Full Day Exquisite Pilanesberg Safari from Johannesburg


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From $187.21

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 12 hours

Departs: Johannesburg, Johannesburg

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

Pilanesberg Nature Reserve is unique because it is a Malaria free area meaning you do not need any malaria medication and you can book and depart on this tour on short notice. Home to Lions, Leopards, Elephants, Rhino and various african animals. Breathtaking scenery will be seen while on route to the reserve and on safari. You have the option to choose either a safari in an open jeep vehicle (viewing animals from the back of an open vehicle) or a safari in a closed minibus vehicle (Viewing animals from an enclosed vehicle). Our 24 hour cancellation policy means a no-stress booking, hassle-free holiday for you and your family. The tour can depart from your chosen accommodation either Johannesburg, Sandton or Pretoria for the Pilanesberg National Park. You will be transported safely to the reserve and all points of interest along the way will be pointed out to you by your guide. Your guide is registered and all vehicles will have the necessary road transportation permits.


What's Included

Bottled water

Closed Vehicle Safari Drive

Hotel Pick up and Drop Off

Lunch

Open Vehicle Safari Drive

Registered Driver/Guide

Transport by air-conditioned minivan with all needed permits and passenger liability

What's Not Included

Alcoholic drinks and drinks during lunch (available to purchase)

Gratuities


Traveler Information

  • CHILD: Age: 6 - 11
  • ADULT: Age: 12 - 99

Additional Info

  • COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Vehicles and equipment decontaminated and cleaned with alcohol cleaner and high efficient ozone generator after each trip. We are also compliant with COVID-19 industry protocols.
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
  • Gear/equipment sanitised between use
  • Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised

Cancellation Policy

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

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

What To Expect

Johannesburg
You will be picked up from your hotel in Johannesburg or Sandton and transported safely to Pilanesberg Nature Reserve.

3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

On route to Pilanesberg Nature Reserve you will travel past the beautiful Hartebeespoortdam and view the magnificent Magaliesberg mountains. This is truly a breathtaking view. Your guide/driver will guide you as you drive past points of interest.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Pilanesberg National Park
If you chose the open vehicle safari option, when you arrive at Pilanesberg National Park you will switch vehicles onto an open vehicle. You might feel as if you are in a Jurassic park movie! This is a modified pick up truck with seating on the back that makes it an amazing experience. Feel the fresh african air on your face. It also provides great opportunities to take photos up close to animals that inhabit the park. After returning from your open safari with your guide, you will be taken to a beautiful bush lodge in the enclosed minibus that transported you originally. On the way you will be given some more opportunity at spotting animals and be informed of interesting facts by your guide. At the beautiful restaurant setting overlooking down into the Pilanesberg valley, you will enjoy a fantastic meal. If you choose the full day open safari option, you will do a 3 hour open safari, then have a light lunch followed by another 2 hour open safari.

6 hours • Admission Ticket Free






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