Pilanesberg National Park Day Tour from Pretoria, every SATURDAY
Overview
This alternative to a Kruger Park Tour offers a visit to a National Park known for the Big Five and over 365 bird species. Located just about two hours from Pretoria and Johannesburg, it provides an accessible wildlife experience.
- 🦁 Home to the Big Five: lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino, and elephant.
- 🐦 More than 365 bird species to observe.
- 🚗 Only about two hours from Pretoria and Johannesburg.
- ⚠️ Limited time for exploration compared to a full tour.
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Pickup included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (Pretoria)
- Lunch
- National Park fees
- Bottled water
- Light refreshments
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Drinks
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Pilanesberg National ParkIf you don’t have the time for a Kruger Park Tour this is your best alternative - only about two hours from Pretoria / Johannesburg. This malaria-free 58 000 hectare park - the fourth largest in South Africa - is situated on the eroded remains of a 1,2 billion-year-old extinct volcanic crater, and is home to the Big Five (lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino and elephant), and more than 365 bird species. Several overnight packages are available. DAY TOUR ITINERARY: 06:15 – 06:30 Departure Johannesburg pick-up points 07:00 – 07:15 Departure Centurion pick-up points 07:30 – 07:45 Departure Pretoria pick-up points 09:30 – 10:00 Arrival at Park 10:00 – 16:00 Game viewing in a closed air-conditioned Ulysses Tours vehicle 13:00 Light lunch at Pilanesberg Centre / Bakgatla Camp 16:00 Departure from Park 18:00 – 19:00 Drop-offs