Arriving in South Africa
OR Tambo to Ukutula Lion Park — land, meet your driver, walk with lions
If you already know you want the Ukutula lion walk, you can book it before you fly. Private door-to-door transfers run from OR Tambo and Lanseria airports and from every Johannesburg and Pretoria hotel, with your ticket emailed instantly.
Takes about 60 seconds — no payment until you confirm. Book on WhatsApp
Distances and drive times
Built for international travellers
- Flight number tracked — free waiting time for customs and baggage
- Name-board meet-and-greet in the arrivals hall
- Luggage stays secured in the vehicle all day
- English-speaking drivers; Portuguese, French, Spanish and German guest support
- Pay in ZAR with any international Visa or Mastercard — no surcharge
- Instant emailed ticket with your exact pickup time and GPS point
How to fit it into a short trip
The most reliable plan is one night near the airport or in Sandton, then a morning pickup roughly 2.5 hours before your booked slot. You are back in Johannesburg by early afternoon, which leaves the rest of the day free for a connecting flight to Cape Town or Kruger.
Travelling on to a safari? Ukutula pairs naturally with a Pilanesberg Big Five day or the Elephant Sanctuary, both under 90 minutes away. Longer Cape Town, Kruger and Victoria Falls itineraries are separate trips rather than same-day add-ons — add them at checkout only if your dates allow.
Transport and booking on this site are handled by Capital Xperience, the independent booking and transport partner for Ukutula experiences.
International traveller FAQs
How far is Ukutula Lion Park from OR Tambo Airport?
About 165 km — roughly 1h45 to 2h by private transfer, depending on traffic through Johannesburg. Lanseria Airport is closer at about 1 hour.
Can I do the lion walk on my arrival day?
Yes, if you land before about 07:00 you can go straight to a morning slot. Most international guests prefer arriving one night in Johannesburg or Pretoria first, then a next-morning pickup — we schedule pickups about 2.5 hours before your tour time.
Do you meet international arrivals inside the terminal?
Yes. Your driver waits in the arrivals hall with a name board, tracks your flight number, and waits free of charge for normal customs and baggage delays.
Can I pay from overseas?
Yes. Booking is instant online with any international Visa or Mastercard, in South African Rand, with no card surcharge and no booking fee. You receive an emailed ticket immediately.
Can you keep our luggage during the tour?
Yes — luggage stays secured in the vehicle for the whole day, so airport-to-tour-to-hotel in one trip is standard for us.
Can you drop us somewhere different afterwards?
Yes. Airport pickup with a drop-off at your Sandton, Pretoria, Midrand or Rosebank hotel is a common request — just add both addresses at checkout.
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Related Ukutula experiences
Walk With Lions — Enrichment Walk Only
The 1-hour enrichment walk on its own. Most guests add the Guided Predator Tour and pay R425 less with the combo.
Walk With Lions including Predator Tour — Combo (Day Package)
The one most guests book: Walk With Lions including the Guided Predator Tour — both in one 3-hour visit, R425 less than booking them apart.
Guided Predator Tour
Face-to-face with lions, cheetahs and hyenas led by expert Ukutula rangers.
Ready to book your Ukutula day?
Instant online booking, private return transfers from Johannesburg or Pretoria, and WhatsApp support all the way through.
Free to check — no payment until you confirm. Book on WhatsApp