Lesedi Cultural Village and Lion Park day tour from Johannesburg

White lions and African dances in one day from Johannesburg

A full-day tour from Johannesburg combining a one-hour safari at Lion Park with a two-hour cultural experience at Lesedi Village, where you see white lions, cheetahs and other wildlife, then watch traditional dances and learn about South African tribal customs. Hotel or airport pickup is included. The guide speaks English and provides bottled water and snacks throughout the day.

Step-by-step itinerary

Cultural and wildlife day trip

• Pickup from Johannesburg hotel or airport
• 1-hour safari at Lion Park
• Visit Lesedi Cultural Village for 2 hours

The experience

The day starts with pickup from your Johannesburg hotel or OR Tambo airport at a time confirmed in advance. From there, the route takes you to Lion Park for a one-hour safari where you'll see a pride of white lions alongside cheetahs, African wild dogs, hyenas and zebras. The guide points out the animals as you move through the park, and if the timing works, you may watch a feeding.

After Lion Park, you head to Lesedi Cultural Village for a two-hour immersion in South African tribal traditions. You'll see different cultural groups set in their historical settings, watch traditional dances that explain the customs still central to these communities, and learn about marriage practices and dowry traditions that have shaped the cultures. The experience is built around observation and explanation rather than participation, so you move through the village with your guide and take in each cultural display.

The full outing runs about ten hours door to door. Your guide handles all the driving and narration in English. Bottled water and snacks are provided. Hotel drop-off is included at the end of the day.

What’s included

• Hotel or airport pickup and drop-off in Johannesburg.
• English-speaking guide.
• one-hour Lion Park safari.
• two-hour Lesedi Cultural Village experience.
• bottled water.
• snacks.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (18 to 54 years) · Senior (55 and older) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 30

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats available

Operated by Africa Moja Tours & Safaris

Is this one for you?Book this if you want both wildlife and cultural sites in one outing: the guide covers Lesedi Cultural Village and Lion Park back-to-back with hotel pickup included, so you experience tribal traditions and see lions without managing separate logistics.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What animals will I see at Lion Park?

Lion Park is home to a pride of white lions, plus cheetahs, African wild dogs, hyenas and zebras. The one-hour safari gives you time to spot multiple species, and you may see them being fed depending on the timing of your visit.

What happens during the two hours at Lesedi Cultural Village?

Lesedi Cultural Village showcases different South African tribal groups in traditional settings. You'll watch African dances that illustrate the customs and beliefs of each culture, and learn about practices like marriage ceremonies and dowry traditions that remain important to these communities today.

Is lunch included in this tour?

Lunch is not part of the package, though bottled water and snacks are provided throughout the day. You can arrange to eat at the village or bring your own food.

How long is the drive from Johannesburg?

The full day is about ten hours from pickup to drop-off. Lion Park and Lesedi Cultural Village are close to each other, so most of the time is spent at the two sites rather than in transit.