Dinokeng Game Reserve: Experience Wildlife in Gauteng's Biggest 'Big Five' Sanctuary

Embark on a thrilling safari game drive in Dinokeng Game Reserve, Gauteng’s largest ‘Big Five’ wildlife sanctuary. Spot hippos, elephants, lions, and more on this 7-hour adventure from Johannesburg.

Duration: 5 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Dinokeng Game Reserve - Dinokeng Game Reserve is Gauteng’s largest “Big Five” wildlife sanctuary, 1 hr, 40 minutes north of Johannesburg and 40 minutes from Pretoria.
    The popular sunrise (5:30 am summer or 6 am winter) or sunset (4 pm summer or 3:30 pm winter) game drives are the best times to look for the Big 5.
    Duration is typically 2 hrs & 30…
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Snacks
  • Driver/guide
  • Live commentary on board
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

This experience is designed to cater to friends, family or group (double occupancy minimum) that would like to do a safari game drive without having to necessarily sleep over at the park.
With a total tour duration of 7 hours from Johannesburg, Dinokeng Game Reserve is Gauteng’s largest “Big Five” wildlife sanctuary, located 1 hour, 40 minutes north of…

Location
Dinokeng Game Reserve
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Parker_d
Mar 15, 2026
Incredible Safari and... - Incredible Safari and experience. Jacob was fantastic! It was so good I booked another experience for the next day (Quad biking and Lesedi cultural village) which also blew me away. I cannot recommend enough.
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Nina_m
Jan 19, 2026
An amazing afternoon... - An amazing afternoon safari, Jacob our guide was so welcoming and friendly. We were collected from the hotel by Jacob and taken directly to the reserve for the drive. The drive itself was fantastic we got see to so many animals and Lovemore our guide on the game drive made the most of the time we had. Our young daughter will have many memories from this tour and I would recommend this for any family looking for a game drive.
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Barbara_r
Nov 18, 2025
Make sure you layer up... - Make sure you layer up for early morning game rides. Make sure you have warm hat and possibly a scarf to cover your face because of the wind. Our driver Luke was fantastic. We were able to see beautiful animals. Such a great experience.
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Stefano_p
Jul 17, 2025
Wonderful. Welcoming and availability - We felt welcomed with helpfulness and kindness, the Service was organized with care and attention. Everything perfect, accompanied in every step. We met a really nice person who loves his job. Preferable to the big tour operators who have lost their souls.
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Julie_v
Oct 23, 2024
Perfect Vacation - I have used you before and never been disappointed. Specially with Explore Joburg Thank you very much.
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Lemuel_h
Oct 18, 2024
Dinokeng Escort Top Notch - Jacob was knowledgeable about safaris in general, and about the DinoKeng reserve specifically. His vehicle was clean and accommodating as he offered quite a few lifetime insights. I will recommend him to those I know in the USA traveling to Johannesburg.
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Peter_r
Sep 12, 2024
A lovely afternoon and evening - Nice easy pick up from the hotel and drive to the park. Great guide and others on the game drive, beautiful animals and just very pleasant and easy.
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Dorothy_d
Sep 6, 2024
Sunset safari is beautiful! - Driver was prompt and very polite. The safari at sunset was beautiful..the owner of the tour company made sure everything went smoothly!
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David_o
Dec 30, 2024
The driver (Mr Solace)... - The driver (Mr Solace) was very patient and kind. The drive was nice, but the wildlife sightings were disappointing. didn't see the big 5.
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Pm9927
Aug 14, 2023
Disappointing experience - My previous review was for the Dinokeng Game Reserve half day drive. Very nice and professional driver and people, but no siting's of large animals. For what they charge, they should attempt to go to the known areas from previous tours where the larger animals have been.
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From $155
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).