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Pilanesberg Game Drive & Sun City Day Trip from Johannesburg

Sun City & Pilanesberg Day Tour

Pilanesberg Game Drive & Sun City Day Trip from Johannesburg

A closed-vehicle game drive in the malaria-free Pilanesberg National Park, home to the Big Five, then an orientation of Sun City Resort, from Johannesburg.

  • Duration ± 11 hours
  • Pickup Johannesburg pickup

THE EXPERIENCE

The Ultimate Wildlife & Leisure Escape

Experience the best of South Africa in one incredible day! Start your journey with an unforgettable safari in the malaria-free Pilanesberg National Park , home to the Big Five , and end your adventure at Sun City , Africa’s premier entertainment and leisure destination.

YOUR DAY

What your day looks like

  1. Hotel pickup

    Johannesburg pickup for the two-hour drive to the Pilanesberg.

  2. Pilanesberg game drive

    A game drive in a closed vehicle, or upgrade to an open safari vehicle with an expert ranger.

  3. Sun City orientation tour

    An orientation tour of Sun City Resort after the game drive.

  4. Return to Johannesburg

    Return transfer in an air-conditioned vehicle.

Along the way

Pilanesberg game drive

  • Pilanesberg National Park, set in an ancient volcanic crater
  • Mankwe Dam, the heart of the reserve
  • The Big Five – lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo
  • Brown hyena, sable antelope, cheetah and over 360 bird species

Sun City orientation tour

  • Valley of Waves – a water park with a man-made beach and slides
  • The Palace of the Lost City
  • Sun City Casino
  • The Gary Player Golf Course, home of the Nedbank Golf Challenge
  • Restaurants, bars and boutique stores

Practical information

Duration
± 11 hours
Pickup
Johannesburg pickup
Destination
Sun City, Pilanesberg
Tour code
DESPIL

What’s included

  • Entry fees to Pilanesberg National Park & Sun City
  • 1 closed-vehicle game drive (upgrade available to open safari vehicle)
  • Sun City orientation tour
  • Round-trip transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle
  • Professional English-speaking guide

What’s not included

  • Meals and drinks (available for purchase)
  • Optional activities (like golf, spa treatments, or additional game drives)
  • Personal expenses

RATES & ENQUIRY

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Tell us who’s travelling and when. We confirm availability and the day’s details, then take it from there.

Sun City & Pilanesberg Day Tour

Reference DESPIL

Day tour rates

Valid for departures from 19 October 2026 to 31 December 2027

Closed vehicle

Single travellerOwn departure
R10 470
2–4 travellersPer person
R6 815
5+ travellersPer person
R5 065

Open safari vehicle

Single travellerOwn departure
R11 275
2–4 travellersPer person
R7 075
5+ travellersPer person
R5 960
  • Rates are per person in South African rand, set by the number of people travelling together.
  • Travelling alone? Joining a confirmed scheduled departure is charged at the 2–4 rate; the single rate applies when we run a departure for you alone.
  • Children under 12 pay 50% of the adult fare.
  • A published rate is not a confirmed booking: we confirm availability, the departure and your pick-up time when you enquire.
Payment & cancellation
  • Full payment is required within 7 days prior to departure.
  • Cancellation fees may apply if a service is cancelled less than 7 days prior to departure; a 100% cancellation fee applies on no-shows.
  • Postponements: 100% credit hold for up to 365 days from the initial departure date; inflation rates may apply.
  • Scheduled tours starting at O.R. Tambo depend on flight times and are offered on a private basis only.
  • Rates are subject to change due to major fuel increases and/or government levies.
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The Spurwing difference

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