Sunset Boat Cruises

Glide Into the Stillness of the Water

Set out on a tranquil boat cruise and witness Africa from a new perspective. As you drift along the waterways, hippos rise from below and crocodiles laze on the banks. The mirrored water captures the shifting sky, while birds wheel above in effortless flight. A reminder that peace still thrives in wild places.

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Location: Dinokeng Game Reserve, Pretoria, Gauteng. Just a 1.5 hour drive from Johannesburg

Duration: 2 Hours

Price From: R 480

Description:

Just an hour northeast of Johannesburg and half an hour from Pretoria lies the Kevin Richardson Foundation Reserve. Nestled between the Bobbejaansberge and straddling the Boekenhoutspruit, the reserve forms part of the Dinokeng Game Reserve, and is the home of the ‘Kevin Richardson Wildlife Sanctuary’.

The sanctuary is home to lions (as well as leopard and hyena) rescued from captive-breeding and cub-petting facilities. Enjoy a guided tour of the sanctuary while learning about the challenges facing lions today and the work we are doing here at the Kevin Richardson Foundation.

A guide will drive you between the sanctuary enclosures on a game viewer with no more than ten guests, giving you a chance to take photographs and ask questions.

This tour is suitable for people with children and those that prefer not to walk to far.

Booking is by appointment only.

Inclusions: Cost includes Tour, light refreshments and a small gift

Exclusions: While there are no exclusions on who can book a tour. The guide will request that small children/ babies remain on the game viewer when going around the sanctuary

Bring: Camera, sunblock and hat

Fitness: No fitness requirement

What to Wear: Comfortable clothing and shoes. Although you will be driven around the sanctuary in a game viewer, you do get on and off the vehicle

Optional: A raincoat during the summer months and warm jacket for the winter months

Skills/ Certification/ Experience: None required

Location: Dinokeng Game Reserve, Pretoria, Gauteng. Just a 1.5 hour drive from Johannesburg

Duration: 1.5 – 2 Hours

Price: R 550 per adult and R 275 per child 3 – 11 years (No children under 3 years old)

Description:

Watch the sky turn to a romantic purple-blue whilst listening to the African Fish Eagles cry at sunset, on our relaxing afternoon boat cruises on the exclusive 30-hectare dam. The wetlands surrounding the dam offer superb bird watching. With over 300 bird species being recorded throughout the Reserve, you are guaranteed to find your lifer! Enjoy a sunset picnic on the boat while sipping on your favourite drink, to celebrate any special occasion.

Inclusions

  • Guided 1.5 – 2 hour Boat cruise safari experience
  • One drink per person from a standard cooler box and a snack will be served on board

Exclusions

  • Dinokeng Game Reserve conservation fees (payable separately upon entry)
  • Additional beverages beyond those provided

Important Information

  • Advance booking essential. All safari drives operate by appointment only
  • Minimum age requirement: Not suitable for children under 3 years (for safety and wildlife protection)
  • Fitness level: No specific fitness level required
  • Wildlife sightings: As this is a natural environment, sightings cannot be guaranteed, but our experienced guides maximise opportunities

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