Pilanesberg National Park Safari in Open Vehicle from Johannesburg
Description
Embark on a wild adventure with a tour to Pilanesberg National Park. You'll start your day with a pick-up from your hotel at 05:30am, where you'll be greeted by a friendly guide and embark on a journey to the park in a minibus type vehicle. As you approach the park, you'll feel your excitement growing as you anticipate the wildlife sightings that lie ahead. Once you arrive, you'll embark on a 3-hour open vehicle safari, allowing you to get up close and personal with the animals. Your experienced guide will be on hand to share their knowledge of the park's ecosystem and help you spot some of the park's famous residents, including elephants, lions, leopards, and more. After the safari, you'll be taken to a lodge where you'll have the opportunity to relax and enjoy lunch (for own account) The lodge is surrounded by stunning views of the park. Your tour will conclude with a return journey to your hotel in Johannesburg.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Johannesburg to Pilanesberg National Park 05:30 - Meet at your hotel in Johannesburg and board a comfortable minibus type vehicle for the journey to Pilanesberg National Park. 08:30 - Arrive at Pilanesberg National Park and embark on a 3-hour open vehicle safari starting at 09:00. Explore the park and its diverse ecosystem, and keep your eyes peeled for elephants, lions, leopards, and other wildlife. 12:30 - Enjoy a break and take in the stunning views of the park. 13:00 - Enjoy a delicious lunch at the lodge (For own account), surrounded by the beauty of the African wilderness. 14:00 - After lunch, enjoy some leisure time at the lodge. Conclude your tour and board the vehicle for your return journey to Johannesburg. 17:30 - Arrive back at your hotel in Johannesburg, bringing an end to an unforgettable safari experience.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Your hotel or guest house either Johannesburg, Rosebank and surrounding areas, Sandton. (Please specify your pick up details) We also pick from Air b&b and private locations.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(11)
It was really a great experience. We would like to thank Jason who was excellent driver and pleasant companion.
Thank you for your kind review. I’m glad you had a great experience — it was a pleasure to drive and accompany you. Hope to welcome you back on another tour. — Jason
I can't express my gratitude to Jason enough! He picked us up from our hotel near the airport in Johannesburg very early in the morning and dropped us off at another hotel location in Pretoria. He told us insightful facts along the drive, was very pleasant and courteous to our needs for coffee, snacks, breaks, etc. He was waiting for us when the safari was completed and was super understanding to our fatigue on the drive back as we slept a majority of the way back!! The safari experience was amazing with sightings of the very endangered Black Rhino and solitary Brown Hyena. Elephants and Giraffes were active and visible with some fun sightings of Zebra, Buffalo, Birds, Wildebeests and so much more with a very exciting tour guide as well. Great time, and I can't recommend this more!!!
Thank you so much for the wonderful review Britt — I really appreciate it! It was a pleasure picking you up in Johannesburg early that morning and dropping you off in Pretoria after the safari. I’m thrilled you enjoyed the drive, the game sightings (especially the Black Rhino and Brown Hyena!), and that I could make the trip comfortable with coffee breaks etc. Your recommendation means a lot — safe travels, and I’d love to host you again!
Jason was very friendly and drove very safely. We enjoyed a lot the tour. We were lucky and able to see a cheetah, as well as several other animals.
Thank you for your kind words! I'm glad you enjoyed the tour and felt safe during the drive. Seeing a cheetah is always a special treat! It was a pleasure guiding you, and I hope to see you on another adventure soon!
Had a great experience with this tour! Everything went smoothly and according to plan. Jason and the safari guide, Peter, were both super professional and friendly. Timing was perfect and we didn’t have to worry about a thing. Definitely recommend it! Had an amazing time on this safari! We saw so much and didn’t have to worry about a thing. Totally recommend it!
Thank you so much for the fantastic review! I’m glad Peter and I made everything smooth and worry-free for you. It’s great to hear you enjoyed the safari and saw so much. We appreciate the recommendation and would love to welcome you back to Deeprift Ventours anytime. Safe travels!
