From tiny fennec foxes to majestic leopards and lions, the Bothongo Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve brims with life—and is the perfect way to discover the diversity of South African wildlife. Compared to traditional safaris, it has more organized and curated experiences. It's also close to downtown Johannesburg and a top city destination.
This is an amazing day trip for anyone visiting the Johannesburg/Pretoria area. Shane and Shan are amazing and informative hosts that allowed me to make the most out of this trip. The rhino and lion park is a great way to see many of the animals that can be difficult to spot on a traditional safari. The Cradle of Humankind is a must for anyone interested in human history or archaeology and South Africa’s contributions to our understanding of evolutionary biology.
Thank you Shane we had a wonderful day. We saw all the animals and were able to take some amazing photos. We really enjoyed our experience and would highly recommend this trip during a long layover in Johannesburg
I enjoyed the safari, I was lucky enough to see the lions in a very close distance and the most of the other animals. It was a great experience and I think it was a great value for money. My guide, George, was very nice and provided a lot of info and the vehicle was very good choice.
An early morning drive amongst South Africa's wild life!!!
A fun and engaging tour. The tour guide was on time and very entertaining. We got to see springbok, zebra, wildebeest, lions, white lions, wild dogs, etc. We were feeling a little despondent because we hadn't seen a rhinoceros and then just as we were making our way out of the park it came to wish us farewell. An all together fabulous morning.
This was an amazing tour conducted by Shane. The Cradle of Mankind was interesting and educational. But the best part was the personalized tour Shane gave us at the Rhino and Lion Park. The memories and experiences at this private reserve will forever be a travel highlight. I would highly recommend this tour!!!
Shane will be your enthusiastic Personal Guide who really loves what he does and who knows a Lot about the Places.
Do not be surprised if you see him being more amazed by what you see than you.
Really one of the best guided tours I ever did.
Fun trip into the beautiful cradle with a local guide
Shane is a friendly, knowledgeable and enthusiastic local guide who made the trip fun and engaging. The cradle of humankind and lion park were beautiful areas. Highly recommend the trip
Thanks to Shane this turned out to be a great tour! We had a lot of fun but also got way more detailed info as with any other guide and learned a lot about South Africa, animals, plants and history :)
Shane was prompt and clear in communication and we had a great time! He made sure we see the best of the animals in the park and explained that the caves are closed, so we knew what we're getting. Also gave a lot of additional information, including great restaurant recommendations that we used throughout our trip! Perfect value for money excursion!
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Q:What are Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve hours of operation?
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Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve hours of operation: . Buy tickets in advance on Viator. If you book with Viator, you can cancel at least 24 hours before the start date of your tour for a full refund.