The Lion & Safari Park is located in the historic Cradle of Humankind, about a 30-45-minute from the city and the ideal private tour from Johannesburg. It is a protected conservation area with over 80 lions, including the famous white lions from the internationally acclaimed feature film “The White Lion.” It also has cheetah, hyena, wild dogs, various antelope, and tower of tame giraffe.
The Lion & Safari Park provides a fun mini-safari experience in a malaria-free environment. Guests can explore over 600 hectares of lions’ natural habitat with a professional game ranger in a specialised safari vehicle. Enjoy a morning or afternoon in the country while learning more about lions and other wild animals at the safari park.
The Lion & Safari Park is home to a large number of native species, including but not limited to brown and white lions, cheetahs, spotted and striped hyenas, leopards (including black leopards), wild dogs, sable antelope, kudus, and nyalas, to name just a few.
Over the last 50 years, the Lion Park, a well-established tourist destination popular with both locals and foreigners, has become a popular experience for all. The Lion and Safari Park, which relocated to the Cradle of Humankind in July 2016, provides guests with an unforgettable experience.
Animal interactions, guided game drives, and self-drives are among the many exciting activities available at the new park. When you take this private informative guided tour, you will get up close and personal with some of Africa’s most beloved animals. Guests can also hand feed a variety of animals such as giraffes, ostriches, and various other antelope species that roam freely on the 600-hectare property and frequently visit the wetlands in front of ‘the Wetlands’ Bar and Restaurant.
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The Lion & Safari Park is located in the historic Cradle of Humankind, about a 30-45-minute from the city and the ideal private tour from Johannesburg. It is a protected conservation area with over 80 lions, including the famous white lions from the internationally acclaimed feature film “The White Lion.” It also has cheetah, hyena, wild dogs, various antelope, and tower of tame giraffe.
The Lion & Safari Park provides a fun mini-safari experience in a malaria-free environment. Guests can explore over 600 hectares of lions’ natural habitat with a professional game ranger in a specialised safari vehicle. Enjoy a morning or afternoon in the country while learning more about lions and other wild animals at the safari park.
The Lion & Safari Park is home to a large number of native species, including but not limited to brown and white lions, cheetahs, spotted and striped hyenas, leopards (including black leopards), wild dogs, sable antelope, kudus, and nyalas, to name just a few.
Over the last 50 years, the Lion Park, a well-established tourist destination popular with both locals and foreigners, has become a popular experience for all. The Lion and Safari Park, which relocated to the Cradle of Humankind in July 2016, provides guests with an unforgettable experience.
Animal interactions, guided game drives, and self-drives are among the many exciting activities available at the new park. When you take this private informative guided tour, you will get up close and personal with some of Africa’s most beloved animals. Guests can also hand feed a variety of animals such as giraffes, ostriches, and various other antelope species that roam freely on the 600-hectare property and frequently visit the wetlands in front of ‘the Wetlands’ Bar and Restaurant.
You might also like our Ultimate Johannesburg Tour or Johannesburg Half Day Tour.
Following pick-ups from your accommodation, you travel with your driver and guide to the Lion & Safari Park, which is located north of Johannesburg in The Cradle of Humankind. Following a short safety briefing, you will be taken on a 1-hour game drive in the predator enclosure in a specially designed open safari vehicle.
Guest should note that only the transfers to the Cradle and Lion park tours are private. The tour itself is not private since the location is public and shared with other people.
You can still get up close and personal with some of Africa's most incredible wildlife. Feel the lion's breath and the thundering of the gnu's hoofs from the comfort of our guided game drive or your own vehicle.
Afterwards you return to Cub World to observe the young lion cubs and other animals at the centre. If you have enough time, you can feed and interact with the tame giraffes at Cub World.
You can eat and drink at the Wetlands Restaurant (at your own expense) with its delicious array of dining options, and the kids can play safely in the supervised kids' playground.
You can also visit the 5 Dome Shopping Experience for some holiday shopping. The 5 Dome Shopping Experience is a premier shopping destination in South Africa. It is easy to get lost in this amazing shopping experience, with a wide range of goods including locally sourced African arts and crafts, jewellery, clothing, and home-ware.
After a fun day at the safari park, your driver and guide will return you to your address in Johannesburg.
You will be collected in a private closed vehicle by a private driver and guide from any accommodation address in Johannesburg.
Collecting time for a private half day morning tour will be between 08:00 and 09:00 and drop off between 12:30 and 13:00. For a private half day afternoon tour you will be collected between 13:00 and 13h:30 and dropped off between 17:00 and 17:30.
The duration of the half day private tour from Johannesburg is about 4 to 4.5 hours. Guests should take note that the duration of the tour includes the drive to and from the Lion and Safari Park. The time actually spent in the park itself is about two hours.
A private transfer Lion Park tour is a personalized transportation service that takes you from your hotel or airport to the Lion Park and back. This service offers the convenience of a dedicated vehicle and driver who will take care of your transportation needs, allowing you to focus on enjoying your time at the Lion Park.
The cost of a private transfer to Lion Park tour varies depending on the distance from your starting point to the park, the type of vehicle you choose, and the duration of the tour. Generally, prices start from around R1,500 ($100 USD) for a basic package, but they can go up significantly depending on your preferences.
You can book a private transfer to Lion Park tour by contacting a local tour operator or travel agency that specializes in South African tours. Alternatively, you can book online through various booking platforms. When booking, ensure that you provide your pickup location, the number of people in your group, and the duration of the tour to receive an accurate quote.
Following pick-ups from your accommodation, you travel with your driver and guide to the Lion & Safari Park, which is located north of Johannesburg in The Cradle of Humankind. Following a short safety briefing, you will be taken on a 1-hour game drive in the predator enclosure in a specially designed open safari vehicle.
Guest should note that only the transfers to the Cradle and Lion park tours are private. The tour itself is not private since the location is public and shared with other people.
You can still get up close and personal with some of Africa’s most incredible wildlife. Feel the lion’s breath and the thundering of the gnu’s hoofs from the comfort of our guided game drive or your own vehicle.
Afterwards you return to Cub World to observe the young lion cubs and other animals at the centre. If you have enough time, you can feed and interact with the tame giraffes at Cub World.
You can eat and drink at the Wetlands Restaurant (at your own expense) with its delicious array of dining options, and the kids can play safely in the supervised kids’ playground.
You can also visit the 5 Dome Shopping Experience for some holiday shopping. The 5 Dome Shopping Experience is a premier shopping destination in South Africa. It is easy to get lost in this amazing shopping experience, with a wide range of goods including locally sourced African arts and crafts, jewellery, clothing, and home-ware.
After a fun day at the safari park, your driver and guide will return you to your address in Johannesburg.
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