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The closest Big 5 game reserve to Johannesburg and the only one in Gauteng, Dinokeng Game Reserve is easily accessible. However, if you have more time, I would recommend one of the other reserves on the list as I found the game-viewing experience here to be mediocre.
21 lut 2023 · The Dinokeng Wildlife Reserve, located near an urban neighbourhood, is the first free-roaming Big five residential game reserve in Gauteng Province. This is the closest game reserve to Johannesburg. The Big Five are only found in this one Game Reserve, which is accessible via a half-day excursion from Gauteng Province.
Located near Gauteng, only 2.5-hour drive, or an easy 45-minute flight from Johannesburg into one of the airstrips, Welgevonden is one of the most accessible premier, malaria-free big five wilderness reserves in the country.
Looking for game reserves near Johannesburg? Situated in the Big 5 Madikwe Game Reserve, Madikwe Hills Private Game Lodge is just 4.5 hours from the city.
There are plenty of safari parks and game reserves near Johannesburg, all within a four- to five-hour drive of the city. Day-trippers can head to reserves just an hour’s drive away, while those looking to spend a few days on safari can go farther afield.
Leopardsong is a comfortable and friendly game lodge set in the middle of Pride of Africa within Dinokeng one of South Africa’s newest “Big Five” Game Reserves. It is situated in the heart of South Africa within an hours drive of Johannesburg international airport and 40 minutes from Pretoria.
Mabula Game Reserve is a superb malaria free safari destination only 2 hours drive from Johannesburg. The reserve hosts all the typical African game species including the Big 5.
