2-Day Pilanesberg Big Five Safari from Johannesburg

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Transfer & Pilanesberg Safari Adventure

You’ll be picked up from your Johannesburg hotel or OR Tambo Airport and transferred to Pilanesberg Game Reserve. On arrival, begin your adventure with a 3-hour morning game drive, exploring the diverse habitats of this malaria-free reserve. After the drive, enjoy a relaxing lunch at Sundown Country Estate Hotel, where you’ll check in and settle into your room. Later in the afternoon, join an exciting evening game drive with the chance to spot lions, elephants, rhinos, and more in their natural habitat. The day ends with a delicious dinner at the lodge.

Main Destination:

Pilanesberg Game Reserve

Best Time To Visit May to September (Dry season)

High Season October to April (The park is busier, especially during school holidays)

Best Weather April to May and September to October (Mild weather and little rain)

Wildlife in Pilanesberg GR

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

White RhinoCommon

ZebraCommon

WildebeestCommon

HippoCommon

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Black RhinoOccasional

LionOccasional

LeopardOccasional

BuffaloOccasional

HyenaOccasional

CheetahRare

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Sundown Country Estate

• Mid-range resort located less than 1hr drive from Pilanesberg GR

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Sunrise Safari & Return to Johannesburg

Begin your morning with a sunrise game drive, the best time to see predators on the move and wildlife at its most active. After the drive, return to the lodge for a hearty breakfast before checking out. You’ll then be transferred back to Johannesburg, arriving by early afternoon—bringing your unforgettable Pilanesberg safari experience to a close.

Main Destination:

Pilanesberg Game Reserve

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.