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Slide 1 of 13, Tourists on a safari vehicle at Pilanesberg National Park.

Tourists on a safari vehicle at Pilanesberg National Park.

Rhino crossing dirt road near safari vehicle at Kruger Park Safari Drive.

Safari group enjoying refreshments at Pilanesberg Nature Reserve with safari vehicle in background.

Jeep prepared for Kruger Park safari drive with open seating for wildlife viewing.

Safari vehicles observing elephants at Pilanesberg National Park, South Africa.

Guides with safari vehicles at Pilanesberg National Park.

Lion walking on a dirt path during Kruger Park Safari Drive.

Leopard standing near safari vehicle during Kruger Park Safari Drive.

Rhino crossing dirt path during Kruger Park Safari Drive with tourists in jeep.

Elephant crossing dirt road in Pilanesberg National Park safari.

Giraffe near safari vehicle on Kruger Park Safari Drive.

Zebras grazing near safari vehicle in Kruger Park, South Africa.

Zebras grazing in Pilanesberg Nature Reserve, South Africa.

From Johannesburg: Full-Day Big Five Safari Experience with Lunch at Pilanesberg Nature Reserve

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Spend an unhurried day in Pilanesberg National Park with at most 10 guests per vehicle, enjoying extended game viewing from an open safari truck.
Get picked up from your Johannesburg hotel or meet at Manyane Gate for a 9am departure, then board your game-viewing vehicle and roll into the reserve.
Spend five hours on safari with rangers in radio contact, so your vehicle responds to wildlife sightings while you cover different areas of the park.
Pause midday for a bush braai, with grilled meats, pap, chakalaka and sides, then continue your drive with chilled drinks on board.
Choose the variant that suits you, include Pilanesberg conservation and entry fees in your booking or opt for safari only if you have park access.

Spend an unhurried day in Pilanesberg National Park with at most 10 guests per vehicle, enjoying extended game viewing from an open safari truck.
Get picked up from your Johannesburg hotel or meet at Manyane Gate for a 9am departure, then board your game-viewing vehicle and roll into the reserve.
Spend five hours on safari with rangers in radio contact, so your vehicle responds to wildlife sightings while you cover different areas of the park.
Pause midday for a bush braai, with grilled meats, pap, chakalaka and sides, then continue your drive with chilled drinks on board.
Choose the variant that suits you, include Pilanesberg conservation and entry fees in your booking or opt for safari only if you have park access.

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ZAR 1,995

Slide 1 of 7, Leopard standing near safari vehicle during Kruger Park Safari Drive.

Leopard standing near safari vehicle during Kruger Park Safari Drive.

Lion walking on a dirt path during Kruger Park Safari Drive.

Hyena crossing road near safari vehicle during Kruger Park Safari Drive.

Rhino crossing dirt path during Kruger Park Safari Drive with tourists in jeep.

Safari vehicle observing lions in Kruger Park.

Zebras grazing near safari vehicle in Kruger Park, South Africa.

Elephant crossing road during Kruger Park Safari Drive with tour vehicle nearby.

From Hazyview: Ultimate Private Full-Day Kruger Park Safari Drive

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Explore Kruger Park with a private guide and vehicle, shaping a safari for up to 10 guests around the wildlife you most want to see all day.
Begin with private pickup from your hotel or lodge in Hazyview, or arrange Johannesburg transfers, then ride straight into Kruger with your guide.
Enjoy a full-day guided game drive across Kruger, following wildlife-rich routes and waterholes, with chilled bottled water provided for your group.
Spend the day scanning bush and riverbeds as your qualified guide helps you look for wildlife, with ponchos so game viewing continues when it rains.

Explore Kruger Park with a private guide and vehicle, shaping a safari for up to 10 guests around the wildlife you most want to see all day.
Begin with private pickup from your hotel or lodge in Hazyview, or arrange Johannesburg transfers, then ride straight into Kruger with your guide.
Enjoy a full-day guided game drive across Kruger, following wildlife-rich routes and waterholes, with chilled bottled water provided for your group.
Spend the day scanning bush and riverbeds as your qualified guide helps you look for wildlife, with ponchos so game viewing continues when it rains.

