Krugersdorp Game Reserve
The Krugersdorp Game Reserve is a small, intimate reserve that offers visitors a true African safari experience. Located on Johannesburg’s West Rand, the reserve caters for those who want to view game and four of the Big Five without the hassle of travelling to a major national park.
The reserve is 1 500ha and strictly controlled tours mean visitors get to see plenty of game (there are 30 mammal species in the reserve). Giraffe, zebra, antelope, roan, sable, hippo and gemsbok can all be viewed in the reserve’s thick woodlands, while lions are kept in a special 100ha enclosure in the middle of the reserve. Visitors can watch the lions being fed on Sunday mornings between 10h00 and 11h00. If you’re lucky, you may even spot a leopard in the bush!
Lions relaxing in their natural habitat. Photo courtesy Gauteng Tourism Authority
The reserve is a sanctuary for a variety of bird species. Twitchers can spend hours on the lookout for the more than 200 species that have been recorded in the reserve – but walking is strictly prohibited, so you’ll need to bird-watch by horseback or from your car. There is also a walk-through aviary within the reserve’s bounds.
The reserve is primarily grassland, with shrub thickets, small forests and fynbos found in the valley and close to the small dams.
Guests can travel the park in vehicles or on horseback. Horse-riding experience is not necessary for the guided tours, as experienced guides will help beginners get set in the saddle.
Braai and picnic facilities are available. Ngonyama Lion Lodge, set in the reserve, offers accommodation and conferencing facilities, while the Ngonyama Caravan Park offers camping facilities for the more adventurous. Day and night game drives are also on offer.
Admission is payable.
Visiting hours
Daily from 08h00 to 18h00
Directions to Krugersdorp Game Reserve
From Krugersdorp, travel towards Rustenburg on the R24