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From Cape Town: South African Wildlife Safari 2-Day Tour

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Multi-day trip

From Cape Town: South African Wildlife Safari 2-Day Tour

Activity provider:Hotspots2c Tours
4.6  / 5
192 reviews
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From $223.86 per person

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Go wild with an overnight trip from Cape Town or Stellenbosch to Oudsthoorn. Venture off the beaten track in search of Africa's Big 5 and spot wildlife at private game reserves with daily 4x4 drives.

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 2 days in advance for a full refund
Duration 2 days
Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide
English
Pickup optional
Free pickups are available from your accommodation in Cape Town or Stellenbosch City Centre.
Private or small groups available

Experience

Highlights
  • Search and spot most of the Big Five animals on a 4x4 safari game drive
  • Find smaller wildlife on a brief guided bush walk during a safari
  • Visit Oudtshoorn, a quirky country town in the heart of the Klein Karoo
  • Have the option to observe rescued elephants as they roam freely in nature
Full description
Day 1: Botlierskop, Oudtshoorn Travel route about 450km / 6 hrs daily. Leave Cape Town or Stellenbosch early morning ( between 6am to 7am) and trade the silhouette of Table Mountain for the lush green scenery of the start of the Garden Route region after about 450km of driving. The first game reserve visited is 5 hours driving away (subject to weather, stops and traffic), but the route is scenic with a few photo and rest stops along the way. The 3500ha Botlierskop private game reserve is located in a malaria-free area and home to an abundance of wildlife including four of the Big Five, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, well over 26 different species of animals, and more than 200 bird species. Spot some of Africa’s wild animals from the back of an open-top 4x4 vehicle and particularly keep your eyes open for lion, elephant, buffalo, and rhino sightings. Leopards are nocturnal hunters, evasive and not contained by fences so it's unlikely to see them during these game drives.  During the 2-hour game drive you may get a more personal encounter with nature on a short tranquil bush walk (subject to weather & safety). Hop off the safari vehicle for about 5 minutes, following your game ranger to look for smaller wildlife and plants of the coastal Renosterveldt region.  A short 1-hour drive to the next stop to end your day in Oudtshoorn, the ostrich capital of the world. Either head to town to enjoy a restaurant meal or taste local delights, such as an ostrich kebab during an optional 'braai' (similar to BBQ) dinner under the Klein Karoo's twinkling starry skies. Overnight in Oudtshoorn as per your stay package selected: Uthando Backpackers (Dorm or Saver package) or Yamkela / 88 Baron van Reede guesthouse (Comfort) or Buffelsdrift (Deluxe package) or Mooiplaas guesthouse (Farmstay package) . Day 2: Oudtshoorn, Route 62 After breakfast, jump straight into the thick of the Klein Karoo bush this morning as you set out on an open-topped 2-hour 4x4 bush drive to seek out more of Africa’s smaller wildlife at Buffelsdrift Private Game Reserve. Your expert guide and ranger will help spot wildlife and share some of nature’s secrets while teaching you about the region’s fauna and flora. This bush drive focuses more on looking closer to see details of nature as the reserve is not home to many big game. Join elephant guides on an optional Elephant Observation in Nature activity (at extra expense) to see three rescued elephants in their natural habitat near the waterhole. Learn about these gentle giants, under the watchful eye of the elephant guides. As you observe these lovable creatures you can take photos and ask ellie-related questions. End-off the day with a 400km drive along Route 62, the longest wine route in the world! Capture the beauty of high mountains, twisting passes, and rugged Karoo plains before arriving in Cape Town or Stellenbosch by evening (between 8pm to 10pm).
Includes
  • Pickup and drop-off from Cape Town and Stellenbosch central regions
  • Local driver guide
  • Transportation in an air-conditioned minivan
  • Accommodation with bedding for 1 night (as per package selected)
  • 1 Breakfast
  • Botlierskop 4x4 shared safari game drive (about 2 hours)
  • Buffelsdrift 4x4 shared bush drive (about 2 hours)
  • Additional food, lunch, dinner and drinks (free time available to purchase on tour)
  • Optional elephant observation in nature (available to purchase for about R600)
Not suitable for
  • Children under 12 years
  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users

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What to bring

  • Windbreaker
  • Towel

Not allowed

  • Open-toed shoes
  • Unaccompanied minors

Know before you go

  • The exact itinerary is subject to change and may, on occasions, run in reverse order
  • Travel route about 900 km in total / driving about 6 hours daily (excluding the safari drives). This fast-paced packed itinerary tour is ideal for the young-at-heart that only have limited time to travel and explore this region.
  • Preferred accommodation listed may vary and be replaced with the same standard of property due to availability
  • According to availability at the time of booking, accommodation will be in the mentioned accommodation or one of a similar standard and star rating
  • Pickup time is usually between 6 AM to 7 AM on the morning of departure. An email will be sent confirming the exact pick-up time a day before the tour departs
  • Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult
  • Leopards are nocturnal hunters, evasive and not contained by fences so it's unlikely to see them during these safari drives. Wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed, the animals roam freely in large reserve camps
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Overall rating

4.6 /5

based on 192 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Transportation
    4.5/5
  • Service
    4.6/5
  • Organization
    4.7/5

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GetYourGuide traveler – OmanNovember 24, 2023 – Verified booking
Amazing tour! Our tour guide (TK) was very pleasant and informative. He was also meticulous about the time to ensure that we get the most of the best possible experience. The safari tour was an exhilarating adventure! The way you navigated through the wild, embracing nature's wonders, and spotting incredible wildlife was truly impressive. The tour had 2 safari trips! We had a great time experiencing walking with the elephants as well. The accommodation was outside the Safari, but was nice.
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GetYourGuide traveler – GermanyNovember 21, 2023 – Verified booking
Two beautiful parks, with beautiful scenery and nice people, unfortunately no lions to admire, only twice and they slept in the bushes, the elephants were trained more like pets, but large herds of buffalo, antelope and cheetahs, definitely worth seeing
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Christina – GermanyNovember 16, 2023 – Verified booking
Great trip! Thanks to our guide Uriel, it was an unforgettable trip. Thanks to him the trip went by quickly and he looked after everyone very well. In contrast to other groups we met on the way, we had a smaller group and had more space in the jeeps on the safaris. The food was great at every restaurant we chose and we always felt safe. Our accommodation in the 10-bed room was totally fine. On the safari we saw almost everything we wanted, even meerkats. I would recommend it. Thank you so much Uriel 10/10 for you! You love your job
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