Dinokeng Game Reserve Trails

Dinokeng Game Reserve is Gauteng’s largest game reserve — over 18,000 hectares of savanna north of Pretoria near Hammanskraal. The MTB trails wind through genuine wildlife habitat where kudu, zebra, wildebeest and other plains game are commonly encountered, making this one of the most authentic bush-riding experiences accessible from Johannesburg or Pretoria.

What to Expect

Trails are gravel roads and compacted dirt tracks through open bushveld. The riding is steady rather than technically demanding — the experience is about the environment. Wildlife can appear on the trail at any time — ride quietly, give animals space, and never ride alone in an unfenced reserve.

Safety Note

Dinokeng is a Big Five reserve. Understand the reserve’s protocols for trail riding before you go. Guided rides are available and strongly recommended for first-time visitors.

Getting There

Take the N1 north from Pretoria, exit toward Hammanskraal and follow the R513 to Dinokeng. GPS: -25.3912, 28.3456.

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