Top Pretoria Nature Parks in 2026

A compact national park just a 2.5-hour drive from Johannesburg, Pilanesberg offers a wealth of wildlife—including the Big Five. Skip the stress of driving Johannesburg and join an experienced ranger on this overnight package with a 3-star lodge, two meals, and round-trip transfers from your Johannesburg hotel. You'll enjoy two to four game drives depending on timings, including at sunset and sunrise when the animals are most active.

Just outside the capital of South Africa, lies the Rietvlei Nature Reserve, a sanctuary for over a thousand creatures. This small-group tour, limited to just 15 travelers, takes you on a game drive in a closed, air-conditioned vehicle through the reserve where you can spot game such as cheetah, buffalo, zebras, hippo, and rhinos. National park fees and round-trip transportation from select hotels are included.