South Africa · WILDLIFE
Distances here are longer than they look on a map. Below: 15 wildlife trips priced per head, with drive times, durations and what is actually included.
Cruise Table Bay from the V&A Waterfront to spot dolphins, seals, penguins, whales, and sunfish beneath Table Mountain.
“We would like to thank our amazing guides. They were very careful, helpful, really enthusiastic about nature and very careful about animals‘ peace. The tour was wonderful, we saw a lot of animals and they did fantastic photos for us! We would recommend it to everyone!”
Review of Aquila Game Reserve from Cape Town, with Big Five sightings, lunch, transport, costs, comfort tips, and honest drawbacks.
“The paths upon which the vehicles drive are very, very, very bumpy. Do not take this safari if you are pregnant, have back issues, or have headaches! The animals were great to see, and we are glad we took the tour. However, it did not begin to Read more”
A fast-paced two-day safari from Cape Town with Big Five game drives, Oudtshoorn, rescued elephants, and scenic Route 62.
“I have no words to describe what this experience meant to me. I only encountered amazing people who made me feel safe and loved! I could see all the animals I admire from up close, I had the time of my life. Thank you everybody for everything!”
Search Cape Town’s waters for dolphins, seals, penguins, whales, and sunfish on a lively two-hour wildlife boat trip.
“Great boat and very worthwhile way to spend a couple hours. Paul was a friendly and knowledgeable guide and knew where to find all the marine life. Can’t believe the concentration of species we saw in just a couple hours: whales, dolphins, sunfish, penguins, jellyfish, and seabirds. And all with great views of Table Mountain and the Twelve Apostles from the ocean. Highly recommended!”
Review of a two-day Cape Town safari to Botlierskop and Buffelsdrift, with 4x4 drives, Route 62 scenery, lodging, costs, and practical tips.
“Fantastic safari and an excellent driver/guide. I would thoroughly recommend this trip if you want to experience a great safari and see the animals close up”
Review of Tenikwa’s one-hour wild cat tour near Plettenberg Bay, with practical advice on animals, guides, price, access, and what to expect.
“Great and informative. Understanding the reason why they exist it makes you feel good that we still have people that care....”
Review of Schotia Safaris from Port Elizabeth, covering wildlife, transport, guides, rough roads, value, timing, and cruise-friendly planning.
“Mir ist klar, dass es in einem Reservat keine "normalen" Straßen gibt, dass es eben einfache Wege sind. Aber in diesem Reservat sind die Wege dermaßen stark ausgefahren, dass riesige Löcher und Fahrrillen entstanden sind. OK - das kommt vor. Aber wenn dann der Fahrer mit Vollgas in diese reinfährt, damit er auf der anderen Seite auch wieder rauskommt, dann passiert es leider mehrfach, dass es einen aus dem Sitz katapultiert und man mit dem Kopf gegen das Dach des Fahrzeuges knallt. Das hätte ich nun wirklich nicht gebraucht. Wir haben mit anderen Besuchern gesprochen, die die Safari in diesem Reservat über einen anderen Veranstalter gebucht hatten - die hatten…”
Paddle Cape Town’s Atlantic coast for dolphins, penguins, seals, and grand Table Mountain views on this friendly two-hour kayak trip.
“I arrived at Truth Kayaking and the guide welcomed me in and was so bubbly and high energy. Such a fun vibe! They even had a smoothie bar with protein smoothies. We launched from the beach next door and as we left the beach we saw so many dolphins! We saw this really funny looking fish, a sunfish? Was so amazing! The guides were so knowledgeable and so funny. Such vibes. When we got back to the truth kayaking space, I actually decided to spend the afternoon remote working from their beautiful garden, it’s giving Bali jungle energy, so cute, such a chilled space. Highly recommend their tours and just…”
Review of Cape Town’s 2-day Western Cape safari with Big Five game drives, luxury tented lodging, Route 62, and optional elephant viewing.
“Résultat mitigé. Dylan, le guide était top. Je le recommande vivement. Le programme est intense sur les 2 jours avec de longs trajets de 6h. Mais vous n’avez pas le choix si vous venez de Captown. Les van ne sont pas confortables. Concernant les 2 safari, cela me paraissait plus être un grand zoo sans enclos plutôt qu’un safari. J’ai moins apprécié le 1er safari Bufflesdrift car plus petit et beaucoups moins d’animaux. En revanche les lodges surplace et l’environnement étaient magnifiques. Il n’y avait pas de lions dans les 2 réserves. Suppléments éléphant cher, mais sympa car nous avons pu les approcher de très près et de les toucher.…”
Review of Jukani Wildlife Sanctuary’s 90-minute guided tour, including big cats, rescue work, timing tips, price, access, and practical advice.
“We booked the Boma and night tour with wildcats. Our experience was good but there were quite a few frustrations.”
Photograph white lions, cheetahs, leopards, and rescued wildlife on a private, guide-led tour at Tenikwa near Plettenberg Bay.
“This is a working conservation establishment so what you see depends on what they are caring for at the time. We saw more animals than anticipated. All looked well cared for & our guide clearly has a love of animals. He was knowledgeable and informative.”
Explore Port Elizabeth with craft markets, historic sights, rescued penguins, coastal views, wine, and a two-hour 4x4 safari.
“Nina made our day, everything was so perfect. We saw the Hotspots of Port Elizabeth, Had an exiting Safari, nice wines to try, and the beautyful Beach at the Lighthouse. We had so many awesome impressions and a lot of fun.”
Review of Tenikwa’s four-hour forest walk and wild cat tour near Plettenberg Bay, with lunch, practical tips, costs, and honest advice.
“The guide was excellent and truly passionate. He was incredibly knowledgeable and answered all our questions fully. Lots of laughter too!”
Review of Cape Town’s small-group safari, olive, beer, wine, and toffee tour, with practical advice on sights, costs, timing, and value.
“Ian was absolutely amazing! He picked us up promptly from our hotel. Giving us historical info along the route to the nature preserve. He stopped along the way for some amazing photo ops! He got us there early so we could grab food anRead more”
Review of the Pilanesberg safari from Johannesburg, with Big Five viewing, open or closed vehicles, lunch, transport, and practical tips.
“Nosso transporte feito pelo sr. Jason foi tranquilo e pontual, ida e vinda. Muito atencioso e solícito. Nosso tour pelo parque foi muito legal, não vimos os Big Five, apenas w deles, mas vimos muitos outros animais. E o mais divertido foi a briga de girafas e os elefantes invadindo a rua, passando ao lado do carro e até indo atrás. O motorista Peter foi muito bem nas explicações.”
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