South Africa · SAFARIS IN CAPE TOWN
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 15 safaris in Cape Town worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Two days from Cape Town to a 4-star lodge for sunset and morning safaris, plus Cape Agulhas and Hermanus sights.
“The Safari was Beautiful. Food was great. But the highlight was Chris our Guide. So much experience, knowledge and interest in telling us more about his home. Thank you Chris !!!!!”
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”
Two days from Cape Town to Oudtshoorn with 4x4 safaris at Botlierskop and Buffelsdrift, Route 62 drive, optional elephant viewing.
“This tour was so much more than we expected. All the guides (I.e. Memory and Hailey - sadly I forgot the name of the elephant guides) were very open and friendly and shared lots of detailed information on the animals, as well as Cape Town and some fun personal facts. Especially our overall guide for the two days Nev (Siabulela) was incredibly funny, with details about his own life and interesting facts on Cape Town. The accommodation was comfortable and clean as well and the food was very delicious and not too expensive. There were also enough pit stops to get water/ coffee, without it being too much. Overall I…”
Two days from Cape Town to the Garden Route game lodge for sunset and sunrise Big Five drives, plus Cape Agulhas, Hermanus, and penguins.
“Amazing trip! Road trip with some nice stops to get local food. On the road we already saw some bonobo's, falcons, blue cranes and many more. The safari was just marvelous, seen the big 5, with a short stop to get a drink in nature at sunset. Next morning waking up with elephants in the middle of nowhere. The lodge was superb, and there was even an infinity pool. Very friendly and funny guide on our way there, and the rangers were very friendly and had tons of expertise. A 5* experience for me!”
Pack 5 days of elephants, forests, beaches, and safaris. Small-group pace, scenic drives, and key inclusions from Cape Town.
“If you’re looking for a real adventure with plenty of activities (optional), breathtaking view, an expert and friendly guide, click on this roundtrip. Excellent choice. Good value for money.”
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”
Two days from Cape Town to Klein Karoo game reserves, with open 4x4 safaris, an Oudtshoorn overnight, and optional rescued-elephant walk.
“We had a great trip from the moment we were picked up at our accommodation. We had a lovely guide/driver (Isaac) during the trip who was happy to answer any questions we had during the trip. Was very helpful. The guides we had during our Safari were all very good too. Would recommend!”
1-hour speedboat safari from V&A Waterfront in Table Bay, with a wildlife hunt for dolphins, seals, penguins, and whales.
“We had an amazing time; the captain was fantastic. We had dolphin and whale sighting so a very spoiled and wonderful experience. Really would recommend this to anyone for a bit of more adrenaline but also a beautiful sight seeing adventure. Thank you Rene”
Three days on South Africa’s Garden Route from Cape Town with Cango Caves, canoeing, optional elephants and bungee, plus a 4x4 safari.
“We had an amazing time on the garden route trip! Our tour guide Dylan was amazing and all of the activities were so much fun, the elephant walk and safari were real highlights! Would 100% recommend to my friends”
From Cape Town, enjoy a Big Five safari at Aquila Game Reserve, open-vehicle drive with lunch, pickup, and Cape Winelands views.
“Great day trip! Had a wonderful guide, FIN. Really explained a lot and we took away some information we hadn’t expected”
A 3-day Garden Route safari with 4x4 animal drives, Tsitsikamma hikes, kayaking, and optional Bloukrans bungy, with meals and small-group comfort.
“The tour was a very good one. We went for 2 drive games, also a nice kayaking, and for the braves: bungy jumping. Asanda our guide was great !! He was always trying to tell us everything about his beautiful country Southafrica. So thanks Asanda for all !!!!”
Cape Town to Addo in 6 days: Garden Route stops, canoeing and hikes, plus a big-elephant safari. Small group. From $852.
“What an amazing week! Christine was an excellent guide, so full of energy and enthusiasm, making sure that everyone had what they needed and taking us safely from one beautiful place to the other. The places we visited were all so nice, I kept wanting to stay longer in each of them, saying “Next time..”. Yes, we did spend quite a lot of time in the bus to get between them, but that is after all unavoidable if wanting to visit them all. Shorter stops to stretch legs etc in between the main stops made the journeys feel shorter. The program was a good combination of beautiful nature and views,…”
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”
Route 62 farm roads, Cango Caves, Wilderness kayaking, and a Botlierskop 4x4 safari. 3 days packed, small-group feel.
“This tour package is excellent for anyone on a time budget but wants to see the best South Africa has to offer. My tour guide TK was very pleasant and professional. We were a small group of 8 people and the itinerary was very well organised giving adequate time at each attraction so the tour didn't seem too rushed. In addition, the tour offers a great menu and good rest breaks to divide the journey. I enjoyed the tour from start to finish and would certainly recommend it to any like-minded holiday makers.”
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