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These are foster animals, which are to be reintroduced, as Just thirty minutes Northwest of Johannesburg, set in far as possible, back into the wild. the beautiful Kromdraai Conservancy, lies the Rhino & Please enquire from our booking office about the Lion Nature Reserve in the heart of the Cradle of applicable rates for cub interaction sessions and for more Humankind World Heritage Site. This haven, which information regarding the animals in the crèche. will help you escape the hustle and bustle of the city, boast game species like White Rhino, Buffalo, Hippo, Lion, Tiger, White Lion, Cheetah, Wild dogs, Bison, Giraffe and more than 20 other species of game. All Animal Attractions “THE NEAREST FARAWAY PLACE” told, over 650 head of game roam an area of Ÿ Predator Camp: approximately 1200 ha, which will satisfy even the The Reserve is proud to house its pride of lions in a special most avid game viewer. Game drives with erected enclosure, which conforms to the standards of the experienced registered guides may allow visitors to Gauteng Department of Nature Conservation. As a result experience the wildlife up close, and on a night drive these lions are fed and not allowed to hunt. They still operate the fascinating nocturnal habits of animals may be as a pride and live as close to nature as possible. Three observed. Or drive through the Reserve in your own smaller camps adjacent to the main lion camp house vehicle - the choice is yours. cheetah and a pack of wild dogs (both highly endangered species) as well as white lions. Enjoy the thrilling expericnce of the lion, cheetah and wild dog feeding on Wednesday, Facilities & Activities Saturday, Sundays and Public Holidays. Ÿ Vulture Hide: Facilities: Local vulture colonies have Ÿ Thatched lapa and been decimated in recent braai facilities years, due mostly to Ÿ WONDERCAVE ACCOMMODATION Kiosk and curio shop poisoning. We supply Ÿ Swimming pool & Kids carcasses to the vultures, Playpark most of which come from a Ÿ Croc Pub & Boma colony living in the Restaurant Magaliesberg. They are Ÿ Conference venues often joined by a variety of Ÿ Accommodation carrion eating birds and are a delight for birdwatchers. Activities: Ÿ Ÿ Game Drives Breeding Centre: Visitors are also invited to Ÿ Horse trails visit our breeding centre, Ÿ Team building KIDS PLAYPARK NECK & DECK CAFÉ which houses Bengal tigers, Siberian Tigers, lions, and our pride and joy, White Animal Crèche lions born at the Reserve. Ÿ Hippo Pools: In order to improve education on Hippos are kept in an human/animal relationships, the enclosure opposite the Reserve offers visitors the main entrance where opportunity to interact at close visitors may view them up quarters with small predators and close from wooden other animals at the animal crèche platforms. ANIMAL CRÈCHE 4X4 ADVENTURES (when available). www.rhinolion.co.za Reptile Centre Wondercave Visit our snake and reptile park and view these creatures with Information & Bookings “The most nicely decorated cave in South Africa” additional information at each enclosure. Please enquire Ÿ Natural wonder from 2200 million years ago. about show times. T: +27 11 957 0106/0109 Ÿ Cave Pearls F: +27 11 957 0019 Ÿ Formations of up to 15m We conduct shows on Ÿ Rim Stone Pools E-mail: [email protected] Wednesday, Saturdays, Sundays Ÿ Stalactites & Stalagmites OR and Public holidays. These shows Ÿ Abseiling (by booking only) [email protected] are very educational and the Ÿ Guided tours every hour on the professional handler exhibits and hour P.O Box 180, 520, Kromdraai discusses a variety of snakes. Ÿ Entry by elevator - no Krugersdorp, 1740 1739, Krugersdorp claustrophobia - no crawling Gauteng Gauteng necessary, steep stairway of 84 South Africa South Africa steps will have to be negotiated Information and booking: 011 957 0106 / 0109 Children’s Playground Ÿ Kiosk & Restaurant The Reserve has an established Children’s playground and party venue where your child can have an unforgettable Accommodation birthday party and enjoy the following: Ÿ Jumping castles The Reserve has eight self-catering Ÿ Sandpit accommodation units available. Five Ÿ Jungle gyms Log Cabins, fully equipped with Ÿ Obstacle courses DSTV and a jacuzzi, are nestled on a Ÿ Trampolines hilltop overlooking the Predator Ÿ Swings Camp. Three Chalets provide more Ÿ Water slides (bookings rustic accommodation with gas essential) appliances and solar-powered Ÿ Food and drinks served lighting. in house Please contact our booking office for rates and availability. 011 957 0106/0109 Neck & Deck Café [email protected] Please visit our latest erected Cafe next to the entrance / exit of the Reserve and enjoy 4x4 Adventures the thrill of feeding a relatively tame giraffe Protea 4x4 Adventures has put at a small fee. This facility also offers you the together a fun filled family-day that is opportunity of visiting our Breeding section aimed at enabling you to make use of (across the road) and our Water Fowl your vehicle in the way that it was enclosure at a reduced fee. designed to be used as a fun, exploration tool! Join us for a family- The facility is ideal for cyclists requiring free day at the Rhino & Lion Nature GPS Co-ordinates motor vehicle parking, free ablution Reserve in the Cradle of Humankind, S 25 58.530 E 27 47.566 facilities and a cup of coffee and something Kromdraai, where you can get away small & refreshing to eat or drink. from the humdrum of city life and get a taste of the new lifestyle that your You can also enjoy a sun downer / coffee / 4x4 vehicle will introduce to you. waffle and a limited al la carte menu on the www.passport2adventure.co.za.