From Cape Town: Big Five Game Reserve with Lunch

Cape Peninsula, Cape Town



Travel to a big five game reserve on this tour from Cape Town that includes lunch. Enjoy a game drive in an open vehicle, looking for wildlife like giraffes, lions, zebras, rhinos, and wildebeests.

Big Five Game Safari Day Trip from Cape Town

This day trip from Cape Town offers an open-vehicle game safari at a Big Five Game Reserve, ideal for wildlife and bird enthusiasts.

Description

Travel from Cape Town through the Hex River Valley to a Big Five Game Reserve, where you can see lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos, and Cape buffalos. Experience a guided game drive in an open-top, all-terrain vehicle followed by a buffet lunch at the reserve’s lodge.

The reserve's diverse habitat is home to many species, including giraffes, blesbok, wildebeest, zebras, springbok, gemsbok, klipspringers, duikers, grey rhebok, steenbok, ostriches, baboons, caracals, foxes, jackals, and more.

Bird watchers can spot up to 172 species, including the black eagle. The game drive is led by an English-speaking local expert ranger who shares insights throughout the tour.

Highlights

  • Open-vehicle game safari through a Big Five Game Reserve
  • Wide range of native wildlife species
  • Chance to see the Big Five animals
  • Buffet lunch at the lodge
  • Opportunity to spot up to 172 bird species, including the black eagle

Includes

  • Collection and drop-off from Cape Town City Centre hotels
  • English-speaking local expert game ranger
  • Round-trip transportation by air-conditioned minibus
  • Entrance ticket to Aquila Big Five Game Reserve
  • Game safari drive in an open vehicle
  • Buffet lunch (contact us for dietary requirements)

Excludes

  • All beverages
  • Personal expenses

Important Information

  • Booking requires first and last names of all guests
  • Tour starts at 9:00 AM; hotel pickup begins around 8:20 AM
  • Return to hotels around 6:30 PM
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off available in Cape Town city centre; contact us if your hotel is not listed
  • Surcharges apply for amendments made 7 days or less before travel (date, name, or passenger number changes)
  • Guests are advised to arrange adequate personal insurance for loss or damage to luggage or personal property
  • Maximum of 11 guests per tour; additional guests may be present at the reserve
  • Transfers use English-speaking drivers only

Easy Cancellation

Cancel up to 3 days in advance for a full refund.

For best experience, wear comfortable clothing and bring sun protection. Booking in advance is recommended, especially during peak seasons.

Frequently Asked Questions

You can see the Big Five: lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos, and Cape buffalos, along with giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and various antelope species.
The trip includes travel through the Hex River Valley by vehicle from Cape Town to the game reserve.
Yes, a buffet lunch is provided at the reserve's lodge during the safari day trip.
Yes, photography is allowed during the open-vehicle game drive, so you can capture wildlife and landscape shots.
The safari uses an open-top, all-terrain vehicle designed for wildlife viewing in the Big Five Game Reserve.
Yes, experienced guides lead the open-vehicle game drives to help spot animals and provide information.
It's recommended to wear comfortable, neutral-colored clothing and bring sun protection and binoculars if you have them.
Yes, the safari can be suitable for children, but check the specific provider’s age policy before booking.
The full day trip includes travel time to and from the reserve plus the game drive and lunch; check the website for exact durations.
Yes, the reserve hosts various additional wildlife species such as springbok, gemsbok, blesbok, and numerous bird species.

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