Game Drives

Game Drives are very popular in Pilanesberg National Park. The park is home to all the Big 5 mammals. The advantage of a game drive with professional rangers is their knowledge and passion for the wildlife of Pilanesberg.

This is the perfect chance to relax and enjoy the African bush experience. Pilanesberg offers a unique ecosystem, as it is where the Kalahari meets the Bushveld.

There fore, the area allows for a variety of trees and grasses that offers an excellent habitat for the local wildlife. The bird life and raptors are especially attractive in Pilanesberg. There is a large variety of mammals and reptiles that in the park.

The customised open vehicles allow for excellent photography opportunities. Photographers can arrange for private game drives on request. Visitors need to organise these individual game drives in advance to secure the exclusive use of the vehicle and rangers.

Please note that the Park Fees are excluded and compulsory on all game drives, hot air balloon safaris and bushwalks.

Current Pilanesberg National Park fees

International visitors: R748 per person

SADC visitors: R385 per person

South African visitors: R168 per person

* note that park fees are subject to change

Scheduled Game Drive

Scheduled daily game drives depart in the early morning and afternoon into the Pilanesberg National Park. Please see the schedule below.

Duration: 3 hours (departs from Sun City)

Rates valid until 30 November 2026

International visitors: R807 per adult; R412 per child under 12

South African / SADC visitors: R726 per adult; R371 per child under 12

*Departure times are subject to change

Group Game Drive

Group game drives are available daily in our 25-seater open game drive vehicles to explore the Pilanesberg National Park. The group can decide on a departure time to suit their needs.

Duration: 3 hours (departs from Sun City)

Rates valid until 30 November 2026

International visitors: R732 per person

South African / SADC visitors: R659 per person

Minimum: 10 guests (includes basic refreshments)

Safari Deluxe Game Drive

These safaris depart daily, either in the early morning or afternoon. This activity includes beverages and snacks. The emphasis of this tour is to locate as many of the natural inhabitants of the park as possible.

Duration: 5 hours (departs from Sun City)

Rates valid until 30 November 2026

International visitors: R18000 per vehicle (1 – 6 pax per vehicle)

South African / SADC visitors: R16200 per vehicle (1 – 6 pax per vehicle)

Minimum: 10 guests (includes basic refreshments)