3 Amazing Wildlife Tours in South Africa

A wildlife adventure to South Africa can be a life-changing experience, so why not check out these 3 great tours. It's time for Africa!

Aquila Game Reserve Wildlife Safari from Cape Town

Spend a full day at the Aquila Game Reserve, the closest one to Cape Town, on this safari tour. Get excited to see the ‘Big Five’ game animals and endangered species such as the ‘Aquila’ Black Eagle on this worry-free trip, which includes pickup at your Cape Town city center hotel. This is one of the easiest safari tours near Cape Town, on a private and malaria-free game reserve.

Highlights

- Safari day trip to Aquila Game Reserve from Cape Town
- Spot South Africa’s Big Five animals on a game drive around this malaria-free private reserve
- Lean about the reserve’s wild animals and birdlife from your game ranger guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off included

Full Day Guided Safari from Cape Town

Go on safari to see the Big Five — lion, elephant, Cape buffalo, leopard, and rhinoceros — on a 12-hour day trip from Cape Town. Travel just 2.5 hours outside the city to the Inverdoorn Private Game Reserve, where you'll range around in a 4x4 vehicle helmed by an experienced game ranger. After your safari, dig in to a buffet lunch unwind by the pool (summer) or around a cozy fire (winter).

Highlights

- Buffet lunch included
- Pickup and drop-off from central Cape Town hotels
- Full day activity, early morning pickup
- Bring a swimsuit to use the pool in the summer

Wild Life Safari Tour including Private Transfer To and From Aquila Reserve

Trade the urban jungle of Cape Town for a safari amidst real wild animals during this 9-hour private safari excursion. Travel by private vehicle to a game reserve to search for ‘Big 5’ animals like rhinos, lions, leopards, elephants and buffalo, plus other creatures like giraffes, hippos and cheetahs, observing these majestic creatures in their natural habitat. On the way home, stop by a winery for a tasting and cheese pairing. A private guide, breakfast and lunch, entrance fees, wine tasting and round-trip hotel transport are covered.

Highlights

- Enjoy a wildlife safari from Cape Town during this private tour
- Search for ‘Big 5’ animals like rhinos, lions, leopards, elephants and buffalo
- Observe other safari animals like giraffes, hippos and cheetahs
- Stop by a winery on the return trip for a tasting and cheese pairing
- Flexible schedule allows you to pick the game reserve for your safari and winery for your tasting
- Private guide ensures personalized attention and service

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