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Experience the ultimate African safari adventure at Pilanesberg National Park. Located in the heart of an extinct volcanic crater, this stunning wildlife sanctuary is home to over 7,000 animals. Enjoy game drives through rugged landscapes, marvel at the beautiful flora and fauna, and discover the rich cultural heritage of the surrounding region. With a range of exciting activities, Pilanesberg offers an unforgettable safari experience that's sure to leave you breathless

The Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve is home to three of Africa’s Big Five—lion, white rhino, and cape buffalo—and is less than an hour’s drive from Johannesburg. This tour maximizes your chance of animal sightings with a guided visit, so look out for cheetah, wild dog, antelope, and hippos, as well as crocodiles and cape vulture.

Spend a day observing South African wildlife on this safari adventure to Pilanesberg National Park. The early morning and evening are the best chances to see wildlife, and this adventure includes two private game drives during those peak times. Ride in an open-air vehicle for unobstructed views of your surroundings and try to catch sight of the Big 5.

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.

Enjoy a 3-day Pilanesberg National Park safari from Johannesburg, offering expert-guided Big Five game drives in a malaria-free reserve. This immersive escape includes scenic road transfers, multiple morning and afternoon safaris, and luxury lodge accommodation with meals included—ideal for travellers seeking excellent wildlife viewing, comfort, and a relaxed pace.

Don’t rush your Kruger National Park adventures; slow down and maximize your chances of wildlife sighting with this 3-day private tour. Save hours planning your itinerary and benefit from organized activities and hotel pickup. Over three days, enjoy multiple open-vehicle safari drives at Kruger National Park, and a visit to Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve too.

This private tour is perfect for travelers interested in seeing the “Big Five” in their natural habitat. You will enjoy a relaxing day, as the trip begins with your pickup from your hotel in Johannesburg, for a comfortable 2.5-hour drive to the park. Once at Pilanesberg National Park, your guide will hand you over to a game ranger, who will take you on board an open game viewing safari truck for an exhilarating 3-hour game drive. The game ranger will share their deep knowledge of the ecosystem and wildlife with every sighting as you search for elephants, lions, rhinos, leopards, buffalo, and more in their natural habitat. You will see incredible animal interactions and capture stunning photographs as you connect with nature. After your game drive, the game ranger will take you back to the parks' reception, where you will find your guide waiting for you, to take you on a comfortable 2.5 hour transfer back to your hotel, filled with memories of an authentic African safari.

Exclusive Wildlife Experiences Private or semi-private game drives with fewer guests per vehicle Expert guide offering in-depth interpretation Custom Experiences Photography-focused drives with tuition by a wildlife photographer Bush walks, night drives, and birding safaris • Personalized itineraries (ideal for honeymooners, families, or solo travelers) Integrated Scenic Routes Optional Panorama Route day with stops at God’s Window, Blyde River Canyon Cultural stopovers in local villages or at places like Alzu Petroport for wildlife en route Seamless Logistics Airport transfers included (Johannesburg, Skukuza, or Nelspruit) Flexibility for self-drive vs. fully guided options

Experience the beauty of Africa on a visit to this 1200-hectare park that's home to more than 700 rhino, lions, buffalo and other wildlife.

Enjoy an opportunity to see some of South Africa's majestic wildlife on this private guided safari in the Rhino and Lion Reserve from either Johannesburg or Pretoria. See animals such as lions, rhinos, cheetahs, and wild dogs in a reserve where they live and roam in large spaces. Lunch and round-trip hotel transportation are included.

This multi-stop itinerary might be challenging to plan on your own, but booking a guided tour means you can visit an animal sanctuary, the Chameleon African Curio Market, and the Lesedi Cultural Village easily in a single day. No need to rent a car to access the animal sanctuary, about an hour outside Johannesburg, where you'll seek out and photograph elephants on a game drive. Pick up some souvenirs at the curio market and enjoy entertainment and a traditional buffet lunch at the Lesedi Cultural Village before heading back to Johannesburg.

Not far from Johannesburg is Pilanesberg Mountain, a game reserve with over 7,000 animals. Embark on a private safari where you spend two days searching for wildlife on game drives and enjoy an overnight stay at a 4-star safari lodge. See the animals when they are most active, in the evening and the early morning, for a higher chance of spotting your favorite species.

See the majesty of South African wildlife with a full-day tour of the Pilanesberg Nature Reserve from Johannesburg. Travel through the reserve and Keep an eye out for the famous 'Big Five' – elephants, lions, leopards, rhinos and water buffaloes – as well as many other species.

