North West Safaris: compare 6 options from US$ 60

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Pilanesberg Safari: 3-Hour Big Five Game Drive

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Pilanesberg Safari: 3-Hour Big Five Game Drive★ 4.88 (131) · 3hfromUS$ 60View ›

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Night Safari Pilanesberg from Sun City: Leopards After Dark

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Night Safari Pilanesberg from Sun City: Leopards After Dark★ 4.93 (29) · 4hfromUS$ 102View ›

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Pilanesberg Safari from Johannesburg: Big Five in 8 hours

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Pilanesberg Safari from Johannesburg: Big Five in 8 hours★ 5.00 (14) · 8h–10hfromUS$ 280View ›

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Private Game Drive Pilanesberg National Park: Big Five safari

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Private Game Drive Pilanesberg National Park: Big Five safari★★★★★★★★★★ 4.55 (75)3hA 3-hour private game drive through Pilanesberg National Park in an open safari vehicle with a registered field guide who interprets the park's wildlife, birds and plants. The guide collects you from your Sun City Resort hotel or the Welcome Centre, and bottled water is provided. The park is malaria-free and home to the Big Five and dozens of other species.Is it for me?Your guide adjusts the route in real time as animals move and pauses for your questions—impossible in a shared vehicle locked into fixed stops.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfrom · per groupUS$ 1,029View ›

3-Hour Private Game Drive Pilanesberg: Big Five Safari

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3-Hour Private Game Drive Pilanesberg: Big Five Safari★★★★★★★★★★ 4.98 (46)3hA 3-hour private game drive in Pilanesberg National Park with a certified wildlife guide and exclusive use of an open-top safari vehicle. You travel through the park's game reserve with radio communication linking your guide to other lodges, improving the odds of Big Five sightings—lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants and buffalo—plus giraffes, zebras, antelopes and bird species. Bottled water, snacks and drinks are included; pickup is arranged.Is it for me?The open-top vehicle and the radio network linking guides make this drive active and responsive—you're not watching from behind glass or following a fixed route. Book this one if you want the guide's attention on your group alone and the flexibility to chase sightings as they happen.Free cancellationfromUS$ 420View ›

Pilanesberg Safari from Sun City: Big 5 game drives

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Pilanesberg Safari from Sun City: Big 5 game drives★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (12)6hA six-hour shared Big 5 safari from Sun City to Pilanesberg National Park includes round-trip transport, two game drives in an open 4×4 vehicle with a ranger, and lunch at a rest camp. The reserve sits 2.5 hours from Johannesburg in a malaria-free zone and holds lion, leopard, rhino, elephant, buffalo, cheetah, giraffe, zebra, hippo and over 300 bird species. Pickup from Sun City is included; you depart the park around 15:30–16:00 and arrive back before sunset.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're staying in Sun City or nearby without a rental car—pickup is included and the fixed schedule means you don't arrange the drive or the timing yourself. The shared vehicle keeps the cost lower than a private option, and the early morning and late afternoon drives catch the animals when they're most active.Free cancellationfromUS$ 143View ›

North West Safaris — what to know before booking

This guide compares 6 bookable options for North West Safaris, with up-to-date prices and real traveler reviews. Prices start at US$ 60. The average rating is 4.9 out of 5, based on 307 traveler reviews.

6 of the 6 options offer free cancellation. 2 private experiences are also available for closed groups. The verdict at the top highlights the travelers' favorite, the best price and the top-rated option, updated with live data.

Frequently asked questions

How much does North West Safaris cost?

Prices start at US$ 60. There are 6 options to compare, and the final price depends on the date, group size and the option you choose.

Can I book with free cancellation?

Yes: 6 of the 6 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.

Which one is the travelers' favorite?

Pilanesberg Safari: 3-Hour Big Five Game Drive is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.9 out of 5 across 131 reviews.

Are private options available?

Yes, 2 private experiences are available if you prefer a closed group.