SOUTH AFRICA · SAFARIS IN PRETORIA
The shortlist a Capetonian would send you: 15 safaris in Pretoria, each with its price in dollars, its traveller verdict and the one thing worth knowing before the deposit goes down.
Spend one hour near lions, wild dogs, and cheetahs on a guided Hartbeespoort safari truck tour with optional weekend lion feeding.
“I’ve experienced the lion feeding and how they live at their space, the drivers were nice they were explaining everyt details on how the predator operates, it was very nice my family and I did enjoy the tour”
Review of Hartbeespoort's 3-hour Lion and Safari Park tour, with lions, wild dogs, cheetahs, river views, guide tips, and honest value advice.
“This was the best Safari I've ever been on. George is the best guide I've ever had. He made this experience Incredibly memorable. We will definately do this again with more family members. Just hope we will get him as a guide again. Excellent is an understatement ♥ ♥ ♥”
Review of Hartbeespoort’s Lion and Safari Park guided tour, with lions, cheetahs, hyenas, antelopes, guide tips, price, and practical advice.
“We had the best tour guide Sis Thoko. What an amazing experience ❤️”
A practical 3-day Kruger safari from Johannesburg with Big Five drives, Hazyview lodging, scenic roads, and useful planning advice.
“I got to see the big 5, meet new people and explore the beautiful park. For the price of this activities all meals should be included.”
Drive through Lion and Safari Park near Johannesburg to see lions, cheetahs, wild dogs, and antelope at your own pace.
“I loved it, what I liked the most was the fact that all the animals mentioned, I got to see! It was raining but the road was great still. I also got to experience the lion feeding which was a plus point!”
Review of a six-hour safari from Johannesburg to Dinokeng, with wildlife sightings, transport advice, pricing, guides, and booking tips.
“The lodge is beautiful and allows zebras and impalas to walk around freely on the grounds. I was able to see them up close during check in before the safari even started. Once it started it was great to see so many animals. My only advice iRead more”
Review of the Pilanesberg sunrise safari from Johannesburg or Pretoria, with Big Five viewing, private transfers, lunch, pricing, tips, and drawbacks.
“Fabulous full day safari with our guide Anton. He was very knowledgeable and spent a long time tracking the animals for us. We saw so many right beside the road including giraffes, zebras, buffalo, impala, hippo out of the water, cheetahs and, finally, the elephants (no rhino Read more”
Pair a Big Five safari at Pilanesberg with an afternoon at Sun City on this long, practical day trip from Johannesburg.
“The view of flora and fauna in Pilanesberg was nice. Sun City was fun, but make sure the waiters don't overcharge you. We had a big problem with Mark's behavior as a tour guide. He was frequently checking his mobile phone, including textiRead more”
Review the Lion & Safari Park near Pretoria, with private transport, big-cat sightings, practical tips, pricing, timing, and booking advice.
“Tour guide was prompt and flexible with our time at the Lion park which was so much appreciated - what a wonderful place to spend our last day in Joberg - thank you”
Review of a two-day Kruger safari from Johannesburg, with sunrise and sunset drives, Hazyview lodging, transport, costs, and practical advice.
“It is simply stunning. Trip arrangement and service break out my expectation. The guide is experience, professional and really put their feet in my shoes, they lead me through the jungle while sighting kinds of lovely African animals.”
Review of the Pilanesberg safari from Johannesburg or Pretoria, with Big Five viewing, lunch by a watering hole, transport, and practical tips.
“I will NEVER use your company again. And I will go out of my way to make sure i support others to Never use it. Why? You had a driver that picked-us up at 6am that was the most disrespectful, lying person who was untrustworthy. He drove us Read more”
Review of a full-day Pilanesberg safari from Johannesburg, with Big Five game drives, lunch, hotel transfers, pricing, timing, and booking advice.
“Nobody came to the pickup and I was unable to contact the operator by any means - email, WhatsApp, phone calls were all unanswered. So don’t book, because there won’t be any safari.”
Review of a two-day Pilanesberg camping safari from Johannesburg, with game drives, canvas tents, campfire meals, wildlife tips, and honest costs.
“This is the second tour I have booked with South Africa adventures to the Pilanesberg. I once again opted for the camping option. Great value for money and a proper safari and tented adventure the way South Africans do it. Lots of animals here seen on the safari drive. Hundreds of elephants and zebra.”
Ride through Silkaatsnek Nature Reserve near Pretoria, spotting giraffes and antelope on a relaxed, beginner-friendly horseback safari.
“It was good to see animals in the wild. Kudu, Impala, Wildebeest, Zebra, Giraffe, Ostrich, Blackbuck.”
Review of the 7-hour Dinokeng safari from Johannesburg, with hotel pickup, a 3-hour game drive, wildlife sightings, price, and practical tips.
“First off the person running this didn't even have the actual name of the safari reserve. Second it said that lunch was included in the description and when we booked over the phone they confirmed it was included. When we got there the tRead more”
Cape sea days, bush mornings, tasting rooms and the long road east.
