How far are game farms from Johannesburg?

The closest game farms in the Magaliesberg start about 80 km from central Johannesburg — roughly an hour's drive on the N14. The Bronkhorstspruit area to the east is similar. Both are practical for a Friday-night arrival.

Do Gauteng game farms have the Big Five?

Most do not. The farms close to Joburg and Pretoria stock plains game — impala, zebra, wildebeest, kudu, and warthog. Lion and leopard are rare on day-visitor-friendly properties. For Big Five you generally need to go to Limpopo or Mpumalanga.

What is the best season for Magaliesberg game farms?

Winter (May to August) is the most comfortable. The bush is dry and open, game is easier to spot near water, and the nights are cold enough for a fire. Summer gets very hot and afternoon thunderstorms are frequent, but the valley is green and birdlife is excellent.

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Game Farms & Lodges in South Africa

Private game reserves and safari lodges, some with camping or overland options.

Quick answer

Game farms and bush lodges are closer to Gauteng's city centres than most people expect. The Magaliesberg valley, the Crocodile River corridor, and Bronkhorstspruit all put wild surroundings within an hour of Joburg or Pretoria. Options range from working game farms to styled lodge complexes.

Frequently asked questions

: The closest game farms in the Magaliesberg start about 80 km from central Johannesburg — roughly an hour's drive on the N14. The Bronkhorstspruit area to the east is similar. Both are practical for a Friday-night arrival.
: Most do not. The farms close to Joburg and Pretoria stock plains game — impala, zebra, wildebeest, kudu, and warthog. Lion and leopard are rare on day-visitor-friendly properties. For Big Five you generally need to go to Limpopo or Mpumalanga.
: Winter (May to August) is the most comfortable. The bush is dry and open, game is easier to spot near water, and the nights are cold enough for a fire. Summer gets very hot and afternoon thunderstorms are frequent, but the valley is green and birdlife is excellent.

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Rus Tevrede – Private Game Lodge & Reserve

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Sambane Bush Lodge

Sand Forest Lodge

Sandwai Game Lodge

Scottburgh Caravan Park

Sebenza Creek Boskamp/Bush Camp

Sebenza Creek Bush Camp

Segaia Bush Retreats

Semowi Lodge & Campsites

Setshaba Safaris

Shabelo Estate

Shametu River Lodge

Shangrila Innibos Lodge

Shengeza Lake Lodge

Shumba Valley Guest Farm

Siyaya Group of Lodges

Sondela Nature Reserve

Southern Comfort Lodge (Camp Ground)

Stilte Game Farm & Bush Camping

Suikerbossie Guest Farm

Sun Acres Farm

Sundowner Lodge