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Full Day Ultimate Pilanesberg National Park Safari from Johannesburg or Pretoria

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Johannesburg, South Africa
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10 hours (approx.)
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Overview

After collecting you form your hotel or residence in Johannesburg between 06:00 – 06:30, we travel to the Pilanesberg Nature Park

We should arrive at Pilanesberg Park around 9am where we will then board and start our 1st open vehicle safari drive ( +- 3 hours) in search of the Animals that inhabit the National Park We will then have a short stop from 12 pm until 1 pm for lunch at Pilanebserg Center inside the middle of the park overlooking a beautiful waterhole . After Lunch we will depart on our 2nd Open Safari Drive (+-2 hours) we depart the park around 15h30 arriving back in Johannesburg between 17h30 to 18h00

What's Included

  • Lunch Light lunch at the Pilanesberg Center in the middle of the National park overlooking a water hole with geat sightings while you enjoy lunch
  • Door to door Hotel pickup and drop-off included
  • Morning open vehicle safari drive (+- 3 hours long)
  • Alcoholic beverages Alcoholic Beverages
  • Carbonated beverages Soda/Pop
  • Gratuities
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Pickup will be from 5:30 am to 6:30am. Pick up times will vary based on your location. Please contact us to confirm exact time of your pickup. The conservation fees will also be required payable upfront at pickup.

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Pilanesberg National Park

Visit Pilanesberg Game Reserve from Johannesburg for a full-day safari. The tour includes return transportation to the park and two 2.5-hour game drives with a highly qualified ranger in an open vehicle. On arrival your guide will take you on an exciting morning open 4x4 safari vehicle safari drive in search of the Animals that inhabit the National Park. Our guides are knowledgeable and will give you in depth information on the animal you are viewing and try their out-most to find the members of the Big 5.During the heat of the day you will enjoy lunch at one of the many rest camps in the National Park before departing on an afternoon open vehicle safari drive. Our vehicles depart the National Park between 15:30 – 16:00 in order to arrive back in Johannesburg before sunset.
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Hartbeespoortdam (pass by)

Roughly 45 minutes' drive from Johannesburg and Pretoria, surrounded by the beautiful Magaliesberg mountain range, Hartbeespoort Dam, or Harties to locals, has become a hive of activity and is a very popular weekend getaway for the two cities.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Full Day Ultimate Pilanesberg National Park Safari from Johannesburg or Pretoria?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (SAST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • LunchLight lunch at the Pilanesberg Center in the middle of the National park overlooking a water hole with geat sightings while you enjoy lunch
  • Door to door Hotel pickup and drop-off included
  • Morning open vehicle safari drive (+- 3 hours long)
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Afternoon open vehicle Safari Drive ( +- 2 hours long)
  • Professional passionate safari guide
  • Alcoholic beveragesAlcoholic Beverages
  • Carbonated beveragesSoda/Pop
  • Gratuities
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
  • Conservation Fee

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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