Cape Town Safari / Big Five Safari
Experience Africa's legendary Big Five within convenient reach of Cape Town. Available as a full-day safari day trip or an immersive 2-Day / 1-Night luxury safari lodge experience tracking lion, elephant, rhino, buffalo and cheetah.
- Duration
- 1 day
- Group size
- 1–8 guests
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Departs from
- Cape Town, V&A Waterfront, Camps Bay
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Request these datesKey Stops & Sights on This Route
- Landmark & Viewpoint
Table Mountain Aerial Cableway
Tafelberg Road, Table Mountain National Park
Experience panoramic views of Cape Town, Robben Island and the Atlantic Ocean with a 360-degree rotating cable car ride to the flat-topped summit of South Africa's most famous landmark.
- Coastal Nature Reserve
Cape Point & Cape of Good Hope
Cape Point, Southern Peninsula
Explore dramatic 200-metre sea cliffs, fynbos nature trails, and the historic lighthouse at the wild southwestern tip of the African continent inside Table Mountain National Park.
- Wildlife & Coast
Boulders Beach Penguin Colony
Simon's Town, False Bay
Walk along scenic wooden boardwalks in sheltered False Bay coves to observe thousands of wild African penguins nesting and swimming among giant granite boulders.
- Hiking & Viewpoint
Lion's Head
Signal Hill Road, Cape Town
An iconic spiralling peak offering Cape Town's most rewarding hike with unmatched 360-degree views of the City Bowl, Twelve Apostles and Atlantic coastline at sunrise or sunset.
- Botanical Heritage
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
Rhodes Drive, Newlands
Discover South Africa's native fynbos and King Proteas and stroll across the curved 'Boomslang' treetop canopy walkway set against the eastern slopes of Table Mountain.
- Culture & Heritage
Bo-Kaap Historic District
Schotsche Kloof, Signal Hill Footslopes
Wander cobblestone streets lined with vibrant pastel-painted 18th-century houses, uncover rich Cape Malay cultural heritage, and sample authentic local spices and samoosas.
The day
Scenic early morning transfer through the Hex River Valley to the private game reserve. Board an open safari 4x4 with a seasoned ranger to track free-roaming wildlife. Enjoy a traditional South African buffet lunch. Day-trip guests return by late afternoon; overnight guests enjoy an evening sundowner game drive and lodge dinner under the African stars.
- Overnight
- Private Safari Lodge (Option B)
- Meals included
- lunch
What is included
Included
- Private luxury transfer between Cape Town and the private game reserve
- Welcome refreshments and orientation on arrival
- 2.5 to 3-hour guided game drive in an open 4x4 safari vehicle
- Experienced registered field ranger & wildlife tracker
- Buffet lunch at the private safari lodge
- Opportunities to spot lion, elephant, rhino, buffalo, giraffe, and cheetah
- On-board vehicle refreshments and Wi-Fi
Not included
- Overnight accommodation (included on 2-Day Option B)
- Alcoholic beverages and premium cellar drinks
- Gratuities for rangers and safari staff
What to pack
- Neutral-coloured clothing (khaki, beige, olive green)
- Warm fleece jacket or scarf for chilly open-vehicle morning drives
- Camera with telephoto lens or smartphone zoom
- Binoculars and sunglasses
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