Pilanesberg's Animals
Exceptional Wildlife Encounters
RICHNESS AND DIVERSITY
Because of Pilanesberg’s unique location between the desert and the veldt, a transition biosphere has evolved where animals and plant life not normally found together are sharing territory with one another, thus you may see hyenas or springboks more used to arid habitats in proximity to antelopes who favour grasslands. This means that a Savannah Safaris’ visit to Pilanesberg offers a chance to see the widest range of flora and fauna possible. Many safari companies ask their rangers stay in touch with one another via radio to share information, so that several vehicles turn up at the same spot when a find is located. The rangers who work for Savanah have their radios switched off, so that they rely on their own detailed knowledge and tracking skills to offer safe but close sightings of animals such as elephant and rhinoceros without the risk of someone else’s jeep ruining that perfect photograph.
The Big Five
Lion, Elephant, Rhinoceros, Leopard and Cape Buffalo
The solitude and privacy afforded by the Black Rhino Reserve within the Pilanesberg Wildlife Park means that Savannah Safaris’ guests have the best possible chance of seeing the most iconic and distinctive of all South Africa’s legendary animals: rhinoceros, lion, leopard elephant and buffalo. We also have regular sightings of zebra, crocodile, giraffe, and hippo so keep your cameras at the ready.
The Wildlife Ark
A profusion of other Creatures
Operation Genesis returned Pilanesberg to a pre-agricultural condition and supported and re-introduced many species quite apart from the ‘first division’ Big 5. They are just as exciting and satisfying to encounter as their more glamorous neighbours.
