Big 5 Safari in Cape Town - Cape Town private tour

Private safari · 10–11 hours

Big 5 Safari in Cape Town

Lions, elephants and rhino - two hours from your hotel door

10–11 hoursup to 12 guestsWestern Cape (≈2hr from Cape Town)
  • Private vehicle
  • Licensed & insured
  • Free cancel 48h+
  • Hotel pickup

About This Experience

You don't have to fly to Kruger to see Africa's iconic wildlife. We drive you to a malaria-free Big 5 reserve roughly two hours from Cape Town for a full day on safari. Track lion, elephant, rhino, buffalo and leopard with experienced rangers in open 4×4 game vehicles, then sit down to a Cape-inspired lunch overlooking the bushveld. This is the perfect Big 5 experience for guests who want the safari moment without sacrificing days from their Cape Town itinerary - and you'll be back at your hotel in time for dinner.

Tour Highlights

  • Drive to private game reserve near Cape Town
  • Go on guided game drive to spot lions, elephants, rhinos, buffalo and possibly leopards
  • See hippos, giraffes, zebras and ostriches
  • Enjoy a buffet lunch with local dishes
  • Learn about conservation from guides

Your Day, Hour by Hour

  1. 07:00

    Hotel pickup

    Early collection for the drive into the Karoo foothills.

  2. 09:30

    Morning game drive

    Open 4×4 with professional ranger; prime time for predators.

  3. 12:30

    Lunch at the lodge

    Three-course Cape-style lunch with bush views.

  4. 14:30

    Afternoon game drive

    Second drive - different terrain, different sightings.

  5. 17:00

    Return to Cape Town

    Comfortable drive back, arriving early evening.

Times are indicative - your private guide adjusts to your pace and preferences.

What’s Included

  • Private hotel pickup & drop-off
  • Air-conditioned luxury transfer
  • Two open-vehicle game drives
  • Professional ranger
  • Lunch at the lodge
  • Bottled water on board

Not Included

  • Beverages with lunch
  • Conservation levy
  • Gratuities

Helpful Tips From Your Guide

  • Passport or ID
  • Comfortable shoes
  • Sunscreen
  • Hat and sunglasses
  • Light jacket (seasonal)

Ready to book

Make Big 5 Safari in Cape Town part of your Cape Town story.

Reply within a few hours · No deposit to enquire · Free cancel 48h+

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