Cape Town Central Trip Overview
See South Africa’s wildlife on with this overnight glamping safari adventure trip from Cape Town. Overnight at 4-star Buffelsdrift Game Lodge, resting at the foothills of the majestic Swartberg mountains in one of their secluded, free-standing luxury tents – overlooking a nearby waterhole. Glamping in style with this unique bushveld experience in the heart of the Klein Karoo. Travel along the scenic Route 62 and keep a lookout to spot most of Africa’s famous Big Five animals with two included 4×4 game drives at popular Western Cape game reserves, a guided walking safari as well as a chance to walk alongside orphaned elephants. Overnight in the ostrich capital of the world and get a chance to try local delicacies, giving you a taste of authentic South African culture.
This small group tour is led by a local tour guide and game rangers and anyone that visits the Western Cape region only have a few days to see some of the Big 5 and other local wildlife from Cape Town.
Additional Info
Duration: 2 days
Starts: Cape Town Central, South Africa
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Cape Town Central, Western Cape, South Africa
See South Africa’s wildlife on with this overnight glamping safari adventure trip from Cape Town. Overnight at 4-star Buffelsdrift Game Lodge, resting at the foothills of the majestic Swartberg mountains in one of their secluded, free-standing luxury tents – overlooking a nearby waterhole. Glamping in style with this unique bushveld experience in the heart of the Klein Karoo. Travel along the scenic Route 62 and keep a lookout to spot most of Africa’s famous Big Five animals with two included 4×4 game drives at popular Western Cape game reserves, a guided walking safari as well as a chance to walk alongside orphaned elephants. Overnight in the ostrich capital of the world and get a chance to try local delicacies, giving you a taste of authentic South African culture.
This small group tour is led by a local tour guide and game rangers and anyone that visits the Western Cape region only have a few days to see some of the Big 5 and other local wildlife from Cape Town.
Itinerary
Day 1: Cape Town – Oudtshoorn
Stop At: Botlierskop Private Game Reserve, Gonna Kraal Road Little Brak River, Mossel Bay 6053 South Africa
Depart from Cape Town early morning (between about 6am to ± 8am – subject to your address) for the scenic journey to Oudtshoorn. Leave the silhouette of Table Mountain behind and trade it for the lush green scenery of the Garden Route.
The wildlife reserve is about 450 km (about 6 hours subject to rest stops in between) from Cape Town.
Once arrived, enjoy a 2,5 hour safari 4×4 safari game drive at Botlierskop private game reserve, the ranger points out wildlife as he searches for most of the Big Five animals (Lion, Elephant, Buffalo, Rhino) in the 3500ha private game reserve – located in a malaria-free zone. It’s home to an abundance of wildlife including giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, rare black impala and more than 200 bird species.
Just when you thought your bush experience couldn’t get any better, hop off the safari vehicle for a short ±20min tranquil bushwalk, following your game ranger as you track wildlife through the coastal renosterveldt and Cape fynbos.
Duration: 2 hours
Pass By: Buffelsdrift Game Lodge, Cango Caves Road, Oudtshoorn, 6620, South Africa
After a short ±1-hour journey you’ll reach Oudtshoorn and Buffelsdrift Game Lodge – an unexpected oasis that wows from the first glimpse. In the heart of the Klein Karoo, luxe canvas tents are decked out with all the creature comforts including a beautiful claw-footed bath, rustic outdoor shower and the most inviting king-sized bed. Wooden balconies overlook the dam where hippos wallow languidly in the glassy water. On the horizon line, giraffes snack on the tops of tall trees as the sun dips below the horizon. Take in the calm veld surrounds by lounging at the pool deck amongst giant aloe vera, framing your perfect view of birds and game that visit the water’s edge at sunset.
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in Oudtshoorn at 4-star Buffelsdrift Lodge Luxury Tents or simlar
Day 2: Oudtshoorn – Cape Town
Stop At: Buffelsdrift Game Lodge – Activities, Cango Caves Road, Oudtshoorn 6620 South Africa
After breakfast, jump straight back into the thick of the Klein Karoo bush to find even more wildlife as you set out on another 4×4 safari (1,5 hours) to search for buffalo, elephant, kudu, zebra, wildebeest – just to name a few. You could spot porcupine, caracals, meerkats, aardvark, honey badgers and foxes and the experience feels even more intimate in the open-air jeep. Rangers use their local knowledge to ensure you get the best out of the bush game drive; so don’t be surprised if they jump out of the jeep and pick up a tortoise or a lizard for the ultimate show and tell. This “bush drive safari” focuses more on getting back to basics and close to nature as the reserve is not home to many big game species.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Buffelsdrift Game Lodge – Activities, Cango Caves Road, Oudtshoorn 6620 South Africa
Those seeking a meaningful nature experience can join rangers on an optional Elephant Bush Walk to have the opportunity to walk alongside three rescued elephants in their natural environment (own expense). Learn about these gentle giants, under the watchful eye of the elephant guides you’ll stroll with these impressive creatures – easily the largest land mammals on earth.
Duration: 45 minutes
Pass By: Oudtshoorn, Oudtshoorn, Western Cape
End off the day with a drive back to Cape Town along Route 62, the longest wine route in the world! Capture the beauty of high mountains, twisting passes, rugged Karoo plains on a 450 km (approximately 4 to 5-hour journey subject to traffic) excluding lunch and rest stops before arriving in Cape Town by late afternoon to early evening (between about 5pm to ± 9pm – subject to traffic and your drop-off address).
Accommodation is subject to availability – we can only inform you soon after booking confirmation if tents are available.
This tour is part of a group tour offering customers a selection of accommodation options to choose from, other customers on tour may overnight elsewhere.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
