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2 Day Small Group Garden Route Big 5 Safari Tour from Cape Town
Product code 12189P139
From
From ZAR 28,000
Dates
Jul 30, 2026 to Jul 24, 2027
Start times
6:30 AM
Travelers
Adult ages 13-80
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2 Day Small Group Garden Route Big 5 Safari Tour from Cape Town
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Duration
48 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, French
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Africa/Johannesburg
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From
From ZAR 28,000
2 Day Small Group Garden Route Big 5 Safari Tour from Cape Town





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Duration
48 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, French
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Africa/Johannesburg
Why Travelers Love This
Embark on a 2 Day overnight Garden Route Big 5 safari tour experience only 5 hours from Cape Town and immerse yourself in the wonders of nature and the African bush in Oudtshoorn and Mossel Bay. Visit the Cango Caves in the heart of the Ostrich Capital of Oudtshoorn on a guided tour of these age old caves. Then, join a shared Bush Safari and elephant experience in a 4x4 open safari vehicle at Buffelsdrift. Overnight at Chandelier Game Lodge and wake up to a Giraffe experience and an Ostrich Tour. End off your tour with an exciting Big 5 Safari Game Drive in an open 4x4 safari game truck at Botlierskop and take a drive off the beaten path, before returning to Cape Town.
Overview
Embark on a 2 Day overnight Garden Route Big 5 safari tour experience only 5 hours from Cape Town and immerse yourself in the wonders of nature and the African bush in Oudtshoorn and Mossel Bay. Visit the Cango Caves in the heart of the Ostrich Capital of Oudtshoorn on a guided tour of these age old caves. Then, join a shared Bush Safari and elephant experience in a 4x4 open safari vehicle at Buffelsdrift. Overnight at Chandelier Game Lodge and wake up to a Giraffe experience and an Ostrich Tour. End off your tour with an exciting Big 5 Safari Game Drive in an open 4x4 safari game truck at Botlierskop and take a drive off the beaten path, before returning to Cape Town.
What's Included
Included
Hotel pick up and drop off in Cape Town
Shared Tour Guide/Driver, Shared Vehicle and Fuel
Lunch
Dinner
1 Night Accommodation at Chandelier Game Lodge
Breakfast
Entrance fees: Cango Caves; 2 x Game Drives; Elephant experience, Giraffe experience & Ostrich Tour
Not included
Drinks and Gratuities (optional)
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Itinerary
Cape Town to Oudtshoorn: Cango Caves and Buffelsdrift Bush Safari Game Drive
5 hours
Cape Town to Oudtshoorn: Cango Caves and Buffelsdrift Bush Safari Game Drive
Pick up will commence between 06:00 and 06:30am from your accommodation in Cape Town and surrounds. We will depart Cape Town for Oudtshoorn.
Cape Town to Oudtshoorn: Cango Caves and Buffelsdrift Bush Safari Game Drive
1 hour 30 minutesAdmission included
Cape Town to Oudtshoorn: Cango Caves and Buffelsdrift Bush Safari Game Drive
Upon our arrival in Oudtshoorn we will stop at the Cango Caves for a 1-hour Heritage Tour of these ancient caves. Take a walk through the caves on a guided tour and learn more about one of the biggest attractions along the Garden Route.
Cape Town to Oudtshoorn: Cango Caves and Buffelsdrift Bush Safari Game Drive
4 hoursAdmission included
Cape Town to Oudtshoorn: Cango Caves and Buffelsdrift Bush Safari Game Drive
After our Cango Caves experience we will travel for approximately 20 minutes to Buffelsdrift Game Reserve for an Afternoon Safari Experience: 13:30pm: Lunch, 14:00pm: Elephant experience 15:00pm: 4x4 Bush Safari Game Drive. Be on the look out for Hippo, Giraffe, Eland, Zebra, Buffalo, Springbok, and much more.
Cape Town to Oudtshoorn: Cango Caves and Buffelsdrift Bush Safari Game Drive
12 hoursAdmission included
Cape Town to Oudtshoorn: Cango Caves and Buffelsdrift Bush Safari Game Drive
After our Bush Safari Experience at Buffelsdrift we will travel to Chandelier Game Lodge for Dinner and overnight.
Chandelier Giraffe & Ostrich Tour and Botlierskop Big 5 Safari
3 hoursAdmission included
Chandelier Giraffe & Ostrich Tour and Botlierskop Big 5 Safari
Wake up to the sound of wildlife in the African Bush and enjoy a hearty breakfast at Chandelier restaurant. (We recommend breakfast at 8:00am) From there you will enjoy a morning safari experience: 09:00am: Giraffe experience (30-minutes) 10:00am: Ostrich Tour (1-hour) Thereafter guests will check out from their accommodation and proceed to Botlierskop.
Chandelier Giraffe & Ostrich Tour and Botlierskop Big 5 Safari
4 hoursAdmission included
Chandelier Giraffe & Ostrich Tour and Botlierskop Big 5 Safari
After check out and our morning activities, we will depart Chandelier Game Lodge for Botlierskop Game Reserve. Here we will enjoy lunch and our afternoon Big 5 safari game drive for 3 hours starting at 14:00pm. Enjoy close encounters with Rhinoceros, Lions, Elephants, Buffalo, Cheetah, Giraffe, the rare Black Impala, Golden Wildebeest, Mountain Zebra, Hippos and more!
Chandelier Giraffe & Ostrich Tour and Botlierskop Big 5 Safari
4 hours
Chandelier Giraffe & Ostrich Tour and Botlierskop Big 5 Safari
At the end of our exciting Big 5 safari game drive experience at Botlierskop, we will depart the Garden Route and return to Cape Town. The travelling duration will be approximately 4 to 4.5 hours drive. Arrival in Cape Town will be approximately 21:00pm.
Additional Info
Wheelchair Accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation Wheelchair Accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Surfaces Wheelchair Accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Policy type
All Sales Final
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0+ days before
Review Summary
4.9
8 reviews
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