SOUTH AFRICA
South Africa's standouts.
A shortlist of the 10 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.
“very good guide, provided detailed information about animals. Free snacks and beverages.”
Glide over Pilanesberg savanna in a hot air balloon, hunt for Big Five from above, then enjoy transfers and a full English breakfast.
“Balloon flight: A must do activity. Excellent pilot and a tremendous experience. Night drive/safari: Got to see 10 lions on a kill. Very god guide and driver. Came very close to a lot of animals.”
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.
“Foi uma experiência maravilhosa, o guia super animado, pena que não conseguimos ver os leões, pois estavam dormindo.”
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.
“Ambiente molto bello, gli animali si vedono spesso a fatica perché le macchine non si avvicinano. Troppe macchine che si riuniscono velocemente quando viene comunicato qualcosa di interessante”
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.”
A 10-hour Pilanesberg Big Five safari from Johannesburg with an open 4x4 drive, expert ranger spotting, and a light lunch in the park.
“Le guide du parc fait vraiment son maximum pour trouver les fameux big five. 4/5 sur la journée, certains ne font pas mieux à Kruger donc satisfaits de notre journée Repas du midi médiocre et très long dans le parc. 1h30 perdue au grand désarroi de notre guide.”
Full-day Big Five safari in Pilanesberg from Johannesburg with hotel pickup, open-vehicle game drives, bush lunch, and expert guides.
“It was a great experience, driver Kevin is excellent, friendly, drives very well. Visiting the animals in the park was good, I would like to get closer”
