Half Day Lion Park tour from Johannesburg or Pretoria
Overview
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5 hours
Mobile ticket
The Lion & Safari Park is a 30-45-minute drive from Johannesburg, located in the historic Cradle of Humankind. It’s a protected conservation area that’s home to over 80 lions, including the famous white lions that starred in the internationally-acclaimed “The White Lion” feature film. It’s also home to cheetah, hyena, wild dogs, various antelope and a tower of tame giraffe.
The Lion & Safari Park offers guests an enjoyable mini-safari experience in a malaria-free area. Explore over 600 hectares of the lions’ natural habitat in a specialised safari vehicle with a professional game ranger. Learn more about lions and the other wild animals in the safari park and enjoy a morning or afternoon in the country.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Lion & Safari Park entrance fee
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Local guide
Driver/guide
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
2-hour game drive in a specialized safari vehicle
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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What To Expect
Lion and Safari Park
After pick-ups, we make our way to the Lion & Safari Park, located north of Johannesburg in The Cradle of Humankind. After a brief safety talk, you’re taken on a 2-hour game drive in the predator enclosure in a specialised open safari vehicle. Return to the main centre to spend some time watching the young lion cubs and other animals. You can buy something to eat and drink at the Wetlands Restaurant (own cost) and the youngsters can play safely in the supervised kids’ playground. Pop into the 5 Dome Shopping Experience for a holiday shopping spree. You’ll find a wide range of locally-sourced African arts and crafts, jewellery, clothing and home-ware. After a lovely time at the safari park, your guide drops you back at your accommodation in Johannesburg.
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Half Day Lion Park tour from Johannesburg or Pretoria
Pickup included
Reviews
304 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Giraffes are the stars!
Bryan H,
Aug 29, 2025
- Viator
4.00My driver and the tour guide were both great, friendly, informed and informative. The giraffes were the highlight, with the lions a disappointment. Not their fault. They are fed regularly, so have no need to do anything but sleep. The leopards, on the other hand, were getting it in...if you know what I mean. Shopping was great. Five domes means five stores with stuff for the whole family.
up close to many...
Amanda N,
Aug 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00up close to many wonderful animals. lions, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, warthogs. the guide was wonderful.
MoAfrica and Carson top notch safari experience
Rhonda C,
May 20, 2025
- Viator
5.00Carson from Mo travel was our van driver and took us to the lion park as well as helped us do some shopping. He was very attentive. He dropped us off at the hard rock on the way back and made sure that our group of nine was safe and secured the whole time we had a fabulous time. I highly recommend Mo Africa and Carson for Any excursion in South Africa.
Nice Tour!
Florida S,
Feb 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00Nice tour and lots of wildlife to explore. The timing was spot on! It was a bit sad to see animals enclosed however they appeared well cared for. Check it out of you need something to do in a short period of time.
A wonderful experience
Courtney L,
Jan 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00My partner and I had a great time from beginning to end in Lion Safari Park. Where animals seemed well cared for in large surroundings. Our guide was very knowledgeable about the animals and Lion Park it self.
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