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My Honest Review of the 2025 Pilanesberg BIG 5 Full-Day Safari

My Honest Review of the 2025 Pilanesberg BIG 5 Full-Day Safari So you’re thinking about a full-day safari in Pilanesberg National Park, right? It’s honestly a question I asked myself a ton before finally booking the trip. To be honest, I was looking for a real wildlife adventure without the huge time commitment of a trip to Kruger. Pilanesberg, you know, just sits inside an ancient volcanic crater, and it’s actually a pretty incredible place, located just a couple of hours from Johannesburg. I wanted to see if a single day could really deliver that magical ‘Big 5’ experience everyone …

Pilanesberg Safari from Johannesburg: 2025 Full Day Review

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Pilanesberg Safari from Johannesburg: 2025 Full Day Review Basically, there’s a unique feeling that comes with waking up hours before the sun does, you know. Yet, it’s just a little different when you know an African safari is on the day’s agenda. So, the entire idea of trading the constant hum of a city for the untamed sounds of the bush is, frankly, what makes these day trips so special. This is, pretty much, a deep look into our full day spent exploring the Pilanesberg Nature Reserve, a popular escape from Johannesburg. Actually, the reason for its popularity is very …