Private Pilanesberg Safari from Johannesburg

FromZAR 7,500
10 hours
Johannesburg South, South Africa

About this activity

Experience a personalized full-day safari from Johannesburg to Pilanesberg National Park, guided by a professional ranger, including private transport and lunch.

Highlights

  • Spot the Big Five in Pilanesberg National Park
  • Enjoy a personalized safari experience with a private guide
  • Travel in comfort with private vehicle transport
  • Savor a delicious lunch amidst the African wilderness
  • Capture unforgettable wildlife moments on a full-day adventure

Full description

Embark on an unforgettable adventure with a private full-day safari from Johannesburg to Pilanesberg National Park. Accompanied by a professional ranger, you'll traverse diverse landscapes, encountering the Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino—in their natural habitat. Enjoy the comfort of private vehicle transport, ensuring a personalized experience tailored to your interests. Midday, indulge in a delicious lunch at a local restaurant within the park, offering a taste of South African cuisine. This exclusive safari promises a day of excitement, education, and unparalleled wildlife encounters.

Included / Excluded

  • Private vehicle transport from Johannesburg to Pilanesberg National Park
  • Full-day guided safari tour with a professional ranger
  • Lunch at a local restaurant within the park
  • Personal expenses and gratuities

Important information

Know before you book

  • This tour is conducted in English; please ensure you understand the language.
  • The safari involves early morning departures; plan your accommodations accordingly.
  • Be prepared for varying weather conditions; check the forecast and dress appropriately.

Know before you go

  • Wear comfortable clothing suitable for a day in the African sun, and bring a hat and sunscreen.
  • Don't forget your camera and binoculars to capture wildlife sightings.
  • Ensure you have a valid passport and any necessary travel documents for South Africa.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

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

Traveler reviews

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A wonderful Sunset-Drive and a BIG Thanks to Petrus 🫶

Let me start this review by saying: If I could give more than five stars, I would do it without second thoughts. Our guide was Petrus who has accompanied for three Safaris now and it has been a pleasure every time! Thanks to him we were able to explore another side of Pilanesberg and could see so many AMAZING sightings! Starting the day off strong with a herd of over 10 elephants was certainly a sight to behold, but it didn’t stop there. Thanks to Petrus insights and quick reactions we were able to see elephants bathing RIGHT in front of us, only two meters away. His patience and knowledge made it possible to see the elephants exiting and reentering the water while splashing their friends and fighting. He stopped for every picture and would reposition so that we would be able to take even better pictures, that way we were able to take incredible shots of Zebras, Warthogs as well as a Rhino with its baby! We enjoyed a lovely sunset while eating snacks and drinking refreshments and afterwards were able to enjoy some nice night-driving where we met up another elephant on the road. Thanks to Petrus we were able to see this without disturbing the animals! We really want to thank Petrus for EVERYTHING he‘s done for us! It was thanks to him that this experience will be impossible to forget! His humour, his kindness and his patience made this truly special, because it’s not only the animals and nature you experience, but also the people who make the Safari this special! We will truly miss him and can hopefully come back another time to do this all over again!! Thank you!! Anna & Sophie will miss you, Petrus! Hopefully not our last time 🫶🫶

annadD526UWAug 27, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Just amazing

Our driver Martin was just perfect ! Very knowledgeable, social and humorous ,he did his best to make our day unforgettable and he succeeded ! We saw lots of animals and it was amazing ! Thank you Martin !

delphabgrallMay 26, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Absolutely fantastic...

Absolutely fantastic private tour at Pilanesberg National Park with Petrus & driven to and from Sandton area with Thombu. We very much enjoyed the tour - we booked the private tour and it was well worth it. We were picked up in a nice SUV and then transferred to the open-air jeep for the safari. We saw a lot of animals and has a wonderful time, even with the rain in the afternoon. The picnic lunch was also very delicious- especially, the marinaded beef. Thank you!!

Malinda_RApr 25, 2026VIATOR

Great last day in South Africa

We had a wonderful full day tour with MoAfrika. The planning was easy, everything was on time and we got back to Johannesburg in plenty of time for our night flight. Simon was a very good, careful driver- he handled the traffic beautifully. Vincent was a great safari guide, we saw so many different animals and he always got us in a good position for photographs. Not only does he know the animals but all the birds, beetles, moths, etc. This was a wonderful day to complete our South Africa trip

ElizabethSteve800Nov 21, 2025TRIPADVISOR

Awesome experience!

From booking to the tour - fuss free and awesome Our guide Petrus was awesome! Very informative and knowledgeable too! He is friendly, humourous and observant, always observant and taking care of our needs too! Will book him again if I’m back!

417adelinehSep 9, 2025TRIPADVISOR