Join us for an opulent experience at the Pilanesberg Game Lodge, a great way to witness nature, stunning views overseeing your room and a chance to encounter Africa's Big 5 animals on the open vehicle safari. The perfect escape for a romantic getaway, honeymoon and family time. Pilanesberg National Park is one of the most fascinating Big 5 game reserves located 2.5 hours’ drive from Johannesburg, and is also the most accessible being in a malaria free environment. The Park and covers an area of 55 000 hectares, it is home to a wide variety of southern Africa’s animals like; the Big 5 (elephant, rhino, leopard, buffalo and lion), cheetahs’ giraffe’s, zebras, hyenas, wild dogs’ crocodiles, antelopes, and some 300 bird species to name a few. This is the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, an unforgettable experience allowing you to immerse yourself in the beauty of the bushveld.

Go in search of wildlife, including Africa’s famed Big Five (lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant, and Cape buffalo) in just one day at Pilanesberg National Park. Enjoy a morning guided game drive in an open-air safari truck and an afternoon guided game drive in a closed air-conditioned vehicle.

Short on time in Johannesburg but keen to do a game drive? Then this full-day small-group tour to Pilanesberg National Park is ideal. An easy day trip compared to Kruger National Park, Pilanesberg is home to around 7,000 animals, including the 'Big Five' (lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino, and elephant), and over 300 bird species. On arrival, take a game drive to observe the wildlife and scenery. Hotel pickup and drop-off, entrance fees, and lunch included.

Spend three days in Kruger National Park, one of Africa’s largest game reserves. Kruger boasts a wide variety of animals including the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and Cape buffalo), and dozens of species of birds including storks, vultures, and eagles. In addition to two days of game drives, you’ll visit Blyde River Canyon and enjoy views of Lisbon Falls, Berlin Falls, God’s Window, and more

The Pilanesberg Game Reserve is the closest reserve to Johannesburg and home to Africa’s Big Five —lion, elephant, rhino, cape buffalo, and leopard. On this full-day tour, spend the morning wildlife-watching with a guided game drive at Pilanesberg, then visit the famous Sun City resort and enjoy free time to purchase lunch, browse the shops, or take part in fun family activities (extra fees apply).

Safari trips can be incredibly popular, so avoid the hassle of being stuck on a crowded minibus with this convenient alternative; a private tour with just your party and the driver. Set off from Johannesburg and head to Pilanesburg National Park—just a 2-hour drive away—for a chance to ride through the beautiful parkland and look out for magnificent wildlife, such as the Big Five.

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.

Combine visits to the Pilanesburg Game Reserve and Sun City in a single day tour from Johannesburg. Better yet, this tour eliminates the need to rent a car, as it provides all transportation and hotel pickup and drop-off in Johannesburg. Take a game drive through Pilanesburg in search of Africa's most famous wildlife, then cool off with some time on the man-made beaches and pools at Sun City.

The Pilanesberg National Park is located north of Rustenburg in the North West Province 2 hours away for Johannesburg .The park borders on the Sun City entertainment complex. The park has a rich array of southern African wildlife including the Big 5, the 5 most dangerous game animals in Africa(lion, elephant, Rhino, Buffalo, and leopard). Most of the large animal species of southern Africa live in the Pilanesberg National Park today, including lions, elephants, black rhinos, white rhinos, Cape buffaloes, leopards, cheetahs, zebras, giraffes, hippos and crocodiles. The Cape wild dog (Lycaon pictus pictus) was extirpated from the park by poachers, but subsequent reintroduction efforts were successful. The Pilanesberg is not in a location which the Big Five animals would naturally inhabit, however they have been brought into the 550 square kilometres of African bushland. The reserve is also home to brown hyenas. As of December 2010 the total count of large mammals was approximately 10,000

Explore the Rietvlei Nature Reserve, easily reached from Pretoria, on this small-group tour. Hotel pickup and drop-off means no need to rent a car, and you’ll travel through the park in a closed, air-conditioned vehicle. Listen to guided commentary as you search for the resident animals, which include eland, hippo, wildebeest, cheetah, rhino, and others.

Get more out of your time in Pretoria by going on a day trip to a UNESCO World Heritage Site—The Cradle of Humankind. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included for convenience. Upon arrival, visit the Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve for a driving tour, and look out for rhinos, lions, cheetahs, and crocodiles. The trip also includes a visit to the on-site breeding center and crèche.