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Home/Destinations/Johannesburg/Pilanesberg Safari

Pilanesberg Safari Tours

See the Big Five within reach of the city: a safari to Pilanesberg National Park, set in an ancient volcanic crater, home to lions, elephants, rhinos, leopards and buffalo. Day trips and overnight safaris from Johannesburg offer open-vehicle game drives in a malaria-free reserve, often combined with nearby Sun City.

155 tours · prices per person, book with partner

Full Day Ultimate Pilanesberg National Park Safari from Johannesburg or Pretoria
Johannesburg
Full Day Ultimate Pilanesberg National Park Safari from Johannesburg or Pretoria
4.9(1,719)·10 hours
from$185/ person
via Viator
Full Day Pilanesberg Experience in Open Vehicle
Johannesburg
Full Day Pilanesberg Experience in Open Vehicle
4.8(470)·11 hours
from$176/ person
via Viator
Full Day Safari Tour of Pilanesberg National Park, Open Jeep experience
Johannesburg
Full Day Safari Tour of Pilanesberg National Park, Open Jeep experience
4.9(168)·11–12 hours
from$217/ person
via Viator
Full Day Exquisite Pilanesberg Safari from Johannesburg
Johannesburg
Full Day Exquisite Pilanesberg Safari from Johannesburg
4.9(105)·12h 30min
from$262/ person
via Viator
Full Day Pilanesberg Safari with Lunch and Guided Game Drives
Johannesburg
Full Day Pilanesberg Safari with Lunch and Guided Game Drives
4.9(63)·7 hours
from$185/ person
via Viator
Two day Kruger National Park Safari from Johannesburg
Johannesburg
Two day Kruger National Park Safari from Johannesburg
4.8(43)·2 days
from$378/ person
via Viator
Pilanesberg National Park Tour
Johannesburg
Pilanesberg National Park Tour
4.9(33)·12 hours
from$250/ person
via Viator
Pilanesberg Game Reserve 6 Hour Sunrise Safari from Johannesburg or Pretoria
Pretoria
Pilanesberg Game Reserve 6 Hour Sunrise Safari from Johannesburg or Pretoria
4.9(33)·11 hours
from$391/ person
via Viator
Dinokeng Open Vehicle Game Safaris Trip from Johannesburg
Pretoria
Dinokeng Open Vehicle Game Safaris Trip from Johannesburg
4.0(26)·5 hours
from$233/ person
via Viator
Pilanesberg National Park Full Day Safari From Johannesburg
Johannesburg
Pilanesberg National Park Full Day Safari From Johannesburg
4.5(21)·9 hours
from$241/ person
via Viator
Pilanesberg National Park Safari in Open Vehicle from Johannesburg
Johannesburg
Pilanesberg National Park Safari in Open Vehicle from Johannesburg
5.0(12)·12 hours
from$337/ person
via Viator
All inclusive BIG 5 Kruger 2 Day Safari from Johannesburg
Pretoria
All inclusive BIG 5 Kruger 2 Day Safari from Johannesburg
4.9(12)·2 days
from$773/ person
via Viator
Private Ultimate Pilanesberg Safari from Johannesburg
Johannesburg
Private Ultimate Pilanesberg Safari from Johannesburg
5.0(11)·10 hours
from$464/ person
via Viator
3-Day Johannesburg Tour with Pilanesberg National Park Safari
Johannesburg
3-Day Johannesburg Tour with Pilanesberg National Park Safari
5.0(9)·3 days
from$526/ person
via Viator
Full-Day Pilanesberg National Park from Johannesburg and Pretoria
Pretoria
Full-Day Pilanesberg National Park from Johannesburg and Pretoria
3.6(8)·10 hours
from$170/ person
via Viator
3 Hour Pilanesberg Open Vehicle Safari from Johannesburg
Pretoria
3 Hour Pilanesberg Open Vehicle Safari from Johannesburg
5.0(7)·3 hours
from$228/ person
via Viator
Pilanesberg Nature Reserve & Safari Park Lion Private
Johannesburg
Pilanesberg Nature Reserve & Safari Park Lion Private
4.2(6)·10 hours
from$235/ person
via Viator
Full Day Safari from Johannesburg - Pilanesberg Nature Reserve
Pretoria
Full Day Safari from Johannesburg - Pilanesberg Nature Reserve
5.0(6)·7–14 hours
from$306/ person
via Viator
Pilanesberg National Park Full-Day Tour from Johannesburg
Pretoria
Pilanesberg National Park Full-Day Tour from Johannesburg
4.8(6)·12 hours
from$231/ person
via Viator
Johannesburg: Pilanesberg Safari Game Drive incl Lunch
Johannesburg
Johannesburg: Pilanesberg Safari Game Drive incl Lunch
5.0(6)·10 hours
from$201/ person
via Viator
Kruger National Park 2 Days 1 Night Magical Safari from Johannesburg Private
Pretoria
Kruger National Park 2 Days 1 Night Magical Safari from Johannesburg Private
5.0(6)·2 days
from$619/ person
via Viator
3 Day Tlou Camping Safari In Pilanesberg National Park
Johannesburg
3 Day Tlou Camping Safari In Pilanesberg National Park
4.8(5)·3 days
from$488/ person
