Lion & Rhino Park Visits in South Africa: 15 Sorted by What You Get

1.From Johannesburg: Lion & Safari Park Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 384 reviews · 5 hours · from $167Our pick

Travel from Johannesburg or Pretoria in a small group of up to 13, then join a one-hour open-vehicle drive at Lion and Safari Park. Expect close views of lions, cheetahs, hyenas, wild dogs, and possibly a white lion. Guides such as Dusty, AJ, and Thapelo are praised for warm service and clear explanations.

“Absolutely loved the tour ❤️ Our guide Dusty was fantastic, very knowledgeable, witty , helpful and friendly. We saw 3 different Lion prides, cheetahs, African painted dogs, leopards, different kinds of hyenas ( striped and spotted), wilder-beast, bushbucks, impalas , red hartebeast, kudus and got really really close to two giraffes. Even got to feed one of them. Absolutely recommend this experience .”

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2.Half Day Lion Park tour from Johannesburg or Pretoria

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 274 reviews · from $100Top rated

Spend about five hours visiting Lion & Safari Park from Johannesburg or Pretoria, with hotel pickup, a two-hour predator-drive in an open safari vehicle, and time for cubs, shops, food, and family activities. Guides such as Carson, Dusty, Sello, and Ali have been praised for friendly service and strong animal knowledge.

“Our driver was on time and the ride was comfortable to the Lion park. We really enjoyed our time in the park.”

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3.Hartbeespoort: Lion and Safari Park Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 103 reviews · 3 hours · from $70

Take a 3-hour guided safari-truck drive through Lion and Safari Park’s 600-hectare wildlife area near Hartbeespoort. You’ll look for lions, wild dogs, cheetahs, hyenas, leopards, and free-roaming antelopes, then relax beside the Crocodile River. Guides such as Dina, Dusty, George, and Princess are known for lively animal commentary.

“We did the guided tour. We were traveling in a caged truck. Felt extremely safe. Had the opportunity to feed the giraffe ( i chickened out) but my partner fed it and got a nice video of that. The tour guide was very knowledgeable”

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4.Hartbeespoort: Lion and Safari Park Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 99 reviews · 2 hours · from $38

Join a two-hour English-language safari truck ride at Lion and Safari Park in Hartbeespoort. Your guide takes you past grazing antelopes and into the lion, cheetah, hyena, leopard, and wild dog areas while sharing animal facts and jokes. Guides such as Thoko, Jabulani, and Mzi have made this a lively outing, with time afterward for lunch, drinks, and souvenirs.

“My guide was Dusty, she was well informed about the park and the animals and answered all questions The park itself was decent. Small but cute. We saw a few lions, one giraffe, hyenas, not really a huge park, I would say more like a small zoo. But it was great. Not far from town and I enjoyed the adventure… Bottom line. It’s worth the trip it is a beautiful experience”

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5.Cradle of Humankind, Caves or Maropeng, Rhino and Lion Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · from $97

Join Shane Gouldie for a private Johannesburg day trip linking the Cradle of Humankind with Rhino and Lion Park. Explore Sterkfontein Caves or Maropeng, then take a reserve drive to see lions, rhinos, cheetahs, wild dogs, and more. Transfers, air-conditioning, Wi-Fi, and a flexible schedule are included.

“Shane had a fantastic tour planned for me. I got to see so many beautiful animals and their babies. The game drive was so nice and laid back. Private car and guide is the best way to take a game drive. Shane explained all about the animals aRead more”

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6.Hartbeespoort: Self-Drive Lion and Safari Park Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 64 reviews · 8h 30m · from $24

Drive your own vehicle through Lion & Safari Park near Hartbeespoort, with access to lion, wild dog, cheetah and antelope areas. No guide is provided, so you set the pace and can spend up to 510 minutes exploring. The park is 13km from Lanseria Airport and about 40 minutes from Johannesburg. A restaurant and weekend lion feedings add useful extras.

“The restaurant and the vast amount of animals got to see all the animals”

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7.Captivating Safari Lion Park Experience (Half Day Guided Tour)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 62 reviews · from $94

You’ll be picked up in Johannesburg and driven to Lion and Safari Park for a two-hour guided safari in a caged vehicle. Look for white and brown lions, cheetahs, wild dogs, giraffes, zebra, and antelopes. Drivers including Solly and Bryan have earned praise for punctual service and local conversation, while the park guide leads the animal viewing.

