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13 Safaris in Johannesburg Worth Booking

13 tours  ·  from $95 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 13 safaris in Johannesburg worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

From Johannesburg: Pilanesberg Nature Reserve Game Safari - The early pickup from Johannesburg
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From Johannesburg: Pilanesberg Nature Reserve Game Safari

1.Pilanesberg Nature Reserve Game Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,327 reviews · 12 hours · from $186Our pick

Spend 12 hours traveling from Johannesburg to Pilanesberg for two open-vehicle safaris, lunch, and a chance to see Africa’s Big Five.

“I think this was an extremely amazing experience. It was extremely good value the guy who were friendly, informative, and helpful. I enjoyed my experience and would highly recommend this.”

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Full Day Ultimate Pilanesberg National Park Safari from Johannesburg or Pretoria - The first open-vehicle safari drive
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Full Day Ultimate Pilanesberg National Park Safari from Johannesburg or Pretoria

2.Full Day Ultimate Pilanesberg National Park Safari from Johannesburg or Pretoria

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 718 reviews · from $159

Spend a full day on two open-vehicle game drives in Pilanesberg, with Big Five sightings, lunch by a waterhole, and hotel pickup.

“The safari was a great experience. However, we only gave it 4 stars because it wasn’t what we expected. It could’ve been the rain or that the tour guide spent most of the tour having side conversations with woman who sat in the front seat of tRead more”

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Early Morning Balloon Safari with Breakfast from Magaliesburg - Check-in, instructions, and the launch
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Early Morning Balloon Safari with Breakfast from Magaliesburg

From Johannesburg: 3-Day Budget Tent Kruger Park Safari - A Full Day Around Orpen in Kruger
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From Johannesburg: 3-Day Budget Tent Kruger Park Safari

5.3-Day Budget Tent Kruger Park Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 163 reviews · 3 days · from $653

A practical 3-day Kruger safari from Johannesburg with sunset and night drives, tent camping, a bush walk, Blyde Canyon, and small groups.

“the guides overall were really friendly and knowledgable, in particular Raymond was a very nice person and very experienced. The schedules were well organized Just the lack of the wifi on the first night could have been an issue if someone did not know, but our guide Raymond managed to solve this issue for us.”

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Full Day Safari Tour of Pilanesberg National Park, Open Jeep experience - The game drive and the work of the guide
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Full Day Safari Tour of Pilanesberg National Park, Open Jeep experience

Full Day Exquisite Pilanesberg Safari from Johannesburg - The 5:30 am pickup and the road north
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Full Day Exquisite Pilanesberg Safari from Johannesburg

8.Full Day Exquisite Pilanesberg Safari from Johannesburg

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 89 reviews · from $204

Spend a full day on safari at Pilanesberg from Johannesburg, with hotel pickup, open vehicle drives, lunch, and chances to see the Big Five.

“What a perfect day! Jason was waiting for us before the time communicated with a well kept, comfortable vehicle. He had a well planned stop halfway as the drive to the safari was 2.5 hrs. Upon arrival he directed us to where we could find souvenirs as this was important to Read more”

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Cradle of Humankind Tour with Lion Safari from Johannesburg - The 7:30 am pickup and the road west
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Cradle of Humankind Tour with Lion Safari from Johannesburg

Captivating Safari Lion Park Experience (Half Day Guided Tour) - The two-hour route through Lion and Safari Park
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Captivating Safari Lion Park Experience (Half Day Guided Tour)

10.Captivating Safari Lion Park Experience (Half Day Guided Tour)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 62 reviews · from $94Best value

See lions, cheetahs, giraffes, zebra, and wild dogs on a convenient half-day safari from Johannesburg with hotel pickup.

“The worst tour company I’ve worked with. Solly only drove us to the park from our hotel, he was very full of himself. The guide that worked for the Lion safari park was great, he made our experience a little better. I would not recommend anyone booking with this company, but the Lion park is a nice place to visit with another tour company or driven by self. This tour company charges too much just to be driven to the park, you can take an Uber and get a better overall experience.”

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3-Day Kruger National Park Open Vehicle Safari - Day 1: entering Kruger and beginning the search
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3-Day Kruger National Park Open Vehicle Safari

12.3-Day Kruger National Park Open Vehicle Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · from $770

A practical review of a 3-day Kruger safari from Johannesburg, with small groups, open vehicles, expert guides, meals, and bungalow lodging.

“September 2024 - First of all our consultant Tanja was fantastic she's very patient knowledgeable and extremely pleasant to work with. she put together a phenomenal package from Southern Kruger to kambaku Private Lodge to Cape Town to Read more”

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Pilanesberg Full-Day Shared Safari with Sun City Visit - The 6:00 AM departure from Johannesburg
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Pilanesberg Full-Day Shared Safari with Sun City Visit

13.Pilanesberg Full-Day Shared Safari with Sun City Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 27 reviews · from $290

Spend a long day tracking wildlife in Pilanesberg, touring Sun City, and returning to Johannesburg with transport and park entry included.

“Super organized! Our guide Vincent took care of all our wishes. So we had an unforgettable day Thanks a lot to Vincent!! This tour is a total must-try The safari was actually private.”

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