, even kids who are three and older, and doesn’t require any prior horseback riding experience.

Visit Kruger National Park and Blyde River Canyon in one trip with this3-day tour from Johannesburg. Go on game drives and look for wildlife, like the Big 5 of lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant, and Cape buffalo at Kruger. At Blyde River Canyon, enjoy short walks and soak up the scenery of the third deepest canyon in the world. Includes tent camping accommodations, transfers, and some meals.

Pilanesberg offers over 200 km of roads for guided or self-drive game viewing. On this tour you will enjoy an extensive game drive conducted by your own experienced and knowledgeable tour guide who will answer all your questions about the fascinating wildlife and environment. Together with your own private driver and guide, you can have the ultimate day safari experience in a closed vehicle in the Pilanesberg National Park. You should not forget to bring your camera to get a permanent record of all the wild animals and the spectacular landscape this National Park has to offer. The tour to Pilanesberg Game Reserve starts from Johannesburg and includes return transportation to the park as well as two game drives during which you can go on search for the Big 5 and other animals under the expert guidance of your own highly qualified ranger in a private open vehicle.

Experience the highlights of Kruger National Park, Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve, and the Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Center during this budget-friendly, 4-day tour from Johannesburg. Enjoy the convenience of having your logistics and accommodations taken care of and plenty of wildlife watching opportunities, including safari drives and nature walks, as you go in search of the Big Five.

Combine history and wildlife on this combo tour to the Cradle of Humankind and Rhino and Lion Reserve on this private full-day tour from Johannesburg. See where some of the oldest human and hominid fossils have been found, then look for lions, rhinos, and wild dogs on a safari drive. Includes transfers from Johannesburg.

Go in search of Africa’s Big Five (lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant, and Cape buffalo) and other wildlife at Pilanesberg National Park with this private personalized safari tour. Increase your chances of spotting wildlife with an early morning start and a qualified and experienced field guide, and enjoy the convenience of having your transfers, entrance fees, brunch, lunch, snacks, and beverages included.

Experience the breathtaking beauty and wildlife of Pilanesberg Nature Reserve on a day safari from Johannesburg, Pretoria, or Sandton. Set out on a safari through this popular game reserve, keeping an eye out for the park's 'Big Five' as well as impalas, cheetahs, hippos, crocodiles, and its diverse bird life. You can book and depart on short notice, ideal for busy travelers, and a 24-hour cancellation policy makes for a stress-free experience.

Go on an unforgettable adventure in Pilanesberg Nature Reserve with this full-day safari tour. Your day begins with early morning pickup from your hotel in Johannesburg, followed by a scenic drive to the reserve. Experience two thrilling safari drives—one in an open 4×4 vehicle and another in a closed vehicle—giving you the opportunity to encounter Africa’s iconic Big Five: elephants, lions, rhinos, leopards, and buffalo, along with an abundance of other wildlife. A delicious lunch is included, offering a chance to relax and recharge amid the reserve’s breathtaking landscapes. Led by expert guides, who provide insightful commentary throughout the day, this tour is ideal for wildlife enthusiasts, photographers, and families alike. It promises an enriching and memorable day immersed in the beauty of the African bush.

This tour offers guests a unique Hot Air Balloon experience in Johannesburg with Bill Harrops "Original" Balloon Safaris Tour hailed as Southern Africa's best value, best quality tour operator since 1981. We offer safe reliable transportation and an all inclusive tour, including pick-up and drop-off service.

A Kruger National Park safari doesn’t need to cost the earth. Join a guide and a group no larger than 12 on this 5-day experience that includes a full-day Panorama Route tour and five separate game drives, all in open-sided 4WD vehicles for optimal viewing. You’ll enjoy four nights in the park with breakfast and dinner and have an 80 percent chance of spotting the Big Five.