What to do and see in North-West Province, South Africa: The Best Tours

June 10, 2021 Matilde Konrad

Discover the best top things to do in North-West Province, South Africa including One Day Big 5 Real African Safari Fly from Cape Town to Pilanesberg Game Reserve, Ann Van Dyk Cheetah Centre Tour from Johannesburg or Pretoria, Elephant Sanctuary Tour: Hartbeespoort, Bush Babies & Monkey Sanctuary and Elephants walk Private , African Safari in Pilanesberg National Park - 1 day adventure, Fascinating Pilanesberg Safari Open Jeep Experience , Captivating Safari Lion Park Experience (Half Day Guided Tour), Early Morning Balloon Safari with Breakfast from Magaliesburg, Full Day Ultimate Pilanesberg National Park Safari, Fully inclusive Pilanesbserg safari from Johannesburg.
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1. One Day Big 5 Real African Safari Fly from Cape Town to Pilanesberg Game Reserve

Mmilo Tours - Day Tours
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This safari is private and safer than sharing, a day safari to the Pilanesberg Game Reserve, from Cape Town. There are no real safari venues near Cape Town as it is climatically unsuitable for supporting a free-roaming wildlife area with large predators such as lions. The Pilanesberg is a National Reserve with thousands of animals. This is a private safari with our very experienced wildlife guide and driver. We use a large high seated SUV with an opening sunroof and large windows which is perfect for animal viewing and photography but still very comfortable for getting you from and back to the airport. If you want to go with other guests in an open safari vehicle (OSV) then we can arrange this too. Spend at least 5 hours on a safari, reaching distant parts of the reserve there are literally thousands in the reserve. You will see many wild animals, perhaps the Big 5, and eat lunch at a Bakubung safari lodge, with wild animals close by in view. It will complete your African experience!

Inclusions: Driver/guide, National Park fees, Return flights from Cape Town to Lanseria or Johannesburg., Bottled water, Lunch

Exclusions: Drinks, Gratuities

Reviewed By 440adriann

Amazing experience from beginning to end, Patrick's attention to detail was impecable, we will book with them all our future trips. Now is the best time to visit South Africa, no crowds, best weather, and everyone so ready to welcome tourists back with arms wide open, all covid protocols followed perfectly. We felt safe at all times.

2. Ann Van Dyk Cheetah Centre Tour from Johannesburg or Pretoria

Mmilo Tours - Day Tours
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This is a private tour with just you and the guide in our vehicle. This gives you maximum safety and flexibility. The early morning tour can include the Cheetah Run which affords guests the opportunity to experience the thrill of watching a cheetah run at high speed. It usually takes place on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. After an audio-visual presentation, guests are accompanied by a guide, on an open game viewer, visiting our open Cheetah & Wild dog enclosures. Vultures caracals, African wild cats, meerkats, brown hyena, honey badgers, impala, and ostrich can also be seen. You might like to consider while in the region visiting other attractions. To the north-west of Johannesburg and Pretoria, it is the most scenic and has the most natural attractions and activities such as the Cradle of Humankind, Lesedi Cultural Village, Chameleon African Craft Market, The Elephant Sanctuary, Monkey Sanctuary, and Cable Way to the top of the 3 billion-year-old Magaliesberg.

Inclusions: Bottled water, All activities, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, All Fees and Taxes, Coffee and/or Tea

Exclusions: Lunch, Food and drinks, Donations or sponsorship

Reviewed By 440adriann

Amazing experience from beginning to end, Patrick's attention to detail was impecable, we will book with them all our future trips. Now is the best time to visit South Africa, no crowds, best weather, and everyone so ready to welcome tourists back with arms wide open, all covid protocols followed perfectly. We felt safe at all times.

