Bothongo Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve is a wildlife conservation destination situated in Kromdraai near Krugersdorp, in the Cradle of Humankind, just 45 minutes from Johannesburg and Pretoria in Gauteng, South Africa. The reserve is home to over 600 animals across more than 30 species, including three of the Big Five — Kruger lions, white rhinos, and buffalo — as well as cheetah, hippo, crocodile, endangered wild dogs, Cape vultures, and over 20 types of antelope. Guided game drives and educational tours bring guests up close to these magnificent animals, while the adjacent Bothongo WonderCave — a stunning World Heritage Site within the Cradle of Humankind — adds an extraordinary geological dimension to any visit. Picnic and braai facilities invite families to spend a full day exploring this accessible and rewarding Highveld wildlife reserve.
