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10 Best Pilanesberg & Sun City Tours In South Africa

South Africa's standouts.

A shortlist of the 10 pilanesberg & sun city tours most worth booking in South Africa, with what each one is like on the day, who runs it, and what it costs.

10 Best Pilanesberg & Sun City Tours In South Africa

From Johannesburg: Pilanesberg Nature Reserve Game Safari

From Johannesburg: Pilanesberg Nature Reserve Game Safari - The Early-Morning Pickup and the Long Road Out of Johannesburg

1.From Johannesburg: Pilanesberg Nature Reserve Game Safari

Most Popular★ 4.8

Full-day Big Five safari from Johannesburg to Pilanesberg, with two open-vehicle game drives, great guides, and lunch near a water hole.

“It was a long day but definitely worth it. We saw a lot of animals, the tour guide was very friendly and she did everything for us to see as many animals as possible. We even saw a lioness. Lunch was alright, nothing special. Can recommend the tour!”

1,327 reviews12 hoursFrom $186by MoAfrika Tours (Pty)Ltd

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Full Day Ultimate Pilanesberg National Park Safari from Johannesburg or Pretoria

Full Day Ultimate Pilanesberg National Park Safari from Johannesburg or Pretoria - Your timing: 6:00am start, two safari blocks, and getting back before sunset

Full Day Pilanesberg Experience in Open Vehicle

Full Day Pilanesberg Experience in Open Vehicle - Lunch at Pilanesberg Rest Camps: Included, Useful, and Not Always Fancy

From Sun City: Pilanesberg National Park 3-Hour Game Drive

From Sun City: Pilanesberg National Park 3-Hour Game Drive - The open safari vehicle: what the 25-seater setup changes

Full Day Safari Tour of Pilanesberg National Park, Open Jeep experience

Full Day Safari Tour of Pilanesberg National Park, Open Jeep experience - What’s included in the price (and what you pay yourself)

Full Day Pilanesberg Safari Adventure

Full Day Pilanesberg Safari Adventure - Lunch inside the reserve: fuel without losing the rhythm

6.Full Day Pilanesberg Safari Adventure

★ 5.0

Pilanesberg Big Five open-vehicle safari day trip with lunch and two game drives. Small group, mobile ticket, easy return to Johannesburg.

“This was the first safari I’ve ever been on and I got more than I expected! Not only did I get to see elephants and zebras, but I got to see rare cheetahs and buffaloes. Also got to see lions, hippos, warthogs, and a rhinoceros. The guides were in constant contact with each other to…”

109 reviewsFrom $121.35by MoAfrika Tours

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Full Day Exquisite Pilanesberg Safari from Johannesburg

Full Day Exquisite Pilanesberg Safari from Johannesburg - The 5:30 a.m. pickup and the long drive: make it easier on yourself

7.Full Day Exquisite Pilanesberg Safari from Johannesburg

★ 5.0

Open-air Pilanesberg safari day trip from Johannesburg with door-to-door pickup, expert guides, included lunch, and big-game sightings.

“I had a wonderful day for my first time Safari in Pilanesburg. Seeing big three out of five was an awesome experience! A little unfortunate that due to cold weather I couldn’t see as many animals as I expected, but that’s fine, it was a good reason for going back 😉. Thanks to our Safari…”

89 reviewsFrom $204.17by Deeprift Ventours

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3-Hour Private Game Drive of Pilanesberg National Park

3-Hour Private Game Drive of Pilanesberg National Park - Sun City Pickup: Less Waiting, More Safari Time

8.3-Hour Private Game Drive of Pilanesberg National Park

★ 4.5

Private 3-hour Pilanesberg Big Five drive from Sun City with an expert guide, open safari vehicle, and morning or afternoon options.

“Words wouldn’t describe the beauty of the scenery nor the depth of knowledge of our guide. She was extremely patient when it came to not only seeing the animals but often positioning for an upcoming better view.”

67 reviewsFrom $529.12by GAMETRACKERS A Division of Tourvest Holding (Pty) Ltd t/a Mankwe GAMETRACKERS

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Pilanesberg National Park/Sun City Hot Air Balloon Safari

Pilanesberg National Park/Sun City Hot Air Balloon Safari - Getting There: Early Pickup, Park Drive, and What the Morning Actually Looks Like

9.Pilanesberg National Park/Sun City Hot Air Balloon Safari

★ 4.6

Glide over Pilanesberg savanna in a hot air balloon, hunt for Big Five from above, then enjoy transfers and a full English breakfast.

“This was a great experience! Amazing views, great staff and a recommendation to everyone! To see wild life and nature from the hotair balloon is such a unique experience. Loved every minute of it”

63 reviews4 hoursFrom $421by Mankwe GAMETRACKERS

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Johannesburg: 2-Day 4-Star Pilanesberg Safari

Johannesburg: 2-Day 4-Star Pilanesberg Safari - How your two-day itinerary plays out (and why it’s built this way)

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