Lion walks near Johannesburg at Ukutula Lion Park & Lodge: walk with lions, 2-hour Predator Tours and overnight chalet stays, all booked online.
Book Ukutula activities online with instant QR e-tickets and no booking fee.Build one wildlife experience with lion walks, predator tours, safari add-ons and optional private transport.
Start at Ukutula with the best-value lion combo (Walk With Lions + Predator Tour), stop for giraffe-feeding lunch at the nearby Neck & Deck, then drive to the separate Pilanesberg National Park for an open-vehicle Big Five game drive.
Ukutula Lion ParkWalk With Lions + Predator Tour≈ 3 hours · from R 1,700 pp
Two signature Ukutula experiences in one visit
3-hour combo — morning 08:00 or afternoon 14:00
Pilanesberg National ParkBig Five open-vehicle game drive≈ 3 hours · from R 3,800 pp
3-hour Big Five game drive
Experienced rangers tracking the Big Five
Plus the giraffe stop· About 1 – 1.5 hours on route · R 500 pp · meals extra
Long day · approx. 12 hoursUkutula (Brits) → Neck & Deck giraffe stop → Pilanesberg National Park
Both are easy day trips from Johannesburg and both are worth doing — here is the difference.
Ukutula Lion ParkNear Brits · about 90 min from Johannesburg
What you do
Walk beside young lions on foot, then meet lions, cheetahs and hyenas with a ranger
How long
≈ 3 hours · 08:00 or 14:00
Who can join
Lion walk is 12+ and 1.5m tall · children under 12 do the predator tour
Best for
Getting close to lions — you cannot do this in a vehicle
from R 1,700 pp
Pilanesberg National ParkAbout an hour from Ukutula · 2 hours from Johannesburg
What you do
Open-vehicle game drive tracking lion, elephant, rhino, buffalo and leopard
How long
≈ 3 hours of safari time · 06:00 or 14:00
Who can join
All ages · minimum 2 guests
Best for
Wild Big Five in a malaria-free reserve
from R 3,800 pp
Clear answer: do both in one day — walk with lions at Ukutula in the morning, then drive about an hour to Pilanesberg for an afternoon Big Five game drive. One pickup, one driver, one booking from R 6,000 pp.
Nearby add-ons
Separate venues within easy reach — add one to your Ukutula day.
Our best-selling days: a lion experience at Ukutula plus a hot air balloon, the Elephant Sanctuary or a Pilanesberg Big Five safari — planned, driven and confirmed as one booking.
Most booked
Lions at Ukutula + Giraffes & Elephants
Walk with lions at Ukutula in the morning, then drive to separate nearby venues — hand-feed giraffes at the Neck & Deck over lunch and meet rescued elephants at the Elephant Sanctuary in Hartbeespoort.
Walk With Lions — Enrichment Walk Only · ✓ At Ukutula
Neck & Deck (Bothongo) Giraffe Stop · Separate venue — we drive you there
Elephant Sanctuary Tour · Separate venue — we drive you there
Float over the Magaliesberg at sunrise (separate venue near Hartbeespoort), then drive to Ukutula to walk beside lions while the bush is still cool, and finish with giraffe-feeding lunch at the nearby Neck & Deck.
Walk With Lions — Enrichment Walk Only · ✓ At Ukutula
Hot Air Balloon Safari · Separate venue — we drive you there
Neck & Deck (Bothongo) Giraffe Stop · Separate venue — we drive you there
Balloon field → Ukutula (Brits) → Neck & Deck lunch
Full day · approx. 10 hours · Pre-dawn balloon lift-off
Start at Ukutula with the best-value lion combo (Walk With Lions + Predator Tour), stop for giraffe-feeding lunch at the nearby Neck & Deck, then drive to the separate Pilanesberg National Park for an open-vehicle Big Five game drive.
Walk With Lions including Predator Tour — Combo (Day Package) · ✓ At Ukutula
Neck & Deck (Bothongo) Giraffe Stop · Separate venue — we drive you there
Pilanesberg Big Five Safari · Separate venue — we drive you there
Ukutula (Brits) → Neck & Deck giraffe stop → Pilanesberg National Park
Long day · approx. 12 hours · 06:00 pickup in Johannesburg
Lions on foot at Ukutula AND the Big Five at Pilanesberg
Open-vehicle drive with a registered guide
Giraffe feeding at Neck & Deck en route (meals extra)
Every combo includes an Ukutula experience. The other experiences happen at separate nearby venues (Hartbeespoort, Pilanesberg, the balloon field) — we handle the driving, timing and entry between them so you don't have to.
Guided horseback trail ride through the bushveld above the dam near Hartbeespoort — about an hour from Ukutula. Sold with our guided return transfer only (no self-drive) and always paired with another experience, such as a lion walk.
