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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
Best safari day tour
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
Day Safari at Pilanesberg
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.
Written 8 January 2022
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Barb C
Toronto, Canada100 contributions
Good Trip
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.
Written 30 May 2020
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POL563
London4 contributions
Day trip with Pilanesberg Safaris
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
Super
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.
Written 12 December 2019
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Beth L
Cardiff, UK95 contributions
Amazing day trip to see animals on their own habitat
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.
Written 1 December 2019
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Ron J
London, UK10 contributions
Wonderful day trip
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
Amazing day trip
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.
Written 9 November 2019
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Frank A
20 contributions
3 fantastic days
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.

/Frank
Written 29 September 2019
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hendrixclaps
Singapore, Singapore13 contributions
Good day trip!
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.
Written 17 August 2019
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