Outdoors things to do in Johannesburg

We rank 143 outdoor things to do in Johannesburg, South Africa. The highest scoring is Full Day Ultimate Pilanesberg National Park Safari from Johannesburg or Pretoria with an Outty Ranking of 94 out of 100, and prices across the category start at $45 per person. Fresh air, water, trails and skyline views.

Ranked experiences
143
In the 90+ Club
3
Available today
60
From
$45

Outdoors in Johannesburg compared

Top 10 outdoor things to do in Johannesburg by Outty Ranking, price, duration and traveler rating
ExperienceOutty RankingFromDurationRating
Full Day Ultimate Pilanesberg National Park Safari from Johannesburg or Pretoria94$216010h4.8/5 (1,658)
Soweto Cultural Walking Tour with Lunch91$454h4.9/5 (327)
Full Day Pilanesberg Experience in Open Vehicle91$150011h4.8/5 (468)
Half Day Lion Park tour from Johannesburg or Pretoria89$11505h4.8/5 (367)
Full Day Safari Tour of Pilanesberg National Park, Open Jeep experience85$290011h4.8/5 (163)
Private Cradle Humankind, Caves or Maropeng, Rhino and Lion Park83$15005h4.9/5 (87)
Full Day Exquisite Pilanesberg Safari from Johannesburg81$295012.5h4.9/5 (105)
Cradle of Humankind Tour with Lion Safari from Johannesburg80$250010h4.9/5 (73)
3 Day Kruger National Park Safari & Panorama Route78$970072h4.9/5 (73)
Captivating Safari Lion Park Experience (Half Day Guided Tour)77$12004h4.8/5 (91)

Every outdoors experience we rank in Johannesburg

Outdoors in Johannesburg: common questions

What are the best outdoors things to do in Johannesburg?
Full Day Ultimate Pilanesberg National Park Safari from Johannesburg or Pretoria is the highest ranked, with an Outty Ranking of 94 out of 100 from 1,658 traveler reviews. Soweto Cultural Walking Tour with Lunch, Full Day Pilanesberg Experience in Open Vehicle, Half Day Lion Park tour from Johannesburg or Pretoria follow close behind. We rank 143 outdoors experiences in Johannesburg in total.
How much do outdoors activities in Johannesburg cost?
Expect around $5043 per person on average. The cheapest we rank is Soweto Cultural Walking Tour with Lunch from $45, and prices climb for small-group departures, skip-the-line access and evening slots.
Can I book outdoors activities in Johannesburg for today?
Yes. 60 of the 60 top-ranked outdoors experiences we track in Johannesburg currently show same-day availability. Same-day slots are limited, so book in the morning where you can.
How does Outty rank outdoors experiences in Johannesburg?
Every experience gets an Outty Ranking from 0 to 100 built from traveler sentiment, review depth, recent booking momentum, value against comparable outdoors options in Johannesburg, operator standing and cancellation flexibility. Anything scoring 90 or above joins the Outty 90+ Club.
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