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Pilanesberg Wildlife Safari

5.04 reviewsDay trips

  • 9–11 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • 3 languages
  • Mobile ticket

Highlights

This tour is an excellent choice for people who want to enjoy a game drive to get chances to see populations of lion, leopard, black and white rhino, elephant and buffalo – Africa’s “Big Five”. The crater of a long extinct volcano is the setting of Pilanesberg National Park – a fascinating alkaline complex produced by volcanic eruptions some 1300 million years ago. Pilanesberg is one of the largest volcanic complexes of its kind in the world. Its rare rock types and structure make it a unique geological feature. An abundance of wildlife proliferates in 580 km of diverse and arresting bushveld terrain. Bird watching is excellent with over 300 species recorded.

Inclusions

What's included

  • Bottled water
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Entrance fees: Entrance fees to nature reserves/activities, unless specified as optional.
  • Parking Fees

What's not

  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • Alcoholic Beverages

Itinerary

  1. The crater of a long extinct volcano is the setting of Pilanesberg National Park – a fascinating alkaline complex produced by volcanic eruptions some 1300 million years ago. An abundance of wildlife proliferates in 580 km of diverse and arresting bushveld terrain. Bird watching is excellent with over 300 species recorded. Some are migrants, others permanent inhabitants; some eat carrion or live prey, others eat seeds, fruit or tiny water organisms. Enjoy a 3 hour game drive through the park in your air-conditioned vehicle as soon as we arrive at the Reserve. Explore wildlife on the many roads through the Pilanesberg Game Reserve where you will have opportunities to see the Big 5 in their natural habitat. We enjoy lunch (not included) in the restaurant at the visitor centre. After observing more spectacular wildlife from bird hides we take you back in the late afternoon to your group’s drop-off point. Group discounts.

    9 h

  2. This tour is an excellent choice for people who want to enjoy a game drive to get chances to see populations of lion, leopard, black and white rhino, elephant and buffalo – Africa’s “Big Five”. The more bookings, the less you pay. Important notes: - The start of this tour requires a minimum of 4 adults. - The itinerary is subjected to changes according to weather conditions and unforeseen circumstances. - Bring sun block, a sunhat, walking shoes, binoculars and cameras. - You will be picked up and dropped-off at a central spot in Gauteng for the start of the tour between 6 and 7 am. - Lockdown restrictions will apply during the pandemic. - No malaria

    9 h

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

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Know before you go

Meeting point
You will be picked-up at your hotel or at the O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB).
Pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size
Up to 20 travellers
Operated by
TourSouthAfrica
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How it compares in Johannesburg

  • Its from-price is 58% above the median of the 256 day trips we list in Johannesburg.
  • It is longer than most of them.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 115 of 256.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

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