One day Safari including a 5 Hour Open Safari Vehicle Drive

4.9 (44 reviews) Johannesburg, South Africa
Duration11h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 10 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

A DOOR to DOOR service and we make use of qualified tour guides and the transfers are in comfortable vehicles with other guests.
This Day Safari from Johannesburg to the big five Pilanesberg National Park is the best one day safari option to experience a big five national park. The day tour includes a five hour open safari vehicle game drive in the Pilanesberg Park driven by an experience game ranger who is in radio contact with other vehicle thus guaranteeing good game sightings . An open vehicle safari is something everyone must do while in South Africa and this safari experience is priceless!

This tour is ideal if you are on a business trip and have limited free time or on a short vacation to South Africa. Pilanesberg is only a scenic two hour drive from Johannesburg.

Pilanesberg is home to the big five and many other animals and generally offers good animal sightings during a short visit.

What's included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Vat at 15% and tourism levies
  • 5 hour game drive in an open safari vehicle driven by an experienced game ranger
  • Light lunch including one softdrink
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan to and from Pilanesberg
  • All drinks
  • Travel & Medical Insurance
  • Telephone calls, items of a personal nature, curio purchases, any side excursions & anything not noted
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Pilanesberg National Park
    6h
    After meeting you at your hotel or residence in Johannesburg between 06h00 and 06h30 or at the time indicated by the consultant, we drive you to Pilanesberg. On arrival in Pilanesberg and after a short break meet your field guide/game ranger and at 09h30 begin your exciting 5 hour open 4x4 vehicle safari drive. Our guides are knowledgeable and will give you in depth information on the wildlife you are viewing. You will stop at a restaurant in the middle of Pilanesberg and enjoy a light lunch looking out over a very active waterhole. After lunch the open vehicle safari continues as the ranger slowly drives back towards the gate spotting animals on the way. Our guide will meet you at the gate and depart the Pilanesberg between 15h30 and 16h00 in order to arrive in Johannesburg before sunset.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We will meet you at your hotel or guest house in Johannesburg and will return you back to your hotel or guest house.

A surcharge will be added if you stay in the Eastern Suburbs of Johannesburg near the airport or Pretoria

Additional information

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children of 5 to 11 years old must be accompanied by an adult
  • Not recommended for pregnant women past 7 months
  • Minimum age allowed is 5 years old.
  • Casual cool clothes in the summer and a warm jacket for the winter months

Cancellation policy

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

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