Lion and Safari Park tour Johannesburg: Guided safari transport

Northwest drive and 2-hour lion, cheetah, wild dog tracking with expert ranger guidance

A half-day tour from Johannesburg to Lion and Safari Park combines private hotel pickup and return transport with a guided safari led by an experienced game ranger. You'll spend two hours on the reserve tracking lions, cheetahs, hyenas, wild dogs and antelopes at close range, then have the chance to feed giraffes and browse the on-site restaurants before the drive back to your hotel.

Step-by-step itinerary

Guided Safari and Park Visit

• Pickup from hotel in minivan
• Drive 45 minutes to Lion and Safari Park
• Interact and feed giraffes
• Join 2-hour guided safari tour
• Visit park restaurants and shops
• Drive 45 minutes back to hotel

What’s included

• Private transportation from your Johannesburg hotel to Lion and Safari Park and back.
• bottled water during the drive.
• WiFi on board the minivan.
• an air-conditioned vehicle for comfort.
• a 2-hour guided safari with an experienced local game ranger.
• and the chance to feed giraffes at the park.

Times

• Every day 08:00 12:30

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Before you book

Group Up to 7 3 private ›

Live guide English Another language? ›

Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup included.

Book up to 4h before

Ages Adult (12 to 80 years) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Infant (under 4): free

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund. It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Good to know

Low physical effort Stroller-friendly Public transport nearby Not recommended with heart problems Infants must sit on laps

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The experience

The day starts with pickup from your Johannesburg hotel in a private air-conditioned minivan, followed by a 45-minute drive northwest to Lion and Safari Park. Your guide handles the route and the timing, so you settle in without navigating or worrying about transport logistics. The park itself holds lions, cheetahs, hyenas, leopards, wild dogs and a range of antelope species across its reserve.

Once you arrive, a local game ranger takes over and leads a 2-hour guided safari through the park. This is not a self-drive or a walking tour: the ranger positions the vehicle and reads the animals' movements, so you see them at close range without the guesswork. Before or after the safari, you have time to hand-feed giraffes, a moment most visitors find immediate and memorable. The park has two restaurants on site if you want a meal or coffee, and about 30 minutes is built in for that stop.

After the safari and any time you spend at the restaurants or curio shops, your guide drives you back to your hotel, another 45 minutes depending on traffic. Bottled water and WiFi are on board for the journey.

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What animals will I actually see at Lion and Safari Park?

The park is home to lions, cheetahs, hyenas, leopards, wild dogs and several antelope species. The 2-hour guided safari is designed to get you close views of these animals. Your game ranger positions the vehicle and knows where to find them on the reserve.

How much time do I spend on the actual safari versus driving and stops?

The guided safari itself runs 2 hours. Add roughly 45 minutes each way for the drive from Johannesburg, plus about 30 minutes for the on-site restaurants and shops, so the full outing is around 4 hours door-to-door.

Can I feed the giraffes, or is that a separate activity?

Giraffe feeding is included in the tour and happens before or after your guided safari, depending on the day's schedule. Your guide will let you know the timing when you arrive.

Is lunch included, or do I need to pay extra at the restaurants?

The restaurants on site are available if you want to eat or grab coffee, but meals are not included in the tour price. You'll have time to order and pay separately if you choose to.

Will I be in a group with other travelers, or is this a private tour?

You travel in a private air-conditioned minivan with your own guide for the hotel pickup and return. The 2-hour guided safari itself is led by a game ranger and may include other visitors who booked the same time slot at the park.