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Lion Walk Safari | Ukutula Day Tours
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Walk With Lions at
Ukutula Lion Park

Secure online booking for Walk With Lions, Guided Predator Tours & Big Five safari add-ons.Optional private transport available at checkout.

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Day Package / Combo — Walk With Lions + Predator Tour
R 1,700/adult
Walk With Lions
R 1,300/adult
Guided Predator Tour
R 825/adult
Lion Waterhole Experience
R 1,000/adult

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A minute inside the reserve

Walking with young lions — Ukutula Conservation Centre
Up close on the Guided Predator Tour

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Page 01Best Value · Save R425
Combined Walk With Lions and Guided Predator Tour at Ukutula
R 1,700/adult
≈ 3 hours

Day Package / Combo — Walk With Lions + Predator Tour

Ukutula's best-value combo — Walk With Lions and the Guided Predator Tour in one 3-hour visit.

  • Two signature Ukutula experiences in one visit
  • 3-hour combo — morning 08:00 or afternoon 14:00
≈ 3 hoursMonday – SundayMin age 12 · Min height 1.5m
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Page 02Signature Experience
Guest walking beside young lions at Ukutula Lion Park
R 1,300/adult
1 hour

Walk With Lions

Walk shoulder-to-shoulder with young lions through the African bushveld.

  • Walk freely alongside lions in open bushveld
  • Small groups with trained lion handlers
1 hourMonday – SundayMin age 12 · Min height 1.5m
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Page 03Family Favourite
Ranger and guests during Ukutula guided predator tour with lions
R 825/adult
≈ 2 hours

Guided Predator Tour

Face-to-face with lions, cheetahs and hyenas led by expert Ukutula rangers.

  • Lion, cheetah & hyena encounters up close
  • Expert ranger-led conservation storytelling
≈ 2 hoursMonday – SundayAll ages welcome
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Page 04Photographer's Pick
Lions at the waterhole viewed from Ukutula's bush deck
R 1,000/adult
≈ 90 minutes

Lion Waterhole Experience

Watch lions come down to drink from Ukutula's private bush deck.

  • Exclusive open wooden bush deck
  • Lions at the waterhole in their element
≈ 90 minutesMonday – SundayMin age 12 · Min height 1.5m
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Nearby Add-Ons

Pair with a nearby safari

Big Five game drives & sanctuaries within easy reach of Ukutula — perfect to add either side of your lion walk.

Page 05Gentle Giants
Guest meeting rehabilitated African elephant at Hartbeespoort Elephant Sanctuary
R 1,795/adult
≈ 1.5 hours (elephant interaction)

Elephant Sanctuary Tour

Meet rehabilitated African elephants at the Hartbeespoort Elephant Sanctuary — ~1.5-hour guided interaction.

  • Guided elephant interaction (~1.5 hours)
  • Rehabilitated, ethically kept African elephants
≈ 1.5 hours (elephant interaction)Monday – SundayAll ages · child rate 4–14
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Page 06Big Five Safari
Open-vehicle safari game drive in Pilanesberg National Park
R 3,800/adult
≈ 3 hours

Pilanesberg Big Five Safari

3-hour Big Five safari in Pilanesberg National Park with experienced rangers — exclusive of travel time.

  • 3-hour Big Five game drive
  • Experienced rangers tracking the Big Five
≈ 3 hoursDaily (weather permitting)All ages
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Page 07Big Five · Closer to Joburg
Open-vehicle safari game drive at Dinokeng Game Reserve, Gauteng
R 2,200/adult
≈ 3 hours

Dinokeng Big Five Safari

3-hour Big Five game drive at Dinokeng Game Reserve — Gauteng's only free-roaming Big Five reserve, less than an hour from Johannesburg.

  • 3-hour Big Five game drive
  • Only 45–60 minutes from Johannesburg
≈ 3 hoursDaily (weather permitting)All ages
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Page 08Great with Kids
Free-roaming monkeys at Bushbabies Monkey Sanctuary Hartbeespoort
R 550/adult
≈ 1 hour

Monkey Sanctuary Tour

Walk through the free-roaming forest at Bushbabies Monkey Sanctuary.

  • Guided 1-hour forest walk with rescued primates
  • Hourly departures, first tour 09:00, last 16:00
≈ 1 hourMonday – SundayAll ages · under 4 free
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Page 09Bucket List
Hot air balloon flight over the Magalies bushveld at sunrise
R 5,999/adult
≈ 3.5 hours (1hr flight)

Hot Air Balloon Safari

Sunrise hot air balloon flight over the Magalies bushveld.

  • Sunrise balloon flight over the Magalies
  • Champagne breakfast on landing
≈ 3.5 hours (1hr flight)Daily (weather permitting)Min age 7 · Minimum 2 guests
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City & Culture

Explore Johannesburg & Soweto

A guided city day — Apartheid Museum, Vilakazi Street, Mandela House — a great pairing with your Ukutula visit.

Page 10Culture & History
Johannesburg skyline and Soweto township on a guided city tour
R 2,500/adult
Full day

Johannesburg & Soweto City Tour

Full-day city tour covering Johannesburg and Soweto, including Nelson Mandela House and the Apartheid Museum.

