The reserve is located within the Kromdraai Conservancy, a globally significant paleontological area.
It is home to one of the few dedicated vulture restaurants in the region, designed to assist in the conservation of Cape vultures.
The reserve actively manages a successful breeding program for endangered species including the African wild dog.
The predator camp is physically separated from the main game-viewing area to ensure the safety of herbivores and guests.
Several of the animals on site have been featured in various South African film and television productions.
The reserve sits on land that has yielded significant fossil discoveries typical of the Cradle of Humankind.
Bothongo Rhino & Lion Nature Reserve is a privately owned game reserve situated within the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site. The reserve covers approximately 1,200 hectares of highveld grassland. It functions as a breeding program facility for various endangered species, including white rhino, Cape buffalo, and African wild dogs. Visitors can explore the grounds via self-drive safari routes or guided game drives. The facility includes a dedicated predator camp housing lions, tigers, and cheetahs. Additional amenities feature a vulture restaurant, which supports conservation efforts for wild vulture populations. The site is divided into distinct zones, separating predator enclosures from general wildlife areas. It operates as an educational wildlife park with a focus on conservation awareness and animal husbandry.
The raised viewing deck overlooking the lion enclosure provides the best vantage point for predator photography.
Keep your vehicle windows closed at all times when inside the predator enclosure zones.
Download the reserve's self-drive map before arrival, as mobile signal can be inconsistent inside the park.
Visit the vulture restaurant viewing deck early, as this is when scavenging birds are most active.
Attempting to exit your vehicle in the predator camps or ignoring the clearly marked speed limits.
Open daily throughout the year, including public holidays.
Remain inside your vehicle at all times unless in designated safe zones; do not feed or provoke any animals.
