Top Johannesburg Wildlife Watching

The Pilanesberg National Park is home to Africa’s Big Five—lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant, and Cape buffalo. On this full-day tour, increase your chance of wildlife sightings with two guided game drives in an open safari vehicle, tuck into a delicious lunch looking out over a popular waterhole, and perhaps spot giraffe, hippos, zebras, and antelope in their natural environment.

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.

Get to know South Africa’s biggest city on a full-day tour that covers all the highlights of Johannesburg and Soweto. Take in the views from the Top of Africa, learn about the city’s history as you visit Constitutional Hill and the Apartheid Museum, then follow in the footsteps of Nelson Mandela in Soweto, with a tour of the Nelson Mandela House, Hector Pieterson Museum, and Freedom Square.

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.

While other nature reserve are bit far from Johannesburg we make this one a substitute for nature enthusiasts. Easily accessible from both Johannesburg and Pretoria.

You should go on a hot air balloon ride at least once in your life. It offers a tranquil and scenic experience like no other—the rustic vibes, the breeze, and the feeling of flight are immaculate! Hot air balloons often happen in the wee hours of the morning when temperatures are cool and you witness a more spectacular sunrise on air and the wind conditions aren’t as strong as the rest of the day. Hot air balloon rides are sensitive to the weather, so if the wind is stronger than usual, they may be canceled for safety reasons. It’s essential to book your trip in advance so you can assure you’ll have a spot. Wearing a hat or cap, especially when you’re near the gas jets, is highly recommended as It can get really hot there. There are no fixed routes for hot air balloon rides, the pilot will follow where the wind condition is best, so you might wonder where will we get picked up after the flight? The touring company vehicles will follow up to pick you up from where you land.

Pilanesberg boasts of beautiful scenery and beckons you to an unforgettable adventure with the wild. This tour is a must for animal lovers, a chance to see the vast array of fauna including the big five. Situated 2 hours from Pretoria 2 and half hours from Johannesburg. The drive to Pilanesberg is a pleasant preamble to the awesome experience upon your arrival. The itinerary starts with a game drive in an air-conditioned vehicle lasting until lunch, to be continued until 15:00At 4 pm after checking guests into a charming 4-star lodge the open safari commences. A splendid occasion to experience a beautiful sunset in the African wild. At dusk, we make our way back for dinner at 19:30. The adventure continues early morning the next day with a short break for breakfast until 15:00 whereupon we head back to the city. All meals are included in the package.

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

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.

Dinokeng game reserve it's located 40kms frome Pretoria, and 1 and half hours from Johannesburg. It's an anti malaria free zone. It's the home of Big five of Africa and other animal species roaming freely in 18500 hectares game reserve, where you are going to enjoy early morning game drives,midmorning, late afternoon gamedrive with our qualified game ranger. Atmosphere is spectacular for young and the old so let's enjoy.

Experience a one-of-a-kind safari adventure from the back of a horse, where you can get up close and personal with various antelope and see the South African bush from a whole new perspective. You'll get to explore the wilderness on horseback, giving you a chance to see the animals in their natural habitat, When preparing for this adventure, be sure to dress comfortably in bushveld ready clothes such as long pants and closed shoes, and leave your shorts, skirts, and dresses at home. Additionally, don't forget to pack sunblock, a backpack, and a rain jacket in case of any unexpected weather changes.

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.

Explore the beautiful landscape near Muldersdrift on horseback with this small-group guided trail ride. The ride is suitable for riders of all abilities, including beginners and advanced riders. Led by an experienced guide, ride through nearby farms and stop on the way to admire views of Johannesburg, the Magaliesberg, and Cradle of Humankind nearby.

Thist tour is travelled by few. You guide is not only a qualified white water and adventure guide but also has organized many trail runs and tripped most of the rivers in this area. He will fill you in with many stories of wild South Africa and experiences during your five days. This is a private tour max 3 people - I have not included meals other than breakfast to give us opportunities to do local meals when we can. We can also change certain excursions if required. This is your tour and I want to make it fun and interesting. On an interesting note i will be joining a friend also over 60 years of age to paddle the Tugela River from source to sea in March 2024.

Get off the beaten path and hike a hidden gem in the Drakensberg Mountains on this private hike to Tugela Gorge. Enjoy the convenience of having everything organized for you, including pickup, transfers by air-conditioned vehicle, entrance fees and concessions for the hike, overnight accommodations, meals, and a guide who shares stories about South Africa and tailors the route to your experience and fitness level.