​User Reviews – Pilanesberg GR

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Taneesha   –  
South Africa ZA
Visited: March 2025 Reviewed: Mar 8, 2025

Email Taneesha  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: over 5 safaris

The review below is the personal opinion of Taneesha and not that of SafariBookings.
The most disappointing thing I’ve experienced
Overall rating
1/5

Where do you even begin…..the park is so run down. When we arrived at the first gate we were only then notified that the gate was closed and had to use an alternative gate , at the second gate staff were extremely unfriendly and it could clearly be felt. There are very few animals on such a large property, the “tarred” roads are in such bad condition that they are basically non-existent and one of the hides we stopped at was boarded up with no note at the top gate and the conservationist that had stopped at the hide as well also didn’t bother to notify us, we later read in reviews that it’s been that way for more than 6 months. With the advertised prices at the lodges found within the park the question begs where the money for maintenance and conservation is going.

Sylvia Carvajal   –  
United States US
Visited: May 2024 Reviewed: Jun 3, 2024

Email Sylvia Carvajal  |  65+ years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Overall rating
5/5

An abundance of wildlife and natural beauty.

Nittaya   –  
Thailand TH
Visited: April 2024 Reviewed: May 17, 2024

Email Nittaya  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Overall rating
4/5

From the game, we found many animals, but for big 5 we found only 3 (Leopard, Elephant, Rhino). However, our driver, Lethabo, he is an experienced driver with lot of knowledge. He tried very hard to find the places where we might see Lion and Buffalo. Anyhow, it was a great experience and exciting day.

Dr. Lucy Damasane Marshall   –  
United States US
Visited: January 2024 Reviewed: Feb 16, 2024

Email Dr. Lucy Damasane Marshall  |  65+ years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Overall rating
5/5

The tour guide was very professional and knowledgeable of the wild life.

Deon   –  
South Africa ZA
Visited: February 2024 Reviewed: Feb 15, 2024

Email Deon  |  65+ years of age  |  Experience level: over 5 safaris

The review below is the personal opinion of Deon and not that of SafariBookings.
The wildlife is abundant
Overall rating
3/5

The roads are in horrific condition and beyond repair. I would not recommend traveling with a standard sedan. Pilanesberg Center is a must see. Road from Bakgatla needs a complete redo. Wildlife is abundant. Pilanesberg WAS the crown jewel of the North West province. I assume mismanagement and incompetence being the reason for the decline of this once wonderful park. At least the Wildlife is still there.

Francine   –  
United States US
Visited: August 2019 Reviewed: Feb 8, 2024

Email Francine  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Amazing Days and Nights
Overall rating
5/5

Since we were staying in and flying out of Johannesburg, we chose the closer Pilanesberg over Kruger NP so we would have more time viewing animals and less time driving in the two days we had for the safari. It did not disappoint us at all. We travelled extensively through the park and especially enjoyed when our guide Shade took us to the less explored areas where there were fewer people, beautiful views, and interesting animals. In our two days which included evening and early morning exploration, we checked off all the Big 5 and so much more! We watched a pride of lions hunt and succeed in securing a meal, watched the elusive cheetah have a morning drink at the waterhole, and adorable baby elephants. I'm sure some of the larger parks may have a more wild feel and vibe, but we were very happy with our experience in Pilanesberg!

Aurelia kelly   –  
South Africa ZA
Visited: September 2023 Reviewed: Nov 2, 2023

Email Aurelia kelly  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Breathtaking, absolutely love it there, it's so peaceful and calm, so much to see.
Overall rating
5/5

I absolutely loved this place, great get away with my family, amazing wildlife, I'm not a early morning person but getting up for the the game drives was worth it........ we had the best time!!! Would def do it again

Molahlehi Khiba   –  
South Africa ZA
Visited: November 2023 Reviewed: Nov 1, 2023

Email Molahlehi Khiba  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

My experience
Overall rating
5/5

I love this place and I'll be back. The air was fresh and I saw all the big 5.

Bongumusa   –  
South Africa ZA
Visited: August 2023 Reviewed: Oct 29, 2023

Email Bongumusa  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: over 5 safaris

Nature at its finest.
Overall rating
5/5

The accommodation is very clean, and facilities are stunning. Everything about the place is great. Had a wonderful wildlife experience. I will surely come back again!!

Vee   –  
South Africa ZA
Visited: August 2023 Reviewed: Oct 5, 2023

Email Vee  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Greatest experience of my life can do it again with my family and friends without a second thought.
Overall rating
5/5

The experience was truly and amazing one going back

Average User Rating

  • 4.4/5
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