SOUTH AFRICA
South Africa's standouts.
A shortlist of the 8 pilanesberg nature reserve tours most worth booking in South Africa, with what each one is like on the day, who runs it, and what it costs.
3-hour open-vehicle game drive from Sun City to Pilanesberg’s volcanic crater. Big Five chances with a registered guide.
“The activity was fantastic and the guide, Jeremy, was outstanding. the only unpleasant thing was the poor road conditions that caused a bumpy and uncomfortable ride. otherwise, the activity was worth every penny.”
Glide over Pilanesberg savanna in a hot air balloon, hunt for Big Five from above, then enjoy transfers and a full English breakfast.
“Absolutely brilliant! We had confirmation delivered to our hotel door and communication on WhatsApp was excellent!! The whole team were superb with a safari ride first then getting to the balloon with our pilot Mark who was great fun!! We spotted cheetahs, giraffes and zebra and finished with a glass of bubbles on landing! Breakfast…”
Shared 3-hour Big Five game drive from Sun City to Pilanesberg in an open vehicle, with a certified guide and small group.
“Excellent guide, very knowledgeable and good communication. Efficient transfer to and from hotel. Love the smaller group size. Highly recommend”
12-hour Pilanesberg safari from Johannesburg with open-jeep game drives, lunch, and big-cat odds in a malaria-free park.
“Nosso transporte feito pelo sr. Jason foi tranquilo e pontual, ida e vinda. Muito atencioso e solícito. Nosso tour pelo parque foi muito legal, não vimos os Big Five, apenas w deles, mas vimos muitos outros animais. E o mais divertido foi a briga de girafas e os elefantes invadindo a rua, passando ao lado…”
Full-day Big 5 safari in malaria-free Pilanesberg from Sun City with open vehicles, expert guide, lunch, and round-trip transport.
“Fin safari. Lidt kaos i starten med at få folk fordelt i safari-bilerne og det tog over en halv time. Det burde kunne køres bedre. Selve safarien var fin og god frokost undervejs med grill og drikkevarer. Kunne godt have håbet at se lidt mere efter frokosten, hvor turen nærmere gik mod udgangen. Men vi…”
3-day Pilanesberg camping from Johannesburg with closed and open safaris, Tlou tented camp stays, and strong Big 5 chances.
“Everything good and well planned… People very careful about you”
3-hour open-vehicle Big Five drive in malaria-free Pilanesberg, small-group guide, and easy Sun City or Manyane pick-up.
“Our guide Desmond knew exactly where to go to give us the best chance of finding the animals we wanted to see. That's how we managed to see the Big Five. Desmond also took the time to stop for further sightings on the way back, even though he didn't really have time as the tour…”
Full-day Pilanesberg safari from Johannesburg with a small group, Big Five game drive, guided wildlife spotting, lunch break, and transfers.
“Très bonne expérience, pris en charge à notre logement, le chauffeur très ponctuel, nous avons eu la chance de voir 4 des big 5 en 3h de safari. Cependant nous avons payé une réservation de 6h dans le parc, le prestataire en a réservé que 3h auprès du parc et nous avons dû quitter les…”
