Safaris From Johannesburg
⭐ 4.8 10 experiences
from US$ 117
⏱ 12 h 30 min ✓ Free cancellation
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Johannesburg: Hot Air Balloon Safari & Sparkling Wine Breakfast★ 4.89 (432) · 4h
Best priceJohannesburg Lion Park: Half-Day Safari & White Lions★ 4.80 · from US$ 117
Top ratedPilanesberg Safari from Johannesburg: Full Day Big Five Game Drive★ 4.90 · from US$ 268
Cradle of Humankind: Balloon Safari Flight & Lodge BreakfastYou’ll float above rolling hills and winding rivers on a balloon safari over the Cradle of Humankind, spotting wildlife with an expert pilot before landing for sparkling wine and a full buffet breakfast at a luxury lodge. It’s quiet up there — just you, sunrise light, and maybe zebras below — and you’ll carry that feeling home long after you land.
Johannesburg: Lion Park Safari & White Lions Half DayYou get hotel pickup, a 2-hour game drive through lion habitat in an open vehicle with a professional ranger, time to watch the cubs at the main centre, and drop-off back at your accommodation. The park is malaria-free and sits 30–45 minutes from Johannesburg, so you're not losing a full day to travel. Lunch and shopping are optional extras at your own cost.Is it for me?Pick this if you want a real safari experience without the long drive or malaria risk, and you're short on time — the half-day format and hotel pickup mean you don't lose a full day to travel, and the 2-hour game drive covers the main wildlife viewing in one focused window.
Kruger: Big Five Safari, Bush Walks & Blyde Canyon TourYou’ll wake before sunrise for game drives in Kruger, walk among wildlife with armed rangers by your side, share smoky bush BBQs under African stars, and visit Moholoholo’s rescued animals before ending at Blyde River Canyon’s dramatic cliffs. Expect nerves, laughter, new friends — and moments you’ll want to replay long after you’re home.
Pilanesberg Safari from Johannesburg: 2 Days & 4-Star LodgeYou get picked up from your Johannesburg hotel, driven to the Pilanesberg Game Reserve, and spend two days on four game drives with a professional ranger — two at sunrise and sunset, two during the day. Meals, lodge accommodation, and all park entry are included. You're back in the city by evening on day two.Is it for me?Right for travelers with a tight schedule or couples wanting a quick escape from Johannesburg without the hassle of arranging transport, park entry, or meals. Expect to be out early on both days — the sunrise drives are what make the Big 5 sightings possible.
Kruger & Panorama Route: 2-Night Safari with Private GuideYou’ll wake up before sunrise for a full-day Kruger safari with a private guide, spot elephants and lions from an open vehicle, then wind through lush mountains along South Africa’s Panorama Route. Expect early mornings, raw landscapes, and those odd moments of silence when nature just takes over.
Kruger National Park: Safari with lodge & treehouse stayYou’ll travel from Johannesburg into Kruger National Park for sunset game drives, sleep in both a cozy chalet and an actual treehouse, join a sunrise bush walk with local guides, and stop at Blyde River Canyon’s Three Rondavels on your way back. Expect laughter around campfires and moments of quiet awe you’ll remember long after the trip.
Pilanesberg Day Safari: Big 5 Game Drive & Custom OptionsYou’ll get close to Africa’s Big 5 on this Pilanesberg safari day tour—plus you can tweak the plan if there’s something extra you want to see. It’s easy-going, wheelchair friendly, and led by guides who really know their stuff.
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