Leisure Time with The Lions at Lion Park; Jo’burg

Lion Park, one of the only few places in the world where you can see the mighty white lions roam freely in their natural habitat. They feel protected from poachers and game hunters. These majestic creatures are becoming an endangered species now. According to The Global White Lion Protection Trust, there are an estimated 300 white lions worldwide. The Lion Park is home to over 80 lions brown and white alike. You are most likely to find many other carnivores such as the brown hyena, cheetah, wild dog, spotted hyena, grey striped hyena, black-backed and the side-striped jackal. In the lion park, the herbivores are kept away from the predators to avoid conservation enclosure. It contains large varieties of antelopes, black wildebeest, impala, blesbok, springbok, gemsbok, giraffes, gnu, and zebras.Take a tour of the wild side and book your flights to Johannesburg now and meet the animals live and in action.

The Lion Park is a 500 acres lion wildlife conservation area, situated near Lanseria Airport and Fourways, only a short distance off from Johannesburg. You can play with the cubs, take pictures and drive around to look at the big cats. There are four separate drive-through parts in the park and you get the chance to view the animals from the comfort and safety of your own specialized safari vehicle.

If you are looking for a more hands-on experience then there are specific spots where you can even touch the animals such as the lion cub petting corner where you can play with the cubs and other sub-adult lions known as the Cub World area. Also available is a giraffe feeding platform which is raised high and put you at eye level and allows you to become friends with the tame resident giraffe. You can visit the Wild Café which is a kiosk for hungry visitors and offers snacks and lunches named after animals. Speaking of food you can also attend the Boma Braai Buffet on Sundays and other public holidays. Here at the park you can also find many small shops stocked with gift items, souvenirs, and an affordable variety of African artifacts, books, music and video dvds.

You can even stay overnight at the Wildside Tent Camp Accommodation and truly experience a magnificent night in the wild. You get to see the animals interact in the dark using special night vision binoculars and hear about fascinating animal attack stories around the campfire. You will be provided with luxurious tents that can comfortably sleep four people.

Johannesburg is full of surprises for tourists. Your journey of exploration does not end here. Dig deeper in to the city of gold with us to chase your own hippest adventures. If you are influenced by our travel adventures, get your tickets now and experience the balmy and crispy winters in South Africa with your companions.