Lion & Safari Park from Johannesburg: see lions and cheetahs
Lions and cheetahs on the grassy plains, less than an hour from the city.
A wildlife safari tour from Johannesburg to the Lion Park, a 1,000-hectare reserve 45 minutes' drive away where you ride through grassland with a guide to spot lions, cheetahs, hyenas, wild dogs and plains game. The tour runs 3 to 4 hours with private transportation, entrance fee and bottled water included; you choose between a private tour or group sharing rate at checkout.
3h–4h
Step-by-step itinerary
Explore Lion & Safari Park wildlife
- Drive to Lion & Safari Park
- Explore grassy plains with guide
- Observe lions, cheetahs, and hyenas
- See plains game like zebra and giraffe
- Enjoy African sunshine and wilderness
The Experience
The Lion Park sits close enough to Johannesburg that you can leave your hotel in the morning and be on the reserve within 45 minutes. Once you arrive, the guide drives you through the 1,000-hectare grassland in an air-conditioned vehicle—the landscape opens up around you, and the animals move through it on their own terms. Lions, cheetahs, hyenas and wild dogs roam the reserve alongside zebra, giraffe and other plains game. You are not walking; you are watching from the vehicle as the guide navigates the terrain and points out what moves through the grass.
The tour runs between three and four hours total, which means the drive there and back, plus the time on the reserve itself, fits into a morning or an afternoon without eating the whole day. You travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi on board, bottled water provided, and the entrance fee to the park already covered. The guide speaks English and knows where the animals tend to move through the reserve at different times. You choose at checkout whether you want a private tour or to share the vehicle with other travelers—the route and the reserve stay the same either way.
What’s included
- Private transportation from your hotel.
- entrance fee to the Lion Park.
- bottled water.
- WiFi on board.
- air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide.
Operated by Stephenson Adventures
Is this one for you?Choose the private tour rate if you want the vehicle and guide to yourself, or the group sharing rate to split the cost with other travelers—both routes cover the same grassland and the same animals, so the choice depends on whether you prefer to travel alone or share the experience.
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Top questions
How far is the Lion Park from Johannesburg?
The Lion Park is 45 minutes' drive from Johannesburg. The reserve sits on 1,000 hectares of grassland where lions, cheetahs, hyenas, wild dogs and plains game like zebra and giraffe live, so the distance keeps the wildlife experience close to the city without a full-day commitment.
What animals will I see on the safari?
The reserve is home to lions, cheetahs, hyenas and wild dogs, along with plains game species including zebra and giraffe. The guide drives you through the grassland where these animals move freely, though sightings depend on where the animals are at the time of your visit.
How long does the tour take?
The tour runs between 3 and 4 hours total, which includes the drive from Johannesburg to the reserve, the time spent on the grassland with the guide, and the return journey to the city.
What's included in the price?
Private transportation from your hotel, entrance to the Lion Park, bottled water, WiFi on board and an air-conditioned vehicle are all included. You choose between a private tour rate or a group sharing rate when you book.
Do I need to be fit for this tour?
The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels since you spend the time in an air-conditioned vehicle rather than walking. It is not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health.
Lion & Safari Park from Johannesburg: see lions and cheetahs
3h–4h · EN · at your hotel
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