Enjoy Convenient Access to the Bothogo Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve with Our Full-Day Tour from Johannesburg
Our tour provides an ideal safari experience while eliminating the stress of driving.
Experience the best of both worlds with an open-air game drive and underground cave tour, all in one convenient day trip. Bothongo Nature Reserve offers the unique opportunity to view rhinos, lions and other iconic African wildlife up close, along with the thrill of exploring its fascinating underground caverns. As one of the most accessible private game reserves near Johannesburg, Bothongo delivers an exceptional combination of safari adventure and subterranean discovery just 45 minutes from Johannesburg
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Bottled Water
✔ In-vehicle air conditioning
✔ All fees and/or taxes
✔ Hotel pick and drop off
✔ Snacks
✖ Lunch
✖ Extras
✖ Gratuities(Optional)
Pickup Locations
1. Stay Ulo at Atholl Gate
2. 8 on Acacia Bed & Breakfast
3. St Andrews Hotel & Spa
4. ANEW Hotel & Convention Centre OR Tambo Johannesburg
5. Little Thatches
6. MINT Express Sandton View
7. Open Arms Guest House
8. Elson Lodge
9. Voco Johannesburg Rosebank An IHG Hotel
10. Joy on Joyce
11. SUN1 Alberton
12. The Giglio Boutique Hotel
13. Afrique Boutique Hotel O.R Tambo
14. Europrime Hotel
15. Indlovu Lodge & Conference Venue
16. Silverbirch at Birchwood
17. Cyrildene Lodge
18. aha-Kopanong Hotel and Conference Centre
19. TreeTopia Guesthouse
20. Africa Centre Airport Leisure Hotel & Guest Lodge
Itinerary
1
We will arrive here at around 11am-12pm.
Situated inside the Bothongo Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve the Wonder Caves are a site to behold and are our first stop into this fully packed day tour.
The Wonder Caves are said to have been discovered by Italian miners in 1898 where they mined out approximately 15% from the formation and brought them to the surface.
Mining was stopped in 1902 due to the outbreak of war and low productivity.
This is the 3rd largest chamber is South Africa, the largest being Cango Caves and second largest Sudwala Caves.
The cave is entered by going down 87 stairs at a 45 degrees angle dropping 22 meters below the surface. You will then go down an elevator with a drop of a further 18 meters into the cave.
The Wonder Cave is said to be UNESCO World Heritage Site and is a Natural Wonder dating back to 5-10 million years old
Duration: 2 hours
2
Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve
12:00pm-14:30pm: Bothongo Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve Safari
About the Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve Safari. This reserve is situated in the Cradle of Humankind due North of Krugersdorp.
The Reserve boasts more than 100 species of mammals, reptiles, and birds. The Nature Reserves also acts as a wildlife sanctuary and is excessively big and conservation and the protection of animals.
The conservation takes place at the Wildlife Centre where various animals who are ambassadors of their species to the public, many of which either were rescued, rejected, hand-reared and/or are being rehabilitated and this will be part of your safari adventure.
You will have the opportunity to see four of the big five as well as African wild dogs, cheetah, tigers, zebras, antelope, sable antelope and many more.
Depending on the day in which you book you will get to experience a lion, cheetah and wild dog feeding time, a snake show or the Vulture Hide’s where vultures or other scavengers are fed.
Duration: 2 hours
3
About the Bothongo Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve Restaurants
The Thatch Café is located at the welcome center. This family restaurant is surrounded by the Cradle Bike Park, The Little PidiPidi Play Park for the little ones and is a throw away from the Chobe Deck.
• The Neck and Deck Restaurant is a delectable Afro fusion restaurant offering cuisines for everybody’s tastes. The Neck & Deck Restaurant offers seating for 300, an exclusive wine cellar and a children’s play area. Perfect for cyclists, families, and nature lovers. 15:00pm-16:00 pm: Drop of at your establishment in Sandton or Johannesburg
Duration: 60 minutes
Additional info
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
