Full Day Pilanesberg Experience: Explore Nature's Reserve in Open Safari Drive
4.7
411 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
4.7
(411 Ratings)
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Jennam
May 9, 2025
Thank you Petrus! - Petrus was an excellent tour guide. Extremely knowledgeable on all animals and he was fun and light-hearted. He made the experience wonderful.
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Robjackson_97
May 9, 2025
A great safari - I went on the Ultimate Pilanesberg Open Vehicle Day Tour with MoAfrika. The tour was outstanding. The mini bus picked me up right on time for the approximate 3 hour trip to the reserve. We made a stop along the way for rest break and to get coffee. When we arrived at the park we were passed to a ranger who took us in an open air vehicle for the safari. We spent 3 hours in the morning searching for animals and we got to observe a variety of animals including lions, elephants, wildebeest and gazelles . We had a 1 hour lunch and then continued for another 3 hours seeing rhinos, hippos and zebras. The ranger was very informative and answered all our questions. Immediately after the safari we were picked up by the MoAfrika van . The staff were very friendly and everything was well organized. I would definitely highly recommend this tour.
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Keishad410
May 2, 2025
Pilanesberg Game Drive - The journey from pick up to drop off was on time. Our tour guide Petros was so kind and super funny! He managed to take us to all spots and even helped us understand about the animals we saw. The weather was lovely and there was good sun around the area. It wasn’t hot and perfect time to do a safari. I highly recommend coming here and using moafrika tours because they really organize their tours well.
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Paul_w
Apr 29, 2025
Great safari at Pilanesberg - Faultless! We had clear pick-up instructions; collected from hotel and our great driver Simbo arrived on time and delivered back on schedule too. A very polite and entertaining host. We were delivered to park ranger Wisdom who drove us for three hours around the reserve before taking us to a restaurant in the centre of the reserve for lunch; the food was great and offered hot and cold options which were ordered in advance to avoid the queues. Giraffes and Kudus were watching us eat; brilliant. After, another three hours around the park. Wisdom was very comforting as some were nervous and he was very knowledgeable and told us about animal characteristics and behaviours; I learnt a lot. The highlight was a female elephant with five youngsters surrounding our vehicle….Wisdom stayed calm, the animals stayed calm and therefore we all did…..we were in very safe hands. A long day but very rewarding and satisfying….if I had time I would go again tomorrow. I can not stress how brilliant Simbo (sorry if incorrectly spelt) and Wisdom are.
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Paulwn5006pf
Apr 29, 2025
Fabulous safari - Faultless! We had clear pick-up instructions; collected from hotel and our great driver Simbo arrived on time and delivered back on schedule too. A very polite and entertaining host. We were delivered to park ranger Wisdom who drove us for three hours around the reserve before taking us to a restaurant in the centre of the reserve for lunch; the food was great and offered hot and cold options which were ordered in advance to avoid the queues. Giraffes and Kudus were watching us eat; brilliant. After, another three hours around the park. Wisdom was very comforting as some were nervous and he was very knowledgeable and told us about animal characteristics and behaviours; I learnt a lot. The highlight was a female elephant with five youngsters surrounding our vehicle….Wisdom stayed calm, the animals stayed calm and therefore we all did…..we were in very safe hands. A long day but very rewarding and satisfying….if I had time I would go again tomorrow. I can not stress how brilliant Simbo (sorry if incorrectly spelt) and Wisdom are.
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Safari67054226350
Apr 23, 2025
Wildlife, Warm Hospitality, and Curry: A Johannesburg Safari to Remember - It was one of the best safari experiences I’ve ever had. Our tour guide, Mr. Sunny, arrived early at 6 a.m. to pick us up from our hotel in Rosebank. He was warm, welcoming, and full of energy, ready to take us on the safari. We were driven to the reserve in a Toyota van that was clean and well-maintained. It even had free WiFi and charging ports, which was great for staying in touch with family or sharing live updates on social media—haha. When we arrived at Pilanesberg Nature Reserve, we transferred to a safari truck where a new guide took over. Unfortunately, I can’t remember his name, but he was excellent. He was incredibly knowledgeable and experienced, and he navigated the park safely. He knew the area so well that he could anticipate where certain animals might be found. We were hoping to see the Big Five, but the weather wasn’t quite on our side. Still, we saw lions from a distance, and we spotted many zebras, giraffes, elephants, wildebeests, hippos, rhinos, and antelopes. It was amazing to see them living freely in their natural habitat. In the afternoon, we were taken for lunch. There were a variety of options available, but I chose to try something traditional: sunny chow—a flavorful chicken curry served with a type of rice. It was delicious and definitely worth trying. I definitely recommend visiting this nature reserve if you’re in Johannesburg. The tour company is very experienced in organizing safaris and prioritizes customer safety during transport.
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Msphlly
Apr 19, 2025
Stunning Safari - The safari was absolutely amazing!!! Your guides and drivers were knowledgeable, funny and provided great customer service. Great views and photo opportunities!!!
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102samars
Apr 17, 2025
12/10 experience - The Pilanesberg is an absolutely stunning landscape and even without all the animals you get to encounter it would’ve been worth it! But we got to see a lot of Rhinos, elephants, giraffes, kudu, a leopard tail, impalas, hippos, zebras, wildebeest, a cerval and so much more! Our guide was Clement and he was extremely knowledgeable about animal behaviour, conservation and ecology overall so we left learning a lot! Cannot recommend enough
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Ra_ssas938
Apr 16, 2025
MAGIC SAFARI - The Safari was amazing! Our guide Petruce explained great, a good mood without fail. We could see the Big Five (some from afar), but top anyway. The English explanations are ultra understandable, no big language barrier. The meals were ok, with a beautiful setting. An unforgettable experience, thanks to MoAfrika Tours and especially to Petruce ❤️
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Robert
Apr 15, 2025
Fantastic adventurous day trip - This was a fantastic trip. From start to end very well organized. Early morning a friendly bus driver came to pick me up. Including a short stop, about 2,5 hours later we arrived at the park. With a good sense of humor and a lot of enthusiasm my tour guide Petros showed an amazing amount of animals. Rhinos, Hippos, Elephants, a cheeta, Giraffes, Wildebeest, Impalas, I saw them all 😀 Only the Lions were missing. That's for next time. All in all highly recommended!!
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).