Hartbeespoort: Self-Drive Lion and Safari Park Tour

West Rand District Municipality, Johannesburg

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Drive your own vehicle and get up close to predators and other wildlife on this self-guided tour. Enrich your visit with an extended game drive to view antelope and other species.

Overview

Lion & Safari Park is a self-drive wildlife experience located 13km from Lanseria Airport and 40 minutes from Johannesburg, suitable for families and groups.

Highlights

  • Get close-up views of lions, wild dogs, and cheetahs
  • Drive your own vehicle through predator enclosures
  • Explore extended game drives featuring antelope and other wildlife

Description

The Lion & Safari Park is set within the Magaliesberg mountain range and the Cradle of Humankind, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This self-drive option allows visitors to explore at their own pace without a guide, providing a personalized wildlife experience with family or friends.

Lion feedings take place at 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM on weekends and public holidays, offering a chance to observe these predators during feeding time.

Includes

  • Self-drive tour through the park

Excludes

  • Vehicle for the self-drive tour

Important Information

  • Soft-top or convertible vehicles are not permitted

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the booking date.

Booking Tips

Bring a suitable vehicle that is not a soft-top or convertible. Plan your visit on weekends or public holidays to catch the lion feedings at noon or mid-afternoon.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Lion & Safari Park is a wildlife reserve near Johannesburg offering self-drive tours through predator enclosures and game drives with various wildlife.

The park is located about 40 minutes from Johannesburg and 13 kilometers from Lanseria Airport in the Magaliesberg mountain region.

Yes, the park offers a self-drive option where visitors can drive their own vehicles through predator enclosures and game drive areas.

You can see lions, cheetahs, wild dogs, various antelope, and other wildlife during the self-drive tour at the park.

Yes, the park is family-friendly and suitable for groups wanting a safe self-drive wildlife experience near Johannesburg.

Tour duration can vary as visitors explore at their own pace; check the park's website for recommended times and operating hours.

Yes, visitors must stay inside their vehicles, keep windows closed, and follow park guidelines for safely navigating predator areas.

No, the self-drive option allows you to explore the park without a guide, giving you flexibility to tour at your own speed.

The park is open year-round; check the official website for current hours and seasonal wildlife activity to plan your visit.

Yes, it is set within the Magaliesberg mountain range and near the Cradle of Humankind UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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