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12 Best Johannesburg Safaris

The drives worth getting up at dawn for.

The 12 johannesburg safaris travellers book most, gathered in one place. What you are likely to see, how long you are out in the field, who runs the drive, and what a seat in the vehicle costs.

12 Best Johannesburg Safaris

From Johannesburg: Pilanesberg Nature Reserve Game Safari - Two open-vehicle game drives: how you maximize sightings
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From Johannesburg: Pilanesberg Nature Reserve Game Safari

1.From Johannesburg: Pilanesberg Nature Reserve Game Safari

Full-day safari from Johannesburg to Pilanesberg with two open-vehicle drives, expert guides, Big 5 chances, and a waterhole-view lunch.

Most Popular 4.8

“A very enjoyable day with lunch included. Our guide Doreen was very knowledgeable. We got to see a fair few animals in their natural habitat. Around five hours on the game drive, plenty of opportunities to see the big 5 if you are lucky. Unfortunately we didn’t see any of the big cats but that’s…”

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Full Day Ultimate Pilanesberg National Park Safari from Johannesburg or Pretoria - Your early start and the road reality from Joburg or Pretoria
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Full Day Ultimate Pilanesberg National Park Safari from Johannesburg or Pretoria

Early Morning Balloon Safari with Breakfast from Magaliesburg - Where you start: Bill Harrop’s Original Balloon Safaris
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Early Morning Balloon Safari with Breakfast from Magaliesburg

3.Early Morning Balloon Safari with Breakfast from Magaliesburg

Early hot air balloon safari over the Magaliesbergs and Cradle of Humankind with live commentary, certificate, and sparkling breakfast near Skeerpoort.

5.0

“It is a well oiled machine all over! The facilities, the staff, the breakfast, the flight everything ia a above average experience! Well done to all! The weather permitted us to experience all the fun and this special experience!”

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From Johannesburg: Lion & Safari Park Half-Day Tour - The ride out: about 45 minutes of getting ready for game viewing
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From Johannesburg: Lion & Safari Park Half-Day Tour

4.From Johannesburg: Lion & Safari Park Half-Day Tour

Half-day Lion Park safari from Johannesburg: open-vehicle lions and more, rare white lions possible, plus pickup in a small group.

4.6

“The Tour was very well managed. Our Tour guide and Driver Mr Ntsieni gave us all information. It's a perfect half day Safari Tour. Tour vehicle was very good and spacious. Overall I'd a very good experience and I'd definitely recommend others to try this Tour.”

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Full Day Safari Tour of Pilanesberg National Park, Open Jeep experience - The day’s flow: pickup, drive, the main safari block, and lunch
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Full Day Safari Tour of Pilanesberg National Park, Open Jeep experience

6.Full Day Safari Tour of Pilanesberg National Park, Open Jeep experience

Full-day open-jeep safari from Johannesburg to Pilanesberg Game Reserve for Big Five viewing, guided drives, lunch, and pickup.

5.0

“If I am to give separate ratings to the staff involved in the tour and to the Pilanesburg National Park experience, I would give the staff (and the tour operator) a 5-star rating and the Park experience itself a 2-star rating. The tour was supposed Read more”

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Safari Flight - The morning flow: from Kloofzicht Lodge to a smooth, 1-hour flight
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Safari Flight

7.Safari Flight

Hot air balloon safari above game reserves in the Cradle of Humankind near Johannesburg. 1-hour flight, breakfast, wildlife views.

5.0

“What an incredible ride. So exciting to see them inflating the ballon’s. The staff was so warm and helpful and funny. We lifted off just as the sun rose., unforgettable experience.”

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Full Day Exquisite Pilanesberg Safari from Johannesburg - Open-Air vs Closed Vehicle: Your Best Choice for Photos and Comfort
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Full Day Exquisite Pilanesberg Safari from Johannesburg

8.Full Day Exquisite Pilanesberg Safari from Johannesburg

12.5-hour Pilanesberg safari from Johannesburg with open-vehicle game drives, Big Five chances, lunch, and a Hartbeespoort Dam break.

5.0

“Jason picked us on time and the 3 hr trip to the park was informative with nuggets of info about the scenes that we passed on the way. The safari with the game warden was just as it should be. Lots of viewings and close ups of many different types of animals. Without the Read…”

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Cradle of Humankind Tour with Lion Safari from Johannesburg - Price and what you really get for $207.05
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Cradle of Humankind Tour with Lion Safari from Johannesburg

9.Cradle of Humankind Tour with Lion Safari from Johannesburg

Johannesburg day trip combining an open-vehicle lion safari with Sterkfontein caves and Maropeng, plus a small-group visit to the Cradle.

5.0

“Jason was a great guide! Everything planned was really great and beautiful. They tailored outing well and adjusted it since the canes were closed but if went very well! We had such an amazing time.”

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Captivating Safari Lion Park Experience (Half Day Guided Tour) - The main event: your 2-hour guided visit inside Safari Lion Park
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Captivating Safari Lion Park Experience (Half Day Guided Tour)

3-Day Kruger National Park Open Vehicle Safari - Day 1: the drive in, then an afternoon game drive
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3-Day Kruger National Park Open Vehicle Safari

12.3-Day Kruger National Park Open Vehicle Safari

3-day Kruger open-vehicle safari with max-9 groups, air-conditioned in-park bungalows, guided drives, and Johannesburg transfers included.

5.0

“September 2024 - First of all our consultant Tanja was fantastic she's very patient knowledgeable and extremely pleasant to work with. she put together a phenomenal package from Southern Kruger to kambaku Private Lodge to Cape Town to Read more”

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