The 5 Safaris and Game Drives in Pretoria That Earn Their Price

1.Kruger National Park 3-Day Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 78 reviews · 3 days · from $825Our pick

Spend two nights near Kruger National Park with small-group drives, a night outing, and dawn game viewing for lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos, and buffalo. Your English-speaking team may include guides such as Given, Ben, Muzi, or Nic. Transport, park fees, and lodging are included, but most meals and personal costs are extra.

“Everything went perfectly. Ben and Gilbert excellent drivers between Joburg and Hazyview. Gives was a mine of information on the safari. Umbhaba eco lodge was excellent as well.”

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2.Half day safari from johannesburg

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · from $162Best value

Escape Johannesburg or Pretoria for a six-hour trip to Dinokeng Game Reserve, including hotel pickup, a three-hour safari, and return transport. Expect a small group of up to 15 people, guides such as Ben, Erin, Johandri, or Darren, and possible sightings of rhinos, giraffes, cheetahs, elephants, lions, and hippos.

“Overall, it was a fantastic experience! We were able to view various types of animals. Definitely would recommend this excursion! (P.S. If the driver that takes you to the safari goes along with you on the safari, just make sure you tell the driver Read more”

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3.Pilanesberg Game Reserve 6 Hour Sunrise Safari from Johannesburg or Pretoria

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · from $255

Leave Johannesburg or Pretoria around 4:00 am for a private transfer to Pilanesberg, then spend about six hours on a sunrise SUV safari. Your guide, possibly Anton, Willie, or Norman, tracks wildlife while you look for the Big 5. Lunch at Bakubung Bush Lodge, park fees, water, and hotel or airport transfers are included.

“The guide: William (Willie) was amazing! Willie delighted us with a wealth of information about all facets of South Africa and surrounding regions, from the time we were picked up until the time we were dropped off. From politics, to animals, mining operations, trees...you namRead more”

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4.Pilanesberg Game Reserve Safari and Sun City Day Trip from Johannesburg

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 26 reviews · from $296

Start with a closed-vehicle safari in Pilanesberg, home to more than 7,000 animals and the Big Five, then visit Sun City for pools, casinos, restaurants, and the Lost City. Hotel pickup, a professional guide, and park admission are included. Plan for a 6 to 7 a.m. pickup and a long day on the road.

“Although the driver had a breakdown and arrived late to pick us up we had an amazing day, private tour with flexibility and a wonderful tour guide. For the limited time spent in the game reserve we were able to see a large variety of game!”

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5.Horse-Riding Safari and Cable Car Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 7 hours · from $242

Travel from Johannesburg to a Gauteng nature reserve for a two-hour horse safari, where you steer your own horse near antelope and possibly giraffe. Then ride the Magaliesberg cable car for wide mountain views and free time for lunch. Transport, entry fees, guide, horse ride, and cable car ticket are included.

“The 2 h horse riding is an amazing experience connecting with nature. Will do again on my next visit to SA.”

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