“We were picked up on time from our hotel and driven to the park by a very informative driver. The staff at the Lion Park then took us on a fabulous tour ensuring we got great photos and time within each area to satisfy us. We then came bacRead more”

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8.From Johannesburg: Rhino & Lion Safari and Wonder Cave Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 49 reviews · 8 hours · from $121

Travel from Johannesburg to Bothongo Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve for a small-group safari, wildlife centre visit, lunch, and the 2.2-billion-year-old Wonder Cave. You may meet guides such as Gabriel, Marvin, or Donald, with time to see lions, rhinos, cheetahs, wild dogs, and much more.

“Gorgeous views and sunshine. Friendly, helpful and knowledgeable tour guides. I didn’t expect to see so many animals as we saw. And the cave- it’s really a wonder cave, full of evolutionary magic. Special thanks to the Moja Tours guide Mr Marvin, who took me to that tour. He provided extra knowledges and kindness to make the day memorable.”

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9.Pretoria City and Lion Park Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 41 reviews · 8 hours · from $167

Spend eight hours with an English-speaking guide such as Sipho, Thabang, or Pule, combining a Lion Park game drive with Pretoria’s Union Buildings, Voortrekker Monument, Paul Kruger House, and notable civic buildings. Pickup is included from Johannesburg or Pretoria. Expect wildlife, Afrikaner history, comfortable transport, and a full day on the road.

“Perfect tour to see Lion Park and Pretoria in one day. Bunch of historical information provided by the guide. Would recommend.”

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10.Private Rhino and Lion Park, Cradle Caves or Maropeng Museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 25 reviews · 6 hours · from $87

Shane collects you in Johannesburg or Pretoria for a small private outing to Rhino and Lion Park, followed by Maropeng Museum or Sterkfontein Caves. Expect close wildlife viewing, fossil displays including Little Foot, and a guide who brings South African nature and culture to life.

“The guide was excellent and highly knowledgeable, definitely recommend this trip. It was once in a lifetime experience!”

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11.Johannesburg: Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $121

You’ll travel from your Johannesburg hotel to Bothongo Rhino & Lion Nature Reserve for a guided 1.5 to 2-hour drive in an open safari vehicle. Look for lions, white rhinos, wild dogs, hippos, crocodiles, cheetahs, and antelope. The small group is limited to 15, with English guiding, bottled water, and hotel transport included.

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12.Half Day Tala Game Reserve & Natal Lion Park from Durban

★★★★★★★★★★3.3 · 16 reviews · from $190

Travel from Durban to Tala Game Reserve for a 4x4 safari among rhino, giraffe, zebra, hippo, kudu, and more, then visit Natal Lion Park for lions and elephants. English-speaking guides provide regional context, with pickup from hotels, the airport, or cruise ships. Vehicle and pickup reliability deserve careful attention.

“The trip itself was worth seeing. We saw many animals, and were able to get very close to some of them. Unfortunately, the weather put a damper on our plans (persistent, torrential rain). The guides made the most of it.”

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13.Tala Game Reserve & Natal Lion Park 1/2 Day Tour from Durban

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 13 reviews · from $190

Leave Durban at 7:30am for a two-hour game drive at 3,000-hectare Tala Game Reserve, then visit Natal Lion Park for lions, elephants, and smaller animals. Hotel, airport, and port pickup is included. English-speaking guides such as Timba share wildlife and KwaZulu-Natal information, though park delays and vehicle arrangements can affect the day.

“Very nice guide and everyone on the safari in general. The only downside was that the air conditioning in the bus was much too cold, so everyone was freezing.”

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14.Johannesburg: Lion Park Safari and Cultural Village Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 12 reviews · 1 day · from $219

Leave your Johannesburg hotel at 8am for a 4x4 game drive at Lion and Safari Park, then visit Lesedi Cultural Village and its five traditional homesteads. You may see lions, hyenas, wild dogs, cheetahs, giraffes, and antelope. English, French, and Portuguese guides are available, including Pascal.

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15.Lion Park Tour in Open Safari Vehicle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 4 hours · from $118

You’ll leave the city for the Lion & Safari Park in North West, with hotel pickup, bottled water, entry, and an English-speaking guide included. The main event is a one-hour open vehicle drive past lion prides, white lions, wild dogs, cheetahs, giraffes, and antelopes. Animal interactions are not allowed, keeping the focus on observation and conservation.

“It was wonderful. We had a full day before our flight so checked out of our hotel and did the lion park safari. We thoroughly enjoyed our experiences.”

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