Where to Go in Johannesburg: the 4 Best Zoos

1.Johannesburg: Lion & Safari Park Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 384 reviews · 5 hours · from $167Our pick

Travel from Johannesburg or Pretoria with an English-speaking guide such as Thapelo, Dusty, or Ceepo, then join a one-hour open vehicle drive at Lion and Safari Park. Expect close views of lions, cheetahs, wild dogs, hyenas, and possibly a rare white lion.

“Our tour guide for the safari park (Dusty) was absolutely amazing! She was so knowledgeable and had a great sense of humour. Our transportation guide was also great! He so so polite, and professional!!! Would highly recommend for everyone!”

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2.Half Day Lion and Safari Park Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $103Best value

Travel from your Johannesburg or Pretoria hotel to Lion and Safari Park with a local guide, then spend two hours in a specialized safari vehicle. Look for more than 85 lions, including a rare white lion, plus cheetahs, hyenas, and wild dogs. Groups are limited to three people.

“It was canceled by the tour company on the day...very disappointing, would never use them in the future”

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3.Elephant Sanctuary Tour from Johannesburg

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $274

Travel by air-conditioned minivan with guide Jason from Johannesburg, Sandton, or Pretoria to Elephant Sanctuary Hartbeespoort Dam. Spend two hours learning about African elephant anatomy, habits, rescue, and rehabilitation, with chances to feed, touch, and photograph the animals.

“Feeding and touching an elephant, seeing the animal up close. Learning about their anatomy and habits was fascinating.”

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4.Cradle of Humankind and Lion and Safari Park Tour from Johannesburg or Pretoria

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · from $167

Travel from Johannesburg or Pretoria to Lion and Safari Park for a game drive with lions, cheetahs, wild dogs, giraffes, and more. Then explore Sterkfontein Caves and Maropeng at the Cradle of Humankind with a guide, lunch, and hotel transfers included.

“The caves were very interesting the guide was great and our driver was awesome . Very interesting human history”

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