Private Pilanesberg Safaris
When travelling through Southern Africa, it is highly recommended that tourists also visit the Pilanesberg National Park, which is the fourth largest wildlife park in South Africa.
Since you are now able to schedule an exclusive, full-day private Pilanesberg safari excursion just for you and the people who are accompanying you with some tour operators, this experience has the potential to be significantly improved.
A crater serves as the setting for Pilanesberg National Park, which is found in the Bojanala Region of the North West Province. This crater was produced when a volcano erupted several millions of years ago, and it is still visible today. You will find that this defunct volcano has become one of the most fascinating settings to explore throughout your time here.
There’s a wide range of Pilanesberg accommodations to choose from. View the Pilanesberg gate times and things to do.
Because of the efforts of the Genesis project, this one-of-a-kind game reserve is home to the majority of the animal species that are native to South Africa.
The park covers a total area of 55,000 hectares and is home to approximately 7,000 animals, all of which are allowed to roam free and unfettered throughout their habitat. Because Pilanesberg is home to all of the Big 5 animals—elephant, rhino, leopard, buffalo, and lion—you can feel confident that you will be able to check off the majority of the game sightings on your list while you are there.
Other animals, such as zebras, giraffes, cheetahs, hyenas, hippos, crocodiles, jackals, wild cats, and a variety of antelopes, as well as more than 300 kinds of birds, will undoubtedly come into your line of sight.
Pilanesberg National Park has nearly 200 kilometres of roads that visitors can take on their own or with a guide to witness wildlife.
During this tour, you will get the opportunity to participate in an in-depth game drive that will be led by your very own expert and well-informed tour guide. Your guide will respond to any and all questions you may have regarding the amazing wildlife and environment.
Within the confines of a closed vehicle and with the assistance of your very own personal guide and driver, you will be able to enjoy the day safari of a lifetime in Pilanesberg National Park.
Do not leave home without your camera if you want to have a lasting record of all the amazing wildlife and breath taking scenery that this national park has to offer.
The excursions to Pilanesberg Game Reserve usually begin in Johannesburg and includes both round-trip transportation to the park and game drives. During the game drives, you will be able to search for the “Big 5” and other animals with the assistance of your very own highly qualified personal ranger in a private vehicle.
What guests can expect on a private Pilanesberg safari
The following are some of the highlights that you may look forward to experiencing on a private day excursion to the Pilanesberg National Park:
A personal guide will attend solely to the needs of the passengers in the vehicle.
Your entrance fees to Pilanesberg National Park should be included, as well as a pre-decided number of guided 4×4 safariexcursions in closed or open vehicles and some light meals.
Game drives usually last from two to three and a half hours. It is important for tourists to keep in mind that even though these are privatetrips, the areas that are visited are open to the public.
This means that in addition to themselves, there may be other tourists who enjoy the same views and visit the same locations as they do.
A typical itinerary of a private Pilanesberg tour
The safari journeys in enclosed vehicles usually begin in either Johannesburg or Pretoria.
In order to get you to the Pilanesberg Nature reserve, your personal guide and driver will come to pick you up in a secure vehicle very early in the morning from wherever you are staying in Johannesburg.
After you have arrived at the reserve, your guide will take you on a thrilling morning safari drive in a closed 4×4 safari vehicle. During this drive, it is highly likely that you will see some of the species that are native to the National Park. The guides are well qualified and extremely educated about the region as well as the people who live there. They will provide you with in-depth information on each animal that you may come across.
They will make every effort to locate all of the members of the Big 5 for you, but in the meantime, do not forget to admire all of the other species, including the more diminutive ones.
Before embarking on the second safari drive of the day, which will take place in an enclosed vehicle, you will have lunch at one of the many rest camps that are located within the national park. This will take place during the hottest part of the day, which is also the time of day when animal sightings are typically not very good.
Your excursion to the park will end at 15:30 to 16:00 when your vehicle will depart in order to get back in Johannesburg before dusk.
Your tour price will include the pick-up and drop-off service from any location in Johannesburg, conducted by a private guide who also doubles as a driver, in a car that is equipped with air-conditioning.
It should further include the entrance fees to Pilanesberg National Park, as well as at least an early morning safariexcursion in an enclosed 4×4 vehicle with a private guide, and an afternoon safariexcursion, also in a 4×4 vehicle with a private guide, drives lasting between two and three and a half hours.
While a snack in at one of the camp’s restaurants may be included, any items purchased for yourself personally will not be included in your tour price.
FAQ
Are private safaris in the Pilanesberg National Park allowed?
Yes, some tour operators now offer private safari excursions just for you and the people who are accompanying you. You should keep in mind however that even though the trip is private, the areas visited are open to the public and there may be other tourists who enjoy the same views and visit the same locations as you do
Is a private safari in the Pilanesberg National Park worthwhile?
Yes, Pilanesberg National Park is the fourth largest wildlife park in South Africa and located in a defunct volcano, it is one of the most fascinating settings to explore, as well as a one-of-a-kind game reserve that is home to the majority of the animal species native to South Africa.
Are day visitors allowed for private safaris in the Pilanesberg National Park?
Yes, you can visit the park for a day on your own private safari. It is only a few hours’ drive from Johannesburg and the OR Tambo International Airport.