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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.

“Had an amazing time and an awesome very funny very knowledgeable tour guide. ****TRIMINATE SHABANGU***** Best Tour Guide EVER. If ever in Johannesburg, I will look him up. I would recommend this Tour. It was amazing. 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿”

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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

2.Full Day Ultimate Pilanesberg National Park Safari from Johannesburg or Pretoria

★ 4.5

Big Five chances in Pilanesberg with two open-vehicle drives, waterhole lunch, and door-to-door pickup from Johannesburg or Pretoria.

“An amazing experience with knowledgeable guides. We were picked up from our hotel and driven the 2.5hrs to the park. Our guides made the drives interesting for my daughters with lots of facts. Lunch was good with lots of different options available.”

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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

3.Full Day Pilanesberg Experience in Open Vehicle

★ 4.5

Pilanesberg in one day from Johannesburg: morning open 4x4 safari, lunch, and afternoon closed drive for Big Five chances.

“I was in awe of this entire experience. We got a chance to see all of the big 5 and more. Our driver Sonny( who picked us up from our hotel)was so nice and amazing. Our guide and driver for the safari tour was very patient and knowledgeable. I would totally recommend this tour to…”

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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

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

★ 4.5

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.”

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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)

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

★ 5.0

Full-day open-Jeep safari from Johannesburg to Pilanesberg National Park with Big Five chances, lunch, guides, and flexible morning departures.

“Such an amazing day being out of the city and with such a wide variety of animals! The driver (Tshepo) from the hotel to the park was so friendly and helpful in learning about South Africa. The guide (Ambos) was very fun and incredible in his knowledge of all the animals. Highly recommend this excursion!”

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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.

“The experience was great! The guide was very informative and made sure that we were able to see as many animals as possible.”

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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…”

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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

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.

“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.”

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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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