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1 Day's Safari in Pilanesberg National Park

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12 hoursDuration
Private TourPrivate experience, no group joining
5 - 79 yearsAge range for participants
English, German, PortugueseGuide language

Highlights

Enjoy a game drive inside an extinct mega volcano

Game drive inside National Park home to the Big 5

Explore a birder's paradise with more than 370 species

Private vehicle with private guide

Itinerary

Just a short drive from Johannesburg, Pilanesberg National Park offers a thrilling one-day safari for those eager to encounter South Africa’s iconic Big Five—elephant, rhino, buffalo, lion, and leopard. Renowned for its unique geological setting, the park sits in the remnants of an ancient volcano, providing both dramatic scenery and rich biodiversity.

Begin your adventure with an early morning arrival and an exciting game drive, pausing at key viewpoints and the Pilanesberg Centre for lunch. Here, you can photograph animals gathering at the waterhole and browse for authentic African handicrafts. The afternoon brings further game-spotting opportunities, with a chance to see some of the 370+ bird species that call the reserve home.

For those seeking a day of wildlife and natural beauty within easy reach of the city, this trip’s USP is its combination of world-class game viewing and fascinating geological history, all in a single, memorable day.

1 Day's Safari in Pilanesberg National Park

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