15 Tours in Pilanesberg to Build a Day Around

1.From Sun City: Pilanesberg National Park 3-Hour Game Drive

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 216 reviews · from $49Our pick

Travel from Sun City into Pilanesberg National Park for a 3-hour drive in a 25-seater open safari vehicle. A registered English-speaking guide, such as Jeremy, BY, Peter, or MK, leads the search for elephants, rhinos, lions, leopards, and other wildlife. Bring warm layers, binoculars, and a camera.

“Our guide, BY was amazing. He was so knowledgeable, helpful and skilled at finding where the animals were hiding. He was fabulous and our experience was unforgettable.”

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2.Full Day Pilanesberg Safari Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 109 reviews · from $121Top rated

Spend about six hours in Pilanesberg National Park with morning and afternoon open vehicle drives, a light lunch, and a small group of up to 10 people. Meet at Bakubung Gate or Sun City Resort. Guides such as Tumi and Elvis are praised for wildlife knowledge and radio contact with other vehicles. Johannesburg transfers are not included.

“A brilliant day. Tumi was a fantastic guide and very knowledgeable about every animal, bird, tree and plant which made the day special. We saw a lot of wonderful animals and the venue is spectacular. All the staff were friendly. Can’t wait to return”

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3.Pilanesberg National Park/Sun City Hot Air Balloon Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 63 reviews · 4 hours · from $421

Leave Sun City or a Pilanesberg lodge before sunrise for an open safari-vehicle ride to the launch site. After a 45-minute to one-hour balloon flight, enjoy sparkling wine, a flight certificate, and a full English breakfast at a private lodge. English-speaking guides lead this shared experience.

“The hot air balloon was so peaceful and our pilot was made it an amazing adventure. He was very good and made our trip very enjoyable.”

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4.3-Hour Scheduled Safari Game Drive in Pilanesberg National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · from $54

Travel from Sun City into Pilanesberg National Park for a 3-hour shared safari in an open vehicle. A certified guide such as Tiaan explains animal behavior, park history, and the search for lions, elephants, rhinos, buffalo, leopards, giraffes, zebras, and birds. Fees, bottled water, and park entry are included.

“Tiaan is an incredible guide! His passion for the animals is unbelievable! He went above and beyond for us to see as many animals as possible. His intellect on the animals and surroundings was outstanding!”

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5.3-Hour Shared Game Drive in Pilanesberg National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 38 reviews · 3 hours · from $56

Join a small group of up to 10 for a 3-hour open-vehicle safari from Sun City into Pilanesberg National Park. An English-speaking certified wildlife guide leads the drive, helping you look for lions, elephants, rhinos, buffalo, leopards, giraffes, zebras, antelopes, and birds. Bottled water is included, while park fees are extra.

“Excellent guide, very knowledgeable and good communication. Efficient transfer to and from hotel. Love the smaller group size. Highly recommend”

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6.Pilanesberg Wildlife Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 36 reviews · 12 hours · from $263

Travel from Johannesburg or Pretoria to Pilanesberg National Park for two game drives in an open safari vehicle, with a closed minibus option available. Your driver, such as Jason, handles the long transfer, while park guides including Peter and James explain the wildlife. Lunch, water, park fees, and hotel pickup are included.

“Nosso transporte feito pelo sr. Jason foi tranquilo e pontual, ida e vinda. Muito atencioso e solícito. Nosso tour pelo parque foi muito legal, não vimos os Big Five, apenas w deles, mas vimos muitos outros animais. E o mais divertido foi a briga de girafas e os elefantes invadindo a rua, passando ao lado do carro e até indo atrás. O motorista Peter foi muito bem nas explicações.”

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7.Full-Day Pilanesberg Safari from Sun City

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 21 reviews · 7 hours · from $104

Leave Sun City for a seven-hour Pilanesberg safari in a small group of up to 10. Your English-speaking guide takes you out in an open vehicle for morning and afternoon game drives, with time for a light lunch at Pilanesberg Centre. Expect possible sightings of lions, elephants, rhinos, buffalo, leopards, giraffes, zebras, hippos, and cheetahs.

“We have done 7 hour safari and it was awesome. Our ranger had excelent knowledge about animals and tried hard to show us all animals. We have enjoyed the lunch too.”

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8.3-Day Pilanesberg Camping Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 19 reviews · 3 days · from $472

Travel from Johannesburg to Pilanesberg for three days of guided game drives and tented camping. You will ride in both a closed minivan and open 4x4 vehicles, with sunrise outings, evening meals, and time to see the park in changing light. Guides may include Thomas, Petrus, and Dorrin, with simple meals prepared at camp.

