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Lion Park

Cnr Malibongwe & R114 Lanseria, Johannesburg 2194, South Africa
27 011 691 9905
Ranked #8 of 46 attractions in Johannesburg
4.0 of 5 stars 169 Reviews
Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Traveler Description: The Johannesburg Lions Park, situated about 45 minutes away from Johannesburg by car, is a must see for all age groups. A quick round trip would take... more »
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Cape Town Central, South Africa
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

Convenient and entertaining, especially for foreign visitors and families who cannot get away to the real bush or Kruger. Can take some great pics of lions with the city in the background... More

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Roodepoort
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

It just doesnt seem to well looked after. Love your girafe More

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Singapore
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

I had a memorable experience at Lion Park. Had a great time, took lots of pictures of the Zebras, Spring Bok, Ostrich, Cheetah, White Lions, Lions, Giraffes, Meerkat, played with the Lion cubs, and saw the feeding of the cats at about 1700hrs – see my photos. I would say the interaction with the Lion cubs is most unforgettable. Where... More

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Durban - South Africa
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012

Seeing the white baby lions. The times of their feed and what and how they were fed. Their movements amazing. More

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Johannesburg
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012

A truly unique and unforgettable experience! I especially loved playing with the lion cubs:) More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012
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We just arrived back from the Addo Elephant Park, where entry for the day for two adults amounted to R70 a day. You see the animals in a wonderful natural setting and then we were invited to the Lion Park that charge R300 for two adults. I was shocked at how little trees there were for the animals that graze,... More

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Doha
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77 reviews 77 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

The park is beautiful! A mini-safari, if you don't have time to go on a real safari. Loved the lion cubs especially, playing with them was fun, but a bit scary at the same, especially if you're there for the first time, because they're a bit unpredictable and you don't know what to expect from them, they're animals at the... More

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Benoni, Gauteng, South Africa
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

geat to interact with the lion cubs and other baby animals; nice for families and to see white lions; hey are really magnificent. More

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London, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2012

Good afternoon trip! Saw lots of animals - not just lion's - great picture opportunities - nice way to finish off a long week at work More

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Johannesburg
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2012

The lion park is great, pricey yes! but worth every cent, one has to do the drive through the enclosures where they have prides locked up. however please remember they are wild animals still and keeps cameras and hands inside ones car. another must is buy the food for the giraffe and give him a feed, really an awesome experience... More

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