We were super well served by Mr. Jason who picked us up at the hotel on schedule, very friendly and helpful. At the reservation we picked up our transport with the guide Peter, who also answered questions about the animals and explained everything. We were not lucky to see the "big five" but the top of the safari was the fight of giraffes and elephants walking on the street and stopping traffic. Lunch was in a place where giraffes and elephants also pass.
Thank you so much for your kind review! I’m glad we picked you up on time and that Peter was able to answer your questions and guide you during the safari. I’m sorry we didn’t spot all of the Big Five, but I’m delighted you enjoyed the giraffe fight and the elephants walking down the road — those are unforgettable moments. It’s great you liked the lunch spot too. Thank you for choosing Deeprift Ventours — we’d love to welcome you back someday. Safe travels!
There really is no better option than open vehicle for experiencing wildlife. This is not a zoo. The more time you spend the higher the chance to see some incredible animals. The open vehicle drivers stay in contact and help eachother out to see as many interesting species. We even got to see a beautiful leopard from very close. The grasses are high - in an open vehicle you will be above them and see more. The trip from and to Joburg with Jason - comfortable and with a great conversation. Learned so much about South Africa. Jason is a very good driver, felt safe at all time. Thank you for the great trip!
Hi Andrzej! Thank you for your wonderful review! I'm thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the Pilanesberg Safari from Johannesburg and appreciated the open vehicle experience. It truly offers a unique perspective for spotting wildlife, and I’m glad you got to see a beautiful leopard up close! I’m also pleased to know that our drive to and from Johannesburg was comfortable and informative. Your kind words about my driving and the conversations we shared mean a lot to me. If you ever want to embark on another adventure, I would be delighted to welcome you back!
Jason from Deeprift Ventour picked us up on time at 5.30 am from our hotel. He made us feel very comfortable. He is very friendly and knowledgeable. He was able to give us a lot of information on site during the drive to and from Pilanesberg National park. A great companion for the day. The excursion was everything we hoped for and a lot more. My wife and I had an amazing time from start to finish. We managed to see 3 of the big five. Our guide Thabo was super experience, funny and friendly, with a lot of knowledge about the animals and the savannah. Would 100% use again and definitely recommend!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! I'm delighted to hear that you and your wife had an amazing experience from start to finish. It was a pleasure to pick you up early and ensure you felt comfortable throughout the day. I'm glad you enjoyed the information shared during our drive to Pilanesberg National Park, and it's fantastic that you got to see three of the Big Five! Thabo is indeed a great guide, and I'm happy to hear you had such a fun time with him as well. Your recommendation means a lot to me, and I can’t wait to welcome you back for more adventures in the future! Safe travels!
Outstanding tour and Jason is great . We saw every Animal in a wonderland atmosphere. Lions and Elephants were just in front of us . Jason is also knowledgeable and solid knowing the area, driving
Dear Himachal, thank you for your review. What a wonderful day it was for good sightings. I am very happy that you enjoyed the safari to Pilanesberg. Kind Regards Jason
We enjoyed a great day with Jason and were lucky to see all Big 5 during our day trip to Pilanesburg. It was late in the day when we booked for the next day and Jason was quick to confirm our activity for early the next morning. We started on time and on the drive to the reserve Jason shared his knowledge of local communities and their history. He pointed out various landmarks we saw along the way and was eager to answer any questions we had. Jason is a conscientious driver and we felt lucky to have booked with him. A great day trip from Johannesburg with Jason!
Hi Matt, thank you for your review of the Pilanesberg Safari from Johannesburg. It was a pleasure meeting you. Kind Regards Jason
We were able to see all animals except for the cheetah. The guide knew where to look, he did a great job, I recommend the full day safari.
Dear Paty, Thank you very much for your kind review. I am sincerely glad you had a wonderful safari. Kind Regards Jason Pollard
