Top Gauteng Safaris

Welcome to Pilanesberg National Park. Tucked away in South Africa’s North West Province, Pilanesberg National Park is a breath-taking malaria-free destination that promises an unforgettable safari adventure. Just two hours from Johannesburg, this stunning reserve, cradled in an ancient volcanic crater, bursts with diverse wildlife, including the iconic Big Five. With dramatic landscapes, vibrant ecosystems, and thrilling game drives, Pilanesberg delivers the magic of Africa’s wild heart—perfect for explorers seeking awe-inspiring encounters and serene escapes. Discover luxury at the 4-star Kwa Maritane Bush Lodge, meaning “Place of the Rock,” perched on the slopes of an ancient volcano in Pilanesberg National Park. Enjoy elegant rooms, thrilling game drives, and a unique underground hide with a waterhole view.

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.

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.

On this 3-day budget camping adventure in the Kruger National Park, you’ll get to experience the best of what Africa has to offer, all without breaking the bank. Located in the Motlala Reserve, the Dumela Tented Camp delivers a budget camping experience alongside the best that Kruger has to offer, with game drives conducted by our expert guides in open game viewing vehicles. At the Motlala Reserve there is a wide variety of wildlife including leopard, hyena, and buffalos.

Combine history and wildlife on this private full-day tour from Johannesburg to the Cradle of Humankind and Rhino and Lion Reserve. See some of the oldest human and hominid fossils and spot lions, rhinos, and wild dogs on a safari drive. Transfers from Johannesburg are included; admission fees to Maropeng and Rhino and Lion Park are not included.

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.

• Scenic Drive: Enjoy the picturesque landscapes on the way to Dinokeng. • Wildlife Viewing: Experience close encounters with diverse wildlife in an open vehicle. • Expert Guide: Learn from knowledgeable guides who share insights about the flora and fauna. • Safety First: Enjoy a safe and comfortable tour with all necessary precautions.

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.

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.

Avoid the hassle of organizing a rental vehicle by choosing this guided tour to the Lesedi Cultural Village, the Chameleon African Curio Market, and a wildlife sanctuary in a day. To save time going to a meeting place, Johannesburg hotel pickup and drop-off are included. Then ride with ease between sites, and benefit from having a buffet lunch, a dance show, and admission fees included.

Spend the day exploring Pilanesberg National Park, the closest game park to Johannesburg, on this tour. Learn about the park's flora and fauna through a safari with guided commentary, focusing on the Big Five (elephant, rhino, buffalo, leopard, and lion). This tour is a great alternative for those travelers who don't have time to make it to Kruger. Lunch and round-trip transportation from Johannesburg and Pretoria 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.

Expand your knowledge of the local art scene in Johannesburg with this tour. Save yourself hours of research time and head off on a gallery-hopping guided tour. Along the way, find out about how the local art scene has transformed over the years, and get a behind-the-scenes opportunity to meet an artist.

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.

Enjoy Convenient Access to the Bothogo Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve with Our Full-Day Tour from Johannesburg Our tour provides an ideal safari experience while eliminating the stress of driving. Experience the best of both worlds with an open-air game drive and underground cave tour, all in one convenient day trip. Bothongo Nature Reserve offers the unique opportunity to view rhinos, lions and other iconic African wildlife up close, along with the thrill of exploring its fascinating underground caverns. As one of the most accessible private game reserves near Johannesburg, Bothongo delivers an exceptional combination of safari adventure and subterranean discovery just 45 minutes from Johannesburg

This two day safari experience is few of our unique products designed to reach or pass the level of wildlife expectancy to all our guests book for this service. Considering the critical of time in hand we always employ 100% focus for the best outcome. Whatever move we make here is to finally get closer or in touch of all nature marvels in this park. This happens through our game drives, bushwalk, accommodation and meals taking place right in the center of Kruger carefully selected for its abundance with the most sought beautiful animals in Africa. Though the tour begin in mouth of the park we make it more possible and affordable for road transfer from Johannesburg or Pretoria. We also assist our guests for accommodation prior the tour.

Get to witness our Wildlife close up, on a stunning 2 Hour Horseback Safari with in the Silkaatnek Nature Reserve where you will see wildlife up close! During the ride the following game could be seen up close from horseback: Giraffe, Kudu, Blue Wildebeest, Nyala, Impala, Ostrich, Blesbuck, Zebra, Springbuck, you might also see our exotic wildlife which includes: Sable, Golden Wildebeest, white blesbuck and more. Take a relaxing ride through nature with our well-trained horses and experienced guides. No horseback experience needed. We do not run on the trails as it is a relaxing safari ride and we want to keep it safe and fun for everyone in the group

Kruger National Park is home to great South African wildlife but going with a guide keeps you and your group safe, while allowing you to make the most of your trip. This Kruger National Park 3-Day Tent Safari takes you to Kruger National Park, Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve, Tremisana Safari Lodge, and Motlala Game Lodge in just three days. Plus, your tent accommodations are taken care of for you.

Driving in Johannesburg can be nerve wracking, particularly in the dark. Skip the stress when you join this small-group tour to Pilanesberg National Park, home to the Big Five, and the Bush Babies Monkey Sanctuary, home to rescued primates. Your day includes hotel pickup, transfers, guiding, entrance fees, and a relaxing lunch in a park restaurant. Your guide takes photos during the tour for sharing at no additional charge.

Situated in a world heritage site(The Cradle of Humankind),This 1200 hector park is home to over 650 head of game(White Rhino,Brown & White Lion,Cheetah,Wild Dogs and Hippos.If your holiday is at its last Hours,This is the place to visit .

Take the hassle of of planning your Kruger National Park safari experience with this all-inclusive package. It includes two nights' accommodation a short distance from the park, one full-day and one half-day ranger-led safari, dinner and breakfast, and round-trip transportation from Johannesburg airport.

For the time-strapped budget and adventure traveler, we have created an exciting Kruger Budget 3 Day Safari. During these 3 days, you can enjoy some of South Africa’s finest wildlife spots at an affordable rate! On this Safari, you will enjoy comfortable accommodations in a private lodge, awesome game drives and more. So book your Safari now and make unforgettable memories happen. We call this a budget safari simply because we have made the right arrangements with key suppliers and service providers that has enabled us to reduce the cost of this safari. Other than that there is nothing budget about this safari.

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

A safari is a must when in South Africa and time-pressed travelers can save both time and money on this full-day trip to Pilanesberg National Park, under three hours' drive from Johannesburg. Transfer from your Johannesburg address in air-conditioned comfort, then swap to an open-sided safari vehicle to maximize wildlife sightings and photography and spot animals including zebras and giraffe, and likely also lions, elephants, and more.