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Nature lover
ZA
Visited:
December 2010
Reviewed: Apr 29, 2012
50-65 years of age
Nice for a day outing if you want to see some game and don't have much time. Adjacent Sun City resort is great for golfing and just relaxing and of course it is all set in an ancient volcano.
architectkzn
ZA
Visited:
September 2009
Reviewed: Dec 23, 2011
Email architectkzn | 35-50 years of age
Small park compared to Kruger, but highly recomended as it is next to a primier destination like the Sun City Hotel Complex. Visited this park and spotted the big cats on a morning game drive, and the quality of light was very nice to photograph.
JM/CG
US
Visited:
October 2009
Reviewed: Nov 29, 2011
35-50 years of age
Pilanesberg - Nice for a quite trip from Johannesburg
Pilanesberg is a nice reserve but not spectacular. We saw 4 of the big 5 but sitings were sparce. Good guides are key as we probably would have missed a great number of animals without them.
On track to the lions, but we did not see them! But certainly 4 rhino's!
We only spend 3 days in Pilanusberg, but we were impressed! Very luxury Bakabung Game Lodge, very good meals, nice safaris with a good explaining bij the ranger, beautifull landscape and a lovely swimmingpool!
przejan
IE
Visited:
December 2009
Reviewed: Oct 18, 2011
20-35 years of age
Astrid van der Watt
GB
Visited:
May 2025
Reviewed: Jul 3, 2025
Email Astrid van der Watt | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
The roads are in a bad state.
Not many animals to be seen when compared to Kruger National Park.
Deon
ZA
Visited:
February 2024
Reviewed: Feb 15, 2024
Email Deon | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
The wildlife is abundant
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.
Henk Pretorius
This is average to other parks - need to get more predators
Sumarie Slabber
ZA
Visited:
November 2015
Reviewed: Nov 21, 2015
Email Sumarie Slabber | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
The hide is fantastic for birding!
Didier Collas
FR
Visited:
December 2009
Reviewed: Sep 12, 2015
Email Didier Collas | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
No off road, lot of people due to Sun City proximity