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8 hours
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Enjoy Convenient Access to the Bothogo Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve with Our Full-Day Tour from Johannesburg
Our tour provides an ideal safari experience while eliminating the stress of driving.
Experience the best of both worlds with an open-air game drive and underground cave tour, all in one convenient day trip. Bothongo Nature Reserve offers the unique opportunity to view rhinos, lions and other iconic African wildlife up close, along with the thrill of exploring its fascinating underground caverns. As one of the most accessible private game reserves near Johannesburg, Bothongo delivers an exceptional combination of safari adventure and subterranean discovery just 45 minutes from Johannesburg
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
We will arrive here at around 11am-12pm. Situated inside the Bothongo Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve the Wonder Caves are a site to behold and are our first stop into this fully packed day tour. The Wonder Caves are said to have been discovered by Italian miners in 1898 where they mined out approximately 15% from the formation and brought them to the surface. Mining was stopped in 1902 due to the outbreak of war and low productivity. This is the 3rd largest chamber is South Africa, the largest being Cango Caves and second largest Sudwala Caves. The cave is entered by going down 87 stairs at a 45 degrees angle dropping 22 meters below the surface. You will then go down an elevator with a drop of a further 18 meters into the cave. The Wonder Cave is said to be UNESCO World Heritage Site and is a Natural Wonder dating back to 5-10 million years old
Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve
12:00pm-14:30pm: Bothongo Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve Safari About the Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve Safari. This reserve is situated in the Cradle of Humankind due North of Krugersdorp. The Reserve boasts more than 100 species of mammals, reptiles, and birds. The Nature Reserves also acts as a wildlife sanctuary and is excessively big and conservation and the protection of animals. The conservation takes place at the Wildlife Centre where various animals who are ambassadors of their species to the public, many of which either were rescued, rejected, hand-reared and/or are being rehabilitated and this will be part of your safari adventure. You will have the opportunity to see four of the big five as well as African wild dogs, cheetah, tigers, zebras, antelope, sable antelope and many more. Depending on the day in which you book you will get to experience a lion, cheetah and wild dog feeding time, a snake show or the Vulture Hide’s where vultures or other scavengers are fed.
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Rhino And Lion Safari with Wondercave Tour
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Bottled Water
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel pick and drop off
Snacks
Lunch
Extras
Gratuities(Optional)
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
19 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing day trip
aintheland,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Soli is the best! It was a really nice experience.
Cradle of human kind
Brian H,Mar 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Byron was a great tour guide. Very kind and knowledgeable. The best tour guide I’ve had thus far in South Africa
An unforgettable place
carolinecT2055WF,Feb 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a wonderful tour, our guide was spectacular, was always willing to help us! The trip is well worth it!! We love!!!
Wonderful
M5105ENalbar,Feb 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour started with the guide Marvin, very attentive all the time, we went to the place and it was all wonderful and in the end we went to the cave which is a true work of art.
A great experience in Safari and Cave
Z213DHgustavom,Feb 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was very good the experience, our driver Marvin, a spectacular person, very kind and polite... The tour itself was very interesting, and the cave was amazing...
Best Tour and Guides Ever
932nilaye,Feb 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We have taken Safari tour last Friday. This experience was once in a life time experience for me. Marvin and Safari tour guide were great people and very helpful with all the questions. I am thankful for the tour guides. I will always remember this beautiful experience.
Rhino lion tour
480pelinh,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thanks Marvin , our tour guide , you ve really made our day better , it was the best experience in joburg we ve had so far <3
Good Experience at Rhino & Lion
valentinad601,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Marvin is a good driver and guide willing to help and tell about the history of the country.. Cheerful and good communication!
Visit to a beautiful reserve
69marcoantoniom,Jan 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Visit to an animal reserve in a splendid place with beautiful animals and then the visit to a cave with billions of years of history with a very attentive guide during the Michael tour.
wonderful experience
869paulac,Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An unforgettable experience accompanied by our wonderful guide RUDZANI. Thank you for your hospitality and attention, RUDZANI.
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