Tours/Pretoria/Full-Day Pilanesberg National Park from Johannesburg and Pretoria
Viator · Private tour

Full-Day Pilanesberg National Park from Johannesburg and Pretoria

3.6(8)Pretoria1 hour
VIATOR3.3(4)TRIPADVISOR4.0(4)

Description

See the majesty of South African wildlife with a full-day tour of the Pilanesberg Nature Reserve from Johannesburg. Travel through the reserve and Keep an eye out for the famous 'Big Five' – elephants, lions, leopards, rhinos and water buffaloes – as well as many other species.

Tour Options

Full-Day Pilanesberg National Park from Johannesburg and Pretoria
  • Pickup included

Itinerary

Admission included600 min

Pilanesberg game reserve is in the Bojanala Region of the North West Province of South Africa, adjacent to Sun City. Pilanesberg National Park is the home of virtually every mammal of Southern Africa. Also home to the Big Five. Come and enjoy a day of Wildlife game viewing. Your guide will drive you through this nature reserve in search of the Big 5 (lion, elephant, rhino, buffalo and leopard). Not only will you search for these animals but also others that make the Pilanesburg their home, including Giraffe, Zebra, Hippo and various Antelope. will enjoy a last safari drive in search of any animals that have absence on your safari thus far. We depart the National park return to your hotel in Johannesburg before sunset. NB! This is coach safari tour at the park.

Highlights

Transportation Round-trip
Driver /guide
Entrance fee

What's included

Included
Transportation Round-trip
Driver /guide
Entrance fee
Not included
gratitude
Soviniar

Pickup Locations & Times

crown plaza, Intercontinental any hotel or private home

Traveller Ratings

3.6
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Important Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews(8)

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Sightseer60797352062
January 27, 2026
Safari

Had good time with my family at the park, saw big 5 animals

Operator response

Thank you

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Manuel_Argentina
January 15, 2026
We were ripped off!!!

I was scammed, Viator charges you something and then Virgio Tours tells you that they did not update the prices and charges you extra on the day of the excursion, beware of hiring this provider are scammers do not buy or hire because they will have unwanted surprises on their vacation. I made a claim on Viator and was told that "unfortunately they can't do anything" so they are complicit! Do not buy anything in either!

Operator response

Infelizmente, se você trouxer crianças 2 crianças, você tem que pagar pelo custo de seus filhos

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Brendan_B
August 19, 2025
Pilanesberg NP

Its roughly a 2hr drive from Rosebank area . 3hr tour of Pilanesberg NP not really full day. Seen loads of wild life Rhino Lion Elephant Zedbra Giraffe. Guide took us to a market which was over charging on souvenirs. Was not in a company car but was clean and comfortable. Overall not bad . Would recommend but be aware its not really full day safari.

Operator response

Thank you

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Johanna_W
July 27, 2025
Big five and more...

We saw so many animals and had an amazing experience in the park. Philipp was also a very informed and kind tour guide on the road and provided much information and accommodated all our requests.

Operator response

Thank you

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Frank_M
March 1, 2025
Tour didn’t happen

The driver didn't show up to our hotel at our confirmed time, despite us booking this safari nearly a year in advance. The communication was horrible and there wasn't a resolution offered until it was much too late to salvage our day. Both the safari company and Viator rejected our refund requests, despite their clear failure to provide the service as scheduled. I'd highly recommend booking with any other provider.

1 people found this helpful
Operator response

You never showed up

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arla_d
April 1, 2024
Safari tour

The tour was simply awesome. The guide was very knowledgeable. The only complaint wasin the advertisement of the tour. The description stayed lunch included but when we were stopped ed for lunch we were told because we had an open air jeep (it was 13 of us) that our tour did not cover the cost of lunch. We were told the jeep had to be a closed jeep. Didn’t understand that because we were told the cost was the same. I told the tour company that they should revise the description of the tour to make it much clearer.

Operator response

Thank you for the respond

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ahlim2022
June 23, 2022
Great Short Safari and Other Stops

The full-day trip (half-day safari) was great! We saw the majority of the Big 5. Having been on a 2-day safari in the past, the shorter safari was exactly what I needed. Our guide to and from the safari, "MK", was terrific. He was knowledgeable, personable, and knew everyone along the way between Johannesburg and Pilanesberg!

Operator response

Thank you for the review,

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libellules73
August 27, 2019
Very nice day

We had a great day at Little Prince Park with our 6 and 8 year old daughters who loved it! Perfectly adapted to their ages. We were able to do all the attractions, including the hot air balloon, thanks to good weather conditions that day. Very well designed park, combining nature, animals and attractions. Welcoming and smiling staff. Only downside for the Self Service "la table de st Exupéry" that I advise against, type canteen of poor quality / price ratio.

Operator response

we thank you for 4you review

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