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The DGR is the first free-roaming Big 5 Game Reserve in Gauteng. Info Office (012) 711 4391 Rainfall varies from 350mm to 750mm per season.

Our Story centers around conservation, as a project started through strategic initiatives of Gauteng Provincial Government and the efforts of enthusiastic more than 170 landowners. Together they developed the concept that eco-tourism could become the source for upliftment of rural communities through sustainable employment. Situated within the boundaries of a large metropolis the Dinokeng Game Reserve has the potential to become a model for future conservation where people and wild animals live in harmony. And it is on the way to prove itself as an example for successful transformation with so far more than 800 permanent jobs created for people living in the adjoining communities. The name of the Dinokeng Game Reserve (DGR) is derived from the languages of the baTswana and baPedi people who traditionally inhabited the area. Meaning “a place of rivers”, Dinokeng lies in the catchment area of two rivers that flow into the Olifants and Limpopo rivers and on to the Indian Ocean. The DGR is situated on the north eastern quadrant of the Gauteng Province of South Africa between latitudes 25°40’00”S and 25°10’00”Sand longitudes 28°15’00”E and 28°40’00”E comprising currently 19 000 ha. The DGR area experiences summer rainfall patterns in the form of thunder storms which can be variable and erratic. Temperatures vary between 0° and 40° with a long term daily average of 21°. The Dinokeng Game Reserve is Malaria-free.

29/10/2026

Your visit supports conservation. Your reward is gold. 🦁✨

Enjoy Dinokeng Game Reserve’s wildlife and receive R5 worth of real gold through Goldbits when you buy an eligible paid conservation day pass on the Dinokeng platform.

Your pass supports the reserve’s conservation work, while your reward gives you gold of your own to build on.

Book your Dinokeng conservation day pass today:
https://dinokeng.plnktn.io/south/event/a36a7aed-637c-4ef3-9690-3c81c40961e8

Claiming your gold reward is easy:
📲 Scan the unique Goldbits reward QR code emailed with your receipt.
👤 Follow the prompts to download or open the Goldbits app, then register or log in.
✨ Your R5 gold reward is added automatically to your vault.

Joining Goldbits is free, with no monthly obligation.

Want to get ready before your visit? Download the Goldbits app in the meantime:

📲 App Store:
https://apps.apple.com/za/app/sa-goldbits/id6756433448

📲 Google Play:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.egenholdings.sagoldbits&hl=en_ZA

Thank you for supporting Dinokeng. Enjoy your visit - and your golden reward.

27/10/2026

Thank you for voting for us! Best of Pretoria, Best Place to get back to Nature Winner. 🌱🥇

Dinokeng Game Reserve near Pretoria features natural habitats where visitors can observe wildlife in an open environment. The reserve caters to nature enthusiasts, families, and tourists seeking outdoor experiences, including guided game drives and opportunities to connect with South Africa’s nati...

21/10/2026

Update on the Kariega male lion and the two Khamab lionesses released into the southern section of Dinokeng Game Reserve on 25 August.

We are happy to report that all three are doing well and have remained together since their release. They continue to be monitored as they settle into their new environment.

16/10/2026

01/10/2026

Issue 23 of our FREE online magazine is here! Discover inspiring photography and expert advice, conservation stories from across Dinokeng Game Reserve, meet our featured photographer, enjoy delicious recipes, and catch up on the latest news, wildlife sightings, and community happenings.
Read now: https://bit.ly/DGRMag23

24/09/2026

Ons pragtige leeumannetjie! Wat 'n voorreg!!

24/09/2026

Happy Heritage Day! And thanks for being part of the heritage of DGR as well… 🇿🇦

Since its establishment in 2011, Dinokeng Game Reserve’s aim has be...

22/09/2026

World Rhino Day reminds us why the behind-the-scenes work matters. From monitoring and management to anti-poaching efforts, protecting rhinos is an everyday commitment, so sights like this can still be part of Dinokeng Game Reserve for generations to come. 🦏

17/09/2026

Please share and be vigilant.

Beware of fraudulent TikTok accounts using the Dinokeng Game Reserve name and logo.

Address

Boekenhoutkloof Road
Hammanskraal
0400

Telephone

+27127114391

Website

https://www.dinokengreserve.co.za/

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