Johannesburg Tours & Trips
Ever wondered what safari country looks like near a major city? From Johannesburg, Pilanesberg Game Reserve offers a chance to see the Big 5 in open habitat. Guided drives move through the reserve at a steady pace, while Hartbeespoort Dam adds a quieter stretch of scenery along the way. It’s a straightforward mix of wildlife and nearby landscapes.
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Amazing experience! It was surreal being able to venture in Kruger National Park and our guide was amazing! Hope to visit some time in the future and stay for a longer safari trip!
3-Day Classic Kruger National Park Big 5 SafariThe tour was excellent! Our guide, Jakes, was extremely knowledgeable. He was also friendly, polite, and accommodating. We would highly recommend this tour as well as the tour provider.
Soweto to Pretoria & Pilanesberg Big 5 Game Drivesaw the big 5. nice accommodation. great food
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- Cradle of HumanKind – Maropeng and Sterkfontein Caves
- Soweto Tour with Apartheid Museum Tour
- 2-Day Authentic Big Five Camping Safari at Pilanesberg
- Kruger Safari & The Panorama Route
- 2-Day Wildlife Safari at Pilanesberg
- 1-Day Authentic Johannesburg Experience
- 1-Day Pilanesberg Wildlife Safari – A Big Five Escape from the City
- 2-Day Mid-Range Classic Safari – Kwa Maritane
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Cradle of HumanKind – Maropeng and Sterkfontein Caves
“The Maropeng museum is fascinating, with interactive exhibits that really bring human history to life.”
Clark, traveled in March
Pick up from Sandton or Rosebank hotels at 8:00 AM brings you to the Cradle of Humankind UNESCO site. Go down into Sterkfontein Caves for a 90-minute guided tour to see fossil sites of 'Mrs. Ples' and 'Little Foot', then check out Maropeng Visitor Centre's interactive evolution exhibits before returning around 4:00 PM.
Duration 1 day Destinations Johannesburg, Cradle of Humankind Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Africa Moja Tours And Safaris From
- US$109
Soweto Tour with Apartheid Museum Tour
“Walking through the township and then visiting the Apartheid Museum made the day unforgettable. I learned so much more than I expected!”
Lura, traveled in February
Duration 1 day Destinations Sandton, Johannesburg, Soweto Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Africa Moja Tours And Safaris From
- US$120
Leave Johannesburg for a Big Five camping safari in Pilanesberg National Park, tracking lions, elephants, rhinos, leopards, and buffalo across three guided game drives. Sleep in comfortable safari tents under African stars with campfire meals, lunch, dinner, and breakfast included for ages 12+.
Duration 2 days Destinations Johannesburg, Pilanesberg National Park Age Range Ages 12+ Operator Knap Tours Limited From
- US$526
Kruger Safari & The Panorama Route
“Well planned and we got to see so many animals every day. Busy days but well worth it to see the animals at Kruger National Park.”
Shawna, traveled in September
Duration 6 days Destinations Johannesburg, Kruger National Park, Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve, Bourke's Luck Potholes, Soweto Age Range Ages 10+ Operator Expat Explore Travel From $1,010
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Track the Big Five at malaria-free Pilanesberg National Park, just hours from Johannesburg, on morning and evening game drives led by expert guides. You'll stay at Sundown Country Estate Hotel with dinner and breakfast included, and catch sunrise wildlife viewing when lions and leopards are most active.
Duration 2 days Destinations Johannesburg, Pilanesberg National Park Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Knap Tours Limited From
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Hotel pickup brings you to Constitution Hill, the former prison that once held Nelson Mandela, then check out downtown's Nelson Mandela Bridge and creative street art around Maboneng Precinct. Head to Soweto to see the Hector Pieterson Memorial and Mandela House, then wrap up at the Apartheid Museum.
Duration 1 day Destinations Johannesburg, Soweto Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Knap Tours Limited From
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A full-day Big Five safari at Pilanesberg National Park, around 2.5 hours from Johannesburg, has you tracking lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos, and buffalo across malaria-free Highveld terrain for 3-4 hours. Open safari vehicles provide great views as you search for cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, and hippos.
Duration 1 day Destinations Johannesburg, Pilanesberg National Park Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Knap Tours Limited From
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