The Dinokeng Game Reserve is the only free-roaming Big 5 game reserve in Gauteng. It was officially opened on 22 September 2011, after the introduction of four of the Big 5. 

The last of the Big 5, the buffalo, was introduced in late 2012.

To experience the Big 5, plains game and bird life in this malaria free environment we offer three options: 

1. Şelf-drive there are over 140 km of roads to choose from and more if you have a 4×4 vehicle. You can enjoy nature at your own pace and with your own style and interests in mind.  Self-drive permits can be obtained at the Wilderness Way gate, or through selected major lodges.

2. Various Game Drive operators on open safari vehicle with experienced field guides

3. Bush walks with specialist armed guide.  Walks should be booked with specialist providers, normally with a minimum of 4 visitors.

The most difficult Big Five animal to see is the leopard, whilst the square-lipped (white) rhinoceros is probably the most frequently encountered. There are healthy populations of elephants, buffalo and lions. 

The reserve has had remarkable success with cheetahs adapted to the atypical habitat and bred extremely well.  Other large mammals that are regularly seen include giraffe, plains (Burchell’s) zebra, blue wildebeest, red hartebeest, black-backed jackal and spotted hyena.  Small mammals include scrub hare, banded mongoose, slender mongoose, yellow mongoose and small-spotted genet.