Escape the hustle of Johannesburg and experience an unforgettable Big Five safari in Dinokeng Game Reserve. DGR Activities offers professionally guided game drives with optional hotel pickup, making it easy to enjoy an authentic African safari without the need to hire a car.
Whether you’re visiting South Africa for business, on holiday, or simply looking for an exciting day trip, we provide a complete safari experience from start to finish.
Why Choose DGR Activities?
One Booking. One Team. One Incredible Safari.
Unlike many safari operators, DGR Activities can arrange your entire experience.
✔ Collection from hotels and guesthouses in Johannesburg
✔ Collection from selected Gautrain stations
✔ Optional pickup from OR Tambo International Airport
✔ Comfortable transport to Dinokeng Game Reserve
✔ Professional FGASA-qualified safari guides
✔ Big Five game drive
✔ Return transport after your safari
Everything is organised through a single booking, allowing you to relax while we take care of the details.
Why Dinokeng?
Dinokeng Game Reserve is the closest free-roaming Big Five game reserve to Johannesburg, making it the perfect destination for visitors wanting a genuine safari experience without travelling hundreds of kilometres to Kruger National Park.
Located approximately 90 minutes from Johannesburg, Dinokeng offers:
- Lion
- Elephant
- Rhino
- Buffalo
- Leopard
as well as giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, hyena, numerous antelope species and more than 300 bird species.
Perfect For
This safari is ideal for:
- International tourists
- Business travellers
- Conference delegates
- Families
- Couples
- Solo travellers
- Cruise passengers
- Visitors without rental vehicles
Hotel Pickup Service
One of the biggest challenges for overseas visitors is transport.
We remove that concern by offering collection from selected accommodation in Johannesburg and Pretoria.
Pickup may be arranged from:
- Hotels
- Guesthouses
- Airbnb accommodation
- Gautrain Stations
- OR Tambo International Airport (by arrangement)
Simply let us know where you’re staying and we’ll arrange the rest.
Our Safari Options
Link to:
Private Safari
ATV Adventure
Wildlife You May See
Although wildlife sightings can never be guaranteed, guests regularly encounter:
- Lion
- Elephant
- Rhino
- Buffalo
- Leopard
- Cheetah (occasionally)
- Giraffe
- Zebra
- Blue Wildebeest
- Kudu
- Impala
- Warthog
- Brown Hyena
- Spotted Hyena
- Jackal
- Ostrich
- Secretary Bird
- Fish Eagle
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Dinokeng from Johannesburg?
Approximately 90 minutes depending on your pickup location.
Do I need to hire a car?
No.
We can arrange collection from selected hotels, guesthouses and Gautrain stations.
Can I be collected from the airport?
Yes.
Airport transfers can be arranged by prior booking.
Is Dinokeng a Big Five reserve?
Yes.
Dinokeng is home to the Big Five together with hundreds of other animal and bird species.
Is this suitable for children?
Yes.
Families are welcome on our guided game drives.
Private safaris are also available.