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Cape Town safari guides

Practical, up-to-date guides to Big Five safari day trips from Cape Town: what you really pay, what you will really see, which reserve to pick, what to wear and how to plan the day with children.

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Popular Cape Town safari days

Booked through Viator with hotel pickup; most cancel free up to 24 hours before.

Aquila Big Five Safari with Lunch Most reviewed ★ 4.29 hours644 reviewsFree cancellation

Aquila Big Five Safari with Lunch
Game driveMealsPickup

Hotel pickup, about two hours to Aquila, a meal and an open-vehicle game drive, with the safari in the price. Morning, afternoon and sunset departures.

What's included
  • Round-trip hotel pickup in an air-conditioned vehicle
  • Open-vehicle game drive with an Aquila ranger
  • Breakfast, lunch or snacks, depending on the departure you pick
  • Children from 8 years only
  • Free cancellation up to 3 days (not 24 hours) before
From$234per person Reserve
Big Five Safari & Breede River Valley Day Trip Editor's pick ★ 4.810 hours637 reviewsFree cancellation

Big Five Safari & Breede River Valley Day Trip
Winery stopGuidePickup

A guided day over Du Toitskloof Pass to Aquila, with a winery stop, lunch and an open-vehicle game drive. The park charge, from R2,365 per adult, is paid on top.

What's included
  • Professional guide and an upmarket vehicle
  • Hotel pickup within 10 km of central Cape Town, 8:30 AM start
  • Stop at Du Toitskloof Wines and views over the Breede River Valley
  • Not included: the Aquila park charge of R2,365 to R2,785 per adult, which covers lunch and the game drive
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
From$185per person Reserve
Aquila Safari with Buffet Lunch, Fees Included All fees in ★ 4.48 hours181 reviewsFree cancellation

Aquila Safari with Buffet Lunch, Fees Included
3-hour driveLunchFees in

The no-surprises option: transfers, a welcome drink, buffet lunch, park fees and a three-hour game drive in an open 4x4. Only drinks and tips are extra.

What's included
  • Round-trip hotel pickup within 10 km of the city centre, 9 AM start
  • Three-hour group safari in an open 4x4 with a guide
  • Buffet lunch, welcome drink, bottled water, park fees and taxes
  • Not included: soft drinks, alcohol and tips
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
From$305per person Reserve

Plan your date before you go

A guide guests praise, a winery stop and an open-vehicle game drive at Aquila, with free cancellation up to 24 hours before.

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