Top Pretoria Outdoor Activities

Discover the history of Soweto, where political icons lived during Apartheid, fighting against the regime. Explore the everyday life, meet the locals, taste local cuisine and get an authentic experience with a Sowetan native guide. Start at the Hector Pietersen Museum and hear about the Soweto uprising that transpired in 1976, which was one the turning point of Apartheid. Visit the famous house of Nelson Mandela in Vilakazi Street, built in 1945, where he lived until he was imprisoned for 27 years. Have a conversation about Arch bishop Desmond Tutu in the famous street in Vilakazi Street. Continue through Orlando East, the first formal settlement of Soweto and Orlando Stadium, home to the Orlando Pirate and ride a minibus taxi to the last stop at the Orlando Towers. Listen to the many personal stories about the family's generations, how apartheid had an impact in each and everyone of them and how Soweto has changed today. Enjoy a traditional, local lunch of Kota (Local burger)

Spend the day exploring Pilanesberg National Park on this full-day tour from Johannesburg. With round-trip transportation included as well as a half-day game drive in an open-top safari vehicle, there's no need to rent your own car. Just sit back and enjoy the scenery on the journey and keep focused on the landscape for glimpses of native animals while in the park. This whirlwind day tour is perfect for those short on time who want a full safari experience.

This tour allows visitors to walk side by side with African elephants on this guided stroll through the bush. With keepers accompanying you, learn about the biology, behavior, and conservation status of these large mammals. Lunch in the game park's lodge and a return drive through the Cradle of Humankind are included, as well as convenient pickup and drop-off in Guateng.

Embark on a South African safari without having to travel far from Johannesburg. This all-inclusive tour includes two ranger-led game drives in Pilanesberg National Park, home to elephant, lion, rhino, buffalo, leopard, zebra, and giraffe. Includes lunch and round-trip transfers from your Johannesburg hotel.

This is a great pick for time-tight travelers keen to spot the Big 5. Save time researching which game reserve to go to, and enjoy a stress-free day where everything is organized for you, including round-trip transport, lunch, and National Park fees. Go to Pilanesberg National Park at sunrise—the best time for viewing wildlife, and spend several hours on an exciting SUV game drive.

Explore Pilanesberg Game Reserve and search for Africa's "Big Five" on this safari tour from Pretoria or Johannesberg. With an experienced safari guide to help track and find the animals, learn about their biology and behavior through informative commentary and snap photos from the open-top vehicle. Stop for a picnic lunch near a watering hole where you're likely to see elephants resting and bathing. Pickup and drop-off at Pretoria or Johannesberg hotels included.

Embrace the African safari experience on this overnight excursion filled with game drives, animal sightings, campfires, and exploring Pilanesberg National Park and Game Reserve. The park is conveniently located just a 3-hour drive from Johannesburg (round-trip transportation included) so you won’t waste time in transit. Instead, devote your time to searching for the “big five” on a combined 12 hours of guided game drives.

Embark on a fun and unique tour experience as you explore the urban complex of Soweto on a bicycle. Get to experience the township like a local. Get a glimpse of Hector Pietersen Museum, Mandela House and Tutu House. Start your cycling tour in Killarney, to learn how Soweto was created in 1904 and share the history of this Township. Continue to Mama Lilian Ngoyi's house, an anti-apartheid activist. Cycle to Hector Pietersen Museum where the Soweto uprising transpired which was one of the turning points of apartheid. This tour will get you closer to all the highlights of Soweto. See the Mandela House, where Nelson Mandela lived from 1946 to 1962. Then, pass by Tutu House on Vilakazi Street, where Archbishop Desmond Tutu and his family once resided. Talk about the Nobel Laureate's contribution to apartheid's downfall in South Africa. Give your feet a break by stopping for lunch. Taste South African sandwiches called kota before cycling back to the starting point.

Feel the excitement of knowing you are about to take a journey into uncharted areas where it is you and Africa’s most feared creatures by exploring their territory, by their rules. You will be collected from the Hotel by a qualified guide and proceed to the Pilanesberg Nature Reserve that spans an area of 550 square kilometers, the home of the BIG FIVE. Here we will drive around in an open Game Viewer and feel the tension mounting that at any moment just around a corner you could spot a herd of elephant or the king himself the lion or if lucky spot the ever elusive leopard as he lies on a rock or in a tree. The Game drive will last for 6 hours within the reserve and a light lunch at the Pilanesberg Centre will be provided. Duration of the tour is around 12 hours.

Horseback Africa is situated on a private Game Park. On safari you will experience vast open spaces and pure unspoiled nature. We only take small groups on Safari, which ensures that all our guests get an exclusive experience. On horseback, one can come unbelievably close to wild animals. NB: TAKE NOTE OF WEIGHT LIMIT OF 95 kg

Even out-of-towners will feel comfortable striking out on this 6-mile (10-kilometer) hike through the Magaliesberg Mountains with a guide in the lead. Round-trip transportation from Johannesburg means no need for a rental car; you can focus on the scenery on the ride. As you hike through the landscape, learn about the native flora and fauna through guided commentary. The circular route has several turn-off points if the going gets to tough for any group members.

