Day Trips & Excursions
Explore beyond the usual:
Day trips await
Curated Excursions for Unforgettable Days, make your South African trip extraordinary.
Looking for an unforgettable adventure during your stay? Let Dinokeng Events handle all the planning for you. We specialise in organising and booking a variety of exciting excursions, ensuring a seamless and memorable experience.
Whether you’re a large group, a small family, or a couple, we can arrange everything from transfers to and from your hotel or lodge to the excursions themselves.
Simply let us know what you’d like to do, and we’ll take care of all the details.
Elephant Interactions
This is an immersive and educational elephant experience where you’ll get to meet a herd of these magnificent animals up close. You’ll spend time with each elephant, learning about them from trunk tip to tail.
The dedicated team will share fascinating insights into their unique personalities, incredible intelligence, and remarkable abilities. Beyond just observing, you’ll hear captivating stories about their quirks and individual characteristics, making for a truly personal and unforgettable encounter.
This is a rare chance to connect with elephants on a deeper level and walk away with a profound appreciation for these gentle giants.
Big 5 Safari Drive
Looking for those authentic early-morning or sunset safari experiences?
Experience the thrill of Big 5 Safari sightings with a guided game drive or bush walk.
You’ll be in the safe hands of our qualified field guides in our vehicles and on foot.
Don’t forget to bring your binoculars, camera & jacket!
One soft drink per person from a standard cooler box and snacks will be served during the drink stop.
One of our neat shuttle vehicles will be your transport to and from your hotel, you can expect friendly and welcoming service from our drivers.
Hot Air Baloon
We offer an unforgettable hot air ballooning experience over the stunning Maggaliesburg Mountains and plains with a possible view of wildlife. This isn’t just a balloon ride, it’s a complete sensory journey designed to showcase the best of Africa.
As the sun rises, you’ll be treated to breathtaking panoramic views of the landscape, from sweeping plains to the majestic Maggaliesburg Mountains.
Experienced crew ensures a safe and serene adventure, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring scenery and the quiet magic of floating above it all.
Your journey concludes with a traditional post-flight celebration and a delicious breakfast, making this a truly memorable and all-encompassing experience.
Horse Back Riding Safari
We’ll take you to Harties Horse Trail Safaris, they offer an incredible two-hour horseback safari that allows you to get up close and personal with a variety of wildlife.
This experience is timed for the early morning, a beautiful and active part of the day for spotting animals. You’ll ride through a stunning nature reserve, encountering majestic giraffes, graceful kudu, playful zebra, and a host of other animals like blue wildebeest, nyala, impala, ostrich, blesbuck, and springbuck. As an added bonus, you might also catch a glimpse of some exotic wildlife, including sable and golden wildebeest.
Their well-trained horses and experienced guides ensure a safe and relaxing journey, making this adventure suitable for all skill levels and a truly unforgettable way to experience the African bush.
Lesedi Cultural Village
We can take you on an two-hour Monati tour, enriching you with a cultural journey to Lesedi Cultural Village, where you can immerse yourself in the vibrant traditions of South Africa’s indigenous peoples, included is a lunch.
Upon arrival, you’ll be greeted by representatives of the various tribes who call Lesedi home before embarking on a multi-sensory presentation about the origins of the nation’s inhabitants. Your tour continues with a guided walk through the diverse tribal homesteads, where you can browse and shop for exquisite, hand-made artisanal crafts and curios.
The experience culminates in a spectacular dance extravaganza held in the Boma, where ancestral folklore and rituals are brought to life through choreographed movement, rhythmic drumming, and song—a truly thrilling form of historical storytelling.
Quad Bike Safari
Take your sense of adventure to the next level with an exhilarating quad bike safari. We can arrange a guided tour that takes you on a thrilling off-road journey through a stunning game lodge.
Whether you’re a seasoned rider or a first-timer, you’ll be given a safety briefing and instruction on how to operate the bike, ensuring a fun and secure experience. As you navigate rugged terrain and scenic trails, you’ll have the chance to spot local wildlife and soak in the breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape.
This adventure is an exciting and unique way to get into the heart of the bush veld and create unforgettable memories.
Bush Walks
Step off the beaten path and into the heart of the Mongena Private Game Lodge, situated in the Dinokeng Game Reserve North, with an unforgettable guided bush walk. Unlike a game drive safari, this experience allows you to connect with nature on a more intimate level, engaging all your senses.
Led by a knowledgeable and armed ranger, you’ll learn to read animal tracks, identify different plants and their traditional uses, and discover the smaller, often overlooked wonders of the wilderness. This is an opportunity to truly immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, and scents of the African bush, gaining a new perspective and appreciation for its intricate ecosystem.
Your safety is the top priority, and the guides ensure a secure and educational journey, making it a unique and thrilling addition to your safari experience.
Sundown Boat Cruise
Discover the tranquility of the African bush from a new perspective with a serene boat cruise on Mongena Dam.
We can arrange for you to board a boat for a relaxing journey across the water, where you can watch the sky change to stunning shades of purple and blue as the sun sets.
This is a unique opportunity to witness the reserve’s
abundant birdlife, including the iconic African Fish
Eagle and the possibility of seeing wildlife including hippos & crocodiles. The cruise offers a perfect, peaceful alternative or addition to a traditional game drive, allowing you to absorb the beauty of the landscape and its inhabitants from a completely different vantage point.
Nearby attractions & things to do in and
around Dinokeng Game Reserve
- Visit The Barn Coffee & Gift Shop (Home of Dinokeng Events)
- Visit Lion & Cheetah Sanctuary
- Dine at Kingfisher Restaurant
- Bird watching
- Visit safe walking & MTB Trails
- Adventure through to Mystic Monkeys and Feathers Wildlife Park