Big Five · Malaria-free · ≈2h from Johannesburg
Morning or afternoon game drives, a Lion Walk combo day, a 2-day tour or a lodge stay. Live availability, secure Yoco payment and an instant QR ticket.
The R 3,800 per person game drive includes your return transfer from Johannesburg or Pretoria (minimum 2 guests). Combining it with other tours or stays? The transfer is then quoted for the whole trip at checkout, and you'll see the full total before paying.
Drive starts 06:00 · ≈3 hours in the park
Best light and most active animals. Lion, elephant, rhino, buffalo and leopard with an experienced ranger in an open vehicle.
R 3,800per person · return transfer included · min 2 guests
Book morning driveDrive starts 14:00 · ≈3 hours in the park
Relaxed start from Johannesburg, golden-hour photography and animals heading to the waterholes. Pick the 14:00 slot at checkout.
R 3,800per person · return transfer included · min 2 guests
Book afternoon driveUkutula 08:00 Lion Walk, then the afternoon drive
Walk with lions at Ukutula in the morning and track the Big Five in the afternoon — one booking, one payment, one pickup.
R 5,100per person · transfers added at checkout
Book the combo day2 days · 1 night · two game drives
Lion Walk, afternoon and morning Big Five drives, an overnight stay and a private return transfer to Johannesburg or OR Tambo.
R 11,950per person sharing · all transfers included
See the 2-day tourBakubung, Kwa Maritane, Ivory Tree & more
Add morning and late-afternoon drives to a lodge stay. We confirm the room, then send one secure payment link for everything.
from R 6,910per room per night · peak-season rates
Request a lodge stayLocation & directions
Main eastern gate, closest from Johannesburg & Pretoria.
GPS: -25.2425,27.2006
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Prefer not to drive? Tick transport when booking and we'll collect you.
Safari Add-On
Join experienced rangers on a 3-hour open-vehicle game drive inside Pilanesberg National Park, tracking lion, elephant, rhino, buffalo and leopard. The 3 hours is pure safari time, exclusive of the drive from Johannesburg or Pretoria. R3,800 per person includes your return transfer when you book Pilanesberg on its own. Minimum 2 guests. Malaria-free and just 2 hours from Johannesburg.
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Tour Summary
3-hour Big Five safari in Pilanesberg National Park with experienced rangers — exclusive of travel time.
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FAQ
Yes — Pilanesberg is entirely malaria-free, making it ideal for families and international guests.
The Pilanesberg safari runs with a minimum of 2 guests.
Live availability and instant confirmation.
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