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

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Overview

  • Duration:6 hours 30 minutes
  • Travelers:20 guests
  • Tour Type:Daily tour, Group tour
  • Language:English
  • Age range:18 - 45 years old
  • Mobile ticket:Yes








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 - close to 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 rescued 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.








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Highlights

  • 2-day Western Cape safari tour from Cape Town
  • Travel along the scenic Route 62 road to the Klein Karoo region Spot some of Africa’s Big Five on a game drive, riding in a 4x4 vehicle Follow a field ranger with a guided walking safari to get close to nature and learn about South African wildlife.

Includes/Excludes

  • Breakfast
  • 1 night accommodation and breakfast per overnight stay
  • Local English-speaking tour guide
  • All ground transportation and transfers (including pickup, drop-off, and transport during tour)
  • Group 4x4 game drives: Botlierskop (2.5 hours) & Buffelsdrift (1.5 hours)
  • Admission entry fees for destinations listed in itinerary
  • Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off in Cape Town central or Stellenbosch
  • Meals and drinks except breakfast
  • Optional Elephant Observation (approx. R700, payable on-site)

Cancellation policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Itinerary

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Botlierskop - Oudtshoorn

Botlierskop Tented Lodge

This safari-focused 2 day tour gives you unforgettable opportunities to see some of Africa’s wildlife in their natural habitat. The trip is fast paced; including transport, stays and two different 4x4 game drives. 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. The game drive is led by an experienced game ranger, sharing knowledge of the local wildlife

 

Oudtshoorn

Oudtshoorn

The scenery during the next 50 miles changes dramatically from green to dusty dull greys as you reach the relatively arid region of the Klein Karoo and the ostrich capital of the world, Oudtshoorn. Enjoy an evening of free time in Oudtshoorn, relaxing at your accommodation. Ask your guide to book an optional "braai" barbecue dinner at the backpackers (subject to availability) to sample ostrich meat ("sosaties") and homemade bread ("pot brood"), or explore the region's other dining options to sample a variety of local dishes. The guide can help pre-book your dining preference with top restaurants of the region. Please Note > This day-by-day itinerary serves as a guideline as your trip may need to run in reverse or a different order based on seasonal or operational availability. ==== Accommodation included - subject to availability and stay package selected during booking: Dorm/Saver Own Room> Uthando Backpackers, 3*Comfort> 88 Baron van Reede Guesthouse, 4*Luxury> Buffelsdrift Lodge

 

Buffelsdrift Game Lodge - Activities

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

 

Buffelsdrift Game Lodge - Activities

Those seeking a meaningful nature experience can join rangers on an Elephant Observation experience (optional at extra fees)with a nature walk to have the opportunity to see these three rescued elephants in their natural environment. You'll learn about these gentle giants as you see them roam freely in their bushvelt habitat, under the watchful eye of the elephant guides.

Route 62 Mountain Adventures (Pass By)

End off a seemingly perfect day with a drive along Route 62, the longest wine route in the world! Capture the beauty of high mountains, twisting passes, rugged Karoo plains during this approximately 450 km journey - that's about 5 to 6 hours subject to weather and traffic, lunch and other rest stops before arriving in Cape Town by evening (between 7pm to ± 9pm).

 

Extra Services

Airport transfers

Airport transfers

Our experienced drivers ensure timely pickups and drop-offs, flight tracking, and spacious vehicles for you and your luggage. Travel stress-free

KSh 30.00/person
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Photography

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