Activities

Mokolodi offers a wide range of activities for day visitors,
tourists who wish to stay for a few days, and those on business.

Activities and prices

Cheetah Visit

For an unforgettable experience spend some time with Mokolodi's two cheetahs Duma and Letotse. Stroke them, hear them purr or, if you're feeling really brave, let them lick you.
This could be the highlight of your visit to Mokolodi.
For ages 16 and above only.

Game Drives

Enjoy a relaxing game drive in one of Mokolodi's open safari vehicles. Qualified professional guides will point out the flora and fauna of the reserve and answer all your questions.

Night Drives

Take a 2-hour drive in an open Safari vehicle through Mokolodi's bush. Mokolodi at night is a magical world. Far away from domestic and industrial light pollution, the night sky can be seen in all its glory. Your professional guide will make frequent stops allowing you to see the nocturnal wildlife by spotlight. (Even in winter only a warm jumper will be needed.)

Rhino Tracking

An unforgettable adventure for 2-6 adults.
Set off on foot through the bush with an experienced ranger and see how close you can get to some of Mokolodi's magnificent White Rhinos.
After a 3-hour expedition you are treated to refreshments at one of the spectacular picnic sites.
For ages 16 and above only.

Giraffe Tracking

Track the giraffe with our experienced rangers and walk amongst them. The activity is followed by a picnic and a cheetah visit. (An alternative to the picnic, by prior arrangement, is an English breakfast.)

Horseback Safari

Trekking at dawn or dusk through the bush on horse back is one of the most exhilarating ways of viewing the wildlife of Mokolodi. Our Basotho mountain ponies are especially bred for the bush and provide one of the best ways of viewing wildlife.
Includes cheetah viewing and picnic.
For ages 10 and above only.

Bush Braais (barbecues)

An experience not to be missed is a two-hour game drive in a safari vehicle followed by sundowners at the dam and then a sumptuous braai at a secret site in the bush. The meal consists of an open bar with a fine selection of cold drinks, beers and wines and a variety of meat is available hot off the braai, supplemented by salads and a traditional Batswana dish. Dessert and coffee complete the meal and the evening is rounded off by a slow night drive back to the front gate. The Ditshwene Traditional Dancers are available if requested (weekends only).

Elephant Back Encounters

Experience an elevated view of the wonders of the African Bush on one of the Big Five's most regal members. On the backs of these magnificient creatures you can explore the beauty and enchantment of the Mokolodi Wilderness and have close encounters with other game, if you are lucky. Your adventure will culminate with an outdoor brunch by a waterhole.

Elephant Walks

Weekend visitors to Mokolodi can accompany Shaka, Thandi, Seeni and Sukiri on a walk through the bush. Contrary to popular opinion, African elephants are easier to train than their Asian cousins.
This also provides a perfect opportunity to get close to many of the other wild animals in the Reserve. The event ends with a picnic at a scenic site.

Elephant Baths

At weekends during the summer months you can watch the elephants splashing around and enjoying a good scrub down by  their handlers.