1-Day Pilanesberg Full Day Open Safari with Lunch

• You'll be collected from the airport.

Pick-Up & Departure: 05:30 - 06:30
Begin your adventure with a convenient pick-up from your Johannesburg or Pretoria hotel.
Enjoy a scenic 2.5-hour drive to Pilanesberg Nature Reserve, arriving as the wilderness awakens.

Morning Safari Drive: 9:00 - 12:00/12:30, 3-3.5 Hours
Climb into our open 4x4 vehicle for a 3-3.5-hour morning game drive. Our expert guides, with 20+ years of experience, maximize your chances of encountering the Big 5, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and more during peak wildlife activity.

Midday Break: Light Lunch: 1 Hour
Pause at Pilanesberg Centre for a light lunch (drink included) with varied menu options.
Watch zebras and antelopes at nearby waterholes, combining dining with wildlife viewing.

Afternoon Safari Drive: 1.75-2 Hours
Enjoy a 1.75-2-hour afternoon game drive in our 4x4.
Golden light enhances sightings & photo opportunities. Total game viewing: 4.5-5 hours.

Departure: 15:00 - 15:30
Return to Johannesburg/Pretoria, arriving 17:30-18:00.

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:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch (Breakfast & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

• You'll be dropped off at the airport.