3. Elephant Sanctuary Tour: Hartbeespoort

Deeprift Ventours
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This tour will show you the beautiful lumbering giants of Africa - the mighty elephant by taking a 2-hour tour of an elephant sanctuary in the Magaliesburg mountains. This tour comes with transportation to the elephant sanctuary from your hotel in Johannesburg and surrounding areas. Sandton or Pretoria. Entrance to the Sanctuary and transport is included.

Inclusions: 2-hour elephant sanctuary tour, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off from Johannesburg and surrounding areas, Sandton or Pretoria, Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Lunch

Reviewed By 356rajc

Transport was early to pick up from airport to sun city. Excelleny service. Jason and team was very helpful.

4. Bush Babies & Monkey Sanctuary and Elephants walk Private

Virgio Tours
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this activity allow you to walk side by side with the primate (monkeys) without the fears of being attacked. this activity brings you closer to real nature of monkey world by being centimeter away from them. his tour allows visitors to walk side by side with African elephants on this 1-hour guided stroll through the bush. With keepers accompanying you, you'll learn about the biology, behavior, and conservation status of these large mammals. Lunch in the game park's lodge and a return drive to convenient pickup and drop-off in Guateng

Inclusions: Pick up from hotel or home, and drop off to hotel and home, Lunch , Water , Snacks , Qualified Guide , Entrance fees

Exclusions: Gratuities, Soviniar (available for purchase)

Reviewed By bk6626

We had a great time! Our tour guide Mkateko was great! He was funny and had a great personality! Would do it again! We went to the Rhino and Lion Park and then he even accommodated us for another tour that we wanted to do!

5. African Safari in Pilanesberg National Park - 1 day adventure

Rosebank, 130 Oxford Rd, Melrose, Johannesburg, 2196, South Africa Cashan Africa Tours & Safaris
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Our specialist guides have many years experience guiding in the Pilanesberg and have in depth knowledge of the animals and habitat so as to give our guests a unique experience in the bush.

Inclusions: 1 bottle still mineral water per person., Binoculars are provided., All Fees and Taxes, A 3 hour open vehicle game drive included within the day., Private transportation

Exclusions: Lunch, Alcoholic Beverages

Reviewed By BETTYCAP156

Dear Chris, What an amazing experience! I could not have asked for a better guide/companion for my visit to Pilanesberg. I am so grateful to have had 3 relaxing days to enjoy everything that the Park has to offer. Some might consider you saved "the best" for last (the roaring lioness and the elusive leopard) but I loved every moment on days one and two that led up to those exciting sightings on our final day. You showed me that there is so much more to a safari than "The Big Five." I made a tally as best I could of all that you shared with me: at least 24 different birds (probably many more!!) 20+ animal species; vegetation that feeds the animals, grooms the animals, protects and cures ills. What I didn't expect was the peacefulness of this experience. You shared a very special place with me that felt all the more meaningful knowing how much it means to you and how connected you are to the place. Thank you for being so generous, taking on a solo traveler and sharing your excitement, expertise, amazing knowledge and all your wonderful stories of Pilanesberg. I hope I will be back again soon! Thanks again! Beth C from Maine, USA

6. Fascinating Pilanesberg Safari Open Jeep Experience

Phillipians 4 Four
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This tour is unique because it gives travelers the chance of wildlife sightseeing in their natural environment .The travelers will travel through the reserve in an open top 4*4 Safari vehicle and see the famous 'Big Five' as well as many other species.See the majesty of South African wildlife with a full day tour of the pilanesberg natural reserve from Johannesburg. Come along with your cameras for a nice and unforgettable shots.

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Air-conditioned vehicle, A bottle of water

Exclusions: Lunch, Breakfast

Reviewed By mariposahome

this was the best!!!Solly was so friendly and knowledgeable. Worth every penny!!book it,also did Cradle of Civilization with Solly , wonderful.

