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Pilanesberg Full-Day Safari in Open Vehicle from Johannesburg
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Pilanesberg Full-Day Safari in Open Vehicle from Johannesburg

by MoAfrika Tours

11 hours
Johannesburg
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11 hours
Starting time
Friday 11 September 2026
Language
English
Free cancellation until 10 Sept 2026.
R5,130R5,700Save 10%
2 adults × R2,565
All taxes and fees included

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Overview

This full-day safari focuses on Pilanesberg Nature Reserve and the chance to see the Big 5 animals: lion, elephant, rhino, buffalo, and leopard. Guests are picked up from their hotels or residences in Johannesburg between 6:00 and 6:30 am. The drive to Pilanesberg includes a short break for refreshments halfway. The morning safari begins around 9 am in an open 4x4 vehicle lasting about three hours. The guide provides detailed information on the animals encountered while searching for the Big 5. Around midday, there is a one-hour lunch break at a rest camp overlooking a small watering hole. After lunch, the tour continues with a closed vehicle safari drive for about two hours. The safari ends in the mid-afternoon with departure from Pilanesberg between 3:30 and 4:00 pm. The estimated return to Johannesburg is between 5:30 and 6:00 pm. Hotel drop-off is included, and airport drop-off is available if guests bring their luggage. The vehicles used seat up to 10 passengers, and guides have additional in-house training to enhance the safari experience.

Highlights

Full-day safari in Pilanesberg Nature Reserve
Morning open vehicle safari drive about 3 hours
Afternoon closed vehicle safari drive about 2 hours
One-hour lunch break at a rest camp overlooking a watering hole
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Johannesburg
Small vehicles seating up to 10 guests

What's included

Pickup and drop-off at hotels in Johannesburg
Unlimited onboard WIFI
Services of a driver and guide
Lunch during the safari
Morning open vehicle safari drive lasting about 3 hours
Afternoon closed vehicle safari drive lasting about 2 hours

What's not included

Drinks during the tour
Gratuities for guides and drivers
Conservation fee for park entry

Itinerary

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Pilanesberg National Park

After pickup from the hotel or residence in Johannesburg between 06:00 and 06:30, the group travels to Pilanesberg Nature Reserve. Upon arrival, the guide leads a morning open 4×4 safari drive lasting about three hours, providing detailed information on the animals and attempting to locate members of the Big 5. Lunch is taken at one of the rest camps in the park during the heat of the day. The afternoon closed vehicle safari drive follows, and vehicles depart the park between 15:30 and 16:00.

420 min

Languages

English (guide)

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

Additional info

1–15 travelers per booking
Mobile ticket
Infant seats are available
Wheelchair accessible
Pushchair and stroller friendly
Suitable for all fitness levels
Child rate applies only when sharing with two paying adults
Children must be accompanied by an adult during the tour
Minimum numbers required; cancellation possible if numbers not met with refund or new date offered
Tours including infants require a private vehicle at an additional cost
Total
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