Full Day Pilanesberg Experience: Explore Nature's Reserve in Open Safari Drive
4.8
435 Ratings
Moses Kotane Local Municipality

Embark on a full day open safari drive in the Pilanesberg Nature Reserve and get up close and personal with the big 5. Expert guides, small vehicles, and amazing sightings await!

Duration: 11 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Pilanesberg National Park - After collecting you form your hotel or residence in Johannesburg between 06:00
  • 06:30, we travel to the Pilanesberg Nature reserve.
    On arrival your guide will take you on an exciting morning open 4×4 safari vehicle safari drive in search of the Animals that inhabit the National Park. Our guides are knowledgeable and…
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • National Park fees included
  • Onboard Uncapped WIFI
  • Professional driver/guide
  • Lunch provided
  • Morning open vehicle safari drive (3 hours)
  • Afternoon closed vehicle safari drive (2 hours)
What's Not Included
  • Drinks
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Immerse yourself in the marvels of the Pilanesberg Nature Reserve on a full day open safari drive. Get a chance to view the ‘big 5’ (lion, elephant, rhino, buffalo, and leopard) in their natural habitat.
Pick-up from hotels in Johannesburg or Pretoria is scheduled between 5:30 to 6 am before our safari adventure begins.
There will be a brief pause for…

Location
Pilanesberg National Park
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
4.8
(435 Ratings)
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Ongck
Jul 25, 2025
A great experience! - MoAfrika Tours have their own vehicles for pick up and safari. Vehicles were clean. Desmond was great. Always cheerful and explained well about the animals. We even saw a herd of elephants up close as they walked by the vehicle. Our vehicle was nicely positioned. We saw so many animals. Lions were spotted from quite a distance. Too bad the other cats were elusive. Giraffes, rhinos and even hippo were seen quite close up. Overall a great experience.
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Brianwk4966fb
Jul 24, 2025
Epic encounters - Had a Out standing day could not have been better ,looked after my Desmond ,wisdom second to none full knowledge and fun The safari trucks looked new and had great high view ,saw a lot of animals up close and personal
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E7166hpmichelh
Jul 18, 2025
- It was a Nice trip. Everything was well planned. Firstly, they caught us at the hotel. After, we Went to a marvellous trip to pilanesberg. It’s amazing to See animals in their original habitat. In the end, we went Back to the hotel. I Highly recommend this tour. It is fantastic. .
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Newzealand01
Jul 12, 2025
A day well spent - I had an excellent safari with Desmond our guide for the day. He is passionate about what he does and is most knowledgeable about the animals and plants. I have absolutely no complaints about the company (Moafrika Tours) - their communication with me, reliability in pick-ups, and the tour itself, were all just great. Thank you for a great day.
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Aleks_c
Jul 11, 2025
Amazing trip with Desmond and Sammy - MoAfrika tours was a first class service! I wasn’t sure what to expect but everything was so smooth from start to finish. The transfer from the hotel was on time, comfortable and very safe. I think the name of the driver was Sammy. He was very kind and had great energy. When we arrived Desmond was our park guide and ranger. He was absolutely fantastic. So knowledgeable and he had the most amazing sense of humour. He really made the trip so special and made sure we could see as many of the Big 5 as possible including a leopard! I would really recommend this trip and HUGE thanks to Desmond!
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Rikki_y
Jul 8, 2025
We had a lovely... - We had a lovely experience with pietor (sorry if spelling is wrong) we saw many elephants and was so lucky to have them come so close to the truck. Pietor was very informative and made the experience very enjoyable. Although I think he needs to fix his WhatsApp messages to the lions 😅 Thanks again, highly recommend
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615silvian
Jul 8, 2025
Safari na Savana do parque pilanesberg. - The transfer was punctual, the guide very helpful and lively, the view of the savannas and great an excellent view of the amina, take beautiful photos. Only we didn't see lions/leos.
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Justin_n
Jul 8, 2025
Amazing experience close to Joburg - We are staying in Ponte City in Joburg and your drivers came to get us there without batting an eyelash (Hillbrow doesn’t have the best reputation!) On the drive there, our guide in the minibus gave very detailed information along the way which made the drive there go faster. The bus was comfortable and clean. Our safari driver Kathy was so wonderful as well! She got us to places to see as many animals as possible and was very funny. She knew her way around the park and where to find sightings of animals. The drive back to Joburg was quiet and the driver was adept at getting through rush hour traffic and getting us back as quickly and safely as possible! Amazing experience!!!
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Departure12048715916
Jul 1, 2025
Unforgettable - The tour was fantastic from start to finish. The gentlemen who chauffeured me to the Safari destination and back- Cibu, Darkie and the kind man who brought me back to my lodge forgive me for not being able to recall his name- were extremely professional, friendly and knowledgeable. The tour guide Lethombe was above and beyond perfect and unlike any other. I love how he had an answer to every question we had about the animals who call the park home and knew/was connected to the lay of the land so deeply. Thank you all for your hospitality and for making this an unforgettable experience.
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David_k
Jul 22, 2025
Not all the animals... - Not all the animals advertised are available. It had better to be clear with what is advertised and the reality on the field. Actually, lions and buffalo are not available in the park.
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From $133
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).