“Everything good and well planned… People very careful about you”

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9.Pilanesberg Morning or Afternoon 3 Hour Game Drive

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 13 reviews · 3 hours · from $54

Spend three hours in Pilanesberg National Park with an English-speaking guide in an open safari vehicle for up to 10 people. Morning and afternoon departures run from Manyane Gate or Sun City. Guides such as Petros, Desmond, Clement, and Petrus are praised for tracking animals and sharing useful facts. Conservation fees are extra.

“Sehr schöner Ausflug. Die Tour war gut organisiert. Für Personen die mit dem eigenen Fahrzeug anreisen wäre eine genauere Bezeichnung des Pickup Points hilfreich. Die Guides sprachen sich untereinander ab und informierten sich so über mögliche Standorte von Tieren. Super Ausflug. Würde ich wieder machen.”

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10.Pilanesberg National Park Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 11 reviews · 10 hours · from $221

You’ll travel from Johannesburg with an English-speaking guide such as Lethabo, Lizzie, Ali, or Peter, then spend about three hours on safari in Pilanesberg National Park. Expect giraffes, elephants, rhinos, impala, and perhaps lions or leopards. Hotel or airport pickup, park entry, transport, and bottled water are included. Lunch is not clearly included, so confirm before booking.

“Loved my experience at the Pilanesberg National Park. The pickup and drop-off service from my hotel was very convenient. Our Tour Guide, Lizzie was absolutely wonderful. She was very welcoming, knowledgeable, and our good luck charm as we saw 4 of the big 5 animals! The tour included lunch which provided a variety of options. My party had the cheeseburgers which came with fries and a drink. They were popular with guests and tasted good. If visiting during colder times of the year be sure to wear something warm and a hat. As the vehicle is open on both sides you will be hit with wind on both sides. All…”

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11.Pilanesberg National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 8 reviews · 10 hours · from $248

Travel from Johannesburg or Pretoria to Pilanesberg National Park for about six hours in an open 4x4 vehicle with an English or French-speaking guide. The day focuses on finding the Big Five and other wildlife, with park entry, transport, and a light lunch included. Pickup is early, and the group is limited to 15 people.

“on a vraiment vu tous les principaux animaux de la savane....au top”

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12.Full-Day Safari Adventure from Johannesburg

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $288

Trade Johannesburg for Pilanesberg National Park on a full-day safari with hotel pickup, air-conditioned transfers, an open-game vehicle, bush-style lunch, and an English-speaking guide. Look for elephants, lions, rhinos, buffalo, leopards, zebras, giraffes, and antelope in an ancient volcanic crater. Drivers Ben and Kevin have earned special praise for their care and skill.

“It was a great experience, driver Kevin is excellent, friendly, drives very well. Visiting the animals in the park was good, I would like to get closer”

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13.South Africa Joburg: Pilanesberg National Park Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 12 hours · from $198

Spend 12 hours traveling from Gauteng or North West to Pilanesberg National Park for two guided game drives. English, Xhosa, Setswana, Sesotho, and Zulu guides lead you through an ancient volcanic crater, with possible sightings of lions, elephants, rhinos, buffaloes, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, and more. Park entry, hotel or airport pickup, and transport are included.

“Our trip to Pilanesberg Park was an unforgettable experience, and we owe so much of it to our incredible guide, Emmanuel. From start to finish, Emmanuel made the day extraordinary with his deep knowledge of South Africa’s history and culture, his exceptional driving skills, and his constant helpfulness. We were incredibly lucky on our safari! We saw a large herd of impalas, including dozens of adorable baby impalas, which was such a heartwarming sight. Zebras and rhinos seemed to be everywhere, and then came the highlight: a stunning herd of 17 giraffes together. It was breathtaking! The excitement didn’t stop there. We witnessed three cheetahs stalking their prey and, as…”

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14.Sun City: Letsatsing Game Park Nature Trail Quad Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 30 min · from $41Best value

From Sun City Welcome Centre, you’ll transfer to Letsatsing Game Reserve, meet an English-speaking guide, and learn the basics before a five-minute practice ride. Then tackle a 30-minute quad-bike trail with natural obstacles, open views, protective gear, and chances to spot wildlife. Children 6 to 9 need an adult to lift them.

“The guide who was guiding us was very professional, actually the whole stuff is so professional and friendly, I will surely visit again, great service indeed.🫶🏾❤️❤️”

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15.Evening Pilanesberg Safari Tour from Sun City

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3 reviews · 4 hours · from $59

Join a small group of up to 10 people for a late-afternoon open-vehicle safari in Pilanesberg National Park. Your English-speaking guide leads the drive from Manyane Gate toward sunset, when elephants, rhinos, antelope, buffalo, and predators may become more active. Pickup is available from Sun City, Manyane Gate, and nearby lodges.

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