Guided bushveld and dam-side trail ride
Calm, well-schooled horses — beginners welcome
≈ 1 hour in the saddle (about 4 hours door-to-door)Monday – Sunday (weather permitting)Min age 6 · riders over 100kg cannot be accommodated
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Add-On Stop-Overs
Make a stop on the way
Add a scenic or lunch stop to any tour travelling with our vehicle. Extra transport is added automatically — entrance tickets and meals are paid directly at each venue.
Cape Town day tours and multi-day journeys to Kruger, the Garden Route and Victoria Falls — different provinces, booked end-to-end with flights, lodges and guiding.
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Cape Town Day Tours
Explore Cape Town in a day
Guided Cape Town day tours with hotel transfers & entry fees included — Table Mountain, Cape Point, the Winelands, Robben Island and more. Bookable alongside your Ukutula visit.
Named guest reviews published on the Google listing for our Ukutula Lion Park lion walk tours — every guest below booked and travelled with Capital Xperience.
Secure Yoco Card Payment
Instant Booking Confirmation
Optional Private Transport
Professional Customer Support
Free Cancellation up to 48 Hours
Felt at Home
“What an amazing service I received at Ukuthula lodge. The staff is friendly and professional. They serve us with a smile. The lady at the reception is very welcoming. I felt at home”
Mmabatho Mabusela · Google · Ukutula lion walk guest
Walk With Lions at Least Once
“What can I say except amazing! Walking alongside the lions was an exhilarating, once-in-a-lifetime experience, and petting the cheetah was incredible. Beyond the wildlife, the guides were exceptionally knowledgeable and immediately put us at ease. The facility is extremely clean, and the enclosures are spacious and dignified for the animals. I highly recommend visiting Ukutula to walk with the lions at least once in your life!”
Joi L. · Google · Ukutula lion walk guest
Best Birthday Ever
“I had a very good time, the staff is amazing and very welcoming. 23rd September was the best birthday ever! I highly recommend this place”
Mmaletshabo Selahle · Google · Ukutula lion walk guest
Easy Booking Process
“Easy booking process”
Russell Blake · Google · Ukutula lion walk guest
The Most Epic Experience
“The most epic experience ever! Loved it! This is a must-do for everyone!!”
Sonya Cunningham · Google · Ukutula lion walk guest
Very Professional
“Very professional.”
Slobodan Milosavljevic · Google · Ukutula lion walk guest
Staff Went Above and Beyond
“A once in a lifetime experience can only be achieved and comfortably enjoyed with dedicated staff members and ownership like what I observed at this park. I’m grateful to all for a wonderful 2 night stay. Mari, went above and beyond to fulfill a last minute request to enjoy the elephants at a nearby conservation park. I highly recommend at least at 2 night stay to enjoy the animals and amenities!”
Malikeh Evans · Google · Ukutula lion walk guest
A Highlight of My Life
“This lion walk will go down as a highlight of my life. I loved it!”
Amber Lewis · Google · Ukutula lion walk guest
Hiking With Lions
“A beautiful lodge with lots of animals! Very friendly staff and great guides! The absolute highlight: hiking with lions – what majestic animals !”
Frank Stöcker · Google · Ukutula lion walk guest
Felt Safe but Still Wild
“I actually walked with lions.They were so calm,l was the nervous one.Guides were right there the whole time and they were very friendly,felt safe but still wild”
Thubelihle Tshuma · Google · Ukutula lion walk guest
Experience of a Lifetime
“This was by far an experience of a lifetime, friendly, knowledgeable guides and the opportunity to walk with my favourite animals the lions. I would recommend visiting 100% and will definitely be back, staying at the Lodge next time for sure. Thank you for making my trip of a lifetime.”
Tracey Fusco · Google · Ukutula lion walk guest
Once in a Lifetime Experience
“Once in a lifetime experience.”
Ryan Marcell · Google · Ukutula lion walk guest
Amazing Experience
“We had an amazing experience! The lion walk is epic. It's so amazing to see the lions and other animals up close.”
Every booking supports Ukutula's wildlife protection & breeding programmes.
Once-in-a-Lifetime Photos
Walk beside lions and photograph predators without cages between you.
Ethical Encounters
Strict welfare standards — interactions on the animals' terms.
Secure Booking
Confirmed within hours. Reschedule up to 48h before. WhatsApp support.
FAQ
Common Ukutula booking questions
Is Capital Xperience the company behind ukutulalionpark.com?
