Rhino And Lion Nature Reserve

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Just thirty minutes drive northwest of Johannesburg lies the Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve. Set in the beautiful Kromdraai Conservancy, this haven from the hustle and bustle of the city boasts White Rhino, Lion, Buffalo, Hippo and more than twenty other species of game.

All told over 600 head of game will satisfy even the most avid game viewer.

Game drives with experienced guides allow visitors to experience the wildlife close up, and on a night drive the fascinating nocturnal habits of the animals can be observed.

Specially erected enclosures afford visitors the opportunity to view and photograph rare and endangered species such as Cheetah, Wild Dog and the Cape Vulture. The hippo enclosure is situated across the road from the main entrance.

A protected barbeque area allows day visitors to relax and enjoy the game grazing close by. Other facilities include a swimming pool, kiosk, volleyball court and curio shop. And for the adventurous, the pub overlooking the Crocodile pool is a must.

The Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve is an experience not to be missed.

Entering Times
Main Entrance gate and Hippo Walkway
08h00 - 15h45 (weekdays)
08h00 - 15h45 (weekends and public holidays)

Lion & Predator Camp
08h30 - 16h00

Feeding times
Lions 13h00 (Sundays) - for other please enquire at the gate.

Live Snake shows
Summer 30th Nov - 1st May - Saturdays 15h00; Sundays & Holidays 11h00&15h00
Winter 30th April- 1st Dec - Saturdays 14h00; Sundays & Holidays 11h30&14h00

Animal Crèche
Open Daily 09h00 - 16h00 (Animals do however also need their rest from time to time between 09h00 & 16h00)

Croc Pub
10h00 - 16h00 (every day)

Kiosk, Curio shop & Restaurant
08h30 - 16h00

Childrens Playground
08h30 - 16h00

How to get there:

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From Sandton, Randburg, Rosebank & Johannesburg:
Take the N3 towards the N1 South (Western Bypass) and get off at the Hans Strydom R512 off ramp - turn right cross over the bridge towards Lanseria Airport.
Cross straight over the 3-way stop at the LANSERIA Airport for approx. 2 km and turn right at the KROMDRAAI sign also signalling Rhino & lion Nature Reserve on the left-hand side and follow the road for approx. 15km to find the Rhino & Lion Nature Reserve main entrance on the right-hand side.