15 National Park Trips in Johannesburg to Build a South African Day Around

1.Pilanesberg Nature Reserve Game Safari

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

Review of the Pilanesberg day safari from Johannesburg, with Big Five sightings, open-vehicle drives, lunch, costs, and practical tips.

“From Johannesburg it’s a really long journey there and back. But I felt it was worth every minute and every penny. The day in the park was brilliant and we saw three of the top five. We saw lots of other animals which certainly made up for it, we only comment is that at the back of the Jeep It is very windy and sometimes quite cold. I bought a souvenir hat at the first stop and was okay after that. If you get the chance, do go on this day trip. Worth every penny.”

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

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

Review of MoAfrika’s full-day Pilanesberg safari from Johannesburg, with two game drives, lunch at a waterhole, transport, value, and practical tips.

“My very first Safari experience. The initial drive takes a while but once at the Safari it’s a magical place. Would 100 percent recommend this tour.”

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3.Full Day Safari Tour of Pilanesberg National Park, Open Jeep experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 139 reviews · from $155Top rated

Review of a full-day open-jeep safari from Johannesburg to Pilanesberg, with Big Five sightings, lunch, hotel pickup, and practical planning tips.

“We have finally been able to see these beings generally visible only in documentaries at home. We were dazzled!”

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4.3-Day Kruger National Park Open Vehicle Safari

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

Review of a 3-day Kruger safari from Johannesburg, with small groups, open vehicles, park lodging, game drives, costs, and practical tips.

“We went in May 2024 and it was an absolutely amazing experience. We saw all big 5 animals. Our tour guide was knowledgeable and helpful in ensuring we maximized our time.”

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5.4-Day Classic Kruger National Park Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 52 reviews · 4 days · from $1,120

Four days from Johannesburg to Balule and Kruger with sunset drives, a bush walk, starry braai, Blyde Canyon, and small-group safari value.

“4 jours intenses à la recherche des BIGFIVE. Pick-up on time à Johannesburg.. arrêts prévus pour les pauses. Dès votre arrivée au lodge, l'accueil est chaleureux, on vous laisse 30 min pour découvrir votre logement et puis c'est le moment pour partir à la recherche d'animaux dans la savane. Le véhicule est ouvert. Le soir même, vous vivrez un braai fantastique et avec un peu de chance, vous entendrez les animaux mieux les voir (hyènes et éléphant pour notre part). En fin de repas, retour au logement pour la nuit. Le petit-déjeuner est simple mais suffisant, idem pour les repas, le choix est unique. Sachez qu'il n'y a pas de…”

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6.3 Day Kruger National Park Safari & Panorama Route

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · from $1,008

Three days from Johannesburg to Kruger with sunset and full-day safaris, Panorama Route views, private transfers, and practical value advice.

“This was a life-long dream of ours, to visit Kruger. We enjoyed spending time with our guide, Norman, who picked us up at our hotel, and arranged every detail of our stay and game drives. The hotel he arranged was excellent, the food was grRead more”

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7.3-Day Classic Kruger National Park Safari Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 45 reviews · 3 days · from $959

Spend three days on Kruger safaris, a bush barbecue, sunrise drive, and Blyde River Canyon, with Johannesburg transfers and small-group service.

“L’esperienza al Trevisana lodge è stata più affascinante del previsto e la consiglio a chi vuole conoscere gli animali e ama la natura. Al Trevisana lodge abbiamo trovato stanze con bagno privato; il tutto molto pulito ed essenziale. C’era anche l’aria condizionata in camera e il necessario per l’igiene personale. Ci hanno accolto con professionalità ed entusiasmo le guide Terrence e Dylan . Al Trevisana abbiamo conosciuto anche le altre guide Andy e Smiley che ci hanno accompagnato alla scoperta degli abitanti del parco Kruger . Le signore che si occupano della colazione e della cena sono molto disponibili e cortesi. La prima sera ci hanno sorpreso con una fantastica…”

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8.2-Day Safari into Kruger National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 29 reviews · 2 days · from $616

Review a two-day Kruger safari from Johannesburg with Big 5 game drives, Hazyview lodging, practical costs, timing, and travel tips.

“Foi tudo muito tranquilo e as pessoas envolvidas, tanto no translado como no Lodge e Safari, muito atenciosas! Recomendo”

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9.Kruger National Park – 4 Day Safari Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 19 reviews · 4 days · from $946

Four days of Kruger wildlife, a sunset safari, Blyde Canyon cruise, bush walk, and rustic camp life from $946 per person.

“Bellissima esperienza! Tour organizzato molto bene e flessibile in base alle esigenze. Il top del tour è la giornata di safari al Kruger. Il camp è bello, il lodge era abbastanza spartano ma assolutamente in linea con la mia scelta. I pasti erano compresi quasi tutti (qualche pranzo no), le colazioni e le cene erano tutte organizzate nella casa di Loyd la nostra guida; le colazioni semplici ma abbondanti e buone (le migliori uova strapazzate mai mangiate), le cene altrettanto buone con grigliate ad ogni sera, ma il meglio era la convivialità che si veniva a creare tra la gente unitamente alle visite costanti di animali durante la cena (da…”

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10.Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $121

Join a 4.5-hour Johannesburg safari to see lions, rhinos, wild dogs, hippos, and more, with hotel pickup and a small-group game drive.

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11.6-Day Classic Kruger National Park Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews

A six-day Kruger safari from Johannesburg with Big Five drives, bush walks, a star-lit barbecue, wildlife rescue, and the Panorama Route.

“We had a wonderful holiday, above all the expectations! Guides really appassionate and professional, all the staff in Tremisana was kind and careful with guests. Every activity in time and really well organised! I would suggest Viva Safari to all!!! Alice and family”

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12.Full-Day Kruger National Park Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 14 reviews · 9 hours · from $435

Review the Johannesburg to Kruger safari, with Big Five viewing, meals, scenic drives, Skukuza Camp, costs, timing, and practical tips.

“Wszystko było super przygotowane. Pełen profesjonalizm a zarazem miła i wesołą atmosfera. Dziękuję bardzo”

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13.5-Day Classic Kruger National Park Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews

Review of Viva Safaris’ 5-day Kruger trip, with Big Five drives, bushwalks, a boma barbecue, lodge stays, and Panorama Route views.

“I'm really excited about Viva Safaris and I'll definitely be back The organization was perfect and everything went absolutely great and easy. I got to see the Big Five on the second day in Kruger, it was just fantastic! The rooms in the lodge are functional and good. The food at the lodge with Mama D (Carolina) is really delicious and I'd love to eat there all the time I'd love to start working at Viva Safaris right away It's just awesome Keep it up! I'll definitely be back.”

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14.Kruger National Park 4-Day Luxury Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 9 reviews

Review of a 4-day luxury safari from Johannesburg with Kruger game drives, bush walks, a barbecue under the stars, and Blyde Canyon views.

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15.Full Day Sun City & Pilanesberg Nature Reserve

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 7 reviews · 11 hours · from $351

Review of a Johannesburg day trip to Pilanesberg and Sun City, with safari timing, costs, guide tips, transport details, and honest drawbacks.

“Ein Glücksfall, mehr gesehen in halbtags Safari, wie vorher ganztags Safari. Guide ein guter Fahrer und Begleiter. Die Organisation hat über booking.com super funktioniert. Bin begeistert.”

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