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.
“Our guide, BY was amazing. He was so knowledgeable, helpful and skilled at finding where the animals were hiding. He was fabulous and our experience was unforgettable.”
Glide over Pilanesberg savanna in a hot air balloon, hunt for Big Five from above, then enjoy transfers and a full English breakfast.
“What a fantastic experience!! The communication the day before was excellent, I was messaged via WhatsApp that the weather wasn’t ideal for our flight and therefore moved it to the following morning (I was offered a refund if this wasn’t ideal for us) We were told a pick up time from our resort, and they…”
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.
“The animals were beautiful and the hosts were polite!”
Full-day Pilanesberg safari from Johannesburg with a small group, Big Five game drive, guided wildlife spotting, lunch break, and transfers.
“Tour guide Lethabo was excellent. He made our trip one we will need forget. Very knowledgeable about safari he deserves a raise or promotion! George was very nice our driver.”
