Safari Game Drive: Dinokeng Game Reserve

Pretoria, South Africa

5 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Dinokeng Game Reserve is one of the closest reserves to Johannesburg and Pretoria, and is home to the Big Five. With this full-day tour, enjoy hotel pickup and round-trip transport to the reserve, followed by a thrilling about 2.5-hour safari game drive. Travel in an open-back 4WD safari truck with a resident game ranger, and keep an eye out for hippos, elephants, lions, giraffes, rhinos, and more.

Guided game drive with a Dinokeng Game Ranger
Unbeatable views from your open-back safari truck
Enjoy a personalized experience with up to 10 passengers
Hassle-free hotel pickup and drop-off from Johannesburg or Pretoria

What's Included

Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Live commentary on board
Driver/guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Snacks

Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Sunrise game drives are normally chilly weather so dress warmly because we use open back 4 x 4 trucks. Sunscreen is advised in summer on sunset game drives.

Itinerary

Dinokeng Game Reserve

2 hours 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Infant seats available
Children must be accompanied by an adult

Stroller accessible
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Featured review

Parker_D

Incredible Safari and experience. Jacob was fantastic! It was so good I booked another experience for the next day (Quad biking and Lesedi cultural village) which also blew me away. I cannot recommend enough.

Reviews

4.4

based on 14 reviews

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Incredible Safari and...

Parker_D, Mar 2026

An amazing afternoon...

Nina_M, Jan 2026

An amazing afternoon safari, Jacob our guide was so welcoming and friendly. We were collected from the hotel by Jacob and taken directly to the reserve for the drive. The drive itself was fantastic we got see to so many animals and Lovemore our guide on the game drive made the most of the time we had. Our young daughter will have many memories from this tour and I would recommend this for any family looking for a game drive.

Response from Host, Jan 2026

What wonderful time we had throughout that entire afternoon. Amazing wildlife sightings, from the Cheetahs you spotted that set the tone of the rest of the safari game drive. Our local site safari ranger pulled off an amazing series of wonderful wildlife findings during the sunset Game drive that we will cherish forever. We look forward to your return to South Africa.

Make sure you layer up...

Barbara_R, Nov 2025

Make sure you layer up for early morning game rides. Make sure you have warm hat and possibly a scarf to cover your face because of the wind. Our driver Luke was fantastic. We were able to see beautiful animals. Such a great experience.

The driver (Mr Solace)...

David_O, Dec 2024

The driver (Mr Solace) was very patient and kind. The drive was nice, but the wildlife sightings were disappointing. didn't see the big 5.

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Thank you David for taking the time to explore the beautiful wildlife at Dinokeng with us. We look forward to your return next summer.

Perfect Vacation

Julie_V, Oct 2024

I have used you before and never been disappointed. Specially with Explore Joburg Thank you very much.

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Thank you so much Julie and Sam for the wonderful review. We had the privilege to meet and host you during your time in South Africa. We look forward to your return in the near future & hope you bring the rest of the family to come on over and experience the beauty of the African sun.

Dinokeng Escort Top Notch

Lemuel_H, Oct 2024

Jacob was knowledgeable about safaris in general, and about the DinoKeng reserve specifically. His vehicle was clean and accommodating as he offered quite a few lifetime insights. I will recommend him to those I know in the USA traveling to Johannesburg.

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Lemuel, Thank you for the thoughtful review of your safari game drive experience. We look forward to hosting you again and hope you have more time to explore the other parts of the Gauteng Province as well.

A lovely afternoon and evening

Peter_R, Sep 2024

Nice easy pick up from the hotel and drive to the park. Great guide and others on the game drive, beautiful animals and just very pleasant and easy.

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Thank you Peter for the thoughtful review. Dinokeng is an awesome game reserve within Gauteng Province. We look forward to your next visit to South Africa.

Sunset safari is beautiful!

Dorothy_D, Sep 2024

Driver was prompt and very polite. The safari at sunset was beautiful..the owner of the tour company made sure everything went smoothly!

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Thank you for taking the time to visit Dinokeng Game Reserve with Explore Joburg Pty Ltd. We are delighted to get the positive feedback & look forward to hosting you when you get back to South Africa again.

Morning game drive

cevin_b, Aug 2023

The guide was very knowledgeable and the vehicles have great viewing angles. Saw many species of wildlife. Transportation services to and from the park from hotel was perfect

Wonderful. Welcoming and availability

Stefano_P, Jul 2025

We felt welcomed with helpfulness and kindness, the Service was organized with care and attention. Everything perfect, accompanied in every step. We met a really nice person who loves his job. Preferable to the big tour operators who have lost their souls.

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Response from Host, Jul 2025

Grazie mille a Stephano e alla tua adorabile moglie per il feedback positivo sulla tua esperienza di safari al tramonto a Dinokeng di lunedì. Siamo orgogliosi di offrire esperienze personalizzate che rispondano alle esigenze dei clienti, piuttosto che organizzare tour di gruppo di massa. Siamo lieti che tu abbia potuto vedere leoni, elefanti, giraffe, zebre e molti altri animali durante le 3 ore di permanenza nella riserva di caccia. Non vediamo l'ora del tuo prossimo viaggio in Sudafrica per "esplorare" altre parti delle 9 province del paese.