Ukutula guide · 4 min read
Things to Do Near Johannesburg: Lion Walks, Elephants & Day Safaris
Johannesburg is a great base for a wildlife day out. Ukutula Lion Park near Hartbeespoort, the Elephant Sanctuary and Big Five reserves are all within a day trip, and you can add a pickup from Joburg when you book.
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Book Now1. Walk with lions at Ukutula
A guided ~1-hour walk on foot beside young lions near Hartbeespoort. R1,300 per person; walkers must be 12+ and 1.5 m+.
2. Lion Walk + Predator Tour combo
The full Ukutula visit: the Lion Walk at R1,300 per adult, then add the Guided Predator Tour at R825 per adult to make it a combo. About 3 hours, at 08:00 or 14:00. Children under 12 join the Predator Tour for R425.
3. Elephant Sanctuary Hartbeespoort
A ~1.5-hour elephant interaction plus the Monkey Sanctuary walk, easy to pair with a day near Hartbeespoort.
4. Big Five day safaris
- Dinokeng Game Reserve — Gauteng's free-roaming Big Five reserve
- Pilanesberg National Park — 3-hour game drive, malaria-free
Pickups from Johannesburg
Add a private return transfer from Johannesburg, Sandton, Pretoria, Centurion or OR Tambo in checkout, or choose self-drive. Pickups are about 2 hours 30 minutes before your start time.
Frequently asked questions
What wildlife activities are near Johannesburg?
Ukutula's Lion Walk and Predator Tour, the Hartbeespoort Elephant Sanctuary, and Big Five safaris at Dinokeng or Pilanesberg.
Do you pick up from Johannesburg?
Yes. Private return transfers from Johannesburg and Sandton can be added when you book online.
How much is the lion walk?
R1,300 per person. To make it a combo, add the Guided Predator Tour at R825 per adult.
