Things to do in Greater Johannesburg, Gauteng: The Best Nature & Wildlife Areas

June 15, 2021 Jacquiline Darosa

Discover the best top things to do in Greater Johannesburg, South Africa including Kraalkop Nature Reserve, The Wilds, The Cradle of Humankind, The Cradle Nature Reserve, Croc City Crocodile and Reptile Park, Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve, Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve Horse Trails, Marievale Bird Sanctuary, Shelter Rock, Modderfontein Reserve.
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1. Kraalkop Nature Reserve

Elandfontein Farm, Fochville 2499 South Africa +27 60 909 6115
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Kraalkop Nature Reserve

2. The Wilds

Houghton Dr, Johannesburg 2198 South Africa +27 11 643 2313 http://m.facebook.com/groups/1582183308538762/
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5.0 based on 47 reviews

The Wilds

Reviewed By giwilreker - Johannesburg, South Africa

Beautiful wild gardens restored to former glory. Sit on the lawns with a picnic basket or explore the hills and look for James Delaney's lazer cut animals hidden between the plants. Stunning views over Jozi from the Sundial.

3. The Cradle of Humankind

Krugersdorp North, Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site South Africa +27 11 659 1622 http://www.maropeng.co.za
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4.5 based on 463 reviews

The Cradle of Humankind

Reviewed By G750DMpaulas - Leicester, United Kingdom

This is a great place to visit to see the history of mankind as well as the history of freedom. It tells a powerful story in such a beautiful setting. It is well worth a visit and is very educational. Take the guided tour inside the museum, it is worth it.

4. The Cradle Nature Reserve

Kromdraai Road, Lanseria South Africa http://www.thecradle.co.za
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4.5 based on 16 reviews

The Cradle Nature Reserve

5. Croc City Crocodile and Reptile Park

Plot 59 Cnr. Cedar Road & R114 Nietgedacht 535, Sandton 2055 South Africa +27 83 321 1016 [email protected] http://www.croccity.co.za/
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4.5 based on 108 reviews

Croc City Crocodile and Reptile Park

Reviewed By 610antonial - Ascot, United Kingdom

Really great short excursion for reptile-mad kids. Very well maintained by knowledgeable enthusiasts who clearly have the animals’ best interests at heart. Our son was especially keen on spending most of his time studying the black mamba and other venomous snakes - very exciting! We also got to hold various animals, zip line over the croc enclosures, and top of the day with a pretty decent pizza. Would highly recommend.

6. Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve

Frandaph Avenue Mondeor South East, Mondeor, Johannesburg 2091 South Africa +27 84 804 4073 http://www.klipriviersberg.org.za
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4.5 based on 75 reviews

Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve

Reviewed By vernonv435 - Alberton, South Africa

What a pleasure to hike here. Municipal Nature Reserve - free entry. Easy green route and return with easy blue route - ony challenge is to cross the rIver at silent pools! Nice light lunch at cafeteria afterwards.

7. Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve Horse Trails

Impala Road Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve, Johannesburg South Africa http://www.klipriviersberg.org.za
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4.5 based on 4 reviews

Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve Horse Trails

8. Marievale Bird Sanctuary

Just off the R42, north east of Nigel CBD, Nigel 1491 South Africa +27 11 439 6300 http://www.gauteng.net/attractions/marievale_bird_sanctuary
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4.5 based on 13 reviews

Marievale Bird Sanctuary

Reviewed By MOYENI - Greater Johannesburg, South Africa

We are avid birders and are embarrassed to admit that in all the years we have lived in Johannesburg we have failed to visit this bird sanctuary. It's a tiny piece of birding paradise that overflows with bird life. The wetlands have become smaller pools that attract a myriad of aquatic life all easily viewed from the comfort of your car. We spotted flamingos, avocets and gallinules among the more common teals, moorhen and red knobbed coots. The sanctuary may be a mere 10 square kilometres but we spent several hours entranced and enthralled. And it is free. Don't forget to bird spot as you drive towards the sanctuary. The pools alongside the road are also busy with feathered species - glossy and bald ibis in stately search of food, widow birds flapping inelegantly above the grasslands and stonechats decorate the fencing.

9. Shelter Rock

Fouriesrus Portion 10 Skeerpoort, Magaliesburg 1739 South Africa +27 71 473 6298 [email protected] http://www.shelterrock.co.za/Index.html
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4.5 based on 6 reviews

Shelter Rock

Reviewed By JannieBez - Benoni, South Africa

Great hike, great views, great time ! Was our first visit and will definitely be back ! The views are awesome and the trail is very well marked. 8km took us just over 3 hours

10. Modderfontein Reserve

Arden Road, Modderfontein 1609 South Africa +27 79 519 1589 [email protected] http://www.modderfonteinreserve.co.za/
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4.5 based on 24 reviews

Modderfontein Reserve

Reviewed By rainbowdeeza - Edenvale, South Africa

This really is a beautiful reserve with so much space to walk and a lovely little dam to sit near and perhaps have a picnic. I'll definitely be coming back.

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