Day Trips from Pretoria to North West

Venture into the heart of Pilanesberg National Park on this thrilling 3-hour open vehicle safari, just a short drive from Johannesburg. Led by an expert guide, experience the rich wildlife and stunning landscapes of this diverse reserve. Stand a chance to spot the Big 5 including majestic elephants, graceful giraffes, and elusive lions while enjoying the fresh air and panoramic views. With small group sizes of up to 23 travellers, you’ll have the chance to ask questions and learn about the park's ecosystem first-hand. - 3-hour open vehicle safari in Pilanesberg National Park - Expert English-speaking guide to enhance your experience - Pickup from your hotel in Johannesburg for convenience - Refreshments included: bottled water, coffee, and tea provided

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.

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.

This tour allows you to get up close and personal with African elephants. You'll learn about their biology, behavior, and conservation status from your knowledgeable guide, and enjoy a delicious lunch in the game park's lodge. Convenient pickup and drop-off in Guateng make this tour the perfect way to spend a day in the bush.

This 3-day safari adventure is an ideal choice for travelers who are keen to spot the Big Five. Take the stress out of driving on unfamiliar roads, and go on an organized tour instead, with transport from Johannesburg included. Enjoy multiple game drives at Pilanesberg National Park over three days, as well as accommodation and select meals.

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.

This is an excellent pick for travelers visiting Johannesburg who would like a stress-free private day trip to spot some of the country’s magnificent wildlife. First, visit the vast landscape of Pilanesberg National Park to look out for the Big Five, and enjoy the personalized service of having a private guide. The trip also includes a gourmet lunch and a game drive at Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve.

Get to do Safari in two days maximize the chance. Departs from your hotel location in Pilanesberg at the scheduled time with you guide for mornings game drive open vehicle. Complete the tour by visiting the beautiful sun city with its magnificent hotels and man made beaches that looks so real. Time flies and before you know it, a day has passed and you make your way back to Johannesburg!

Get to know the ins and outs of daily life in an elephant sanctuary on this half-day tour. Pickup and drop-off in means no need to rent a car, and you can relax on the ride up to the Magaliesburg Mountains. Once there, embark on a guided tour that includes up-close views of African elephants and the sanctuary's rescue and rehabilitation efforts.

• On the way to the Sanctuary travel through the scenic Magaliesburg and see the beautiful man made dam called Hartebeestpoortdam • Visit the Elephant Sanctuary • Visit the Monkey Sanctuary • Learn about Elephants • View monkeys, lemurs • 3 Km walk through 7 hectare enclosure • Entrance fee to Monkey and Elephant sanctuary included • Liquid refreshment on vehicle included • Transport from your hotel included

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.

Take a break from the bustling city streets and head out to the countryside for a private horseback riding safari and ride on the cableway. Get up close with African wildlife on a horseback ride through a reserve. Then, enjoy hotel pickup and take in views of Hartebeest and its surroundings on the aerial cableway up to Magaliesberg Mountain.

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.

Head out into the wilderness and visit a magnificent park that’s situated in an extinct volcanic crater—Pilanesberg National Park. Hotel pickup is included to save you time traveling to a meeting point. Enjoy a scenic drive to Pilanesberg, followed by a guided game drive in an open safari vehicle to look out for the elusive “Big Five”.

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.

In an extinct volcano crater lies Africa’s kingdom of pleasure - The Sun City Resort Complex. Sun City, unique in the context of world resorts, with a combination of features unmatched anywhere, draws thousands of visitors each year to its four top-quality hotels, a Vacation Club plus magnificent sporting and recreational facilities including 2 world class golf courses, and the magical Lost City water-park, The Valley of Waves.

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).

Learn about the cheetah and its conservation plight on this 3-hour tour of the De Wildt Wildlife Centre from Johannesburg. Tour the facility with a guide, seeing animals such as antelope, African wild cats, caracals, and cheetahs. Listen to in-depth guided commentary on the animals' biology and behavior from your guide; you'll lean much more on a guided tour than you would simply exploring on your own.

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 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.

Embark on a transfer from your hotel in Johannesburg to enjoy a memorable African guided Safari day trip to Pilanesberg Game Reserve. This National park is home to more than 7000 animals roaming freely and the bulk of these wildlife animals form part of the Big 5 game Elephants, Rhinos, Leopards, Buffalos, and Lions. The park is also a malaria-free area boasting flora. Enjoy a shared morning game drive and experience a safari game drive in the open 4x4 game vehicle.

Self-driving in Johannesburg can be dangerous. Skip the risk, while enjoying the privacy of your own vehicle, on this private tour of the Hartbeespoort Dam and Magaliesburg Mountains area. See giraffes, zebras, antelopes, Cape vultures, chimpanzees, and more; cruise the dam area; and capture hilarious photos in the Upside Down House. Your package includes tickets for the Hartbeespoort Aerial Cableway: other entrance fees and cruise fare are at your expense.

Harties Cableway (also known as “Hartbeespoort Aerial Cableway”) is a family-friendly attraction in Hartbeespoort, which offers enclosed cable car rides. Get there quickly and comfortably from Johannesburg by choosing this small-group tour. Hotel pickup is included, as well as admission, and the cable car ride reveals spectacular 360-degree views of the local landscape.