Big Game Safaris (from Cape Town): Recommended tours & tickets

See Africa’s finest – the big five and other animals including endangered species. Discover also how wildlife conservation are helping keep many animals alive – saving them from extinction. HIGHLIGHTS On this safari tour you will come face to face with reality. Get up close and hear the roar of the Lion, the pounding hoofs of the Elephant, the breath of the dangerous Buffalo and the Rhino plus the elusive Leopard. Enjoy a great buffet breakfast and buffet lunch before and after the Safari. Learn about the behaviour of the big five and much more Relax in the swimming pool in the hot African sun after the Safari or sit around a fire in winter while you sip down a beer or glass of wine.

This tour takes you from Cape Town up the West Coast to experience an 3 hour long guided game drive where you have the chance to see rhino, lions, giraffe etc. Please note that there is NO elephants. You leave the tranquillity of Buffelsfontein and take a drive to a olive and wine producing farm for a great tasting experience before visiting the quaint little town called Darling where you visit Darling Brew to taste some of the large variety craft beers they produce while you enjoy lunch at the same time. Desert at the local toffee manufactures. After a very relaxing and pleasureful day you will be taken back to your Cape Town via Bloubergstrand. From there you will have one of the most beautiful views over Table Bay towards Table Mountain.

Spend three days exploring South Africa’s famed Garden Route from Cape Town.  This fast paced tour focus on visiting a vast variety of highlights along the Garden Route - in total you'll cover about 1200 kilometres (about 4 to 6 hours driving per day). Explore this piece of paradise on the southeastern coast of South Africa where many adventures awaits.. canoe along a calm river in the Wilderness area, keeping an eye out for the abundant birdlife. Explore the Cango Caves, and enjoy an included 4x4 safari with a game ranger as you set out to spot some members of Africa’s Big Five, and connect with closely with nature in a private game reserve. This action-packed itinerary is ideal for the young at heart with the option to join optional activities scheduled for even more fun: eg. Observe orphaned elephants as they roam freely in a natural bushvelt habitat, and face your fears if you choose to partake in the optional world’s highest bridge bungy jump.

An absolute highlight from Cape Town! This 2 day safari includes an overnight at the Garden Route Game Lodge where we do 2 x Safari drives viewing elephant, lion, Rhino, giraffe, hippos and much more!

Go wild in the Western Cape on this Oudtshoorn overnight safari trip from Cape Town. Travel off the beaten track to get to see South Africa's wildlife and immerse yourself in nature. Visit Botlierskop Reserve - at Mossel Bay, the start of the coastal Garden Route region and Buffelsdrift in the heart of the Klein Karoo region - offering the perfect backdrop for an African wildlife experience. This trip offers guided 4x4 drives at two private game reserves; as well as a chance to observe orphaned elephants roaming freely in nature (optional activity with extra costs). You'll overnight at the ostrich capital of the world about 5 hours driving from Cape Town. This tour is led by a local qualified tour guide and game rangers during safaris. This introduction tour is ideal for anyone that visits the Western Cape region and have limited time to see wildlife and most of the Big 5 in natural game reserve settings.

The Garden Route is a little piece of heaven tucked away on the East Coast of South Africa. Our 4 day tour incorporates the highlights of the area along with the splendid scenery. This is perfect for those who don’t have much time but wish to experience the famous Garden Route along with many of its activities!

Get the best of both worlds and opt for a fun filled day experiencing the Breede River Valley plus a Big Five Safari in the afternoon instead of just a boring bus ride. Pick up and drop off is directly from your doorstep by a friendly, professional tour guide. Enjoy a comfortable, air-conditioned ride through one of the Cape's most beautiful landscapes (small groups only). Travel up Du Toits Kloof Pass, then wine tasting at Du Toitskloof Wines and/or coffee at the Ou Meul Bakery & Cafe . Spend the afternoon at Aquila game reserve starting with a complimentary glass of bubbly (alcohol free available) plus a lavish buffet lunch. A 2-3 hour guided game drive allows you to experience the real heartbeat of Africa with a chance to see the Big 5 and other reintroduced animals all in one day. Park admission is at your own expense. (R1890pp low season/R2365 mid season/R2580pp peak season) Relax on the return journey via the Huguenot Tunnel with a comfort break at the majestic Du Kloof Lodge.

On our all-inclusive wildlife safari, you will have the opportunity to look for the Big 5, these being: lions, buffalos, elephants, rhinos, and leopards. Keep an eye out for many other animals such as giraffes, hippos as well cheetahs. You will be transferred to the game reserve in a private Vehicle, with a qualified accredited tour guide, but when you reach the game reserve you will join other people in a 4x4 open Safari truck.

Explore the Big 5 safari at Aquila Private Game Reserve and benefit from hotel pick up and drop off and return shared transfers in a small group only 2 hours drive from Cape Town. Look out for the Big 5 and other smaller animals such as lion, leopard, rhino, elephant, buffalo, giraffe, zebra, antelopes, hippos, etc. Enjoy a full buffet lunch before embarking on a 2 to 3 hour safari game drive. This is a wonderful opportunity to experience a safari near Cape Town.

Visit an incredible Game Reserve on this full-day safari tour! With hotel pickup from your central Cape Town hotel included, this day trip provides a worry-free experience so all you have to do is get excited for your exploration of the private, malaria-free reserve. Take an unforgettable game drive through the park, watching out for famous Big Five animals, as well as endangered species.