Explore Dinokeng

From R180 per round

Play a round on Cullinan's prestigious nine-hole golf course, framed by the oak-lined streets and mine heritage of this historic Victorian village — a relaxed way to round off a day of diamonds and history.

Free

A beautiful old stone church in the heart of Cullinan village, part of the town's remarkably intact late-Victorian architecture. Nearby, the 1904 Cullinan Mystique building houses murals painted by Italian prisoners of war.

R50 per person

Zonderwater was the largest Italian prisoner-of-war camp of World War II. The museum commemorates the internees who lived — and died — here, preserving the art, craft and memory they left behind in the Dinokeng landscape.

R80 per person

Tour the gracious Victorian mansion of industrialist Sammy Marks, one of the Transvaal's most influential pioneers. The restored house, gardens and original furnishings offer a vivid window into 19th-century life near Rayton.

Free

Walk the site of one of the largest battles of the Anglo-Boer War, fought in June 1900 on the hills around Rayton — the historical mecca of Dinokeng. Interpretive markers tell the story of the engagement that pushed the Boer forces east of Pretoria.

R280 per person

Glide across the dam as the sun sets, drink in hand, watching osprey, heron and hamerkop settle for the evening — one of Roodeplaat's most loved experiences.

From R100 per day

Ride the biggest mountain bike park in Gauteng, winding through savanna beside the dam, with trails for every level. The reserve is also home to an Olympic rowing course.

R350 per person

A guided tour of the nearby Refilwe township offering a warm, authentic taste of local life, food and music — a meaningful counterpoint to Cullinan's Victorian streets.

R60 per person

Step inside a beautifully preserved 1903 mine manager's residence furnished in the Edwardian style, part of Cullinan's living open-air museum alongside Cullinan Junction's restored miners' cottages.

From R120 per person

View replicas of the world's most famous diamonds, watch a live diamond-cutting demonstration and learn the craft at the on-site jewellery school in the heart of historic Cullinan.

R250 per person

A one- to two-hour guided surface tour of the world's most famous working diamond mine, where the 3,106-carat Cullinan Diamond was unearthed in 1905 from what is believed to be the oldest diamond pipe on Earth.

From R450 per person

Take to the water on a relaxed scenic cruise through the reserve, or cast a line on a guided fishing outing — a tranquil complement to the self-drive game routes.

From R3,200 per person

Drift silently over the malaria-free reserve at sunrise and watch free-roaming game from above, followed by a traditional bush breakfast. Family-adventure microlight flights are also available.

From R150 per hour

Sailing, kayaking, jet skiing and wakeboarding on the dam. Equipment hire and lessons available at the yacht club.

Farm-to-table bistro serving creative South African cuisine. Famous for their bobotie pie and lavender lemonade.

R650 per person

A guided bush walk focused on rhino conservation. Learn about anti-poaching efforts and see these magnificent animals on foot.

R60 permit

Bass, carp and tilapia fishing from the banks or by boat. Day permits available at the reserve gate.

Free

A self-guided walk through Cullinan's historic streets with plaques explaining the town's mining and social history.

R80 entry fee

Self-guided or guided birdwatching trail through the reserve. Over 250 species recorded, including fish eagles and kingfishers.

R180 per person

Guided surface tour of the famous Cullinan Diamond Mine. Learn the story of the world's largest diamond and peer into the big hole.

R800 - R1,500 per person

Morning and afternoon game drives in open 4x4 vehicles with experienced rangers. Best chance to see lion, elephant, rhino, leopard and buffalo.

Open-air boma dining under the African sky. Traditional braai, potjiekos and game meat specialities.

Artisan coffee roastery and café in a restored miner's cottage. Light meals, cakes and the best flat white in Dinokeng.

R1,500 - R2,800 per night

Lakefront lodge with private jetty, kayaks and sunset views over the dam. Ideal for birdwatchers and water sports enthusiasts.

R1,800 - R3,000 per room

Modern boutique hotel with views of the Premier Mine big hole. Restaurant, bar and conference facilities.

R1,200 - R1,800 per room

Charming Victorian guesthouse on Oak Avenue with original pressed ceilings, a garden pool and full English breakfast.

R350 - R550 per site

Self-catering campsite under the stars with braai facilities and ablution blocks. Wake to the sounds of the African bush.

R2,500 - R4,500 per night

Luxury thatched lodge overlooking a private waterhole. Perfect for couples and families seeking a Big 5 experience with all the comforts.