You will be picked up and dropped off anywhere in Johannesburg and taken into Pilanesberg National Park in an air-conditioned vehicle. After being collected from your hotel or place of residence in Johannesburg or Pretoria between 5:30 and 7:30 a.m., you will be driven to the Pilanesberg Nature Reserve. In the morning, you will have two to three hours of open-air, 4x4 safari drives with narration, and in the afternoon, you will have two to two and a half hours of guided safari drives. As soon as you get there, your guide will take you on an exciting morning safari tour in an open 4x4 vehicle to see the park's wildlife. Our knowledgeable guides will try their best to find the and will give you comprehensive information about the animal you are viewing. You are going to have a little lunch at Pilanesberg. Between 3:30 and 4:00 p.m., our cars depart the national park so that we may get back to Johannesburg before nightfall. Main Location: Pilanesberg game reserve
1-Day Pilanesberg National Park Tour and Safari
Uganda: Private tour • 1 day
Tour overview
Spend the day exploring the African wilderness and return to your accommodation in Johannesburg/Pretoria the same day! Wild animals include lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants, and buffaloes. This journey is private in one of our game-viewing vehicles. With our professional safari guide, you may explore more of the area, stay longer, and see more. A light meal is included. There is also a sunset variation. We will then drop you off at your hotel or airport.
Safari Highlights
- Day 1: Johannesburg to Pilanesberg
Day 2: Pilanesberg to Johannesburg
Your 1-day safari, day by day
Each day below shows where you go, what you experience, and where you can stay—luxury, mid-range, and budget lodge options included.
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- Main destination
- Pilanesberg National Park
Inclusions & exclusions
| What's included |
|---|
| Airport / hotel pick-up and drop-off in Entebbe or Kampala |
| Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof, fuel, and professional English-speaking guide |
| Accommodation and meals as indicated in the day-by-day itinerary |
| National park entrance fees and ranger guide fees on included activities |
| Bottled drinking water during road transfers |
| What's not included |
|---|
| International flights to and from Uganda |
| Uganda visa fees and travel insurance |
| Tips and gratuities for guides, drivers, and lodge staff |
| Personal expenses (laundry, alcoholic drinks, souvenirs, etc.) |
| Optional activities not listed in the itinerary |
Request pricing & booking information
Tell us your travel dates and group size for 1-Day Pilanesberg National Park Tour and Safari — our Uganda team will reply with a tailored quote.
- Duration: 1 day
- Tour type: Uganda: Private tour • 1 day
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