Yes. Capital Xperience operates ukutulalionpark.com, our online booking platform for Ukutula Lion Park tours, Walk With Lions, selected other safaris and private transfers. We are an independent safari and transfer company, not Ukutula itself. Ukutula's official website lists Capital Xperience as a guest transport contact. Use your Capital Xperience booking reference when contacting us about tickets or transfers.
ukutulalionpark.com is operated by Capital Xperience, an independent South African safari and private-transfer company, not Ukutula itself. Ukutula's official website lists Capital Xperience as a guest transport contact. We arrange Ukutula tickets, transfers and selected other safaris; Ukutula's team hosts and conducts the wildlife experiences at its reserve. You can check the transport listing directly below.
Choose Ukutula's official website to deal with the lodge directly. Choose ukutulalionpark.com for Capital Xperience's one-stop booking service: live Ukutula dates and times, secure online payment, instant confirmation after full payment, and optional private transfers and safari add-ons in the same booking. The Ukutula activities take place at the same reserve and are hosted by Ukutula, whichever booking channel you choose.
How quickly do I get my Ukutula ticket?
As soon as you've paid in full online, your branded ticket (PDF with a QR code) and confirmation email arrive right away. Unpaid or part-paid bookings are not confirmed.
Why book a lion walk or safari through Capital Xperience?
You can choose your Ukutula experience, compare available dates and times, add other safaris and arrange transport in one place, without coordinating separate enquiries. Your booking has a reference, a written confirmation and an e-ticket after full payment. Capital Xperience is your booking and transfer contact, while each venue's team conducts its own activities. Accommodation options can also be compared here, with availability reconfirmed before the stay is billed.
Online card payments are processed through Yoco's secure checkout, with 3-D Secure authentication where required. Review your activities, guest count, date, transport and total before paying. Capital Xperience does not ask you to send card details by WhatsApp or email. A confirmed booking follows successful full payment, not simply starting the form.
Do you add a booking fee to Ukutula tickets?
No booking fee is added to Ukutula activity tickets. We offer the same activity rates as Ukutula for the relevant date. Prices are shown in South African Rand; optional transfers, extra activities and stay inclusions are identified separately so you can review what you are paying for before checkout. Compare like-for-like dates and inclusions when checking a package.
Can I book Pilanesberg and other safaris alongside Walk With Lions?
Yes. Capital Xperience offers Ukutula experiences alongside Pilanesberg game drives, elephant experiences and other selected safaris, with private transport and combo options. These are separate venues, not activities inside Ukutula. Each option shows its inclusions and requirements; transport-inclusive combos require the arranged transfer rather than self-drive.
Yes. WhatsApp Capital Xperience on +27 82 711 7350, or use the contact page to email us. We reply within 24 hours, usually sooner. Share your booking reference for ticket or itinerary help. If your preferred date is full, we can check another date, time or suitable activity; an enquiry or waiting-list request does not guarantee availability.
How far is Ukutula from Johannesburg?
Approximately 90 minutes drive from central Johannesburg. Ukutula Conservation Centre is in Brits, North West Province.
What is the minimum age for Walk With Lions?
Minimum age is 12 years and minimum height 1.5m for the Walk With Lions and Lion Waterhole experiences.
Can I book a private transfer?
Yes — we offer comfortable private transfers from OR Tambo, Lanseria, Sandton, Pretoria, Hartbeespoort, Sun City and Pilanesberg. Prices auto-calculate at booking.
Can I cancel or reschedule?
Most bookings can be rescheduled up to 48 hours before your tour. Full policy is shown at checkout.
Do you offer group bookings?
Yes — please WhatsApp us for groups of 8 or more for a custom quote.
Capital Xperience is an independent safari and private-transfer company, listed on Ukutula’s official website as its transport company for guests. We sell Ukutula’s tours at the same rates with no booking fee; Ukutula hosts and conducts the experiences at its reserve.
Choose your experience. Combine Ukutula activities with nearby wildlife safaris and a private transfer that fits your day.
One point of contact. Arrange Ukutula activities, safari add-ons and optional private transport together.
Ready when you are. Check dates, pay securely and receive an instant QR e-ticket — with no booking fee added.
Instant QR e-ticketSecure online paymentNo booking fee addedCustom tours + safaris + transfersListed on ukutula.com for guest transport
Primo Chalet — inside Ukutula Lion Park
Where to stay
Stay the night? Ukutula first, then Pilanesberg
Choose a chalet inside Ukutula Lion Park, or compare nearby Pilanesberg and Sun City lodges and hotels side by side — photos, inclusions and transport on one page.
From R 3,599 / night Breakfast option Predator tour included Self-catering available
WhatsApp, call or email Capital Xperience — a real person replies within 24 hours, usually much sooner. Send your date and group size and we'll tell you what's still open.
Capital Xperience is an independent booking partner — we arrange Ukutula tours, overnight stays and Ukutula-related transfers, and a real person answers every message.
