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WILD TIMES An entire safari in just one day

If you’ve ever dreamed of rolling savannah and the unforgettable sights of , leopards and giraffes living free under the baking sun, why not make it a reality with a thrilling day or two-day experience? is within driving distance of three different game parks; , Game Reserve and one of ’s largest game reserves, the world-renowned . Of the three, Pilanesberg is the closest to the city, with a two-hour drive making it ideal for a highly rewarding day experience viewing wildlife from an open-top vehicle. Felleng Tours visit all three reserves, and the owner-run company works Johannesburg is within tirelessly to offer a wide variety of other day driving distance of three experiences and packages, too; from Soweto’s townships to a hot-air-balloon ride over the city. different game parks; The Pilanesberg day tour takes in the stunning Madikwe Game Reserve, vistas of the 132,000-acre national park and its Pilanesberg Game Reserve varied habitats, including vast savannah grasslands home to around 10,000 animals, including the Big and Kruger National Park. Five (, elephant, Cape buffalo, leopard and Of the three, Pilanesberg rhinoceros) and hundreds of bird species. Your day is the closest to the city will begin early with collection from your hotel, and an option with lunch at Pilanesberg’s luxury Bakubung Bush Lodge is available.

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Five Alive Felleng Tours offers custom excursions and tours into three wildlife reserves within striking distance of Johannesburg.

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