The pilanesberg national park which covers some 55 000 hectares is the fourth largest in southern africa this malaria free park is perched on the eroded vestiges of an alkaline volcanic crater one of only three such craters in the world depart johannesburg in the early morning and transfer to the pilanesberg national park apart from the big five you may find cheetah hippo crocodile and even sable during your drive a short stop will be made to enjoy brunch before continuing on the rem