Lion Park, Johannesburg

The Johannesburg Lion Park is only about 30 minutes drive from my parents’ house, so we’ve been a few times – at least twice with family from New Zealand and Austria – and each time has been worth it. Our latest trip was a few years ago, while my Uncle Tony and Cousin Paul were visiting. Uncle Tony is a photographer, so he loves to get “African” photos when he gets the chance! The Lion Park is open every single day of the year – not many places can say that! Despite the name of the place, it isn’t only home to lions, but also hyenas, cheetahs, wild dogs etc. Their website says they’re home to ... more

A must see!! this is a great place to take any member of the family for a day out. The entrance fee is cheap especially if you are converting english money it costs about £2 a person or the day. Who thought you could be so excited in ure car! You can literally get in touching distance of a huge lion or cubs if you dare but i think the 100 of signs telling you it is bad idea puts people off. You can ger amazing pictures and it doesnt look like the lions are in a incloser. The cubs section is worth a visit with you being able to stroke them.The food is great, the traditional dancers in the ... more