Lion walk price — how much does it cost?
The enrichment walk costs R 1,300 per person. There is no separate reserve-entry fee added to this experience. Transport, meals and any extra activities are priced separately before payment.
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Ukutula Lion Walk — Walking With Lions in South Africa
Walk with lions at Ukutula, about 90 minutes from Johannesburg and 60 minutes from Pretoria. Buy your lion walk tickets online in minutes — choose a live date, pay securely and get your QR ticket by email.
R 1,300per person · walk only
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Most booked
Walk With Lions
1 hour
R 1,300/ adult
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Walk + Predator Combo
≈ 3 hours
R 1,700/ adult
Book nowAll ages
Predator Tour
≈ 2 hours
R 825/ adult
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All-in from Johannesburg or Pretoria
Lion Walk + private round-trip transfer
Your private vehicle collects you from your Johannesburg or Pretoria address and brings you home. The transfer is one price for the whole party, so it gets cheaper per person as your group grows. Self-drive? You pay only the R 1,300 walk.
2 guests
R 3,000
per person · R 6,000 total
3 guests
R 2,433
per person · R 7,300 total
4 guests
R 2,350
per person · R 9,400 total
6 guests
R 2,267
per person · R 13,600 total
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Price
R 1,300 per person
Duration
1 hour
Who can join
Age 12+ · minimum height 1.5m
From Johannesburg
About 90 minutes by road
Booking in easy steps
Book your Lion Walk in four easy steps
No phone calls and no waiting for a confirmation email. The whole booking takes about five minutes and your place is secured the moment payment clears.
Step 1
Choose your date and time
Pick a live date on the calendar. Walk slots run at 08:00, 09:00, 10:30, 15:00 and 16:00; the Walk + Predator Combo runs at 08:00 and 14:00. Sold-out times are hidden automatically.
Step 2
Tell us who is coming
Add adults and teens (12+, min 1.5 m tall). Children under 12 join the Guided Predator Tour portion at R425 each. Then choose self-drive or add a private return transfer.
Step 3
Pay securely online
Check out with your card through Yoco's secure payment page. No booking fee — you pay the same rate as booking directly at the reserve.
Step 4
Receive your QR e-ticket
Your booking reference and QR e-ticket arrive by email within minutes. Show it at reception on the day — nothing to print.
Plans change? Reply to your confirmation email or WhatsApp +27 82 711 7350 and we will move your date where availability allows.
Know before you book
Ukutula Lion Walk: price, times and what to know
What is included?
Your ticket includes the one-hour enrichment walk, a trained handler, the pre-walk safety briefing, bottled water and photo assistance. The Guided Predator Tour is not included in this ticket.
- Trained handler
- Safety briefing
- Bottled water
- Photo assistance
Is the Walk With Lions safe?
Every walk is led by experienced handlers and starts with a compulsory safety briefing. Guests must stay with the group and follow every handler instruction. This is a close wildlife experience, so participation rules are strict: every guest must be at least 12 years old and at least 1.5 m tall.
Walk with lions near Johannesburg — how far is it?
Ukutula Lion Park & Lodge is near Brits in North West Province, about 90 minutes by road from central Johannesburg in normal traffic. You can self-drive and park on site, or add a private return transfer from Johannesburg, Sandton, Pretoria or an OR Tambo hotel during booking.
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See the Lion Walk before you book
Watch a short preview, then choose a live date and time for your guided walk at Ukutula near Johannesburg.
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Walk With Lions in South Africa: prices, tickets and travel guides
This is the main booking page for the Ukutula Lion Walk. Use the focused guides below for transport, ticket and price details, then return here to choose a live date.
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Walk, combo, Predator Tour, Waterhole and round-trip transfer rates in one clear guide.
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Read the guideWalk With Lions from Johannesburg
Drive time, pickups and private return transport
Read the guideLion Walk from Pretoria
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Read the guideOR Tambo to Ukutula
Airport pickup, luggage and same-day planning
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What happens on the walk
Meet your handler at Ukutula, complete the safety briefing, then walk on foot through open bushveld alongside the lions. The pace and route are guided by the handlers and the animals. Small groups leave time for photographs and questions.
- 01Meet your handler and complete the safety briefing
- 02Walk through the bushveld with the lions and handlers
- 03Take photographs with guidance and return to the meeting point
Arrive prepared
What to wear and bring
- Closed, comfortable walking shoes — no sandals
- Neutral-coloured clothing and no loose scarves
- A hat, sunscreen and a warm layer for winter mornings
- A phone or camera; flash photography is not permitted
- Your booking reference and QR ticket
Morning and late-afternoon times usually offer cooler conditions and softer light. Activity and route always depend on the animals.
