The Wildlife Watchers Route

The West Rand’s Wildlife Watchers, includes a wide array of animals including the Big 5 & also some rarely-seen species that provide our dedicated viewers with a reward for hours of patient waiting. Besides the animals themselves, watchable wildlife describes an increasingly popular pursuit for many travellers. Wildlife watching is a pastime that can be enjoyed in any season & by any age group. Unlike a lot of other recreational activities, special equipment to watch wildlife, is not required. Wildlife watchers need to come equipped only with a sense of appreciation for our living resources and the knowledge of where to look for them. At many of our establishments, specialist guides will assist your Wildlife watching experience!

Askari Game Lodge

Route Tags : Game Drives | The Big 5

Situated on the Plumari Africa Game Reserve in the Magaliesberg, just over an hour from Johannesburg or Pretoria, Askari Game Lodge offers guests a memorable Big 5 wildlife experience within a malaria free environment.

Glenburn Lodge

Situated within the newly declared World Heritage Site , the “Cradle of Humankind”,  this 100 bedroom hotel, conference, wedding venue and spa is a mere 30 minutes from both Johannesburg and Pretoria.

Ingwe Bush Camp

Route Tags : Game Drives

Nestled below the highest point of the ancient Magliesberg Mountain Range in the heart of the Magalies River Valley, Ingwe Bush Camp is situated on the privately owned Nooitgedacht Game Ranch, only 1½ hours drive from Johannesburg International Airport.

 

Kloofzicht Lodge

Route Tags : Bass | Rainbow Trout

Nestled at the foothills of the Zwartkops Mountains in the Cradle of Humankind, Kloofzicht Lodge is the essence of tranquility and ultimate luxury, a comfortable 40 minute drive from both Johannesburg and Pretoria.

Mount Savannah Game Reserve

Route Tags : Game Drives

Mount Savannah is situated within the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site; a 47 000 ha tourism destination which is located between Lanseria, Broederstoom, Hekpoort and Oaktree.

Ngonyama Lion Lodge

Route Tags : Game Drives

Get a touch of real Africa at Ngonyama Lion Lodge and Conference Centre - set in the heart of the Krugersdorp Game Reserve, which is open seven days a week. Ngonyama offers visitors a unique taste of the wild, only 50 km from Johannesburg. 30 mammal species and 4 of the Big 5.

Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve

Route Tags : Game Drives | The Big 5


The Rhino & Lion Nature Reserve is a privately owned, non-subsidesed game reserve, covering approxmiately 1 600 ha on the typical highveld of Gauteng. The reserve is situated in the "Cradle of Humankind", a declared World Heritage Site, about 40 km north-west of Johannesburg and 60km east of Pretoria.

The Cradle Restaurant

Route Tags : Game Drives

The Cradle is a 3000 hectare Nature Reserve situated in the heart of the Cradle of Humankind, a world heritage site a short distance from both Johannesburg and Pretoria.

Valley Lodge

Route Tags : Antelope | Generic Fishing | Rainbow Trout

Less than an hour away from the heart of Gauteng, set on the banks of the Magalies River, lies Valley Lodge, a glorious blend of time-honoured tradition and modern hospitality.

 

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Contact us

West Rand District Municipality - West Rand Tourism
Cnr Sixth & Park Street - Randfontien - South Africa

Telephone: +27 11 411 5272
Fax: +27 11 412 3663

Email: tourism@wrdm.co.za