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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
Bothongo Rhino & Lion Nature Reserve
I loved it the game drive was amazing as well as the hippo walk I'm definitely coming back again - Safiya
The game drive was excellent, and the ranger was extremely knowledgeable. Even though we did not see an awful lot his expertise was obvious. Unfortunately I was post-op and had difficulty getting into the vehicle - perhaps you could have a step for persons who are elderly and cannot climb very well. - JOAN
We had a marvellous game drive experience! Donald was incredibly informative and shared fascinating insights that we had never heard before --- from how rhinos use their horns to access salts in the ground, to the intricate details of bird nests and how vultures search for their prey. One of the highlights for me was having the privilege of seeing the size of a lion's footprint in the sand --- an unforgettable moment. Donald answered all our questions with patience and enthusiasm, and we walked away having learned so much more about nature. It was truly an excellent and enriching experience, and we'll definitely be back --- especially when the caves are accessible again! - Carla
Wonderful experience; our guide was very knowledgeable, accommodating, and patient. Highly recommend for first-timers in Africa. - Joanna
Great experience in the Park. Especially the feeding of the Carnivores was impressive. I've never seen these animals in such a close encounter. I definitive ha a good time. Thanks a lot Hubertus - Hubertus
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