Pilanesberg National Park

Looking for a Big 5 safari near Johannesburg? Then you need to consider the Pilansberg National Park. This 55,000 hectare Malaria-free park is an easy 2-hour self-drive from OR Tambo airport, and is home to lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, buffalo, cheetah, wild dog, and more than 360 bird species. Set within an ancient alkaline volcanic crater, Pilansberg offers dramatic rocky outcrops, open grasslands, and water-rich valleys. Discover walking safaris, game drives, hot air balloon safaris and rhino conservation awareness experiences.