Cape Town: 2-Day Wildlife Tour with Safaris and Luxury Stay

Two-Day Garden Route Safari with 4x4 Game Drives and Luxury Lodge Stay

Explore the Garden Route’s private game reserves on a 4x4 safari, ideal for wildlife enthusiasts seeking Big 5 sightings and luxury glamping near Oudtshoorn.

Highlights

• Search for most of the Big 5 animals on 4x4 game drives
• Glamp in luxury canvas tents at Buffelsdrift Lodge surrounded by nature
• Optional observation of orphaned African elephants roaming freely
• Relaxed bush drive to spot smaller wildlife and plants
• Scenic road trip along Route 62 with unique pit stops

Description

Day 1: Botlierskop - Oudtshoorn
Depart from the meeting point near DHL Cape Town Stadium at 6:45am or arrange hotel pickup within 5km of Cape Town or Stellenbosch if booked early. Travel approximately 450 km (6 hours) along the Garden Route to the 3,500-hectare malaria-free Botlierskop private game reserve. The reserve hosts abundant wildlife, including four of the Big Five, giraffes, zebras, and wildebeest.

Embark on a two-hour open-top 4x4 game drive to spot lions, elephants, buffalo, and rhinos. Leopards are nocturnal and rarely seen on these drives. Your experienced game ranger will also introduce you to the region’s smaller wildlife, insects, and plants within the Renosterveld coastal area.

After the safari, check in to your accommodation. Choose from Buffelsdrift Lodge’s luxury canvas tents featuring modern comforts such as a claw-foot bath and outdoor shower overlooking the bush or waterhole. Alternatively, select the Farmstay option on a working ostrich farm nearby or a centrally located guesthouse in Oudtshoorn town.

Day 2: Buffelsdrift - Route 62
After breakfast, enjoy a two-hour 4x4 bush drive through the Klein Karoo with your ranger, who will help spot wildlife such as buffalo, giraffes, kudu, porcupines, and meerkats, and teach you about local flora and fauna.

An optional elephant observation experience is available at extra cost (approximately R700). Join guides to see three rescued elephants roaming freely in the Cango Valley, with opportunities to ask questions and take photos.

Conclude your tour with a scenic drive along Route 62, the world’s longest wine route. Travel back through mountain passes and Karoo plains to return to Cape Town or Stellenbosch by late evening (6pm–9pm), depending on traffic and stops.

Includes

• English-speaking accredited local tour guide
• Hotel pickup and drop-off within 5km of Cape Town (if booked 2+ days in advance)
• Air-conditioned transportation
• One night accommodation in a 4-star lodge
• One breakfast
• Botlierskop 4x4 safari game drive (shared)
• Buffelsdrift 4x4 bush drive (shared)

Excludes

• Additional food and drinks (available for purchase)
• Optional elephant observation in nature (approx. R700)

Important Information

• Itinerary may change or run in reverse order; total travel about 900 km with 5–6 hours driving daily excluding safari drives
• This itinerary suits travelers with limited time who prefer a fast-paced tour
• Accommodation depends on availability; booking in advance is recommended
• Minimum age is 8 years; children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult
• Private tour option provides exclusive transport with a private guide; activities remain shared
• Start time: 6:45am from Cape Town meeting point; hotel pickups available up to 90 minutes earlier if arranged 2+ days prior
• Optional activities are weather-dependent and must be booked and paid for during the tour

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 2 days in advance for a full refund.

Booking Tips

Book at least two days in advance to secure hotel pickup and preferred accommodation. Bring comfortable clothing for the safari, a camera, and sun protection. The tour is best suited for active travelers with limited time seeking immersive wildlife experiences.