South Africa · GAME RESERVES & GAME DRIVES
An open vehicle, a tracker and two hours either side of the heat. These 15 cover the private reserves and the national parks, priced by drive length, with a note on the ones that include lunch and a lodge.
Spend a full day from Cape Town at Aquila Private Nature Reserve with open-vehicle safari, Big Five sightings, buffet lunch, and hotel transfers.
“Beautiful place saw so many animals close up really enjoyable”
Review of Botlierskop’s 3-hour game drive near Mossel Bay, with rhinos, lions, elephants, mountain scenery, birdlife, and practical tips.
“Absolutely worth it! The Guides are incredibly nice and know everything about the animals. We saw all the different wild Animals just some meters away. A wonderful day with Lots to remember! Thanks again for the fantastic experience, especially to Silas 🍀”
Spend a full day from Cape Town at malaria-free Aquila Reserve, with a Big Five drive, buffet lunch, hotel pickup, and an easy safari introduction.
“The guide was wonderful. We had a wonderful lunch got to taste different wine. It was worth the money”
Review of Aquila’s Cape Town sunset safari, with transport, wildlife sightings, food, timing, value, and practical booking advice.
“Lovely safari lodge really enjoyed swimming in the pool and sunbathing after journey…food and drinks were good and Elda and the driver were fantastic all day!….loads of animals on view 👍👍👍👍”
Aquila sunset safari from Cape Town with hotel transfers, snacks, ranger-led game drive, and strong Big Five sightings across a 10,000-hectare reserve.
“It was a very nice sunset game drive! We had a very good guide who explained a lot about the animals. I would always recommend to take the sunset drive because there is a very good chance to see a lot of animals (we saw 4/5 big 5‘s and from a very very close distance right next to the vehicle). We only had a little time at the reserve for using the pool and having lunch though, but the nice safari tour made that up!”
Review of Plettenberg Bay Game Reserve’s 2-hour safari, with rhinos, giraffes, hippos, zebras and crocodiles for $55.
“Really nice facility and park. Game Driver was very friendly and knowledgeable. For the price, it really is a great deal. We had the opportunity to see a good variety of animals. Visiting from Canada, we wanted to do a Safari near Kruger but couldn't make it work. This obviously wasn't that, but it was a great first experience and helped fill the void until next time. Highly recommend if you're in Plett - for the price you might as well try it.”
Review of Schotia Game Reserve safari from Port Elizabeth, with port pickup, open-vehicle drives, Big Five sightings, snacks, and practical tips.
“Had a very good day even though it was freezing cold mid afternoon. Saw most of the expected as well as a pride of lions (a group of about 8 anyway). It certainly was impressive. Well done everyone and thank you.”
See rhinos, lions, elephants, and 200 bird species on a 3.5-hour sunset drive through Botlierskop near Mossel Bay.
“We had a tour with Madeline and she was really great. We were able to see buffalos, cheetahs, rhinos, giraffes, one elephant and one lion. Would recommend to arrive early enough to have lunch at the restaurant at the same location. The food was great.”
Review of Pilanesberg’s 3-hour game drive from Sun City, with Big Five possibilities, guide tips, costs, timing, and practical advice.
“Our guide, BY was amazing. He was so knowledgeable, helpful and skilled at finding where the animals were hiding. He was fabulous and our experience was unforgettable.”
Review of Aquila Game Reserve from Cape Town, with a 3-hour Big Five drive, buffet lunch, hotel pickup, and practical value advice.
“Well organised, driver Papi Boliko was very kind and helpful”
Review of Aquila’s afternoon safari near Cape Town, with a buffet lunch, Big Five viewing, pool time, and a 2 to 3 hour game drive.
“Our guide was super nice, taking time and giving opportunities for pictures. He had a great knowledge. The reserve is nice and for sure does a good thing for animals!”
See African wildlife on a sunset safari at Aquila Private Game Reserve, with park entry, refreshments, a ranger-led drive, and pool time.
“The all experience, from the reception from the stuff members, the food and most of all the excitement of the big 5 reserve.”
Review of Kruger’s full-day open-vehicle safari, with pickup, expert guides, Big Five chances, park fees, meals, and practical tips.
“It would be better if you explained how cold it is before sun up. and if your transport provided complimentary water.”
Spend a full day at Aquila Game Reserve with Cape Town transfers, buffet lunch, and a three-hour safari seeking lions, elephants, rhinos, and more.
“Long but pleasant drive from Cape Town but an excellent day out with a very good guide who worked hard to show us the animals. Well organised delicious lunch”
Review of a six-hour Kruger safari from Marloth Park, with sunrise drives, expert guides, Big Five sightings, park fees, and practical tips.
“Our guide was Jerry. He picked us up near the Crocodile Gate. We initially booked a half day tour, but changed it to full day while we were on the safari, because there were only our group, no others. Big thanks for being that flexible!! The day started before sunrise and ended to sunset! Jerry really knew where to search for every species, and we saw the whole Big 5 in one day, plus super seven (cheetah and wild dogs)! We also spotted a hyena and zebras, giraffes, elephants, impalas, kudus, gnus and a lot of different kind of birds! Jerry was an awesome guide, and really sealed our experience…”
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