Bushveld Getaways from Gauteng: Every Big Five Reserve Within Four Hours (2027)

Elephants in the Waterberg bushveld near Marataba, Marakele National Park

Bushveld getaways from Gauteng start about forty minutes from Pretoria, but Big Five country worth taking leave for starts at about two and a half hours. This guide covers the six reserves inside a four-hour drive, what each one charges at the gate in 2026, and which are worth the extra distance.