Pilanesberg Safaris and Tours
Pilanesberg Safaris and Tours
Pilanesberg Safaris and Tours
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As a responsible tour operator, Pilanesberg Safaris and Tours actively boycotts ALL "commercial" predator breeding and wildlife petting facilities, believing wildlife should be wild and this is what we will show you! We are a dynamic, passionate, up-and-coming company specialising in tours and safaris in Pilanesberg National Park since 2007. The proximity of this park to the hub of the Gauteng metropolis makes for an ideal safari and wilderness experience in easy reach for a day or few.
Johannesburg, South Africa
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H K
Glasgow, UK11 contributions
Nov 2022 • Couples
We had an amazing day tour of Pilanesburg National Park with Daryl. He is hugely experienced as a guide and shared a wealth of information with us. We saw an amazing variety of animals and birds. Thanks Daryl for such a wonderful day!
Written 1 November 2022
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bleek99
Las Cruces, NM5 contributions
Jan 2022 • Family
We had a wonderful time at the Pilanesberg park. We arranged the tour just last minute and had with Donald an excellent guide who explained flora and fauna equally well. Due to the season some game is more difficult to spot but this was all balanced out by explaining the other important aspects of the ecosystem.
Overall, all went super smooth from online payment to on time pick up and drop off at our Airbnb.
Overall, all went super smooth from online payment to on time pick up and drop off at our Airbnb.
Written 8 January 2022
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Barb C
Toronto, Canada100 contributions
Oct 2019
Our trip planner recommended Pilanesberg rather than Kruger due to it's proximity. Those going to Kruger had to travel most of the day with less time actually on Safari.
The animals were great but expect there could be times you drive for an hour and see no animals ... we are on their schedule after all not ours. Did see a nice variety of animals.
The only downside on our venture was our driver. Continuously asked him to advise us before he moved vehicle as we were up taking photos and he did not. Many of the older people on the safari were stumbling to get back to their seats multiple time after being up taking photos.
The animals were great but expect there could be times you drive for an hour and see no animals ... we are on their schedule after all not ours. Did see a nice variety of animals.
The only downside on our venture was our driver. Continuously asked him to advise us before he moved vehicle as we were up taking photos and he did not. Many of the older people on the safari were stumbling to get back to their seats multiple time after being up taking photos.
Written 30 May 2020
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POL563
London4 contributions
Mar 2020
An amazing day with Ryan. Just me and the best best tour guide in the business. Ryan has an impressive knowledge about animals, flowers and birds, and there are 350 of them. Truly spectacular experience, thank you Ryan!
Written 3 March 2020
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Faheemagb
Mumbai, India182 contributions
Dec 2019 • Solo
Very nice.
Daryl was my guide.
Arrived on schedule, dropped me back on schedule.
It's was a rainy day so most animals were lying low, Daryl ensured he found some to show me. Nice lunch, good conversation. Excellent day trip from Joberg.
Daryl was my guide.
Arrived on schedule, dropped me back on schedule.
It's was a rainy day so most animals were lying low, Daryl ensured he found some to show me. Nice lunch, good conversation. Excellent day trip from Joberg.
Written 12 December 2019
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Beth L
Cardiff, UK95 contributions
Nov 2019
Fabulous day trip. Animals were so close to us. It was amazing to see these large, beautiful animals in their own habitiat.
Lovely cafe, with reasonably priced and tasty food. Also a small shop on site - for drinks, sweets and souvenirs.
Highly recommend.
Lovely cafe, with reasonably priced and tasty food. Also a small shop on site - for drinks, sweets and souvenirs.
Highly recommend.
Written 1 December 2019
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Ron J
London, UK10 contributions
Nov 2019 • Friends
We had a great experience on the day trip to Pilanesberg. We saw lots of animals and loved the tour. Our guide was great and the lunch was delicious. Really enjoyed the trip and highly recommend!
Written 15 November 2019
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Dan E
Southport, UK4 contributions
Nov 2019 • Friends
The guide Ryan was great and full of local knowledge and facts.
Wildlife during the tour; Elephants, Rhino, Giraffe, Hippo, Nile Crocodile and Lion to name a few.
Overall Great experience, honest guide and an excellent wildlife tour in South Africa.
Wildlife during the tour; Elephants, Rhino, Giraffe, Hippo, Nile Crocodile and Lion to name a few.
Overall Great experience, honest guide and an excellent wildlife tour in South Africa.