What's the difference?
Lion Walk, Predator Tour or Combo — which is right for you?
The three tickets overlap, so here is exactly how they differ. The Full Day Package is the same 3-hour visit as the Walk + Predator Combo — one ticket, two experiences.
| Compare | Guided Predator Tour | Walk With Lions | Walk + Predator Combo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price per adult | R825 | R 1,300 | R1,700 — saves R425 |
| Time at the reserve | About 2 hours | About 1 hour | About 3 hours |
| Daily start times | 10:00 · 14:00 | 08:00 · 09:00 · 10:30 · 15:00 · 16:00 | 08:00 · 14:00 |
| Walk beside young lions | No | Yes | Yes |
| Meet lions, cheetahs & hyenas with a ranger | Yes | No | Yes |
| Children under 12 | Welcome — R425 each, under 5 free | Not permitted on the walk (12+ strictly) | Join the Predator Tour portion at R425 each |
| Best for | Families with young children | Visitors short on time | Almost everyone — 8 in 10 guests choose it |
All prices are per person in South African rand and include reserve entry. Optional private return transport is priced separately before payment.
This experience
Lion Walk only
R 1,300 pp
One-hour enrichment walk. Best when time is limited.
Most complete visit
Lion Walk + Predator Tour
R1,700 pp
About three hours, including the Guided Predator Tour. Save R425 versus booking both separately.
Book the comboSee combo detailsHow far is Ukutula from you?
Plan your lion walk trip
Travel time calculator
When should you leave?
We add the gravel road, the gate-to-reception drive and 30 minutes for registration — so the time below is realistic, not optimistic.
Driving from Johannesburg (Sandton / CBD)120 km · 1 h 30 min
Final gravel section (allow extra)+ 30–45 min
Gate to reception + registration+ 10–15 min
Arrive-early buffer+ 30 min
Total door-to-tour time2 h 50 min
Walk With Lions
from R1,300 per person
Leave by
05:10
Driving yourself? Leave by this time and you'll be registered and ready for the 08:00 tour start. Rather be driven? Add a door-to-door return transfer from R3,400 for 1–3 guests, with pickup about 2 h 30 min before your tour.
Ukutula GPS coordinates-25.521922, 27.673801
Save these before you leave — mobile signal drops near the reserve. Tap below and your maps app opens the exact entrance pin.
Pay securely online and get your QR ticket by email straight away. Booked by Capital Xperience, an independent Ukutula booking and transport partner.
FAQs
Walking with lions — frequently asked questions
What is the Ukutula Lion Walk?
A guided, one-hour enrichment walk on foot beside young lions in open bushveld at Ukutula Lion Park near Brits, led by experienced handlers after a safety briefing.
Where can I go walking with lions in South Africa?
Ukutula Lion Park in North West Province is one of the few places offering walking with lions in South Africa. It is about 90 minutes from Johannesburg and about 60 minutes from Pretoria.
How much is the lion walk?
The Walk With Lions costs R1,300 per person. Optional return transport and extra activities are priced separately before payment.
What times does the lion walk run and how long is it?
The walk lasts about 1 hour, with daily slots at 08:00, 09:00, 10:30, 15:00 and 16:00. The Walk + Predator Combo runs about 3 hours at 08:00 or 14:00.
Can children walk with the lions?
Every walker must be at least 12 years old and 1.5 m tall. Children under 12 are booked on the Guided Predator Tour (R425 each) instead and must be accompanied by an adult.
Can I book a lion walk tour with transport included?
Yes. Book the Ukutula Lion Walk tour here with an optional private return transfer from Johannesburg, Sandton, Pretoria or OR Tambo hotels, or as a lion walk tour combined with the Guided Predator Tour or a Pilanesberg game drive, all in one checkout.
How do I book the Ukutula Lion Walk?
Choose a live date and time online, pay securely with Yoco and receive a QR e-ticket by email. Capital Xperience independently sells the activity and is listed on Ukutula’s own website as a transport contact for lodge and day visitors.
Can I get transport from Johannesburg or Pretoria?
Yes. Add an optional private return transfer from Johannesburg, Sandton, Pretoria or OR Tambo hotels when booking, or self-drive.
What is Capital Xperience's relationship with Ukutula?
Capital Xperience is an independent safari and private-transfer company, listed on Ukutula's official website as its transport company for guests. This site sells Ukutula's tours at the same rates with no booking fee, with instant online confirmation, and Ukutula hosts and conducts the walk at its reserve.
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