7. Captivating Safari Lion Park Experience (Half Day Guided Tour)

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Capativating Safari Lion park guided tour is so unique because it create world class informative tourist attractions to all travelers. The lion park is home to both the rare white lions and the brown lions and other canivores, therefore make sure you come along with your cameras for nice shots.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, A bottle of water

Exclusions: Lunch, Breakfast

Reviewed By nicolasjola223

Solly drove us from Johannesburg to Pilanesberg for a day safari,it was a great day. We manage to see Africa big 4,we did not see leopard.our driver inside the Safari was also excellent guide who knows many places to see animals.Solly connected to many peoples. thanks Solly highly recommended .

8. Early Morning Balloon Safari with Breakfast from Magaliesburg

Bill Harrop's Original Balloon Safaris
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If you’re going to do it, then do it in unassailable style. Quaff champagne as you enjoy what some describe as the closest thing to heaven known to man - the "magical experience" of lazily drifting with the wind in a hot air balloon on a fascinating aerial sightseeing flight over the majestic Magaliesbergs, in the Cradle of Humankind, on South Africa's largest and most experienced balloon air-service. Although the flight is an hour, we suggest you keep your morning free as breakfast is included! A Top class "Must do" South African experience.

Inclusions: Champagne breakfast, Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option not selected)

Reviewed By claassenspg

This was an enjoyable experience flying with BH. Very friendly staff and Pilot!! Thank you very much!!!

9. Full Day Ultimate Pilanesberg National Park Safari

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After collecting you form your hotel or residence in Johannesburg between 06:00 – 06:30, we travel to the Pilanesberg Nature Park We should arrive at Pilanesberg Park around 9am where we will then board and start our 1st open vehicle safari drive ( +- 3 hours) in search of the Animals that inhabit the National Park We will then have a short stop from 12 pm until 1 pm for lunch at Pilanebserg Center inside the middle of the park overlooking a beautiful waterhole . After Lunch we will depart on our 2nd Open Safari Drive (+-2 hours) we depart the park around 15h30 arriving back in Johannesburg between 17h30 to 18h00

Inclusions: National Park fees, Lunch, Morning open vehicle safari drive (+- 3 hours long), Afternoon open vehicle Safari Drive ( +- 2 hours long), Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan

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Reviewed By eurig2018

I did the half day safari in the lion ???? & safari park and it was soooo amazing !! Thabong, my tour guide picked me up on time at my hotel and we explained really everything about South Africa’s history , its languages and culture ! I enjoyed the trip so much because he answered all my questions and took care of me. The safari was incredible and I enjoyed my first visit in South Africa ???????? so much !! I would recommend Thabong as a tour guide to all of you , he is patient , a safe driver ???? and he knows everything about that beautiful country ! I will be back soon ???? thanks for this perfectly organised trip !! Kind regards, Vicky

10. Fully inclusive Pilanesbserg safari from Johannesburg

South Africa Adventures
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Join our passionate field guide rangers on this authentic South African Style Safari to the Pilanesberg National Park. Situated only 2 hours from Johannesburg, this 12 hour tour is the perfect option for nature lovers. The Pilanesberg is teeming with wildlife including elephant, lion, rhino, buffalo, leopard, zebra, giraffe and antelope. The tour includes the hotel pick up by our safari clad guide who will accompany you for the duration of the tour. We spend nearly 5 hours in the reserve observing and learning about the wildlife we encounter. The tour is fully inclusive. So no hidden costs and basically everything is included. (except the bribe to feed your spouse to the lions). We also like to keep our safaris pretty chilled out and would rather give the more personal experience instead of piling you kicking and screaming into a 30 seater bus with smelly, ill-mannered tourists.

Inclusions: National Park fees, Bottled water, Lunch, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, 5 hours wildlife viewing experience

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Drinks, Gratuities

Reviewed By francineconfer

Our overnight camping safari was fantastic! We spent so much time in the park and saw amazing animals and sites. Shade catered the trip to exactly what we wanted to do and was a pleasure to spend the trip with. Our camp tine was great too with delicious homemade food and comfortable sleeping. We would highly recommend this experience to everyone!

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