South Africa · BIG 5 SAFARIS IN CAPE TOWN
Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 big 5 safaris in Cape Town justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part of planning.
Big Five safari day trip from Cape Town to Aquila with an open-vehicle drive, lunch included, and serious birdwatching.
“Great trip. Nice game reserve. 100% chance to see animals. Good lunch. Some welcome and intermediate sparkling drinks are great.”
Gansbaai Marine Big 5 boat tour from Kleinbaai to spot whales, sharks, seals, dolphins and penguins, with a biologist and penguin rehab.
“We could not hear well what the guide was telling us through the loudspeakers but we could ask her if we wanted to know something. Apart from that we saw whales for a lot of time (unbeatable experience), sharks, playful seals and penguins (from a distance). We are very satisfied and we highly recommend it”
Big Five safari day trip from Cape Town to malaria-free Aquila Game Reserve, with hotel pickup, 3-hour open vehicle drive, and lunch.
“We are not really animal friendly but the whole experience of this safari was amazing, from the friendly and helpful driver/tour guide to the guide on the safari bus. Had an amazing day”
Big Five day trip from Cape Town with guided safari at Aquila, Breede and Hex winelands stops, buffet lunch and champagne included.
“Amazing Tour! Our tour guide was fantastic! You won’t be disappointed. Viator for the win! Thank you”
Cape Town Marine Big 5 ocean safari from V&A Waterfront. 90 minutes on a luxury catamaran spotting Atlantic wildlife and mountain views.
“Great tour, great guys. 10/10 tour. Love the sunfish and muffins”
Guided Marine Big 5 safari by boat from Cape Town, with a biologist onboard, penguin rescue visit, and warm food after the sea.
“The first thing anyone thinking of taking this trip should know is that the depart time is the time of the boat, not the pickup time. We booked this thinking we’d have a 10am pick up from Cape Town, not the 5.30am pick up we did have. I think if we’d known this we probaRead more”
Big Five safari near Cape Town with hotel pickup, halal buffet lunch, and a 2.5 to 3 hour ranger-led drive. Short day for $137.
“Our trip to Aquila was better than we could’ve imagined thanks to our tour guide Collen. We were picked up promptly by Collen who introduced himself to us and was very witty and chatty. The whole drive to Aquila we felt very safe, Collen drove perfectly despite the long journey and during transport explained the plan of the day in depth, including top tips for us to get the maximum enjoyment out of our day. Collen shared such a mass of knowledge, about the animals, passing and lots about the general history of Cape Town which was so insightful. He really went above and beyond, tailoring his service to our…”
Golden-hour Big Five safari from Cape Town, with hotel pickup, an open-air 4x4 drive, light snacks, and a calm sunset vibe.
“0 goede communicatie qua vervoer, heel ingewikkeld met nagevolg enkel extra kosten.”
Spend a Cape Town day on a Big 5 Aquila safari with a guided game drive, buffet meals, and a Fairview wine and cheese tasting stop.
“everything about the place was great we like we still aquila safari and comfortable service amazing experience Paul is best known legible”
One-day Cape Town Big 5 safari to Aquila with hotel pickup, meals, and a small-group drive for lions, rhinos, elephants.
“Martin was Great!!! He got us there in incredible time Very informative and knowledgeable the tour was great Just enough to get a view of the 5 Would recommend Martin to everyone”
Private Cape Town transfer to Aquila for a guided Big Five safari with meals, plus optional wine tasting on the return.
“Alain and Ricky were great and being able to have a private tour. They were knowledgeable and friendly. We made some timing changes due to having our 13 yr old with us and they were super accommodating!”
Three days on the Garden Route from Cape Town, with a Big Five safari, Cango Caves, optional zipline, and the 216m Bloukrans bungee.
“I was put on a bus with teenagers aging 15-19.”
Cape Town Big 5 Aquila safari with wine and cheese, buffet lunch, and separate reserve entry ticket.
“I am writing to formally request a full refund for the safari tour I booked through TripAdvisor/Viator on [06 February 2025], costing $323.80. When I initially attempted to make the booking, the payment got stuck, prompting me to call your helpline at (+1 702 648 5873). I Read more”
A long, well-run Cape Town shore excursion to Aquila Private Game Reserve for a Big Five safari, 170+ bird species, and a buffet lunch.
“Our ship was delayed getting into Port. Abraham, our driver waited for us to arrive before departing for Aquilla. He also waited for another couple for a very long time as they were two hours late he had to depart for the safari to get us there iRead more”
Big Five safari near Cape Town at Aquila with hotel pickup, open-air 4x4 drive, lunch, and pool access. Park fees extra.
“Roland is a very good tour guide. He has lot of knowledge regarding history of Capetown. Also funny! Regarding the aquila, i think the animals there are not so many. With the price i think not really reasonable. Maybe can add more animals there. Anyhow all of the staff there were very helpful and kind. Thank you!”
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