Full Day Pilanesberg Safari Adventure: Big Five Open Vehicle Safari From Johannesburg
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143 Ratings
Sun City

Embark on a thrilling full-day Pilanesberg safari adventure from Johannesburg. Experience an open vehicle safari, spot the Big Five, and enjoy the beauty of Africa in just one day.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Pilanesberg National Park - The Pilanesberg National Park is home to the Big 5 and countless other species. It’s close proximity to Johannesburg makes this the ideal day trip to experience a safari in an open vehicle drive.
What's Included
  • Carbonated beverages
  • Lunch included
  • 1.5 to 2-hour afternoon open vehicle safari drive
  • 2.5 to 3-hour morning open vehicle safari drive
What's Not Included
  • Personal Purchases
  • Pickup and Drop-off from Johannesburg
Additional Information

Experience the ultimate day trip with an open vehicle safari. The Pilanesberg Reserve provides a chance to witness the Big Five and enjoy the beauty of Africa, all while being able to return to Johannesburg within the same day.
At 9:30 AM, a guide will greet you at the Bakubung Gate or Sun City Resort. From there, embark on a 2-3 hour morning drive…

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Location
Bakubung Gate Pilanesberg National Park
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Neofj
Oct 15, 2025
Perfect - Perfect experience. I booked from my hostel in CURIOCITY backpacker. The service was very good and the guide was very friendly and gave us many interesting information about wildlife, I highly recommend!
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25juny
Oct 8, 2025
A must-see tour when you are in Johannesburg. - The guide picked us up at the hotel early so we could be in the park at 9:00. The safari was amazing, we were able to see various animals (elephants, giraffes, hippopotams, rhinoceros, zebras). Unfortunately Leoes are hard to find, so we've been with that expectation. The guide Martin was very attentive, besides having a lot of experience in the places to be visited from the park, made all the difference. The almoco is in an oasis where you have the chance to see the animals nearby so it is another unique experience that you will pass during the walk.
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Mitielled2022
Oct 6, 2025
Best day of life - The walk was amazing. The driver picked me up at the lodging at the agreed time. Comfortable car, with Wi-Fi and stop for us to buy a snack and go to the bathroom. Upon arrival at the Pilanesberg park, we switched to the Safari vehicle, with the driver Martin, who was a loved one. I was able to take a lot of beautiful pictures and see a lot of animals. It is simply an experience that I will remember for the rest of my life. I met the Enterprise by a video on YouTube and I highly recommend it.
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25mirellar
Sep 23, 2025
Nice trip by African Tours - Learn a lot about johannesburg and the cuture by driver.Thomas is very helpful,good manner , pleasant person and a very good driver.
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Russw798
Sep 20, 2025
Animals - A great experience. Our guide Koki was wonderful. Very knowledgeable and friendly. I would recommend this tour to anyone.
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Marianada5508kt
Sep 19, 2025
Unforgettable day at Pilanesberg - The whole day was well-organised, with transportation back and forth. Our guide Martin was excellent and balanced well the different interests and personalities within the group. He was knowledgeable and friendly, and as excited about the animals as we were.
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Mustafa
Sep 1, 2025
Saw the big 5!!!🙌🏼 - Had a great experience with the Safari and tour guides. I was very fortunate to see all big 5 including the black Rhino 🙌🏼 Thanks team 👍🏻
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Gagan90
Aug 30, 2025
Unforgettable trip to Pilansberg woth MoAfrika - I booked a Pilanesberg Safari with MoAfrika Tours and it turned out to be a fantastic experience. Everything was smooth and well organized, from the pickup at our hotel to the drop-off after the tour. Our guide, Petrouh, was truly amazing — such a warm and genuine person. He not only had incredible knowledge about the animals and the park but also made the whole journey fun and engaging. His passion for wildlife and nature really came through, and he made sure everyone in the group felt comfortable and included. The safari itself was unforgettable. We got to see a wide variety of animals in their natural habitat, and thanks to Petrouh’s expertise, we learned so much about their behavior and the ecosystem of Pilanesberg. The pace of the trip was just right — enough time to soak in the beauty of the park without feeling rushed. Overall, it was an excellent experience and one that I would highly recommend to anyone visiting Johannesburg. MoAfrika Tours once again delivered a professional and memorable trip.
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Relax18879526214
Aug 25, 2025
Incredibly great time! - Amazing experience. I will do it again. Friendly people and great communication. I just enjoyed the whole experience . The National park is beautiful.
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Aminaan5888hh
Sep 23, 2025
Safari - The Safari was lots of fun. It was really nice to see all the big 5 . Sibu, our driver was funny and responsible. Thabo, our guide was so engaging and fun, and taught us a lot about the animals as and when we spotted them. The reason this review is not earning a 5 star has to do with the restaurant at the park that served lunch. They were extremely disorganised, food came an hour late even though Dibu had preordered our lunches for us to prevent this exact scenario. The late lunch affected the afternoon leg of the Safari but we were lucky enough to spot the giraffe on the way back to the entrance of the park. Definitely recommending this experience to anyone coming to Johannesburg, and especially Sibu and Thabo for their excellent service.
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