Pilanesberg Safari 3-Hour Game Drive with Transfer

A safari replaces your transfer to the lodge

A shared transfer and safari package from Johannesburg or Pretoria combines door-to-door pickup with a 3-hour open vehicle game drive in Pilanesberg National Park, led by an expert guide in English. The vehicle is air-conditioned. Water is included. Pickup happens at 6:00 AM, the game drive runs from 9:00 AM to noon, and lodge drop-off follows, leaving your afternoon free for check-in and lunch.

Step-by-step itinerary

Shared transfer and 3-hour safari

• Pickup from Johannesburg or Pretoria
• Arrive at Manyane Gate, Pilanesberg
• 3-hour shared game drive with guides
• Drop-off at lodge for lunch and check-in

The experience

How do you get to your lodge without wasting the morning? This shared shuttle leaves Johannesburg or Pretoria at 6:00 AM and arrives at Manyane Gate by 8:45 AM, giving you time to settle into the open vehicle before the 3-hour game drive starts at 9:00 AM. The guide speaks English and knows where to find wildlife. You scan the landscape from an open-sided safari vehicle instead of sitting in a transfer van. By noon you're at your lodge, ready for lunch and check-in while the day is still young.

The vehicle holds a group, which is how the operator keeps the price close to a standard transfer. You travel with other travelers heading to the same area, share the cost of the guide and the vehicle, and get more eyes spotting game than you would alone. The air-conditioned shuttle handles the road. The open safari vehicle handles the park. Complimentary water comes with the game drive.

What’s included

• Door-to-door pickup from any hotel in Johannesburg or Pretoria in a shared shuttle.
• air-conditioned transport to the park.
• a 3-hour open vehicle game drive in Pilanesberg National Park with an expert English-speaking guide.
• complimentary bottled water during the game drive.
• lodge drop-off.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 06:00

Book up to8h before

AgesAdult (4 and older) · Under 4: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 31

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical level

Operated by MoAfrika Tours

Is this one for you?The 4-hour total (pickup, drive, and drop-off combined) means you arrive at your lodge by noon, leaving the afternoon and evening free for rest, a meal, or exploring your accommodation. If you need to be at the park earlier or stay longer on the game drive, a private transfer or a full-day safari would suit you better.

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Top questions

How early do I need to be ready for pickup?

Pickup from your Johannesburg or Pretoria hotel starts at 6:00 AM, so you'll need to be downstairs and ready by then.

What happens during the 3-hour game drive?

An expert English-speaking guide drives the open vehicle through Pilanesberg while you watch for wildlife from your seat. The vehicle stops when animals appear. You're looking for the Big Five and other species that move through the park.

Will I have time to check into my lodge after the drive?

The game drive ends at noon and lodge drop-off follows immediately, so you'll arrive in time for lunch and a normal check-in process.

Is the shuttle air-conditioned?

Yes, the shared shuttle from your hotel to Pilanesberg is air-conditioned. The safari vehicle itself is open-sided so you can see and photograph wildlife.

What's included in the price?

Door-to-door pickup and drop-off, the 3-hour game drive with an expert guide, complimentary bottled water during the drive, and the air-conditioned vehicle are all included.