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ZAR 1,400

Slide 1 of 10, Elephant walking near safari vehicle in Pilanesberg National Park.

Elephant walking near safari vehicle in Pilanesberg National Park.

Tourists on a safari vehicle at Pilanesberg National Park.

Safari vehicles observing elephants at Pilanesberg National Park, South Africa.

Safari vehicles at Pilanesberg National Park ready for wildlife tours.

Safari vehicle approaching rhinos at sunset in Pilanesberg National Park.

Guides with safari vehicles at Pilanesberg National Park.

Rhino walking near safari vehicle in Pilanesberg National Park.

Elephants crossing dirt road near safari vehicle in Pilanesberg National Park.

Elephant crossing dirt road in Pilanesberg National Park safari.

Safari vehicle observing elephants at Pilanesberg National Park.

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

3 hrs

Transfers available

Pickup available

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Experience Pilanesberg National Park in a private open safari vehicle, with an expert lodge guide tailoring every wildlife stop to your group.
Enjoy round-trip transfers from your Sun City hotel or nearby lodge, meeting your guide as you board the open safari vehicle into Pilanesberg.
Set out on a 3-hour open-vehicle game drive with exclusive vehicle use, as a lodge radio network keeps you updated on wildlife sightings throughout.
Relax between sightings with bottled water, snacks, and drinks, while included conservation and gate fees mean no surprise costs during your safari.

Experience Pilanesberg National Park in a private open safari vehicle, with an expert lodge guide tailoring every wildlife stop to your group.
Enjoy round-trip transfers from your Sun City hotel or nearby lodge, meeting your guide as you board the open safari vehicle into Pilanesberg.
Set out on a 3-hour open-vehicle game drive with exclusive vehicle use, as a lodge radio network keeps you updated on wildlife sightings throughout.
Relax between sightings with bottled water, snacks, and drinks, while included conservation and gate fees mean no surprise costs during your safari.

from

ZAR 1,700

Slide 1 of 7, Lion walking near safari vehicle in Johannesburg.

Lion walking near safari vehicle in Johannesburg.

Lioness resting on grass at Lion Park, Johannesburg, South Africa.

Giraffe close-up at Lion Park, Johannesburg, South Africa.

Lion and lioness near safari vehicle in Johannesburg.

Lion feeding on prey during Johannesburg safari.

Lion resting on red soil during Johannesburg safari.

Lions resting in grass during Johannesburg safari.

From Johannesburg: Half-Day Lion & Safari Park Tour

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Spot South African wildlife in Lion & Safari Park's 600 hectare reserve, then let kids enjoy the supervised playground while you relax nearby.
Enjoy pickup from Johannesburg hotels, ride in an air-conditioned vehicle to Lion & Safari Park, then get a safety briefing before your game drive.
Your ticket includes park entry and a 2-hour guided game drive in a specialized safari vehicle through key wildlife areas of the reserve.
Enjoy close wildlife encounters from the safari vehicle while your guide shares insights about the park, in a malaria-free reserve open all year round.
Enhance your day by choosing the Soweto plus Lion Park option, adding time to explore this historic township alongside your wildlife adventure.

Spot South African wildlife in Lion & Safari Park's 600 hectare reserve, then let kids enjoy the supervised playground while you relax nearby.
Enjoy pickup from Johannesburg hotels, ride in an air-conditioned vehicle to Lion & Safari Park, then get a safety briefing before your game drive.
Your ticket includes park entry and a 2-hour guided game drive in a specialized safari vehicle through key wildlife areas of the reserve.
Enjoy close wildlife encounters from the safari vehicle while your guide shares insights about the park, in a malaria-free reserve open all year round.
Enhance your day by choosing the Soweto plus Lion Park option, adding time to explore this historic township alongside your wildlife adventure.

from

ZAR 1,935

Slide 1 of 7, Giraffe near safari vehicle on Kruger Park Safari Drive.

