The 15 National Park Safaris in Johannesburg to Build a Trip Around

1.Pilanesberg Nature Reserve Game Safari

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

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

“This is a great day trip from Joburg for an authentic safari experience. Thomas our driver was communicative and professional, pointing out interesting things on our way to Pilanesberg. Thabo our guide was also great. Very knowledgeable. Of course you can’t control what you will and won’t see but we were fortunate enough to see a leopard and had incredible elephant and rhino sightings. Lunch is a bit basic but overall would recommend the trip”

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

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

Review of the full-day Pilanesberg safari from Johannesburg, with two open-vehicle drives, lunch by a waterhole, transport, costs, and practical tips.

“The tour was really great! Perfect timing and pickup in the morning, friendly drivers, a great guide in the national park :))) Not only the elephants were amazing! Thank you very much for this wonderful day!!!”

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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 Pilanesberg safari from Johannesburg, with open-jeep viewing, lunch, hotel pickup, Big Five wildlife, and practical tips.

“This was an excellent tour and was able to be done in 1 day. My transport driver Bobo was phenomenal and super knowledgeable about SA. Our safari driver was also super knowledgeable on African wildlife and had the eyes of an EagleRead more”

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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 open-vehicle drives, small groups, park lodging, meals, guides, and practical tips.

“Michael helped me plan and book one of the most memorable holidays of my life. Everyone at wild wings was helpful and quick to respond to queries. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them.”

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5.4-Day Classic Kruger National Park Safari

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

Review of a 4-day Kruger safari from Johannesburg, with Balule game drives, bush walks, a starry braai, Blyde Canyon, and practical tips.

“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 Classic Kruger National Park Safari Tour

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

Review of a 3-day Kruger safari from Johannesburg with sunset and sunrise drives, bush barbecue, wildlife viewing, and Blyde Canyon.

“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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7.4 Day Lodge and Treehouse Kruger National Park Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 33 reviews · from $917

Review of a 4-day Kruger safari with game drives, bush walks, a treehouse stay, bush braai, Blyde Canyon, and Johannesburg transfers.

“We stayed in Tremisana Lodge and Marc’s Treehouse. The accommodation is basic but an experience not to be missed - especially the tree house. The food in both locations was good. The bbq was impacted by the weather, but we still saw tRead more”

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8.5 Day Katekani Lodge Kruger National Park Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $1,500

Review of the 5-day Katekani Lodge safari from Johannesburg, with Kruger game drives, bush walks, Blyde Canyon, meals, and practical tips.

“They tour aside the facility was run down and the food was horrible. The power was off for 2 hours every night and the water was undrinkable. The staff told us not to drink it and then they charged us for every bottle of water. Completely unaRead more”

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9.6 Day Lodge and Treehouse Kruger National Park Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $1,148

Six days of Kruger game drives, bush walks, treehouse lodging, meals, and Big Five viewing from Johannesburg.

“Great tours, very professional and kind staff. You will never be getting hungry, there is a lot of tasty food. The accommodation is nice and you feel inside a safari. Everything is very neat and clean. You can also enjoy the place to rest and use the swimming pool. The BBQ in the bush and the morning walks are really an amazing experience.”

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10.2-Day Safari into Kruger National Park

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

Review of a 2-day Kruger safari from Johannesburg, with open-vehicle game drives, Big 5 sightings, lodging, costs, and practical tips.

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

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11.Kruger National Park – 4 Day Safari Tour

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

Review of a four-day Kruger safari with sunset drives, a full park day, Blyde Canyon cruise, wildlife care, and rustic camp life.

“Nous avons apprécié notre 4 jours de safari. Nous sommes satisfait de l’organisation en général et particulièrement de la diversité des activités. Bon rapport qualité/prix.”

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12.Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve Safari

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

Review the Johannesburg Rhino and Lion Reserve safari, with open-vehicle game viewing, hotel transfers, wildlife highlights, price, and practical tips.

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13.6-Day Classic Kruger National Park Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews

Review of a six-day Kruger safari from Johannesburg, with Big Five drives, bush walks, a star-lit barbecue, Moholoholo, and the Panorama Route.

“Quelle énorme surprise ! Prise en charge à l’hôtel sur Johanesburg facilement . Conduite des chauffeurs super safe . Hotel très propre, literie très confortable et propre. Repas très délicieux ( merci à Chef Mamadi) . Hôtel très safe pour éviter les intrusions d’éléphants, hyènes … Organisation au top pour les journées safari . Le personnel au petit soin . Les 2 spots pic nic avec Smiley ( guide ) étaient super ! Je recommende à 100%”

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14.Full-Day Kruger National Park Safari

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

Review of a full-day Kruger safari from Johannesburg, with park fees, meals, transfers, wildlife viewing, and practical advice on the long drive.

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

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15.5-Day Classic Kruger National Park Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews

Review of Viva Safaris’ 5-day Kruger trip, with Big Five drives, bushwalks, boma dinner, lodge details, timing, costs, and practical tips.

“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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