Bothongo Rhino Lion Nature Reserve- Travel Tips
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- 5 Reviews
Reviews of Bothongo Rhino Lion Nature Reserve
Noelle Marozeau - 4
For people who do safaris in open spaces, this is a little bit above a very large zoo, but I didn't feel that way when I was there. It is true that their habitats are managed by humans so they don't have to go out and hunt, and they're taken care of but they have very large areas where they live, and your visit in the big jeeps, just like if you were in the types of safaris that we all see on tv or we wish to go. But the place is well maintained. The service was impeccable, and if you're traveling with children, this place is ideal. Did I mention you can feed a Giraffe in their cafe??
Sarah-Leigh Martin - 5
Brilliant day out. Kids loved seeing the animals that they are learning about at school. They absolutely crashed on the way home. Facilities are clean and the staff are friendly.
Kobus Maasdorp - 5
Only one word to describe our experience WOW!!!! We wanted an amazing experience to celebrate my wife's birthday, and we got that, and more. After initial confusion about the cost of a visit for two persons of which one has a birthday, we made a second call for clarity, and we left. What an awesome experience we had. From the second call, the reception at the reserve, the drive through the reserve, absolutely amazing. We watched the feeding of all the types of predators they have, brown lions, white lions, African Wild Dogs and Cheetahs. As we drove into the reserve we could see wild animals everywhere. You name an animal and it's there. What we didn't see we're elephant and giraffe, but apparently there are giraffe on this reserve. There is a birds of prey and a hippo walk as well but there was not enough time. There is an awesome picnic and braai area as well. At this place there is what they call "animal creche" where we saw white striped Bengal Tiger, jaguars, cheetahs and a whole host of wild creatures. There is a small serenity garden with a lot of big birds, peacocks and hens, cranes, miniature ostriches and tortoises. This garden is so peaceful that the only noises one hears are those of the bird life. We MUST go back for a second time to go and see what we didn't see yesterday (14/7/24). We so much enjoyed our day at this place. Everything about this place is great. We will make sure our second visit will be a longer one in order for us to experience everything this place has on offer. Lastly I must mention that it is so obvious this is not a government place because everything works, everything runs properly and all the roads, fences and infrastructure are not falling apart. Well done Bothongo Rhino and Lion Reserve. You know what you are doing.
Vishal Ramphal - 5
What a perfect place to be with loved ones. Visited today purely by chance and what I can tell you is that is is the most underrated venue in Johannesburg. Better than the other place, way cheaper too. Staff are just great and the pizza at the Neck & Deck restaurant will blow your socks off... Trust me...GO TO THIS PLACE!
Laurent Mornet - 5
We stayed 2 nights in the cabin log with jacuzzi and we had a wonderful time. The chalet was not brand new but well equipped, clean and comfortable for us. We had a Rhino with the baby stayed in front of our cabin the whole night. We would definitely go again.
