The Wildebeest's guide to South Africa
Dinokeng Game Reserve
Afrikaans name: Dinokeng Wildtuin
Young wildebeest in Dinokeng Game Reserve
Photo © Steven Herbert
Dinokeng Game Reserve is a new private reserve that was opened in 2011. It is located near Johannesburg and Pretoria.
The reserve is well-stocked with wildlife and including African Elephant, Lion, Leopard, Cheetah, White Rhino, Cape Buffalo, Giraffe, Blue Wildebeest, Kudu, Burchell's Zebra, Warthog and more.
The reserve is a popular birding spot and it boasts a long checklist of species that have been recorded. The checklist includes quite a few raptors including Wahlberg's Eagle, Little Sparrowhawk, Pallid Harrier, Secretarybird, Lizard Buzzard and Ovambo Sparrowhawk.
One can take a drive through the reserve or go on an organised game drive or walk.
The reserve has an extensive road network and generally the roads are in good shape. After heavy rains one might find a few challenging spots if you are in a normal sedan. One of the quirks of this reserve is that some public roads run through the reserve. There are plenty of accommodation options located in and around the reserve. In the reserve one can stay at the Lodge, camp site or self-catering units. You are also able to visit the Dinokeng for a day drive.
The reserve is located just off the N1 highway near Rust de Winter.
Zebras block the road at Dinokeng Game Reserve
Photo © Steven Herbert
Mammal checklist for Dinokeng Game Reserve
Please note that every effort is made to ensure that this list is accurate but we can't be held responsible for any errors.
Honey Badger
African Wild Cat
Aardvark
Bush Pig
Vlei Rat
Egyptian slit-faced bat
Partial checklist of birds to be seen at Dinokeng Game Reserve
Fulvous Duck
White-backed Duck
Comb Duck
African Pygmy-Goose
Acacia Pied Barbet
Southern Yellow-billed Hornbill
Half-collared Kingfisher
African Pygmy-Kingfisher
Red-chested Cuckoo
Horus Swift
White-rumped Swift
Fiery-necked Nightjar
Northern Black Korhaan
African Finfoot
African Purple Swamphen
Lesser Moorhen
African Jacana
Water Thick-knee
Bronze-winged Courser
European Honey-Buzzard
Lizard Buzzard
African Hawk-Eagle
Amur Falcon
Great Crested Grebe
Goliath Heron
Squacco Heron
Black-crowned Night-Heron
White-backed Night-Heron
Dwarf Bittern
Abdim's Stork
Orange-breasted Bush-Shrike
Pearl-breasted Swallow
Greater Striped Swallow
Black-chested Prinia
Green-backed Camaroptera
Violet-backed Starling
Yellow-crowned Bishop
Red-collared Widowbird
Cut-throat Finch
Streaky-headed Seedeater
References and further reading
The Rough Guide to Game Parks of South Africa - Author: P. Briggs - Published: 2020 - Page: 61The Chamberlain Guide to Birding Gauteng - Author: Etienne Marais and Faansie Peacock - Published: 2008 - Page: 202
go! - Issue 192 - Author: - Published: 2024 - Page: 51
Hit the Road - 2nd Edition - Author: MapStudio - Published: 2018 - Page: 113
go! - Issue 133 - Author: - Published: 2017 - Page: 90
Country Life - Issue 262 - Author: - Published: 2018 - Page: 81
Country Life - Issue 262 - Author: - Published: 2018 - Page: 80
Country Life - Issue 226 - Author: - Published: 2015 - Page: 46
Caravan & Outdoor Life - Issue 691 - Author: - Published: 2019 - Page: 50
Caravan & Outdoor Life - Issue 658 - Author: - Published: 2017 - Page: 22
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