Pilanesberg National park - Self drive safari - A hidden gem!

[@safariscribbles]

Great video - will definitely have to add Pilanesberg National Park to our bucket list of parks to visit. Beautiful wildlife sightings. Thanks for sharing.

[@conservationcorrigan]

You definitely will not regret it! Enjoy whenever the time comes.

[@bornufree]

Great diversity of animal life I agree an eclectic collection of antelope 😮

[@conservationcorrigan]

There are more I wasn't lucky enough to spot this time! Eland and Sable are on my list for my next visit

[@matteogiorgino4491]

@@conservationcorrigan no more sable in the park and only 1 herd of elant, but good luck!

[@GlitchyBear614]

@@conservationcorrigan sadly i doubt u'll find Eland i have gone my times and haven't spotted one

[@conservationcorrigan]

@@matteogiorgino4491 This is a shame! Do you know why there’s been a decline in the park?

[@conservationcorrigan]

@@GlitchyBear614 I will keep my eyes peeled on my next visit! Fingers crossed they cross my path

[@JoesWildlifeAdventures]

Really nice video of a beautiful and underrated park 👍👍

[@conservationcorrigan]

Thanks for watching! A hidden gem for sure, cant wait to be back.

[@billburnhope2176]

I’m in the park just now!😊

[@conservationcorrigan]

Enjoy! Hope luck is on your side

[@christinewalliss456]

Great video

[@conservationcorrigan]

Appreciate it.

[@TvS.Wildlife]

Pilansberg looks so promising! Cant wait to finally stay there in January 🇿🇦

[@conservationcorrigan]

You'll have an amazing time I'm sure! All the best for your trip

[@johnb1567]

Great video and shots! What kind of car were you driving? We are renting a car and thinking about the Hyundai Venue (small SUV). I dont think its 4 wheel drive but do we need it to be?

[@conservationcorrigan]

I was driving a small VW polo. You'll be fine for all tar roads, but the dirt roads are far more treacherous. Some impassable without a 4x4, but i managed quite a few with my small car, so you'll be fine for most of them- just take it easy! Enjoy the park

[@biologoindiosioux]

Hi there! Great video, thanks a lot! About the hides, how do you get in, giving the risk of running into a lion/rhino, etc.? Are the hides protected so that you can get off the car safely? Thanks!

[@conservationcorrigan]

Thanks for the comment. In various parks there will designated areas you can get out of your vehicle, but they will be clearly marked. In the Pilanesberg the hides have a small area to park your car right outside the fenced off areas to the hides/picnic spots. Be sure to check your surroundings before you exit your car, but Ive always felt safe.

[@biologoindiosioux]

@@conservationcorrigan Thanks a lot! Good to know that, looking forward to visit the park!

[@ArianadogmGi6863]

Unrelated question, but going to try my luck! Do you know how I can get from Johannesburg to Kruger National Park?

[@michaelroebuck1340]

The Park urgently needs rain . Dams very low water holes drying up . Veld tinder dry high fire risk. Same at Madikwe.

[@michaelroebuck1340]

Not the Kruger Big is not Always Better. Pilanesberg is special never disapoints

[@ArianadogmGi6863]

Unrelated question, but going to try my luck! Do you know how I can get from Johannesburg to Kruger National Park?

[@conservationcorrigan]

You can either drive which takes about 4 and a half hours, or fly from Johannesberg to an airport nearby (Hoedspruit) or within (Skukuza)