Written 9 November 2019
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Frank A
20 contributions
Sep 2019 • Solo
I had a great experience in the park with Darryl. Pickup from hotel on time as agreed (despite Joburg traffic) on day 1. From there everything went as planned. Or even better. Saw a leopard up close taking down an impala! And much more, strongly recommend. The only drawback is that it is a lot of sitting in the car, but that is totally worth it.
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Written 29 September 2019
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hendrixclaps
Singapore, Singapore13 contributions
Aug 2019 • Friends
We took a day trip to Pilanesberg National Park. Darryl was very knowledgeable about the animals and was able to spot them quickly. He was also able to explain about the behaviors, and nature of each of the animals we spotted.
Prior to the trip, communication with Holly was prompt and she was able to address our queries well.
On the whole, would recommend the tour if you only have 1 day to spare.
Prior to the trip, communication with Holly was prompt and she was able to address our queries well.
On the whole, would recommend the tour if you only have 1 day to spare.
Written 17 August 2019
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JordsOnTravel
London, UK15 contributions
How many people are usually on the day tour? Is it really busy? What is the transport? Jeep? Bus? Van?
Ron J
London, UK10 contributions
8 people in total, we all had plenty of space in an open top for 9 people.
albella1020
St. Gallen, Switzerland
Hello, is a family with a two year old welcome to go on a one day safari tour? If so, do you have car seats available for pick up from hotel?
964gerardush
Nieuwegein, The Netherlands111 contributions
I think the hotel can give the best anser. Otherwise it is posible to visit the park with your own car, otherwise the driving is very smooth and only on hard ways. It is possible to keep the child on your legs and arms.
Nice visit!
Euge A
1 contribution
Buenas tardes. En enero voy a estar con un amigo por Johannesburgo y teníamos ganas de ir un día a pilanesberg a hacer un safari. Quería saber cuanto costaba y si tienen guías en español! Saludos
Jose Santacruz
1 contribution
Hola! Yo también voy en enero, calculo que el 12 haría el safari a Pilanesberg. Salgo desde Buenos Aires, cualquier info que tengas te voy a agradecer que me la compartas. Mi correo es josantacruz hotmail com
Bonjour je voulais savoir si nous pouvons faire le safari avec notre petite de 4 ans.
Merci
PilanesbergSafarisandTours
Johannesburg
Hi Cyldric
Travelling witha 4 year old will ot be a problem.
Hope to hear from and assist you further!
_esthercapelolado
Buenos Aires, Argentina10 contributions
Hola quería cotización para 5 adultos desde el 30/11 al 1/12 instalados en Pilanesberg con safari y todo incluido en categoría económica gracias
PilanesbergSafarisandTours
Johannesburg
Hola _esthercapelolado
Porfavor contactarnos por nuestra pagina web porque no podermos mandar itinerarios por TripAdvisor messneger.
Muchos gracias
Magdalena Josef... O
1 contribution
Hola estoy viajando el 8 de julio a johannesburgo y me gustaria realizar el 10 de Julio un safari en pilanesberg.Podrian darme un presupuesto? Somos 2 personas.
PilanesbergSafarisandTours
Johannesburg
Hola Magdalena
Gracias por tu mensage. Tenermos desponibilidad por el 10 y si puedes mandarnos un email o whatsapp podermos mandar los itinerarios y precios.
Attentamente
Pilanesberg Safaris y Tours
pilotopa38
Furstenwalde, Germany12 contributions
Do you have availability for tomorrow? We are a coupple lokking for a one day tour.
Thanks in advance
Ryan M
Johannesburg, South Africa5 contributions
Hi there. Sadly we didn't receive this message till later. Emails or phone calls would be the best method to make a last minute booking.
globetrotter888
Istanbul, Türkiye204 contributions
hii there, we will be there in November for 3 days safari what do you suggest
PilanesbergSafarisandTours
Johannesburg
Hi there, thanks for the question. We offer a number of three day itineraries that can be found on our website. Hope that that assists and look forward to hearing from you.
Olá! Pretendo me hospedar 03 dias em algum hotel próximo ao Pilanesberg National Park. Como chegar do aeroporto de Joanesburgo aos hotéis em Pilanesberg? Alguém pode me informar se existem empresas que fazem tranfer para os hotéis próximos ao parque??
Zach B
Johannesburg, South Africa125 contributions
Hi - Was looking for a contact email or number for this? Looking to take a 2 night safari in two weeks (13-15 April) and looking for a good operator. Zach
DSTgar
Philadelphia, PA42 contributions
There's a "contact us" page at the pilanesbergsafaris website.
Because the boss is one of the guides, he can be a bit slow to answer. No peeking at cell phones when you're stalking elephants. Try email then follow-up with phone in a day or so if you don't get a response. That's pretty short notice.