Pilanesberg Safari: Full-Day Wildlife Adventure

Embark on a full-day ultimate safari adventure in Pilanesberg National Park from Johannesburg or Pretoria. Explore the park on two open vehicle safari drives and spot a variety of animals. Enjoy a delicious lunch overlooking a beautiful waterhole. Departure from Johannesburg between 06:00 – 06:30 and return between 17:30 – 18:00.

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Pilanesberg National Park - Embark on a full-day safari at Pilanesberg Game Reserve, departing from Johannesburg. The tour includes round-trip transportation to the park and two 2.5-hour game drives led by a highly skilled ranger in an open vehicle. Upon arrival, your guide will take you on an exhilarating morning 4x4 safari drive to spot the…
What's Included
  • Morning open vehicle safari drive (3 hours)
  • Afternoon open vehicle safari drive (2 hours)
  • Door-to-door hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Professional, passionate safari guide
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Lunch included
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Carbonated beverages
  • Conservation Fee
Additional Information

After we pick you up from your Johannesburg hotel or residence between 06:00 - 06:30, we set out for the Pilanesberg Nature Park.
We anticipate reaching Pilanesberg Park at about 9am, at which point we’ll embark on our first open vehicle safari drive (approximately 3 hours), exploring the array of wildlife residing within the National Park. From 12 pm…

Location
Pilanesberg National Park
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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6umon
Feb 4, 2026
Unforgettable Safari Experience at Pilanesberg National Park - I had an absolutely incredible safari experience in Pilanesberg National Park, just outside Johannesburg. From start to finish, everything exceeded my expectations. The park itself is stunning — vast landscapes, beautiful scenery, and an incredible variety of wildlife. We were lucky enough to see elephants, rhinos, lions, giraffes, zebras, and many more animals in their natural habitat. Seeing them up close was truly unforgettable. The game drive was well-organised and smooth, and the guide was extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate. They shared fascinating insights about the animals, the ecosystem, and the park, which made the experience even more special. What I loved most was how natural and authentic the safari felt — not rushed, not overcrowded, just pure wildlife and nature. It’s amazing that such a world-class safari experience is so close to Johannesburg. I would highly recommend Pilanesberg National Park to anyone visiting South Africa. Whether it’s your first safari or not, this is an experience you won’t forget. I would 100% do it again.
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Tour37786188820
Feb 3, 2026
Safari day trip - The entire tour was very well organised, the staff were friendly, and everything ran smoothly. We got to see so many animals — even an elephant walked right past our safari car! Although we didn’t get to see the lions this time, we will definitely be coming back for another visit.
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Dmitryss450mc
Feb 3, 2026
Great Experience - Highly Recommend - I really enjoyed my safari trip to Pilanesberg National Park. Although I originally planned to spend the entire day there, a change in plans meant I could only join the morning drive. Despite the shorter visit, the experience was incredible! We managed to see all of the Big Five. Our guide, Petros, was outstanding: he was both knowledgeable and funny, which made the safari tour both informative and enjoyable. Due to the change in plans, I needed to arrange a private transfer back to Johannesburg, and Lavender was extremely helpful in coordinating everything. However, I would especially like to express my gratitude to my driver, Alex, who got me back to the city in no time. We chatted a bit on the way back, and enjoyed some Sunday soul music on the radio together. A great end to a memorable experience.
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349dominikc
Feb 2, 2026
Morning safari experience - It was great experience. We enjoed a lot. Company offered us warm Safari jackets, wather “during the game” and the guide was very nice and experienced.
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Alexander
Feb 1, 2026
Great tour, great parc! - Great guide. Petrus 5 stars! Well explained and very dedicated guide. A lot to see: hippo, rhino, elephant, impala, kudu, lion,
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Eric_m
Jan 31, 2026
great trip - Martin was very knowledgeable and we saw many animals, very good experience, best to ride on the left side because that's how they seem to position the vehicle.
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Leezaclauder
Jan 29, 2026
10/10 - What a nice day! I loved every minute of it! Martin, our guide, was so nice! Animals where posing for us, plus I got to sit in front. 10/10 would recommend. Worth every penny.
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Thomas_j
Feb 1, 2026
Long day - A long day of safari. Maybe slightly too long. Lunch was simple and did not live up to the description. Still recommend though if you look for a full day safari out of Johannesburg.
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Jayagowri
Jan 29, 2026
Good safari if you haven’t been , highly recommended - Very well organized. Communication was professional , the drivers and guides were top notch. The vehicle was first class . Strongly recommend. Seeing the cats is a chance which we didn’t get but it was a great experience
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Marcelo_b
Jan 26, 2026
Little luck, but still amazing - We only saw 2 of the Big 5. Still, the experience with Mo Africa Tours was amazing. The guide was helpful, always explaining about the animals and the vegetation and the lunch was great.
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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).