Attractions
There’s so much to do
Whether you are in the mood for a relaxing bush escape or a day full of adventure, there is something here for the whole family.
Activities
Bothongo WonderCave
A guided tour of South Africa’s third-largest cave chamber: stalactites, stalagmites, cave pearls and a rim stone pool.
Predator drives
A one-hour drive through Highveld grassland and mountains on more than 1,200 hectares, with lions, cheetahs and wild dogs. Departs 08:30, 10:00, 11:30, 13:00, 14:30 and 16:00.
Savannah Trails
A leisurely, informative guided walk of about 120 minutes, with a few hills, to learn about fauna, flora, birds and bees and get close to the wildlife.
4×4 routes
Clearly marked trails into parts of the reserve that 2×4 vehicles cannot reach. Protea 4×4 Adventures also runs family days here.
The Bothongo WonderCave
Italian miners discovered the WonderCave in 1898 and mined out about 15% of its calcite formations before mining stopped in 1902. Today it is South Africa’s third-largest cave chamber, after the Cango and Sudwala Caves, and between 5 and 10 million years old, with formations up to 15 m high.
You go down 87 steps at a 45-degree angle to 22 metres below the surface, then an elevator takes you a further 18 metres into the cave. No crawling is needed. Tours start every two hours, at 09:00, 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00. Bookings are essential: please arrive at least 15 minutes before your tour.
Health notice: caves can carry a risk of histoplasmosis, a fungal lung infection caused by inhaling spores where bat or bird droppings are present.
For the family
Cradle Bike Park
Children’s and BMX tracks for riders from 18 months to 55+, with bike and helmet rental, coaching and the Thatch Café alongside. No helmet, no ride.
Pools and picnic spots
Splash pools at the PidiPidi Play Park, the Wildlife Centre and Neck & Deck, and picnic and braai areas with a kiosk selling snacks and firewood.
Shuu-lo Curio Shop
Gifts and memorabilia, from clothing and curios to jewellery and handmade artwork, with an emphasis on local crafts and traders.
Included in your entrance
Your entrance includes the self-drive, predator feeding, the Lion & Predator Camp, the Snake & Reptile Park and snake show (14:30, outside the monkey enclosure), braai and picnic areas, the 4×4 self-drive route, the Bothongo African Garden, the Waterfowl Park and the splash pool.
Guided game drives, the WonderCave and the Cradle Bike Park are paid separately.
when to visit
Opening hours
Opening hours
Tuesday to Sunday 08:00–17:00, Saturdays and public holidays until 18:00. Closed on Mondays, except in school holidays