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Guided Game drives through our natural Savannah Highveld grasslands and mountainous areas on a property spanning over 1200 hectacres are for a duration of roughly two hours are conducted six days a week. Game Drives are provided for in our open Game Drive vehicles which can take 10 or 20 people, depending on the group size. Game drives depart at 09h00, 12h00 and 15h00 with an occasional 17h00 drive.The game drive take between 1.5 and 2 hours long, a minimum of 2 people are required to commence with a game drive. The game drive ticket allows you access to the Reserve for a self-drive in your own vehicle before and after your game drive. Enjoy a full day relaxing or picnicing at our braai areas and swimming pool.
Large groups are welcome!.
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Only a short drive from Johannesburg and Pretoria situated in the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site, is the Bothongo Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve. With over 600 head of game, this is the perfect setting for admiring nature on your doorstep. More than thirty species of game, including three of the big five, can be viewed from open vehicles in the presence of an experienced SATOUR-registered guide. These include Kruger Lion, White Rhino and Buffalo. Endangered species, such as wild dog have been reintroduced into the area. Cheetah, hippo, crocodile and more than 20 species of antelope will also be part of this experience. From a vulture hide, the visitor has the opportunity to view and photograph the rare Cape Vulture. Proof that leopards occasionally traverse the area has also been found.
Experienced Field Guide
Included in the game drive fee is a self-drive (own vehicle), which includes entry/access to:
• Hippo Walkway
• Waterfowl Park
• Predator Enclosures – Lion, Cheetah & Wild Dog,
• Wildlife centre,
• Picnic & Braai areas including kiddies play areas,
• Swimming pool,
• All restaurants.
• Food and beverages,
• Braai grid rental,
• WonderCave entry
• Accommodation
• Souvenirs
• Predator Feeding ONLY Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays at 13:00 – Please arrive at least 30 min before feeding
• Soft-top vehicles not allowed in Predator Camps
• Open bakkies are not allowed in Predator Camps
• Bicycle racks not advised in Predator Camps
• Remove soft spare wheel covers before entering Predator Camps
We really enjoy the day with our kids and Grandkids. The driver of the game drive was excellent, and we all enjoy the day, his knowledge and the feeding of the animals. The disappointment of the day for all of us was the caves that was closed and we could not enter. - Gustav janse van Rensburg
It was a great experience. Jacobus is knowledgeable and engaging - Frances Gadzekpo
What a perfect day out and experience the goodies Bothongo had to offer... a great place for a family with kids to visits.. enjoyed the game drive and ticked almost 95% of the animals we wished to see there. My family ready to return anytime... - Arnold Mathibela
What an incredible experience. Our guide was amazing---myself and my daughters are still talking about the knowledge we gained and how many animals we were privileged to see. - Verlene Cooper
The visit to the Rhino and Lion park was enjoyed by everyone. The game drive was very informative and I would highly recommend it for people that visit. The game ranger that took us on the drive was amazing, he spoke very well, was patient with all the questions, he made the drive enjoyable - Michelle Dos santos
History of the Bothongo Wonder Cave:
The cave was discovered by Italian miners in 1898. They mined out approximately 15% from the formation and brought them to the surface. The formation consists of calcite which they placed in a self-built oven for 2 weeks at about 1100 degrees. This formed a powder which was taken by ox wagon to Pretoria & Johannesburg to make cement, toothpaste, use to extract gold, and the like. Mining was stopped in 1902 due to the outbreak of war and low productivity.
This is the 3rd largest chamber in South Africa, the largest being Cango Caves and the second largest Sudwala Caves.
• Food and beverages,
• Game Drive
• Accommodation
• Souvenirs
• Braai grid
Bothongo WonderCave Entrance
The entrance to the cave is going down 87 stairs at a 45degrees angle dropping 22 meters below the surface. You will then go down in an elevator with a drop of a further 18 meters into the cave.
The total drop down is 40 meters
Health & Safety Warning: Risk of Histoplasmosis – WonderCave
Visitors to the WonderCave should be aware of the potential risk of Histoplasmosis, a respiratory infection caused by inhaling spores of the Histoplasma fungus. This fungus thrives in environments with bat or bird droppings, which may be present in caves. While the risk of infection is generally low, individuals with weakened immune systems, respiratory conditions, or pre-existing lung diseases should take extra precautions.
Safety Recommendations:
- Avoid disturbing soil, bat guano, or bird droppings inside the cave.
- Wear protective masks if you have respiratory concerns.
- If you experience flu-like symptoms (fever, cough, fatigue) after your visit, seek medical attention and inform your healthcare provider of your cave visit.
By entering the WonderCave, visitors acknowledge and accept any potential health risks and agree that the management is not liable for any health-related issues arising from exposure to environmental elements within the cave.
Customer reviews of this service will be posted soon.
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