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
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Reviews
317 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Such a fun activity and...
Vanessa M,
Sep 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00Such a fun activity and our guide Lebo made the drive to and from the park super memorable. It’s great for all ages, and you can even get in close contact with some of the friendlier animals. One of the highlights of my trip for sure.
Highly recommended !!!
Chad N,
Sep 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00I cannot recommend this experience highly enough! If your schedule does not allow for a visit to the major game parks or a full-day safari, I wholeheartedly suggest this encounter. Let me start by highlighting the punctuality of our guide, Cpho, who greeted us warmly at our accommodations. During our journey to the park, we engaged in a delightful conversation covering a multitude of topics. Cpho took care of our entry requirements and provided us with a brief overview of the park's facilities. After that, we were given a moment to enjoy a drink before it was time to board the safari truck. When the moment arrived, Cpho ensured that our tickets were in order and liaised with the park guides to facilitate a seamless experience. I cannot recommend this vendor and this activity highly enough!
Nice Tour
Thomas T,
Sep 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00Nice half day tour if you don’t have time for a full day safari. Limited choice of animals to see but all near vehicles for good photos.
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.
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