2 Day South African Wildlife Tour with 4x4 Safari from Cape Town

4.8 (194)
Duration
2 days
Group Size
1 to 15 people
Ages
10 - 99 yrs
Languages
English

Tour Overview

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.

Additional information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Daily drive time: about 4 to 6 hours / in total 900 km distance route. This packed, fast-paced itinerary is filled with many of the best highlights of the region and ideal for the young-at-heart traveller that wants to explore this vast region with limited time available.
  • Children between 8 and 17 must be accompanied by an adult and book in a private room
  • Children under 18 years of age are not allowed to book in Dorm room packages
  • The exact itinerary is subject to change and may, on occasions, run in reverse order
  • The exact arrival time in Cape Town on day 2 cannot be guaranteed as it is subject to weather and traffic conditions
  • If you do not have plenty of time in South Africa, this tour is ideal for customers who can't visit Kruger National Park - but Kruger area has a more authentic safari experience indeed.
  • According to availability at time of booking, accommodation will be in the mentioned hotel or in one of a similar standard and star rating
  • Upgrade accommodation fees cannot be refunded if cancelled less than 8 days before the tour departure date.
  • The tour operator already pre-booked space at all optional activities for the group and you can simply decide on the first day of the tour if you'll partake. Optional activities can only be paid on the tour directly to the supplier. Optional activities are subject to weather conditions and cannot be guaranteed.
  • Personal comprehensive travel insurance is excluded and recommended
  • The bush/game drive vehicle used are an especially adopted open-roof converted jeep or truck.
  • Please do not book a flight for the departure date and/or last day of this tour. Pickup or drop-off times can't be guaranteed and is subject to traffic, season or group's addresses.
  • Accommodation stay packages will overnight in different properties, each listed in the itinerary. Backpackers are usually far away from guesthouses / lodges.

Pickup

What's included

4x4 Botlierskop Safari Game Drive with group ( about 2,5 hours )
Transfers in van vehicle (travel about 6 hours daily)
Pickup within 10km area of Cape Town city central or Stellenbosch central
Drop-off after tour to your initial pickup address.
Breakfast
A part of your trip fee is donated to help fund 2Cchange charity projects
Accommodation for 1 night as per stay packaged booked
Local English-speaking professional tour guide
4x4 Buffelsdrift Bush Drive with group ( about 1,5 hour)
Other
Other

Itinerary

Day 1: Botlierskop - Oudtshoorn
Your journey will begin as you leave the silhouette of Table Mountain behind after your included pickup (from 6am to 7am, subject to your pickup address or traffic - your exact pickup will be shared a day before the tour ) to trade it for the scenery of the Klein Karoo to visit a Garden Route region game reserve. The first wildlife reserve is about 450 km away from Cape Town ( about 6 hours away - subject to additional rest stops in between). Spot some of Africa’s Big 5 wild animals from the back of an open 4x4 vehicle at Botlierskop, a malaria-free private game reserve near Mossel Bay. Search for giraffe, white rhino, kudu, lion, elephant, zebra, wildebeest, to name a few. This safari-focused 2 day tour gives you unforgettable opportunities to experience some of Africa’s wildlife in their natural habitat. The trip is fast paced, including transportation in an air-conditioned mini coach van, accommodation and two guided 4x4 drives with an expert ranger at your side on safaris.

Overnight stay: Dorm/Saver Own Room> Uthando Backpackers 3*Comfort> 88 Baron van Reede Guesthouse 4*Luxury> Buffelsdrift

Day 2: Buffelsdrift - Route 62 - Cape Town
After breakfast, jump straight into the thick of the Klein Karoo bush this morning as you set out on an open-topped 4x4 bush drive to seek out some more of Africa’s animals, including Cape buffaloes and African elephants at Buffelsdrift Private Game Reserve. Your expert guide and ranger will help spot wildlife, you may see zebras, wildebeests, giraffes - just to name a few. This "bush drive safari" focuses more getting close to nature; insects and plants as the reserve is not home to many big game species. This nature bush drive is focused on explaining and exploring the ecosystem and smaller wildlife of this Klein Karoo region.

Breakfast:

FAQ

Can I get the refund?

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

  • Min 3 days: 100%
  • From 0 to 3 days: 0%
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Adult (10 - 99 years)
Minimum: 1, Maximum: 15
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