De Wildt Cheetah Project, Magaliesberg
(Tel 012-504 1921) Advance booking essential. Tours run Tues, Thurs, Sat & Sun
An excursion to this wildlife conservation project (with a special focus on cheetahs) comes highly recommended.
Pilanesberg National Park
Pilanesberg Game Reserve
(Tel: 014-55 55351)
The park encompasses a great tract of wild bush that covers the world's largest alkaline ring complex - a geological feature of volcanic origin. It contains 'The Big Five', including a newly acquired herd of young elephant. Guided game drives on open vehicles are available. Adjacent to Sun City.
Rhino Nature Reserve
(Tel: 011-957 0109/0039)
Open: Daily from 08:00 to 17:00.
The Rhino Nature Reserve is a privately owned game reserve, situated in the Kromdraai Conservancy. The reserve covers an area of approximately 1,000 hectares where you can view more than 20 different species of game, including white rhino, buffalo, giraffe, hippo and lion.
Heia Safari Ranch
(Tel: 011-659 0605)
Untamed Africa 45 kilometres from Johannesburg. Game roam in natural surroundings. Spend an evening in a Zulu kraal. On Sundays, watch the Mzumba Dancers performing age-old legends accompanied by throbbing drums and chanting women.
Lion Safari Park
(Tel: 011-460 1814)
Open: Every day from 09:00 to 17:00.
This magnificent park is located just 30 kilometres north of Johannesburg and comprises 200 hectares of grassland and forest. Many species of game are visible from the game trails. The actual lion area consists of six, well-fenced camps in which various prides of lions live and breed.
