From Johannesburg: Rhino & Lion Safari and Wonder Cave Tour
ID: GYG402606-731025
Category:
Country: South Africa
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Spend a day at the Bothongo Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve. Explore South Africa's most beautiful caves and experience African wildlife up close.
Get a taste of the African bush just a short drive from Johannesburg. Enjoy the convenience of a hotel pickup and head to the heart of the Cradle of Humankind where the Bothongo Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve is located.
Your first stop on arrival in the park is the Wonder Cave. This natural limestone cave is estimated to be around 2.2 billion years old and is the third-largest cave chamber in the country.
Climb down 87 stairs to access the cave before taking an elevator another 18 meters below the ground. Spend some time exploring this fascinating natural site and learn about the stalactite and stalagmite formations, some of which are up to 15 meters high.
Emerge from your caving experience and head to the reserve's Wildlife Center to begin your safari. Learn about the amazing conversation work that this park is doing. Meet the animals serving as ambassadors for their species, many of which were rescued and hand-reared and some of which are being rehabilitated.
See four of Africa's Big Five as well as African wild dogs, cheetah, tigers, zebras, roan antelope, sable antelope, and more.
Following your safari experience, choose one of the three restaurants located in the reserve for lunch. Dine at the Thatch Café for a family-friendly experience or enjoy your lunch on the deck of the Boma Restaurant to admire fantastic views of the park while you eat. For foodies, the Neck and Deck Restaurant offers a fantastic selection of Afro-Fusion dishes.
After a laid-back lunch, make your way back to your tour bus and end your day with a return transfer to your hotel.
Highlights
- Spend a full day at the Bothongo Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve
- Explore the Wonder Cave, South Africa's third-largest cave chamber
- Visit the Wildlife Centre and see the Predator Camp
- Learn about the conservation work being done here
- Enjoy lunch at one of 3 restaurants on the reserve
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
Please wait in the hotel lobby 5 minutes before the scheduled pickup time. The vehicle you'll be travelling in will be clearly marked.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
