Meaning «a place of rivers», Dinokeng is a region in northern Gauteng rich in natural, cultural and historical heritage sites.
Dinokengs’ four major tourist hubs are the historic town of Cullinan, where the world’s largest rough gem-quality diamond was discovered in 1905; the Roodeplaat dam, a birders’ paradise; the Dinokeng Game Reserve, Gauteng’s only free-roaming Big Five reserve, and Dinokeng Central which is the best kept secret as well as the springboard for visiting the other hubs.
Travellers are invited to come stay and play in Dinokeng, which offers an experience of rolling African bushveld, adventure activities to get your pulse racing, fine dining to satisfy the most particular palate, and a rich and cultural history.
What can undoubtedly be included in Dinokengs’ list of «best things» are the many passionate people and enterprising entrepreneurs who live here. Come meet Dinokeng, or host an event here, and experience the region while contributing to the development of the people who live and work here.
Dinokeng Tours proudly presents Dinokeng as the ideal eco-tourist destination to bring friends and family for the day, the weekend, or longer ...
Dinokeng Tours is in a community driven partnership with Dinokeng. This map is to assist you in finding over 120 activities within the Greater Dinokeng Region that may peak your interest in exploring our Tourism Region. We are an ideal eco-tourist destination that allows you to come back and explore over and over again as well as our annual exciting events such as; Protea Cullifest Cullinan, Rhino Run, 4x4 Jamboree, Cullinan2Toneldoos MTB Ultra, The Pomegranite Festival, International Rowing Competition ... to name a few ...
Breakaway from the daily stresses of city life. We offer tailor-made packages starting from 1 day visits to longer overnight stays. These are ideal for corporate and leisure holidays or breakaways. We are right on the doorstep of Jozi and Pretoria as well as OR Tambo, Lanseria and Wonderboom Airports.
Dinokeng Central is the heart of Dinokeng, the best kept secret and hospitable part of Dinokeng where you can melt into nature right on the doorstep of the capital city. It is also the ideal springboard for visiting the other hubs of the diverse Dinokeng desti- nation. Many properties in Dinokeng Central offer accommod ation with safe walking where you can freely explore birds, other fascinating creatures and game.
The Roodeplaat Dam was built in 1956 and lies 22km north-east of Pretoria. The Waterways of Dinokeng is traversed by the Elands and the Pienaars rivers, and has two major dams. Roodeplaat, with its Olympic rowing course, and Rust de Winter.
Both dams are surrounded by attractive nature reserves. The dams offer a variety of water sports and activities, from power boating, waterskiing and canoeing, to more restful fishing, bird watching and sundowner cruises!
Gauteng proudly welcomed the first visitors to its malaria-free ‘Big Five’Dinokeng Game Reserve in 2011. Since then, the 21 000ha reserve has grown in stature to provide a free-roaming haven for many other types of game and myriad bird species, including the endangered blue crane and a breeding pair of martial eagles. Here we aim for open ecosystems and pristine wilderness areas, and the development of new buffer models where people and nature grow together in harmony.
The diamond of Dinokeng is the quaint Victorian and Edwardian Village of Cullinan which is famous for the Cullinan Diamond (3106 carat) !
Places of interest include St George’s Anglican Church, McHardy House Museum, and the Cullinan Square frescoes. Cullinan also boasts diamond outlets, a jewellery school, antiques, craft shops, art galleries and studios, theatres, a winery and an open-air museum.
You can also experience cultural township tours and have your hair plaited in the salons of Refilwe or visit nearby Rayton which has many exciting venues too, from Battlefield Tours to the Italian Prisoner of War museum and our Queen of the Royal House of Mzilikazi at Onverwacht !
