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2 Day South African Wildlife Safari : See most of Big 5 animals in Western Cape
Saver and Dorm package - Uthando Backpackers
2-Day South African Wildlife and 4x4 Safari Small-Group Tour from Cape Town
Route 62
Elephant BushWalk at Buffelsdrift

2 Day South African Wildlife of the Western Cape and 4x4 Safari

By Hotspots2c Tours
9.4 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$398 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 2d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

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 - at Mossel Bay, the start of 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 orphaned 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.

Activity location

  • Botlierskop Private Game Reserve
    • Gonnakraal Road
    • 6503, Little Brak River, Western Cape, South Africa

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Botlierskop Private Game Reserve
    • Gonnakraal Road
    • 6503, Little Brak River, Western Cape, South Africa

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Private 3 star Comfort Stay in English
  • Activity duration is 2 days2d2d
  • Opening hours: Sun 6:00 am-7:00 am
  • English

Private transfers 3 star stay: Private transfers run for group. Guesthouse accommodation as listed. 2 persons in double room. Single person get private room
Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
AU$1,590.55 x 1 AdultAU$1,590.55
Total
Price is AU$1,590.55
Private 4 star Luxury Stay in English
  • Activity duration is 2 days2d2d
  • Opening hours: Sun 6:00 am-7:00 am
  • English

Private transfer 4Luxury Stay: Private transfers run for group. 4 accommodation as listed. 2 persons per double room. Single person get private room.
Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
AU$1,887.77 x 1 AdultAU$1,887.77
Total
Price is AU$1,887.77
Private 4 star Farm Stay in English
  • Activity duration is 2 days2d2d
  • Opening hours: Sun 6:00 am-6:30 am
  • English

4* Private Transfers Farm Stay: Private transfers run for group. Comfort accommodation as listed. 2 persons per double room. Single person get private room.
Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
AU$1,767.28 x 1 AdultAU$1,767.28
Total
Price is AU$1,767.28

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included4x4 Botlierskop Safari Game Drive with group ( about 2,5 hours )
  • What's includedWhat's includedPickup within 10km area of Cape Town city central or Stellenbosch central
  • What's includedWhat's includedDrop-off after tour to your initial pickup address.
  • What's includedWhat's includedBreakfast
  • What's includedWhat's includedA part of your trip fee is donated to help fund 2Cchange charity projects
  • What's includedWhat's includedAccommodation for 1 night as per stay packaged booked
  • What's includedWhat's includedLocal English-speaking professional tour guide
  • What's includedWhat's included4x4 Buffelsdrift Bush Drive with group ( about 1,5 hour)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedSome meals and drinks if not mentioned inclusions. Time is available to buy and enjoy meals on tour.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedOptional Elephant Observation in Nature ( about R650 )

Know before you book

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Daily drive time: about 4 to 6 hours / in total 900 km distance route. This packed, fast-paced itinerary is filled with many of the best highlights of the region and ideal for the young-at-heart traveller that wants to explore this vast region with limited time available.
  • Children between 8 and 17 must be accompanied by an adult and book in a private room
  • Children under 18 years of age are not allowed to book in Dorm room packages
  • The exact itinerary is subject to change and may, on occasions, run in reverse order
  • The exact arrival time in Cape Town on day 2 cannot be guaranteed as it is subject to weather and traffic conditions
  • If you do not have plenty of time in South Africa, this tour is ideal for customers who can't visit Kruger National Park - but Kruger area has a more authentic safari experience indeed.
  • According to availability at time of booking, accommodation will be in the mentioned hotel or in one of a similar standard and star rating
  • Upgrade accommodation fees cannot be refunded if cancelled less than 8 days before the tour departure date.
  • The tour operator already pre-booked space at all optional activities for the group and you can simply decide on the first day of the tour if you'll partake. Optional activities can only be paid on the tour directly to the supplier. Optional activities are subject to weather conditions and cannot be guaranteed.
  • Personal comprehensive travel insurance is excluded and recommended
  • The bush/game drive vehicle used are an especially adopted open-roof converted jeep or lorry.
  • Please do not book a flight for the departure date and/or last day of this tour. Pickup or drop-off times can't be guaranteed and is subject to traffic, season or group's addresses.
  • Accommodation stay packages will overnight in different properties, each listed in the itinerary. Backpackers are usually far away from guesthouses / lodges.

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Botlierskop - Oudtshoorn
  • 2 stops
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Overnight stay: Dorm/Saver Own Room> Uthando Backpackers 3*Comfort> 88 Baron van Reede Guesthouse 4*Luxury> Buffelsdrift
Botlierskop Private Game Reserve
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Your journey today will begin as you leave the silhouette of Table Mountain behind after your included pickup (between about 6am to 7am, subject to your pickup address or morning 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 - subject to traffic and additional rest stops in between. At your first wildlife encounter of the day, 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. During the safari (if weather and safety allows) you can also stop for a closer encounter with nature as your game ranger show & tell you more about animals, insects & plants of the region.
Oudtshoorn
  • 1h
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. Then enjoy an evening of free time in Oudtshoorn, where you can relax at your accommodation. You can also book an (optional with additional fees) traditional bbq "braai" dinner experience to sample a variety of game or ostrich dishes or explore the small town’s dining options on your own. The guide can help you pre-book local restaurants for the evening on tour if you need advice. This 4x4 drive safari-focused 2 day tour gives you unforgettable opportunities to experience some of Africa’s wildlife in their natural habitat. This overnight trip is action packed and fast paced, including return transport in an air-conditioned mini coach van, overnight accommodation and guided 4x4 drive daily with an expert game-ranger at your side during the drives.
Day 2: Buffelsdrift - Route 62 - Cape Town
  • 3 stops
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Not included
Buffelsdrift Game Lodge - Activities
  • 2h
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.
Buffelsdrift Game Lodge - Activities
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
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
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).

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESBotlierskop Private Game Reserve
    • Gonnakraal Road
    • 6503, Little Brak River, Western Cape, South Africa

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEBotlierskop Private Game Reserve
    • Gonnakraal Road
    • 6503, Little Brak River, Western Cape, South Africa

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