Giraffe near safari vehicle on Kruger Park Safari Drive.

Jeep prepared for Kruger Park safari drive with open seating for wildlife viewing.

Lion walking near safari vehicle at Kruger Park.

Rhino crossing dirt road near safari vehicle at Kruger Park Safari Drive.

African leopard standing in grassland during sunset.

Two zebras standing in a grassy field in South Africa.

Lion resting in dry grassland, Namibia safari.

From Hazyview/Hoedspruit: Ultimate Full-Day Kruger Park Safari Drive

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Catch Kruger National Park as it wakes up, leaving at dawn with an expert guide who helps you scan the bush and plains to spot roaming wildlife.
Get collected from your Hazyview or Hoedspruit stay at 5am, then enter Kruger with breakfast and lunch stops at rest camps along the way.
Spend around seven hours moving through Kruger in an open safari vehicle, with conservation and entrance fees already taken care of for you.
Watch for Big Five sightings from your seat as your guide interprets tracks and behavior, while blankets and waterproof ponchos keep you warm.

Catch Kruger National Park as it wakes up, leaving at dawn with an expert guide who helps you scan the bush and plains to spot roaming wildlife.
Get collected from your Hazyview or Hoedspruit stay at 5am, then enter Kruger with breakfast and lunch stops at rest camps along the way.
Spend around seven hours moving through Kruger in an open safari vehicle, with conservation and entrance fees already taken care of for you.
Watch for Big Five sightings from your seat as your guide interprets tracks and behavior, while blankets and waterproof ponchos keep you warm.

from

ZAR 2,250

Slide 1 of 9, Rhino and calf drinking at a waterhole in Pilanesberg National Park, South Africa.

Rhino and calf drinking at a waterhole in Pilanesberg National Park, South Africa.

Safari vehicle encounters elephant on dirt road in Pilanesberg Nature Reserve.

Safari vehicles at Pilanesberg Nature Reserve parking area.

Lion and lioness walking through grassland in a wildlife reserve.

Safari group enjoying refreshments at Pilanesberg Nature Reserve with safari vehicle in background.

Giraffe against a blue sky with clouds.

Leopard perched on a tree branch in lush greenery, showcasing its natural habitat.

Elephant near safari vehicle in Pilanesberg Nature Reserve, photographer capturing the scene.

Tour van for pickup at Pilanesberg Nature Reserve.

From Hoedspruit: Half-Day Big Five Safari Experience at Blue Canyon Private Game Reserve

3 hrs

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Set out on an approximately 3-hour game drive through Blue Canyon Private Game Reserve in an open safari vehicle with a qualified game ranger.
Start and end your safari with convenient pickup and drop-off at your hotel or lodge in or near Hoedspruit.
Keep watch for the Big Five and other wildlife as you explore a 12,500-hectare private game reserve between Greater Kruger and the Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve.
Enjoy drinks and snacks during your safari, including coffee and rusks on the morning drive or a sundowner drink as the sun sets on the afternoon experience.
Choose a morning or afternoon drive to experience the reserve at different times of day, from the awakening bush at sunrise to a spectacular African sunset.

Set out on an approximately 3-hour game drive through Blue Canyon Private Game Reserve in an open safari vehicle with a qualified game ranger.
Start and end your safari with convenient pickup and drop-off at your hotel or lodge in or near Hoedspruit.
Keep watch for the Big Five and other wildlife as you explore a 12,500-hectare private game reserve between Greater Kruger and the Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve.
Enjoy drinks and snacks during your safari, including coffee and rusks on the morning drive or a sundowner drink as the sun sets on the afternoon experience.
Choose a morning or afternoon drive to experience the reserve at different times of day, from the awakening bush at sunrise to a spectacular African sunset.

from

ZAR 1,500

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