SAFARIS · WILDLIFE SAFARIS IN CAPE TOWN
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 wildlife safaris in Cape Town worth the money, each with its price, its rider verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Review of Aquila Game Reserve safari from Cape Town, with Big Five sightings, lunch, transport, costs, comfort tips, and honest drawbacks.
“Excellent activity and we saw the 5 Big Animals. Well organized and lunch was great at a very nice lodge on a 10,000 acre property.”
Review of a Cape Town Big Five day trip with Aquila safari, Breede Valley views, wine tasting, lunch, transport, costs, and practical tips.
“It was my very first safari ever and it was absolutely amazing. Mike went above and beyond! He managed everything extremely well and thanks to him I did not have to que a single time. Also his knowledge about the area is huge. You can Read more”
Review of the 2-day Cape Town safari to Oudtshoorn, including Big Five game drives, accommodation, costs, long drives, and elephant encounters.
“We had an amazing trip with our Guide Maudi! Everything was planned and organized perfectly! We could enjoy our whole Trip with no waste of time! We saw so many animals and i'm so happy that i was on this Tour! Thanks again to Maudi for making this Trip so special!!”
Cruise Cape Town’s Atlantic coast on a luxury catamaran, spotting seals, penguins, dolphins, whales, and sunfish when conditions allow.
“Unfortunately we didn’t see any whales, but we had a very fun time, and for that price it was absolutely worth it.”
Review of a fast-paced 2-day safari from Cape Town with Botlierskop, Buffelsdrift, Route 62, wildlife, and practical booking advice.
“This was a great experience. The safaris were well run, with education/conservation being on point. The accommodations were wonderful and beyond expectations. Denver was an amazing tour guide! He exceeded expectations to ensure we had the best experienRead more”
Review of a six-day Garden Route tour from Cape Town, with Addo safari, wine tasting, canoeing, hiking, lodging, meals, and adventure options.
“I absolutely loved my week on the garden route with Earthstompers. Our guide Christine made sure, we were always being well and having everything we needed. She gave us loads of infos and local advice for SA. You can really tell she loves her job and her country and wants everyone to make to most of their time here. In the end of the week we left all as friends. I really liked getting to know everyone. Thats why I suggest to book the Backpackes accomondation. So you get to be with the group and the guide does not need to drive you to a different place. The backpackers are…”
Review of Cape Town’s Marine Big 5 Safari to Dyer Island, with whales, seals, penguins, sharks, transport, costs, tips, and honest drawbacks.
“This was easily the highlight of my trip to Cape Town. We have a baby Southern Right Whale swim right up to the boat.. once in a lifetime experience. We saw a total of 6 whales, penguins, seals and sharks. 10/10”
Review of Aquila’s Cape Town safari with private transfers, Big 5 game drive, buffet meals, and Fairview wine tasting.
“Private tour experience was fantastic. I had a great time and got to see and do everything I wanted to do on my own schedule. Highly recommend!!!”
Review of a 2-day Western Cape safari from Cape Town, with Big Five game drives, luxury glamping, Route 62, and practical travel advice.
“Sehr gut organisierte Safari Tour in einem Sprinter Bus. Gute Unterkünfte und Game Drives. Ein besonderes Lob an unseren Guide Maudi,freundlich , gut organisiert ,hat uns alle Fragen beantwortet und war immer für uns da, jederzeit wieder würde ich mit diesem Veranstalter buchen.”
A full-day Cape Town trip combining a game drive, olive and toffee tastings, craft beer, lunch, and Table Mountain views.
“Ian was an amazing tour guide and didn't mind being our own personal photographer haha. He even takes his own pictures throughout the tour and posts them on the Facebook page for you to save later on. There was only two of us on this tour which was great because we were able to add additional stops along the way! You can also use this tour company African Moon Adventures to go to other popular locations too such as Boulders Beach and Cape Point, or customise your own trip for a reasonable rate. The ride to the safari was roughly an hour, with a stop along the way to get…”
Review of Cape Town’s 9-hour Big Five safari, with buffet lunch, hotel pickup, game drive, costs, wildlife odds, and practical tips.
“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…”
Review a Cape Town sunset safari to a Big 5 reserve, with wildlife, transport, snacks, guide quality, timing, and honest value advice.
“I think the Game Reserve is probably a bit Grand a name to describe this beautiful Hotel and animal Park. It felt like a private collection of 4, Lions we didn’t get to see, 4 elephants, 2 Giraffes and a baby we couldn’t get close enough to make out. And a handful, deer,Zebra, 4 hippos underwater and a handful of buffalo. That said the place is gorgeous and the Champagne Reception and buffet lunch is splendid. They also provide some live African music, while you wait for your slot. It’s a chaotic getting to the trucks. A lot of shouting and tourists confused. I think if we were allocated a…”
Cape Town’s Marine Big 5 safari brings small-group ocean views, wildlife searches, snacks, and Table Mountain scenery from the V&A Waterfront.
“Had a wonderful time. We saw the “Big Five of the ocean” Whales, fur seals, sun fish, penguins and dolphins The boat was spacious and clean. The boat had shade for those sensitive to the sun.”
Review of Aquila Safari from Cape Town with open 4x4 game drive, buffet meals, Fairview wine tasting, pickup, price, and tips.
“Excellence amazing service with my family well really appreciate the great service it was very helpful Paul I can recommend is service”
A practical review of Cape Town’s Big 5 day safari, with hotel transfers, meals, scenic mountain roads, and an Aquila game drive.
“It’s our first trip to the African continent. There’s no way we could leave without going to a reserve. Antiqua was the closest one from Cape Town city Center. We enjoyed the 2-hr smooth drive with Martin to the reserve for the sunset viewRead more”
Open 4x4, battered jeep, quad bike, camel or balloon basket.
