Reviews of Pilanesberg (88 User Reviews)

Almir Yeijo Tahira –

BR

Visited: January 2020 Reviewed: Feb 29, 2020

Email Almir Yeijo Tahira | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari

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4/5

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We did one day safari only. We did not find the felines. We could see other big animals like Rhino, Giraffe, Elephant, zebra, etc..
My little girl became really astonished.
I recommend it!

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Sérgio Baumgratz –

BR

Visited: October 2018 Reviewed: Nov 16, 2018

Email Sérgio Baumgratz

It was very cool.

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4/5

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I had luck seeing some of the 5 Big very close. The scenery and weather is very similar with some regions in Brazil, i.e, savanna (cerrado) covers a large area of the Brazilian territory and our climate is subtropical in the south. The accommodations, food, transportation and guides were very good - Morokolo lodge is perfect. I suggest to everyone to be at least two days in this game reserve. Enjoy it.

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Alan –

ZA

Visited: June 2021 Reviewed: Jul 14, 2021

Email Alan | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris

Game feast in a beautiful mountain ringed crator with expansive views extending kilometres.

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4/5

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I have travelled Kruger and Pilanesberg extensively. The rhino have disappeared from Kruger. Although the vistas have limits in Pilanesberg you can access 5 hides with many more opportunities of alighting from your vehicle. All hides have toilets. While people share their sightings with other game viewers this is seldom the case in Kruger. Hides are few and far between in Kruger without toilet facilities except lake panic.
I have often seen 4/5 big five…. Buffalo are elusive in Pilanesberg…within a weekend. Big herds are not on show though as they are in Kruger.
A great advantage of Pilanesberg is proximity to Jhb 2.5 hrs drive and it is MALARIA FREE and for the animals TB free too.
The Iron Age site in Pilanesberg allows you to roam around a large section of bush which is fenced. The view points from Moloto drive are exquisite…
Pilanesberg’s only drawback is noise from the populated areas near the rest champs at night and after 3 days you will find that you travel the same routes again, not so with Kruger.

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Mohammed –

ZA

Visited: February 2017 Reviewed: May 27, 2017

Email Mohammed | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris

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4/5

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Although a relatively small Reserve, Pilanesberg is popular due to its proximity to the Sun City resort. Very scenic with a mountainous section and a large dam which is a refuge for local birds. Lots of Wildlife present and one may be lucky enough to catch sight of one of the large carnivores which are scattered across the park.

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Princess Lindy –

ZA

Visited: March 2016 Reviewed: May 26, 2017

Email Princess Lindy | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris

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4/5

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The wild life we saw was limited to Zebras and Springboks mostly. We had fun during our Brazil lunch in the middle of the game reserve.

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rudyerasmus –

ZA

Visited: April 2014 Reviewed: Mar 24, 2017

Email rudyerasmus | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris

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4/5

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Close to Big cities, Good Camps and Good Roads , Big 5 , an Plenty of Bush veld birds , and Bird Hides

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Harold Brown –

US

Visited: April 2009 Reviewed: Aug 6, 2016

Email Harold Brown | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris

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4/5

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Pilanesberg was my first experience visiting a game reserve. That was in 1998 and it was a nice experience. Many of the larger animals I saw were at quite a distance away so it wasn't like visiting Kruger, but I did see lions trying to chase down their dinner without success which was my only experience of the chase. So each experience can bring something new.

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Gareth –

ZA

Visited: June 2016 Reviewed: Jun 14, 2016

Email Gareth | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris

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4/5

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A great big 5 park, with a great chance of seeing game based on the varying types of terrain.

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Tjeerd de Wit –

ZA

Visited: March 2015 Reviewed: Jan 18, 2016

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4/5

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Ideal for day visit from Johannesburg or Pretoria.
Good bird hides
Lots of wildlife
Interesting landscape, old vulcano area.

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Tracey Skagias –

GR

Visited: May 2023 Reviewed: Jun 8, 2023

Email Tracey Skagias | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris

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4/5

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I have been around many game parks in my life - I was born and raised in Kenya. I know you have to be lucky to see certain animals. I did find the tarmac road through the park rather unusual, and although I understand the why, I found rhinos without horns a bit sad. The grass was very long so visibility was a bit difficult for things like warthogs, lions etc. It was very pleasant and my colleague had never been to Africa before so she found it wonderful.

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