Pilanesberg
About 2 hr 30 min by car from Johannesburg
A malaria-free Big Five game reserve inside an ancient volcanic crater.
Why locals go
Safari without a flight.
Visiting Johannesburg?
At 2 hr 30 min by car, it's easy to add a night or two here and still be back in Johannesburg for your flight home.
What to book
- Guided game drive
- Sun City resort and Valley of Waves
- Hot-air balloon safari
Where to stay
One or two nights is enough for most people. Compare places to stay:
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For two
- Safari lodge
- Balloon over the reserve
With friends
- Game drive
- Sun City Valley of Waves
When to go
Year-round, May to September for game viewing.