Pilanesberg Big 5 Safari Day Trip

Escape the city for a day of pure African wilderness at Pilanesberg National Park, set in the crater of an ancient volcano. This malaria-free reserve is home to the Big 5 — lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo — plus cheetah, wild dog, hippo, and over 360 bird species. Your morning begins with an exhilarating open-vehicle game drive led by expert tracker-guides who know every watering hole and hiding spot. Enjoy a bush breakfast in the reserve before a second game drive in the afternoon when predators become more active. Pilanesberg offers some of South Africa's best Big 5 sighting rates outside Kruger.