johannesburg day trip

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

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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 …

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My 2025 Soweto and Apartheid Museum Tour: A Day You Won’t Forget

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My 2025 Soweto and Apartheid Museum Tour: A Day You Won’t Forget So, choosing to take this particular full-day tour felt like a pretty big decision, you know. Honestly, it seemed like more than just checking off another sight on a list of things to do in Johannesburg. In a way, it felt like something you have to do to get a real picture of the city’s heart and its story. Anyway, a day like this promises a look into some very different sides of South African life, from a seriously tough past to a kind of hopeful present. As …

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