# Wildside Tours and Safaris

> Specialist safari operator based in Johannesburg, South Africa, offering Pilanesberg
> Big Five safaris, wildlife encounters, cultural experiences and airport transfers from
> OR Tambo (JNB) and Lanseria (HLA) within 400km for groups of up to 20 passengers.

Wildside Tours and Safaris is run by Tim and Elize. We are a small, owner-operated
tour company offering private and small-group experiences in and around Pilanesberg,
Johannesburg and the wider Gauteng region.

## Key facts

- **Location:** Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa (ZA-GP)
- **Service area:** Pilanesberg Nature Reserve, Dinokeng Game Reserve, OR Tambo
  International Airport (JNB), Lanseria International Airport (HLA), and regional
  transfers within a 400km radius of Johannesburg
- **Group size:** Up to 20 passengers per vehicle as standard. Larger groups of 21+
  are quoted as a special arrangement.
- **Languages:** English
- **Contact:** Tim and Elize — WhatsApp / phone +27 82 453 7056 or +27 72 023 5325
- **Email:** info@wildsidetoursandsafaris.co.za
- **Website:** https://pixelweb.co.za/wildside1/

## Experiences

1. **Pilanesberg Nature Reserve Open Vehicle Safaris** — Track the Big Five in open
   game-drive vehicles through the malaria-free Pilanesberg Nature Reserve, guided by
   experienced wildlife trackers in one of South Africa's largest reserves.
   *Full day / multi-day. Includes guiding, snacks and park entry.*

2. **Lion Enrichment Walk and Cheetah Encounter** — Walk alongside the resident lions
   as keepers carry out daily enrichment, then meet the cheetahs up close for a
   hands-on encounter. *Half or full day. Includes guiding, snacks and entry.*

3. **Walking with Elephants** — Walk with the elephants of the Pilanesberg Nature
   Reserve alongside an experienced guide.

4. **Horseback and Quad Bike Safaris** — Explore the reserve on horseback or quad bike
   for a different perspective on the wildlife and landscape.

5. **Hot Air Ballooning Adventure Combo** — A sunrise hot air balloon flight over the
   bushveld, combined with a ground safari experience.

6. **Lesedi Cultural Village** — Witness the traditions, energetic tribal dancing and
   folklore of five distinct South African tribes (Zulu, Xhosa, Pedi, Basotho and
   Ndebele), followed by a pan-African buffet feast.

7. **Airport and Regional Transfers** — Private, luxury-van and executive-shuttle
   transfers from OR Tambo (JNB) and Lanseria (HLA) to Johannesburg, Sandton,
   Pretoria, Sun City, Pilanesberg, the Cradle of Humankind and the Kruger fringe,
   within a 400km radius. Free quotation on request.

## Transfers — distance bands

- Local Joburg / Sandton / Pretoria (0–30 km)
- Regional Gauteng / Cradle (30–80 km)
- Extended range / Sun City / Pilanesberg (80–180 km)
- Maximum radius / Kruger fringe (180–300 km)
- Extended radius / Sun City & Kruger (300–400 km)

## Booking

Enquiries are submitted through the enquiry form on the website
(https://pixelweb.co.za/wildside1/#booking) or via WhatsApp on +27 82 453 7056.
Quotes are confirmed in writing before travel; a quote is not a booking until written
confirmation has been received.

## Privacy

Wildside Tours and Safaris does not keep personal data. Enquiry details are used only
to reply to the enquiry and are deleted from the mailbox afterwards. No database, no
marketing list, no third-party sharing. See https://pixelweb.co.za/wildside1/legal.html
for the full privacy policy and POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of
2013) information.

## Optional

- [Legal, privacy and POPIA](https://pixelweb.co.za/wildside1/legal.html)
- [Web services by Pixelweb](https://www.pixelweb.co.za/)