Full day safari in Pilanesberg National Park, departing from Johannesburg

The bustling metropolis of Johannesburg, affectionately known as Jo’burg by locals, is South Africa’s largest city and is rich in history, culture and the arts. If you are staying in Johannesburg and are looking for an easily accessible way to see South Africa’s incredible wildlife this safari city break is the perfect activity for you!

A 3 hour drive from Johannesburg, Pilanesberg National Park is one of South Africa’s most fascinating game reserves. The lush emerald hills of the national park are situated in an ecologically rich transition zone between the dry Kalahari desert and the wet Lowveld grasslands and attracts an incredible variety of wildlife: over 7,000 animals (including the Big 5 of elephants, lions, black rhino, leopard, and buffalo), 360 bird species, and a unique mix of flora and fauna. Other facts that set Pilanesberg National Park apart from other game reserves in South Africa: the park is also set in the crater of an ancient volcano that was formed over 1 billion years ago, and most importantly, the park is a malaria free environment so you do not have to worry about taking anti-malaria medication leading up to your trip!

Your tour will begin by picking you up directly from your accommodation in Johannesburg, Sandton, or Rosebank and driving down the scenic Hartebeestpoortdam route to Pilanesberg. On the way there, the tour will stop for a coffee break before continuing on to the national park. Once you reach Pilanesberg National Park you will then get into either a closed minibus or open top vehicle (depending on your preference) with a qualified guide to begin your 3 hour morning safari! After a morning of spotting beautiful animals such as blue wildebeests, springbok, impala, leopards and more it will be time for lunch where you will relax, enjoy delicious food, and swap stories about the morning’s adventures. After lunch, the fun continues with a 2 hour safari tour so that you get to see as much of Pilanesberg National Park as possible and feel completely immersed in the stunning landscape and wildlife around you! After a full day spent at the national park, you will be driven back to your hotel in the Johannesburg area for a relaxing end to your South African safari adventure.

Book your safari of Pilanesberg National Park, from Johannesburg now and experience the very best that South Africa has to offer!