  • Visit the Apartheid Museum
  • See Nelson Mandela House on Vilakazi Street
Full dayDailyAll ages
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Extend Your Trip

Add Kruger, Cape Town or Victoria Falls

Multi-day journeys booked end-to-end — flights, lodges & guided touring. Add either side of your Ukutula day.

Aerial view of Victoria Falls at golden hourFly-in Bucket List

Victoria Falls 3-Day Fly-In

3 days · 2 nights

Three-day fly-in package to the mighty Victoria Falls with lodge stay, guided tour of the Falls, sunset Zambezi cruise and return flights from Johannesburg.

From (pp sharing)
R 28,500
Deposit from R 8,600
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Table Mountain at sunset seen from Camps BayMother City Highlights

Cape Town 4-Day Highlights

4 days · 3 nights

Four days in Cape Town covering Table Mountain, Cape Point & the Cape Peninsula, Robben Island and a full day in the Cape Winelands.

From (pp sharing)
R 18,900
Deposit from R 5,700
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Elephant herd at sunset in Kruger National ParkBig Five Safari

Kruger 3-Day Big Five Safari

3 days · 2 nights

Three-day fly-in Kruger safari with a private lodge on a Big Five reserve, morning & afternoon game drives, and all meals included.

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R 14,500
Deposit from R 4,400
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Tsitsikamma coastline along the Garden RouteCoastal Road Trip

Garden Route 5-Day Journey

5 days · 4 nights

Five-day guided Garden Route journey from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth — Hermanus whales, Knysna lagoon, Tsitsikamma forest and Addo elephants.

From (pp sharing)
R 21,400
Deposit from R 6,500
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Need a lift? Private transport from Johannesburg, Sandton or OR Tambo can be added on the booking form — or request a quote.

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Signature Experience

Walk With Lions

R 1,300

Walk shoulder-to-shoulder with young lions through the African bushveld.

  • Walk freely alongside lions in open bushveld
  • Small groups with trained lion handlers
1 hour Min age 12 · Min height 1.5m
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Family Favourite

Guided Predator Tour

R 825

Face-to-face with lions, cheetahs and hyenas led by expert Ukutula rangers.

  • Lion, cheetah & hyena encounters up close
  • Expert ranger-led conservation storytelling
≈ 2 hours All ages welcome
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Photographer's Pick

Lion Waterhole Experience

R 1,000

Watch lions come down to drink from Ukutula's private bush deck.

  • Exclusive open wooden bush deck
  • Lions at the waterhole in their element
≈ 90 minutes Min age 12 · Min height 1.5m
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Best Value · Save R425

Day Package / Combo — Walk With Lions + Predator Tour

R 1,700

Ukutula's best-value combo — Walk With Lions and the Guided Predator Tour in one 3-hour visit.

  • Two signature Ukutula experiences in one visit
  • 3-hour combo — morning 08:00 or afternoon 14:00
≈ 3 hours Min age 12 · Min height 1.5m
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Most Popular Day Out

Day Package / Combo — Walk With Lions + Predator Tour

R 1,700

The complete 3-hour Ukutula day — Enrichment Walk With Lions plus the Guided Predator Tour.

  • Enrichment Walk With Lions plus Guided Predator Tour in one visit
  • 3 hours of guided predator encounters at Ukutula
3 hours Min age 12 · Min height 1.5m
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All 5 Ukutula experiences, side by side

Not sure which to pick? Here's the quick comparison.

CompareWalk With LionsGuided Predator TourLion Waterhole ExperienceDay Package / Combo — Walk With Lions + Predator TourDay Package / Combo — Walk With Lions + Predator Tour
Duration1 hour≈ 2 hours≈ 90 minutes≈ 3 hours3 hours
From (per adult)R 1,300R 825R 1,000R 1,700R 1,700
Kids under 12
Walk beside lions
Meet cheetahs & hyenas
Best value✦ Combo
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“Walking with the lions was one of the highlights of our South African holiday. The booking process was simple and everything was professionally organised.”

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“Great communication from booking through to the experience. The transport and lion walk exceeded our expectations.”

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“Professional, reliable and easy to book online. We would definitely recommend this experience to anyone visiting South Africa.”

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Conservation First

Every booking supports Ukutula's wildlife protection & breeding programmes.

Once-in-a-Lifetime Photos

Walk beside lions and photograph predators without cages between you.

Ethical Encounters

Strict welfare standards — interactions on the animals' terms.

Secure Booking

Confirmed within hours. Reschedule up to 48h before. WhatsApp support.

FAQ

Common Ukutula booking questions

Is this the official Ukutula Lion Park website?

We are an independent tour operator specialising in Ukutula Lion Park day tours from Johannesburg. Our team confirms every booking directly with the reserve, usually within a few hours.

How far is Ukutula from Johannesburg?

Approximately 90 minutes drive from central Johannesburg. Ukutula Conservation Centre is in Brits, North West Province.

What is the minimum age for Walk With Lions?

Minimum age is 12 years and minimum height 1.5m for the Walk With Lions and Lion Waterhole experiences.

Can I book a private transfer?

Yes — we offer comfortable private transfers from OR Tambo, Lanseria, Sandton, Pretoria, Hartbeespoort, Sun City and Pilanesberg. Prices auto-calculate at booking.

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