Discover the Pilanesberg with a personalized full day safari

Recommended by 100% of travelers

Johannesburg, South Africa

10 to 12 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Go in search of Africa’s Big Five (lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant, and Cape buffalo) and other wildlife at Pilanesberg National Park with this private personalized safari tour. Increase your chances of spotting wildlife with an early morning start and a qualified and experienced field guide, and enjoy the convenience of having your transfers, entrance fees, brunch, lunch, snacks, and beverages included.

Private wildlife safari in Pilanesberg National Park in an air-conditioned vehicle
Benefit from the expertise of a qualified field guide with years of bushveld experience
All inclusive convenience: includes entrance fees, meals, snacks, and beverages
Enjoy round-trip transfers from Johannesburg with pickup provided

What's Included

All Fees and Taxes
Coffee and/or Tea

Tea and Coffee
Brunch

Prepared breakfast at a picnic spot
Lunch

Prepared Lunch or Lunch from park restaurant
Snacks
Soda/Pop

Alcoholic Beverages

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Pick up time will vary with season - for best game viewing experience summer pick ups will be 4:30am and winter 5am.

Itinerary

Pilanesberg National Park

8 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible

Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.9

based on 20 reviews

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suddhasatwa_R, Dec 2023

Friendly and professional tour guide and driver he knows what is doing and need to do really we have great experience

Response from Host, Jan 2024

Thanks so much for the review and it was a pleasure having you along for the tour! Looking forward to the next time you visit and I will try to follow up on my possible roots in Bihar!

An amazing African Safari!

aleeshyabroome, Oct 2023

Pranesh gave us the best day! Upon booking he was very quick to share the day's agenda, and confirmed dietary restrictions/additional needs for our trip. Our day out at the park was so fantastic, I can't say enough good things about it. Pranesh was determined (emphasis on determined) to have us see every animal possible. He also has the most incredible eyesight to spot things :) We saw rhinos, giraffes, impalas, jackal, kudu, hippos, wildebeests, warthogs, zebras, waterbuck, springbok, several varieties of birds, a mongoose, and elephants! There's probably even more than I'm forgetting. The pictures are absolutely incredible and the whole experience felt unreal. We had the best time, and it felt like a day amongst friends. Highly, highly recommend!

Response from Host, Nov 2023

Hi Aleeshya! Thanks so much for the review, I really appreciate it and I also enjoyed our trip together so much! I can't wait for you and mom to visit again and hopefully guide you on more adventures in my beautiful country!

Knowledgeable/Detailed

Diana_B, Jul 2023

Pranesh was organized and detailed. His communication prior to meeting us was excellent and calmed any anxieties. His knowledge of the park, the routes, and the animals was detailed, thorough, and interesting. We could not have asked for a better, more perfect day!

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Thanks so much for the review Diana! And also a big thanks for booking with me, loved showing off my home park to you!

A first class experience from pick up to drop off.

Emma_T, Mar 2023

What a fabulous experience. For anyone thinking of a day trip to Pilanesberg....DO IT! The tour was amazing, our tour guide was knowledgeable, friendly and helpful and pitched the tour perfectly with the right amount of information. We saw so many animals and birds during the tour, outstanding scenery, the food was lovely and I will be re-booking with this tour guide again. A first class experience from pick up to drop off.

Response from Host, Apr 2023

Hi Emma Thanks so much for the review! It is much appreciated and will definitely be looking forward to your future visit!

What an incredible day....

Hannah_A, Aug 2022

What an incredible day. Pranesh is an excellent guide; he's extremely knowledgable of the local geography and environment, and his eye for spotting wildlife is unparalleled. We set off early in the morning from Johannesburg, and made it to the park with a full day to spend looking around. We saw every animal imaginable, including several elephant herds, springbok, white rhinos, zebras, giraffes, wildebeest, kudus, and a lot of hippopotami (all out of the water and resting on the banks, to our delight). The landscapes were incredible, too, and Pranesh brought us to a viewpoint that allowed us to the see the park from above. Pranesh makes this trip the amazing experience that it is. He ensures the day is comfortable, providing great food, and moving around the park constantly to find animals. He is a warm, friendly individual, and his presence made the trip all the more enjoyable. We loved chatting with him, and learning from his expertise. I would absolutely recommend this tour to anyone who has a day to spare and is looking for a trip outside of the city.

Response from Host, Sep 2022

Hi Hannah! Thanks for the great feedback and I also enjoyed the day out with you guys! Hoping that you are back in beautiful South Africa soon and we can plan more adventures!

Perfect Experience

RICHARD_W, Aug 2022

The guide was amazing and took us to lots of different areas to see the animals on show. The breakfast and lunch were great and he was incredibly attentive and friendly. Highly recommended!

Response from Host, Aug 2022

Thanks so much for booking with me Richard! It was great having you along and look forward to your next visit to SA!

Amazing day trip to Pilanesberg

Stephanie_N, Jul 2022

Amazing day out, what an incredible experience. We got to see all sorts of animals up close and the tour itself was the best experience we've had out in SA. Pranesh knew so much about all of the animals, their habits and lifestyles we really learned so much and had an amazing cooked breakfast as well as lunch and snacks. Really enjoyed it and cannot rate it high enough, highly recommend!

Response from Host, Jul 2022

Hi Stephanie. Thanks so much for the wonderful review and I really enjoyed our trip out to the Park as well. Please drop me an email (southafricanwanderer@gmail.com) so I can share some of the pictures I got on the day as well.

A safari to remember

Harold_A, Jul 2022

Encirclement by 8 elephants on the roadway evolve into a momentary horrific experience. Beautiful environment.

Response from Host, Jul 2022

Hi Harold. Thanks again for choosing me to give you your first taste of the African bush. Yes the elephants surrounding the car did get the hearts racing. I hope my calm demeanor was however reassuring through the experience. Look forward to seeing you again soon!

Pilanesberg experience

Mariel_C, Jun 2022

The guide was helpful and knowledgeable, he tried his best to give us the full experience. I particularly enjoyed the picnics ‘in the open’ and having to ‘hunt’ for the animals.

Response from Host, Jul 2022

Hi Mariel. Thanks again for booking with me and joining me for the tour. It was great having you along and I really enjoyed our interactions! See you again soon I hope with the hole family as well!