Dinokeng Game Reserve - wildlife in the heart of Gauteng

DDinokeng is a private/public partnership, as it required a few of the local land owners to come together with the South African government to open up the land into one incredible game park. This is why some of the accommodation options can be described as, “farm stay”. Dinokeng means “place of two rivers”, and the fact that this is the first time in over 100 years that the area has free-roaming lions and elephants is a huge drawcard.

Here you can go on day and night game drives, head off on sunset boat cruises, guided bush walks, bush lunches, picnics, fishing, and just some good old-fashioned relaxing in the South African wild. With Johannesburg and Pretoria basically right next door, your options are pretty much endless.

IIt’s best that you get your accommodation booked in advance because people are raving about how amazing this place is.

While you can get the guided tour, which is really recommended for your first time on safari, there are a few self-drive routes to choose from if you prefer doing it by yourself. If you’re keen on this, then you will also have to book.