Big Five Safari Experience Near Cape Town ,South Africa
Cape Town, South Africaby Real Africa Travel Tours (Pty) Ltd
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Instant confirmation
- Up to 30 travelers
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Guide: English
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Overview
This Big Five Safari from Cape Town offers the chance to enjoy a wildlife experience just 2.5 hours, around 200 km, from Cape Town city centre. At a private game reserve, guests can look out for lions, elephants, leopards, rhinos and Cape buffalo, along with a variety of other wildlife. With scenic landscapes, professional guides and convenient access from Cape Town, it is a popular option for travelers looking for a Big Five safari day trip without an overnight stay. Park admission is not included in the tour price and is payable separately. It includes a generous Halal buffet lunch served at the reserve’s main restaurant and a complimentary glass of sparkling wine.
What's included
- Professional Rangers & Tour Guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off within a 10 km radius of Cape Town city centre
- Game Reserve Fee: R2365 low season / R2580 Mid season / R2785 peak. Includes lunch & shared safari.
- Alcoholic beverages available for purchase.
- Safari Entry fee
Itinerary
- 1
Cape Town Central
Pass by
Your day begins with a hotel pick-up in Cape Town or from a nearby meeting point at around 08:30 AM. Enjoy a comfortable drive of about 200 km from the city centre through scenic landscapes on your way to a private game reserve, home to the Big Five and a variety of other wildlife.
- 2
Touws River
4 hours
Begin your safari experience at a 10,000-hectare private game reserve, where you will be welcomed with a refreshing drink before enjoying a buffet lunch at the lodge. After lunch, set off in an open safari vehicle for a 2.5 to 3-hour shared game drive led by a professional ranger, with approximately 14 guests per vehicle. Travel through the reserve in search of Africa’s Big Five: lion, elephant, Cape buffalo, leopard and rhino, together with a variety of other wildlife. Animal sightings cannot be guaranteed, as wildlife moves freely throughout the reserve. A private safari vehicle can also be arranged at an additional cost of R3,555 per vehicle, for a maximum of 8 guests. Game Park Entrance Fee: R1,890 per person in low season, R2,365 in mid season and R2,580 in peak season. Children pay 50%. The entrance fee is not included and must be paid in advance. We will arrange the reservation on your behalf and send you a secure payment link. Credit cards are accepted.
- 3
Cape Town
Pass by
At the end of your Big Five safari adventure, relax and take in the views as we drive you back to Cape Town, where you’ll be dropped off at your hotel in the late afternoon around 18:00
Meeting and pickup
Pick-up at our meeting point VIDA E CAFE KLOOF STREET or at your hotel within 10 km from Cape Town city centre.
Pick-up at our meeting point VIDA E CAFE KLOOF STREET or at your hotel within 10 km from Cape Town city centre.
End point
Pick-up at our meeting point VIDA E CAFE KLOOF STREET or at your hotel within 10 km from Cape Town city centre.
Good to know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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