Fly into Johannesburg and go on a safari adventure of a lifetime South Africa boasts such diversity in its wildlife that it makes it an ideal country to go on an African safari of a lifetime, where you'll get the chance to spot elephant, leopard, cheetah and giraffe in their natural habitat. Fly into Johannesburg and you will position yourself just a short 8 hour drive, or a 1 hour flight, from one of the best National Parks in all of Africa - Kruger National Park - where you can spot Africa’s Big 5. Here we take you through 5 of the best safari locations near Johannesburg, so you can plan your next safari adventure in Africa. When you are ready to go, talk to Brightsun Travel about our cheap tickets to Johannesburg from UK all year round, plus holidays and tour packages across the country.
Pilanesberg National Park
A 2 hour drive, or 185 kilometres from Johannesburg, is Pilanesberg National Park, a place where you can see a wide variety of wildlife in South Africa, including the Big 5, plus cheetahs, wild dogs and giraffes that congregate around an enormous extinct volcano crater.
Madikwe Game Reserve
Madikwe Game Reserve, South Africa’s fourth largest reserve, is a 4-5 hour drive from Johannesburg, and worth the trip. Sitting at the edge of the Kalahari, the park contains lush forests and savannah grasslands that provide sanctuary to Africa’s Big 5.
Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park
Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park is a popular spot in South Africa, with mountainous landscapes that have breathtaking views of the rest of the country, plus open ranges where you are almost guaranteed to spot wildlife, including rhinos, lions, elephants and giraffe.
Kruger National Park
In Kruger National Park, the diversity and volume of animals is unparalleled in the rest of Africa. Here you'll find elephant, leopard, cheetah and giraffe on a grand scale. Unlike other parts of Africa, Kruger National Park offers a wealth of easy guided tours and plenty of accommodation options.
Mapungubwe National Park
Mapungubwe National Park, just 5 hour’s drive from Johannesburg, is a UNESCO World Heritage site, with important Iron Age sites, including 13th century grave sites, plus a wealth of wildlife, including black and white rhinos. The park is earmarked to become part of a major transfrontier conservation area in Africa.
Getting there
Brightsun Travel can organise cheap flights to Johannesburg from across the UK, as well as connecting flights and tours that will take you on a safari adventure of a lifetime!