Escape the city and experience South Africa’s incredible wildlife with a range of safari and nature tours located within easy reach of Johannesburg.
From renowned game reserves and private lodges to Big Five safari experiences and conservation centres, wildlife tours near Johannesburg offer the perfect opportunity to encounter Africa’s iconic animals in their natural habitat.
Whether you have a few hours, a full day or several days to explore, these unforgettable adventures combine breathtaking landscapes, expert-guided game drives and exceptional wildlife viewing, making them an ideal addition to any Johannesburg itinerary.
A visit to the Pilanesberg Game Reserve is a must. Two and a half hours from Joburg it is the fourth largest game park in South Africa, is malaria-free and is home to the big 5 as well as giraffe, zebra, hippos and crocodiles and many antelope species.
A visit to the Rhino and Lion Park offers the opportunity to see many of Africa’s wild animals within an hour’s drive of Johannesburg.
A 45 minute drive from Joburg is the Lion Park. Enjoy the scenic drive to the outskirts of the city and appreciate the big cats.
An hour and three-quarter drive from Joburg is Ukutula a small private game park which specializes in close encounters with lion.
We drive about 1,5hrs north west of Johannesburg to the cheetah breeding centre.
We enjoy a scenic 1.5hr drive with the Magaliesberg Mountains as back drop to the Haartebeesport Dam. Once at the Elephant Sanctuary a sanctuary guide takes us on an educational tour and talks to us about elephant life.
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