Safari Day Tour Cape Town | Big 5 Game Reserves
This safari day tour Cape Town guide covers everything you need to know about getting into the African bush without leaving the Cape. With world-class private game reserves within a two-hour drive of the city, Ates Africa makes it easy to spot the Big 5 (lion, elephant, rhino, buffalo, and leopard) and be back in Cape Town the same evening. For many visitors, this safari day tour Cape Town experience is the highlight of their entire trip.
Safari Day Tour Cape Town: Your Options
Aquila Private Game Reserve, just two hours from Cape Town, is one of the most popular Big 5 destinations in the Western Cape. Covering 10,000 hectares of semi-arid Karoo landscape, it offers both day and overnight packages. Other excellent options include Buffelsfontein Game Reserve (around one hour away) and Gondwana Game Reserve on the Garden Route. For general information on South Africa’s wildlife areas, visit South African National Parks.
Day & Overnight Packages
We offer flexible safari packages to suit your schedule and budget, from half-day guided game drives to full overnight experiences with accommodation included. All safaris are led by experienced rangers with intimate knowledge of the reserve and its wildlife.
Book Your Safari Day Tour
Ready to meet the Big 5? Contact Ates Africa to book, or combine your safari with one of our other Cape Town day tours for a fuller South Africa experience.