via Viator
Private Pilanesberg National Park Safari, BIG 5 Full Day
Johannesburg
Private Pilanesberg National Park Safari, BIG 5 Full Day
5.0(5)·6–9 hours
from$167/ person
via Viator
Pilanesberg National Park Safari from Johannesburg
Johannesburg
Pilanesberg National Park Safari from Johannesburg
4.3(3)·4 hours
from$214/ person
via Viator
Pilanesberg national park tour-Open safari vehicle
Johannesburg
Pilanesberg national park tour-Open safari vehicle
5.0(3)·10 hours
from$222/ person
via Viator
Ultimate Safari to Pilanesberg National Park From Johannesburg
Pretoria
Ultimate Safari to Pilanesberg National Park From Johannesburg
4.0(3)·6 hours
from$200/ person
via Viator
Pilanesberg Full Day Safari Tour with Lunch from Johannesburg
Johannesburg
Pilanesberg Full Day Safari Tour with Lunch from Johannesburg
5.0(2)·7 hours
from$170/ person
via Viator
Pillanesburg National Park 2 Day Safari from Johannesburg
Johannesburg
Pillanesburg National Park 2 Day Safari from Johannesburg
5.0(2)·2 days
from$773/ person
via Viator
From Johannesburg Kruger National Park & Blyde River Canyon 4 Day
Johannesburg
From Johannesburg Kruger National Park & Blyde River Canyon 4 Day
5.0(2)·4 days
from$1,541/ person
via Viator
Pilanesberg National Park from Johannesburg or Pretoria
Pretoria
Pilanesberg National Park from Johannesburg or Pretoria
5.0(1)·12 hours
from$185/ person
via Viator
Pilanesberg Safari Day Tour
Johannesburg
Pilanesberg Safari Day Tour
5.0(1)·8 hours
from$210/ person
via Viator
Pilanesberg National Park Big Five Safari Full Day Tour
Johannesburg
Pilanesberg National Park Big Five Safari Full Day Tour
5.0(1)·8 hours
from$270/ person
via Viator
2 Day Kruger National Park Safari from Johannesburg
−9%
Johannesburg
2 Day Kruger National Park Safari from Johannesburg
5.0(1)·2 days
from$946$1,051/ person
via Viator
From Johannesburg Full Day Pilanesberg National Park Safari
Pretoria
From Johannesburg Full Day Pilanesberg National Park Safari
8 hours
from$300/ person
via Viator
Pilanesberg National Park Full Day Safari Shared Tour from Johannesburg
Pretoria
Pilanesberg National Park Full Day Safari Shared Tour from Johannesburg
10 hours
from$309/ person
via Viator
From Johannesburg 3-Day Safari Pilanesberg National Park
−10%
Johannesburg
From Johannesburg 3-Day Safari Pilanesberg National Park
3 days
from$1,108$1,231/ person
via Viator
From Johannesburg 3 Days Private Safari Pilanesberg National Park
−10%
Johannesburg
From Johannesburg 3 Days Private Safari Pilanesberg National Park
3 days
from$1,275$1,417/ person
via Viator
From Johannesburg 3 Day Private Safari Pilanesberg National Park
−9%
Johannesburg
From Johannesburg 3 Day Private Safari Pilanesberg National Park
3 days
from$1,387$1,541/ person
via Viator
Johannesburg Lion and Safari Park Guided Game Drive
Johannesburg
Johannesburg Lion and Safari Park Guided Game Drive
5 hours
from$155/ person
via Viator
Full-Day Pilanesberg Nature Reserve and Sun City Tour from Johannesburg
Pretoria
Full-Day Pilanesberg Nature Reserve and Sun City Tour from Johannesburg
8–9 hours
from$240/ person
via Viator
Kruger National Park 3 Days 2 Nights Classic Safari from Johannesburg Private
Pretoria
Kruger National Park 3 Days 2 Nights Classic Safari from Johannesburg Private
2 days
from$742/ person
via Viator
Full-Day Safari in Kruger National Park from Johannesburg
Johannesburg
Full-Day Safari in Kruger National Park from Johannesburg
18 hours
from$371/ person
via Viator
Private tour to the Pilanesberg National Park from Johannesburg / Sandton
Pretoria
Private tour to the Pilanesberg National Park from Johannesburg / Sandton
8–11 hours
from$557/ person
via Viator

Pilanesberg Safari in Johannesburg — FAQ

Can you do a safari from Johannesburg?
Yes — Pilanesberg National Park is about 2.5 hours from Johannesburg and offers excellent Big Five game drives on day trips or overnight safaris, in a malaria-free reserve.
What animals can you see in Pilanesberg?
Pilanesberg is home to the Big Five — lion, elephant, rhino, leopard and buffalo — plus zebra, giraffe, hippo and abundant birdlife, all seen on open-vehicle game drives.
Is a Pilanesberg safari worth it from Johannesburg?
Yes — as the closest Big Five reserve to Johannesburg and malaria-free, Pilanesberg is a superb, convenient safari, ideal for a day trip or short break.

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