Wildlife and Nature in Johannesburg

Although Johannesburg is around 4 hours drive away from the southern Kruger Park, it is the nearest big city to the Reserve................

The Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve covers an area of approximately 680ha. It is situated in the south of Johannesburg and one of its many features is its ease of accessib

The Oppenheimer Gardens lie in the heart of Soweto in the suburb of Jabavu. These Gardens, spread over several hectares, have plenty of trees and indigenous medicinal pla

Skukuza Day Visitor Centre is a superb place to stop, because it has a huge swimming pool, plenty of picnic tables under shady trees, and a good view over the Sabie River

Nkuhlu is is built on several levels under a canopy of tall trees, next to the mighty Sabie River................

For those who feel that a brief visit to The Cradle Nature Reserve is simply not enough, there's The Cradle Forest Camp.............

Rietfontein Nature Reserve is about 24km north of the city in the small suburb of Paulshof.............

Heia Safari Ranch is a three star game lodge, hotel and conference centre, nestled below the Swartkop Mountain Range............

One of Gauteng's favourite heritage attractions, the award-winning Maropeng Visitor Centre has welcomed more than a million visitors since it opened in 2005..............

Timbavati Picnic Site is named as such, because it overlooks the usually dry Timbavati River. Trees and thatch "umbrellas" provide for the shade, making for a very pleasa