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 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.
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)
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Half Day Lion Park tour from Johannesburg or Pretoria
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Reviews
342 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Not as we expected
Tamer A,,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00Quite poor! Given that the cost was nearly 5K rands, it was a disappointment that there were no many animals as we expected. I believe Pretoria Zoo was a better experience and the cost is less than 10%... However, staff were very friendly and welcoming.
Great experience at the Lion Safari park with Mash from mo Afrika
debbiekG81OB,,Feb 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mash from Moafrika was an amazingly friendly and approachable guy so glad it was him that took me for the tour . The Lion park was great we got to pay Zoe the friendly giraffe saw heaps of lions zebras bucks and lots more . Was a brilliant end to my African holiday . Also thanks for fitting me in with such late notice I really appreciated it x
Amazing First safari
V9951SXterryp,,Jan 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience. It was better than I expected for a guy who is not that much into animals. First time in South Africa and safari was a must.
Great experience
M1304POmartinev,,Jan 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Transportation to the park and back worked smoothly. The chauffeur Khutso from MoAfrika Tours entertained me well on the ride with interesting facts and informed me well about the process in the park itself. The safari drive through the park was exciting, we saw a lot of animals and got a lot of information about the animals furch Dana, our guide.
Safari tour
sulochanap2026,,Jan 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was really good and fun. Driver was very friendly. Safari was super fun and exciting
The amazing Lion Park Tour
jestine M,,Jan 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00An amazing tour well worth the time . We were up close to the animals in their normal habitat. How well cared for these animals are make this a very special place for the animals and for us to be able to see them.
Sadari tour in South African flora and fauna!
ravennae2021,,Jan 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Carsom picked us up well at the indicated place, very nice and respectful driver! As for the safari with our guide Massela it was incredible his explanations were very clear and funny we could see all the animals of the reserve! Experience 10/10
Half day near the lions
991killianr,,Jan 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was an amazing experience where you could see the animals up close. Carsom our driver was very kind and kind, answering any questions.
Lion tour
262karinek,,Jan 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience. Thomas picked us up from the hotel, smooth day, he explained well. The lion park tour was done by Princess, she was amazing, very funny and experienced. Highly recommended.
Wonderful service
E4211VJnadineh,,Jan 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Simon was amazing. He was early, efficient, warm and friendly and so accommodating. Highly recommend Simon and MoAfrika
From ZAR 1,890.00
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