Pilanesberg Game Reserve Private Day Tour from Johannesburg
Johannesburg, South Africa
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Trip Type: Private Sightseeing Tours
Duration: 10 hours
The Pilanesberg National Park, which covers some 55 000 hectares, is the fourth largest in southern Africa. This malaria-free park is perched on the eroded vestiges of an alkaline volcanic crater - one of only three such craters in the world. Depart Johannesburg in the early morning and transfer to the Pilanesberg National Park. Apart from the 'Big Five' you may find cheetah, hippo, crocodile and even sable during your drive. A short stop will be made to enjoy brunch before continuing on the remainder of your drive.
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The Pilanesberg National Park, which covers some 55 000 hectares, is the fourth largest in southern Africa. This malaria-free park is perched on the eroded vestiges of an alkaline volcanic crater - one of only three such craters in the world. Depart Johannesburg in the early morning and transfer to the Pilanesberg National Park. Apart from the 'Big Five' you may find cheetah, hippo, crocodile and even sable during your drive. A short stop will be made to enjoy brunch before continuing on the remainder of your drive.Adjacent to Sun City is the beautiful Pilanesberg National Park - one of the largest in South Africa. The park covers an area of 55 000-hectares and its plains are rich and fertile as they were once part of a now extinct volcanic crater.
Majestic hills encircle the park and a large central watering hole is ideal for game viewing. The park is found in the transition zone of the Kalahari and the Lowveld, and therefore both types of vegetation are found. Pilanesberg National Park is home to all of the Big Five and other large game including giraffe, hippo, zebra and crocodile, as well as an extreme diversity of birdlife (over 300 species have been recorded). A visit to the park is always rewarding! There are a number of hides and picnic spots to stop and stretch your legs.
Depart Johannesburg in the early morning and transfer to the Pilanesberg National Park. Enjoy brunch before departing on a 2.5 hour open vehicle game drive with a qualified ranger. Afterward, meet up with your touring vehicle and continue on a drive through the park for the remainder of the day.
Majestic hills encircle the park and a large central watering hole is ideal for game viewing. The park is found in the transition zone of the Kalahari and the Lowveld, and therefore both types of vegetation are found. Pilanesberg National Park is home to all of the Big Five and other large game including giraffe, hippo, zebra and crocodile, as well as an extreme diversity of birdlife (over 300 species have been recorded). A visit to the park is always rewarding! There are a number of hides and picnic spots to stop and stretch your legs.
Depart Johannesburg in the early morning and transfer to the Pilanesberg National Park. Enjoy brunch before departing on a 2.5 hour open vehicle game drive with a qualified ranger. Afterward, meet up with your touring vehicle and continue on a drive through the park for the remainder of the day.
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