Pilanesberg Game Reserve
User Reviews (90)
South Africa Parks
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Email audreywatters | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Game Drive (Twice)
I stayed at the Sun City resort during this, my first trip to South Africa. I got up very early one morning for a game drive. (The jeep left from the hotel.) We spent the morning driving around, and I couldn't believe all the animals I saw -- some up close. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable. I enjoyed myself so much I went on another game drive the next day, that time selecting the late afternoon one. I saw fewer animals because of the heat. But it was still a wonderful experience and absolutely worth the money.
Email Gary Longshaw | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Nice, albeit fairly small, and quite commercialised. Some good wildlife spotting opportunities and an interesting history, along with first class amenities make it a nice tourist destination for a one or two day visit.
Email Sumarie Slabber | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
The hide is fantastic for birding!
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Email Liz | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing--surpassed expectations!
What can I say but wow! Jacque, our guide was determined to show us as many animals and he succeeded. He was so helpful and knowledgeable that he really made our safari all the better. The accomodations were so comfortable, the food delicious and the service impeccable!
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Email Didier Collas | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
No off road, lot of people due to Sun City proximity
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Email DH | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing!
Terrific time. The variety of animals seen was beyond our expectations. Reviews that suggest this reserve is limited were off. This was a great experience.
Email awatkinson69 | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
A little too commercial for my liking. But the surroundings are great.
Email quineh | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
It is well situated not far from Johannesburg with very high standard accommodation all round the park. It is also situated not far from the Sun City complex which in its self is nice too visit for a stop over.
Email crafty1tutu (Ann Cameron) | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
It is a much smaller park than Kruger, so the animals are more confined and easier to spot, especially if your time there is limited.
Pilanesberg
I visited the Pilanesberg in September 2014, for a long weekend. We stayed in the Madikwe facility. The accommodation is satisfactory. We hired a 4 sleeper unit. I slept in the "upstairs" bedroom. The layout of the units does not allow beds to be pushed against the wall, which I did not like and the beds were not particularly comfortable. We ate at the camps restaurant. The food was adequate, but they could not produce all the items on the menu and were slow to deliver food. Breakfast at Bakubang was good. The units cooking facilities were good, with a barbeque and other cooking facililities.
From a wildlife perspective, we were fortunate to see a number of animals including rhino. The dam had a number of animals and provided for some good photo oppurtunities. We saw several animals over a period of a few hours, and had plenty of photo opportunities. The range of animals is pretty diverse. The park has reasonable flora. Good views over the lands from some of the higher elevations of the park.
The reserve became pretty full during the mid-morning and their were a significant number of vehicles in the park. The roads are mostly good.
The park is conveniently located being an hour and a halfs drive from Pretoria and Johannesburg. The park is close to Sun City and Rustenburg.
My view is that for a short visit of two days the park is certainly worth visiting, if you are in that part of the work.
Safari Tours to Pilanesberg GR
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4-Day Black Rhino Game Lodge Safari Package
$958 to $1,053 pp (USD)
South Africa: Self-driveLuxuryLodge
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Pilanesberg GR, Johannesburg (End)
MoAfrika Tours
4.9/5 – 1,766 Reviews
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3-Day Bakubung Lodge Safari from Cape Town
$970 to $1,067 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 10 people per vehicle)LuxuryLodge
You Visit: Cape Town (Start), Pilanesberg GR, Johannesburg Airport (End)
MoAfrika Tours
4.9/5 – 1,766 Reviews
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3-Day Luxury Pilanesburg Tshukudu Lodge Safari
$982 to $1,080 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 9 people per vehicle)LuxuryLodge
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Pilanesberg GR, Johannesburg (End)
MoAfrika Tours
4.9/5 – 1,766 Reviews
