A 2.5-hour drive from Johannesburg lies Pilanesberg — a malaria-free Big Five reserve set inside a 1.2-billion-year-old volcanic crater, paired with the iconic Sun City resort and the legendary Valley of the Waves.
Located just a two-and-a-half-hour drive from Johannesburg and Pretoria, Pilanesberg National Park is one of South Africa's most accessible, malaria-free big-game reserves.
Set within a massive, 1.2-billion-year-old extinct volcanic crater complex, the park features a unique transition zone where the dry Kalahari Desert meets the lush Lowveld bush — resulting in an incredibly diverse array of wildlife and landscapes.
A guided open-vehicle game drive offers excellent chances of spotting the Big Five — lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo — before continuing to the world-famous Sun City complex and the thrilling Valley of the Waves water park.
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Yes — Pilanesberg sits in a malaria-free zone, making it ideal for families.
Swimwear, towels and sunscreen. Lockers are available at the park.
Approximately 3 hours in an open safari vehicle with an expert ranger.
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