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User Reviews of Pilanesberg Game Reserve (98 Reviews)

Pilanesberg Safaris South Africa
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Average User Rating

4.3367 / 5 4.3 /5
4.4583 / 5 4.4105 / 5 4.0549 / 5 4.1622 / 5

Rating Breakdown

5 star 53 / 10 53
4 star 32 / 10 32
3 star 8 / 10 8
2 star 3 / 10 3
1 star 2 / 10 2
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Female avatar icon Paula United States flag US       Visited: July 2022 Reviewed: Aug 24, 2022

Email Paula  |  65+ years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

5 / 5 5 /5
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We didn't get to see cats, but everything else was amazing!

Male avatar icon Ross Watts Australia flag AU       Visited: November 2022 Reviewed: Jan 1, 2023

Email Ross Watts  |  65+ years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

5 / 5 5 /5

We only had 6 hours in the park but managed to see 3 of the big 5, but lots of them and many more different animals as well; our driver and guide answered every question put to him.

Female avatar icon Georgina Mexico flag MX       Visited: January 2023 Reviewed: Jan 27, 2023

Email Georgina  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

5 / 5 5 /5
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Amazing all the animals and the nature !

Male avatar icon Harold Klein United States flag US       Visited: January 2023 Reviewed: Feb 6, 2023

Email Harold Klein  |  65+ years of age  |  Experience level: over 5 safaris

4 / 5 4 /5
4 / 5 4 / 5 4 / 5 4 / 5

Smaller park with easy access from Jo'burg airport hotels...a real satisfying suprise. Definately worth the day trip!!

Female avatar icon Tracey Skagias Greece flag GR       Visited: May 2023 Reviewed: Jun 8, 2023

Email Tracey Skagias  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: over 5 safaris

4 / 5 4 /5
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I have been around many game parks in my life - I was born and raised in Kenya. I know you have to be lucky to see certain animals. I did find the tarmac road through the park rather unusual, and although I understand the why, I found rhinos without horns a bit sad. The grass was very long so visibility was a bit difficult for things like warthogs, lions etc. It was very pleasant and my colleague had never been to Africa before so she found it wonderful.

Female avatar icon Vee South Africa flag ZA       Visited: August 2023 Reviewed: Oct 5, 2023

Email Vee  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Greatest experience of my life can do it again with my family and friends without a second thought.

5 / 5 5 /5

The experience was truly and amazing one going back

Male avatar icon Bongumusa South Africa flag ZA       Visited: August 2023 Reviewed: Oct 29, 2023

Email Bongumusa  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: over 5 safaris

Nature at its finest.

5 / 5 5 /5
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The accommodation is very clean, and facilities are stunning. Everything about the place is great. Had a wonderful wildlife experience. I will surely come back again!!

Male avatar icon Molahlehi Khiba South Africa flag ZA       Visited: November 2023 Reviewed: Nov 1, 2023

Email Molahlehi Khiba  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

My experience

5 / 5 5 /5
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I love this place and I'll be back. The air was fresh and I saw all the big 5.

Female avatar icon Aurelia kelly South Africa flag ZA       Visited: September 2023 Reviewed: Nov 2, 2023

Email Aurelia kelly  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Breathtaking, absolutely love it there, it's so peaceful and calm, so much to see.

5 / 5 5 /5
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I absolutely loved this place, great get away with my family, amazing wildlife, I'm not a early morning person but getting up for the the game drives was worth it........ we had the best time!!! Would def do it again

Male avatar icon Deon South Africa flag ZA       Visited: February 2024 Reviewed: Feb 15, 2024

Email Deon  |  65+ years of age  |  Experience level: over 5 safaris

The review below is the personal opinion of Deon and not that of SafariBookings.

The wildlife is abundant

3 / 5 3 /5
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The roads are in horrific condition and beyond repair. I would not recommend traveling with a standard sedan. Pilanesberg Center is a must see. Road from Bakgatla needs a complete redo. Wildlife is abundant. Pilanesberg WAS the crown jewel of the North West province. I assume mismanagement and incompetence being the reason for the decline of this once wonderful park. At least the Wildlife is still there.