Little Dinokeng Bush Lodge
Hammanskraal
Savanna biome · Leopard · Lion
Can support Lessons in Conservation (LiC)
From R 1,200 a night
6 km away
Where to stay near Dinokeng Game Reserve
Big Five near Johannesburg
Gauteng, South Africa
Big FiveMalaria-free
About Dinokeng Game Reserve
Dinokeng is the only free-roaming Big Five reserve inside a South African province's metropolitan area, about forty minutes north of Pretoria. It was formed in 2011 by landowners taking down internal fences, and it remains a patchwork of private lodges, self-catering houses and small camps around a shared reserve. That makes it the most accessible real safari from Johannesburg: elephant, lion, rhino, buffalo and leopard, malaria-free, with a public self-drive route and guided drives from the lodges. It is a good first safari for families with young children and a practical weekend for anyone based in Gauteng.
Things to do: Luxury safari · Game drives · Spa treatments · Fine dining
Where you can stay: Luxury lodges · All-inclusive
Wildlife near Dinokeng Game Reserve
What people record most across Gauteng. Past sightings, never a guarantee.
From iNaturalist records across Gauteng, not confirmed sightings inside this reserve.
Stay in & near Dinokeng Game Reserve
Inside-park stays and nearby lodges, sorted by distance.
No stays are linked to Dinokeng Game Reserve yet. These are the closest ones we have, by straight-line distance from the park, so check the drive before you book.
Klipdrift Sands Game Lodge
Hammanskraal
Savanna biome · Leopard · Lion
Can support Lessons in Conservation (LiC)
From R 1,650 a night
9 km away
Makulu Birders Cottage at Wilds Uitvlugt
Rust de Winter
Savanna biome · Chacma baboon · Vervet monkey
Can support BirdLife South Africa
Price on request
14 km away
Osborne House
Pretoria
Savanna biome · Jacaranda
Can support Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital
From R 1,300 a night
45 km away
Brooklyn Place Guesthouse
Brooklyn, Pretoria
Savanna biome · Jacaranda
Can support Lessons in Conservation (LiC)
From R 900 a night
46 km away
Sable Ranch - Bush Lodge
Sable Ranch, Brits
Savanna biome · Bushbuck · Giraffe
Can support Endangered Wildlife Trust
From R 1,800 a night
62 km away
Getting there
25.3723° S, 28.3739° E800 km from Cape TownOpen in Maps (opens in a new tab)
Why book here
Your stay helps keep Dinokeng Game Reserve wild
Wild places survive when the communities around them earn more from protecting wildlife than from anything that would replace it. Every stay you book through Spekboom carries a conservation contribution built into the price, never added on top, so choosing where you sleep becomes a way to fund the people and projects keeping this landscape intact.
- Built into every booking
- A conservation share
- Where it goes
- Local causes & communities
Dinokeng Game Reserve: your questions
Where is Dinokeng Game Reserve?
Dinokeng Game Reserve is in Gauteng, South Africa.
Is Dinokeng Game Reserve malaria-free?
Yes. Dinokeng Game Reserve is in an area recorded as malaria-free, which is why it is a common choice for families with young children and for a first safari. Malaria risk can shift with the season and the year, so confirm current advice with a travel clinic before you go.
Does Dinokeng Game Reserve have the Big Five?
Yes. Dinokeng Game Reserve is a Big Five area, home to lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino.
What wildlife can you see near Dinokeng Game Reserve?
In Gauteng, commonly recorded species include animals such as Southern African Hedgehog, Black Wildebeest, Blesbok, Serval and birds including Eurasian Bittern, Rose-ringed Parakeet, Ovambo Sparrowhawk, based on iNaturalist occurrence data. These reflect the wider province, not confirmed sightings inside the reserve.
When is the best time to visit Dinokeng Game Reserve?
The best time to visit Dinokeng Game Reserve is Mar-May, Aug-Oct.
What is there to do at Dinokeng Game Reserve?
Popular activities at Dinokeng Game Reserve include luxury safari, game drives, spa treatments, fine dining.
Parks near Dinokeng Game Reserve
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