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Pilanesberg Game Reserve Safari and Sun City Day Trip from Johannesburg | 11 hours

26 Reviews | Pretoria
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Pilanesberg Game Reserve Safari and Sun City Day Trip from Johannesburg
2 Adults x $573.37
$1,146.74
Approx Total
$1,146.74
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Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Professional guide
  • Closed vehicle game drive
  • Hotel pickup and drop off
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities
  • Valley of Waves

Overview

Spot the Big 5 at Pilanesberg Game Reserve then relax at the unique Sun City Resort on a packed day trip from Johannesburg. Combine two very different destinations in one tour for a great way to experience what the region has to offer. Travel from Johannesburg to the Pilanesberg Game Reserve and enjoy a closed-vehicle game drive, seeking out diverse African wildlife in the 572 km² park, which is not only home to most Southern African species but also home to the Big 5, namely lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino and leopard. The reserve is also one of the world’s outstanding geological phenomena: a crater of a long-extinct volcano and the result of eruptions some 1 200 million years ago. Your safari is followed by a guided tour of the famous Sun City Resort, a glitzy and lush entertainment complex bordering the park. You will have time to explore Sun City, which is not only a luxury casino and resort but also a flagship structure associated with times during the Apartheid South Africa.

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Itinerary

  • Sun City Resort

    Tour of Sun City Resort with some free time to explore.

    3 hours

  • Pilanesberg National Park

    Enjoy a closed vehicle game drive in Pilanesburg.

    3 hours

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Additional Info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Sun City is approximately a 3.5 hour drive from Johannesburg
  • A minimum of 2 people required
  • Children up to the age of 3 years are required to sit in a car seat. Car seats are subject to availability at the time of booking. Parents are welcome to bring their own car seat
  • Guests will be notified the day prior of collection time.
  • Should we receive a booking with no pick up and drop details, guests are requested to contact the office, 48 hours prior to tour departure date. failure to provide us with pick up and drop off details, will result guest not receiving a pick up time and missing the tour and no refund will be provided.
  • Game Drive in Pilanesburg will be conducted in a closed vehicle.
  • Cullinan Guided Journeys strictly follow the SA Government approved TBCSA Health and Safety COVID-19 Protocols. Should guests present COVID-19 symptoms, COVID testing and quarantine will be at their own cost. We recommend that you ensure that your guests take adequate personal travel insurance cover before departure from home.

Non Refundable

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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26 reviews

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Showing 1-5 of 13 reviews with 5 stars

This was honestly one of the most...

Published on Jan, 2018

This was honestly one of the most amazing experiences of my life! Although we didn't get to see all of the big five, we saw plenty of animals right away including wilderbeasts, rhinos, hippos, giraffes, elephants, zebra, etc... Our tour guide was amazing, super informative and very nice. We were picked up on time from our AirBnB in Sandton and the drive was about 2 hours but totally worth it. I definitely recommend this activity.

Words cannot describe how great of a...

Published on May, 2017

Words cannot describe how great of a tour this was. My wife and I went in August during our honeymoon off-season tour in Zouth Afrika so our tour guide Mark was able to give us a personal tour. He was funny and quite knowledgeable. We saw all the big game. We could not ask for a better trip. Well worth it for this lifetime of memories.

The tour guide was very good and we...

Published on Aug, 2016

The tour guide was very good and we saw many interesting animals ,She worked with us on what we wanted to see and she was very knowledgeable. The long trip was worth it and she gave a good account of the history of the area.

Perfect trip! Perfect guide! At...

Published on Aug, 2015

Perfect trip! Perfect guide! At Pilanesberg the landscape is amazing with a sufficient number of animals. Sun City is an interesting place to see.

Our tour guide Andrew was the best...

Published on Jan, 2015

Our tour guide Andrew was the best. He was very knowledgeable on history of Pilanesberg, the animals in the reserve, and Sun City. We took a lot of pictures.

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