DURATION: 4 – 5 hours
AVAILABILITY: Daily – except on New Year’s Day, Good Friday & Christmas Day
PICK-UP TIME: 08:00 or 12:00
MEALS: Not included
ENTRANCE FEES: Included entrance to the Rhino and Lion Park and to Wonder Caves
COST: R 1,790.00 (2 people minimum)
The Rhino and Lion Park Tour offers an exciting wildlife experience just outside Johannesburg. The Rhino & Lion Nature Reserve is located in the Cradle of Humankind and is one of Gauteng’s most popular safari destinations. Today, it is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including lions, rhinos, cheetahs, hippos, and numerous antelope species.
Moreover, the reserve provides a rare opportunity to see big game up close in a safe and accessible environment. As a result, it has become a favourite choice for travellers who want a safari experience without travelling far from the city. Therefore, it is ideal for both first-time visitors and wildlife enthusiasts.
The Cradle of Humankind, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1999, is a renowned paleoanthropological site located approximately 50 km northwest of Johannesburg, South Africa, in Gauteng province. It holds the world’s largest concentration of human ancestral remains, offering a glimpse into the origins of humankind.
Located in the heart of the Cradle of Humankind, the Rhino & Lion Nature Reserve spans 1,200 hectares and is home to over 650 animals from more than 25 species, including antelope, big game, predators, and birds. The reserve also protects several rare and endangered species, offering visitors a unique opportunity to experience wildlife up close.



Our Rhino and Lion Park Tour is a half-day safari experience designed to give you a memorable taste of African wildlife. First, you travel from Johannesburg to the Cradle of Humankind, where the reserve is located. Afterwards, you enter the park for a guided game drive through predator enclosures and open wildlife areas.
Along the way, your experienced guide shares fascinating insights about the animals, conservation efforts, and the unique ecosystem of the reserve. In addition, you may have the chance to see lion cubs, rhino families, and other rescued or rehabilitated animals. Therefore, this tour offers a compact yet rewarding safari experience close to the city.
TwixUKVerified Super personalised tour Having reached out from abroad, Peter from the off-set showed real personal service in wanting to help us achieve our goals for our trip, taking into account personal elements around interest, mobility and complete flexibility. (Others were the opposite). So much so, when in SA, our plans shifted immediately due to a family emergency. Peter immediately rescheduled to suit and adapted the day tour for us. On meeting him in person we were confident in our choice and had a wonderful morning together exploring Soweto, with Peter kindly fetching us from our accommodation and dropping us to meet family. Interesting, patient, informative and kind - highly recommend Peter. Grace FVerified Excellent, highly recommend! Fantastic personal Soweto tour. Peter is a delightful, friendly local gentleman full of as much interesting information as you would like to absorb. My daughter and I were were very interested (my teenage son was zoned out on his phone but that wasn't to do with the tour or Peter). We felt safe and well informed. Had opportunity to take plenty of pictures. Norice FVerified Touring with kindness and knowledge. The touring experience to Soweto, Johannesburg and Sandton was great and the tour person was very knowledgeable of the history. The price was also fair and reasonable. The time used allowed us to do all the activities we needed. Erasmo RVerified Excelent, Highly Recommended We traveled with Peter in Johannesburg and Soweto. My wife and I spent an excellent day. Peter knows a lot about history and generously shared his knowledge with us. At the end of the tour, he even helped us look for a suitcase for our trip. Excellent. Highly recommended. Sterre PVerified Learned a lot We did the Soweto tour with Peter. Very interesting tour - fully what you can expect. When booking, Peter was quick in reaction. He delivered according to what was agreed. We had a very intresting talk on society of South Africa - on which Peter was very open and informative. Clearly a guide who has thought things through. We learned a lot! GeoffcNVerified Fantastic private tour of Johannesburg and Soweto. Went on a full day tour of Johannesburg and Soweto with Peter. Communications were good and Peter arrived to pick us up from our hotel right on time. Peter was so knowledgeable, having run his own travel business for many years. After touring the main sights and seeing several differing districts of Joburg it was off to Soweto. We had lunch at a local restaurant before going on to see Nelson Mandelas house on other sights in the township. Peter was so friendly and accommodating, nothing was too much trouble to him. travisisraelVerified Half day private tour to Soweto We had an excellent experience with Mashaba tours. Very informative and interesting day. The guide was on time , the vehicle was comfortable and clean. Getaway53661145327Verified Thorough, detailed, fun and emotional Highly highly recommend Mashaba Tours. Professional informative and safe. Louis our guide was exceptional and made the tour an experience we will forever remember. gl893Verified Great day tour! We went on a combined Jburg and Soweto day trip with Mashaba. Our guide, Peter, was great. He was easy-going, customer oriented and able to provide additional information around the places that we visited. Very recommended! Lesley WVerified An amazing cheetah experience Peter organised a tour for a group of our friends to de Wildt Cheetah Reserve. Peter and David were gracious hosts, getting us there on time for the early morning Cheetah run. Peter joined in the activities and game drive with us and his gentle and friendly naure added to everybody's experience. I would highly recommend Mashaba Tours.Tripadvisor rating score: 4.8 of 5, based on 128 reviews
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