Pilanesberg attractions

At Letsatsing private game park, near Sun City and the Pilanesberg National Park, you will enjoy a quad biking adventure through the open African bush. The ride will take you across dusty tracks and open terrain where dirt will spray as you move, and the African air will whip through your hair while you scoot over the dust. Before you head into the wild, instructors will help you get to grips with the four wheelers, even if you are a beginner. They will guide you onto the trails and stay with the group as you explore the park, giving direction and support as needed. Along the way you will experience the sights, sounds and feel of the bush from a quad, making for an active, hands-on time outdoors in the landscape around Sun City and the Pilanesberg National Park.

This experience takes you into Pilanesberg National Park, a short distance from Johannesburg and Pretoria and South Africa’s fourth-largest national park. Covering 58,000 hectares, the park sits in a striking landscape of concentric alkaline hills formed by volcanic activity about 1.2 billion years ago. The geology gives the area a distinctive look as you move through its open plains and bush. As you travel with Stephenson Adventures, local guides will use their sharp eyes and passion for the bush to give you the best possible chance of meaningful, unhurried wildlife sightings rather than a tick‑box drive. You may see the Big Five — lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and both black and white rhino — alongside brown hyena, cheetah, sable, giraffe, springbok, zebra, hippo and crocodile. The park is also a haven for bird-watchers, with over 360 recorded species, so you’ll have plenty of chances to spot birds as well as larger mammals. The emphasis is on a relaxed, attentive game‑viewing experience guided by local knowledge.

This open-vehicle safari in Pilanesberg Reserve lets you experience South African wildlife without having to stay overnight. Your guide will meet you at Manyane Gate or at Sun City Resort and lead you into the park in an open safari vehicle. As you move through the reserve, you may spot the Big Five and a variety of other animals in their natural surroundings. A light lunch will be served at a restaurant inside the reserve. After lunch you will continue in an open vehicle as the drive takes you back toward Bosele Camp; the outing finishes with a drop-off so you can head on to your next destination, including returning to Johannesburg if you wish. The experience focuses on being out in the open vehicle, seeing wildlife up close and enjoying the landscapes of Pilanesberg Reserve.

On this private safari, you'll travel into Pilanesberg National Park in an open safari vehicle. The park is malaria-free, so you can focus on the scenery and the animals as you move through varied landscapes. A registered field guide will accompany you and share extensive knowledge about the park and its inhabitants. Along the way, you'll have opportunities to spot a wide range of South African mammals — Pilanesberg accommodates virtually every species found in the country and is home to the Big Five: lion, leopard, rhino, elephant and buffalo. The guide will point out behaviour, habitat features and other wildlife highlights to help you understand what you’re seeing.

You will set off from Sun City and travel through the bush to a dedicated archery range in Letsatsing Game Park, next to Pilanesberg National Park. The drive places you in a natural, open setting that frames the range and gives a sense of being out in the bush. At the range you will have the chance to pick up a bow and try your hand at the ancient art of archery. You will practise shooting and aim to improve your technique as you become more comfortable with the equipment. The experience is hands‑on and takes place against the backdrop of Letsatsing Game Park, with Pilanesberg National Park nearby.

You will begin at Manyane Resort in Pilanesberg National Park, where you will meet your guide before boarding an open 4x4 safari vehicle. The guided drive will take you into the heart of the Big 5 Game reserve, giving you a close-up way to travel through the park's landscapes. As you move through the reserve, you will enjoy the fauna and flora that Pilanesberg National Park has to offer. The guided setting lets you experience the environment of the Game reserve while being led by someone familiar with the area. Along the way, you will travel through varied terrain and have opportunities to take in the sights and sounds of the park.

This private airport transfer will take you between Johannesburg Airport and Sun City, whether you are travelling alone or in a group. You may book a one-way trip or a return journey. A 24-hour dispatch office is available every day of the year for any emergencies. Drivers hold Professional Driving Permits and the vehicles are comprehensively insured, with passenger liability cover of up to R5 million per person. Safety and security are prioritised, and complimentary bottled water will be supplied to all travellers. Along the route you will enjoy free en-route sightseeing and free stops to refresh and stretch your legs, which is particularly useful when travelling with children. Optional extras are available, including local loan SIM cards (MTN or Vodacom) loaded with airtime and data, in-car WiFi and a trailer for excess luggage. Booking this transfer will ensure peace of mind from the time you arrive in South Africa as you travel to Sun City and back to Johannesburg Airport.