GAUTENG’S MUST-SEE
TOURIST DESTINATION
ONLY 13KM FROM LANSERIA AIRPORT
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- Giraffe in National park of Kenya, Africa
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- low angle view of cyclist riding with mountain bike on trail at sunset
WHO WE ARE
The Lion Park, an established tourist destination, well loved by locals and foreigners alike, became a popular experience for all over the last 50 years. Having moved to the Cradle of Humankind in July 2016, this new must-see world class facility, called Lion and Safari Park, offers guests a memorable experience.
The new park offers a wealth of exciting activities such as animal interactions, guided game drives and self-drives. You are guaranteed to get super-close to some of Africa’s favourite animals whether you go on an informative guided tour or self-drive. Guests also have the opportunity to engage in the experience of hand feeding a selection of animals including giraffes, ostriches and various other antelope species that roam freely on the 600-hectare property and frequently visit the wetlands in front of ‘the Wetlands’ Bar and Restaurant.
GUIDED TOURS
The Lion & Safari Park is home to a vast selection of indigenous species such as Lion (Brown and White), Cheetah, Hyena (Spotted and Striped), Leopard (including black leopard), Wild Dogs, Sable antelope, Kudu, Nyala to mention only a few.
Guests can enjoy a variety of different guided tours. The trained guides turn every tour into an informative and educational trip as they share interesting facts. Tour options include; 1 Hour Guided Safari, 2 Hour Guided Safari, Sunset Drives (with predator feeding), Private Exclusive tours, Alex Tour. The 3-hour Safari is the flagship tour which includes snacks and drinks on the bank of the Crocodile river. The famous animal trainer Alex Larenty promises to provide a fun-filled experience as he interacts with fully grown lions on the ‘Alex tour’.
SELF-DRIVES
HORSE SAFARIS AND TRAILS
Say goodbye to the sound of an engine and get ready to saddle up. A horseback safari at the Lion & Safari Park is more than just a ride through the bush; it’s a truly unique and all-encompassing safari experience. The African scenery embraces you entirely on horseback.
KIDDIES HORSE RIDES
A fun way for children to be introduced to horses. Kiddies horse rides are 10 minutes long and are led by one of our guides. Capture the moment on camera and get your photos printed at our photographic centre.
QUAD BIKES (ATV’S)
Enjoy a slow, relaxed and scenic quad bike safari with your loved ones through our park. Our qualified instructors will lead the way. There will be stops along the way to experience and capture wildlife close by. Come and collect beautiful moments and enjoy the breathtaking views of the African bush.
4X4 TRAILS
Our World class safari park now has added a 4×4 driving experience like no other! It can be enjoyed by the Soft-Roaders, the more serious Off-Roaders and finally, sections are designed for the seriously equipped and suitably skilled Off-Roaders.
Your adventure will take you through our reserve getting up close and personal with lions, hyenas, wild dogs and cheetahs. The trail travels uphill and down dale with spectacular views. Various herds of wild animals share the property with you including the graceful Giraffe, spectacular Gemsbok and Africa’s largest antelope, the Eland. So you will have plenty of opportunities for great photos and classic memories.
Expect to travel on tame gravel roads, some lesser manicured tracks and then some climbs and descents through our quite challenging riverine trail. While most of the route is made up of grade 2 or grade 3 obstacles, grade 4’s and 5 also forms part of the path. Our trail has some extreme hills, massive rock beds and river driving for the very brave souls among you.
What sets our facility apart is the fact that you will get to see some of our amazing wildlife en route to the 4 x 4 trail start point.
Simply arrive, drive and enjoy our amazing offering.
MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAILS
Those who love adventure can enjoy an early morning cycle on our reserve. Choose between three exciting routes:
Blue route – 8km (Novice)
Perfect for families, young and old. A leisurely ride for beginners with some downhill and uphill challenges to keep it exciting and fun.
Yellow route – 15km (Intermediate)
This trail will allow you to explore all the corners of the reserve with approximately 50% on gravel roads, 30% on jeep-tracks and 20% on single tracks.
Red route – 20km (Advance)
Get ready for some serious climbs! This trail is approximately 50% single track, 25% jeep track and 25% on gravel road.
PARADISE FOR CHILDREN
RESTAURANTS
Apart from being a world class tourist destination, the Lion and Safari Park turns any conference, function or event into something unique.
RETAIL
THE LION & SAFARI PARK
OPEN EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR!
FREE entrance to the restaurants, curio shops and kiddie’s playground,
guests only pay for activities.
The park is open 365 days a year, and is certainly an experience not to be missed.
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