If you’ve got limited time in Johannesburg and you’d like to experience close encounters with wildlife, this is the tour for you. Take the stress out of organizing the logistics of transport and accommodation, and instead have everything planned out for you. You’ll be picked up from your Johannesburg accommodation and taken to the stunning Pilanesberg National Park. Enjoy two game drives over two days, select meals, and comfortable accommodation included.

Take a safari through Pilanesberg National Park and make it back to Johannesburg in time for bed with this tour. A driver will pick you up at your hotel and take you out to the park, where you'll have about six hours to drive around looking for wild animals—you may even spot some of the “Big Five.” An included lunch will also be served along the way.

This tour to the Elephant Sanctuary Hartbeespoort Dam gives you access to these mammals, accompanied by in-depth commentary on their biology, behavior, and conservation status. Additionally, the round-trip transportation from Johannesburg or Pretoria means there's no need to rent a car or fuss with directions and navigation. You'll travel with a small group of just eight people, which ensures personalized attention from your guide and plenty of time to ask questions.

Hop aboard the Danny Buoy for a Hartbeespoort Dam cruise. Your captain will steer you past local villages and out onto open waters, cruising past beautiful waterfront properties before making your way back to Kommandonek while dining on an included meal or imbibing drinks from the on-board cash bar.

Explore one of the world's largest conservation areas and witness all that Africa has to offer with the 4-Day Kruger National Park Safari from Johannesburg. Spend 3 nights in a fantastic bush lodge and taste some of the most authentic foods of South African cuisine. Enjoy safari drives, with your own personal guide, according to your time frame. As well as night drives and early morning safari's. Also get to see the incredible Blyde river canyon, again with your own personal guide to show you around.

A large amount of this trip is private and therefore safer and more flexible. As part of our package, we provide an additional private extended game drive (5 hours+) with our vehicle going a little further into the reserve than the lodge’s vehicle, two drives in total. This is unique and because our driver/guide is very experienced it maximizes your animal viewing.   On the Mmilo private extended drive, we get out and walk at the waterholes and dams at the special viewing points. This enables you to experience the sounds, sights, and smells of the reserve more closely. Our private transfer to the lodge and back is done in our touring SUV On the way to and from the safari, we can add visits to other attractions such as the Elephant Sanctuary, Walk with Lions and Sun City, This is also the best and most cost-effective option for a short safari from Cape Town where there is no option for a safari that is realistic or worthwhile. Just fly into Lanseria airport. We pick you up from there.

This overnight safari is perfect for those who are short on time in South Africa or are traveling on a budget. Travel from Johannesburg to Pilanesberg National Park, where you will have 10 hours of game viewing on three separate game drives. Look for the Big Five (lion, elephant, rhino, leopard, and Cape buffalo) as well as nocturnal animals like hyenas. In the evening, enjoy a traditional South African dinner around a campfire with new friends.

Ride through one of South Africa's most famous townships during this 4-hour bike tour of Soweto. Learn about daily life in this vibrant neighborhood, and its often challenging history. Hear about the movement of black South Africans against Apartheid. See the Regina Mundi church, a squatter camp, and the house where Nelson Mandela once lived.

Explore the sights of Soweto on a tour that has a flexible approach: choose to either travel on foot, by bike, or on an e-scooter. Find out about the area’s history, development, and also the future of Soweto and South Africa as a whole. The tour passes Vilakazi Street, FNB Stadium, Mandela House—where Nelson Mandela once lived, and the Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial.

Experience daily life in Soweto on this guided bike tour. Check out Nelson Mandela's house, learn about the history of Apartheid in South Africa and gain a deeper understanding of this nation's

Home to some of the world’s most impressive wild animals, South Africa is a nature-lover’s dream destination. On this wildlife safari from Johannesburg, delve into the Plumari private game reserve with your ranger guide, and spot giraffes, lions, rhino, zebra, and more in their natural habitat. From the safety of your vehicle, gain insight into the animals’ habits and life-cycles, and enjoy panoramic views over the peaks of the Magaliesberg mountains.

A half day safari is the perfect tour option for travelles with limited time and love wild animals, nature and the outdoors. Our tour includes a pick up from any place within the Johannesburg and Pretoria area. Our 3 hour safari is hosted by our qualified nature guide who will show you an abundance of wild animals from lion, giraffe, cheetah, rhino, wildebeest and many other species indigenous to South Africa. The drive is only 1 hour from Johannesburg.

Experience the beauty of Africa on a visit to this 1200-hectare park that's home to more than 700 rhino, lions, buffalo and other wildlife.