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2 Day South African Wildlife Tour with 4x4 Safari from Cape Town

4.8(290)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 290 reviews48 hFree cancellationBy Hotspots2c Tours
2 Day South African Wildlife Tour with 4x4 Safari from Cape Town

About this activity

Go wild in the Western Cape on this Oudtshoorn overnight safari from Cape Town. Travel off the beaten track to see South Africa's wildlife and immerse yourself in nature. Visit Botlierskop Reserve at the start of the coastal Garden Route and Buffelsdrift in the Klein Karoo, both offering perfect backdrops for an African wildlife experience. Enjoy guided 4x4 drives at two private reserves and the chance to see orphaned elephants roaming freely (optional extra with cost). Overnight in Oudtshoorn about five hours drive from Cape Town.

Accommodation is subject to the option selected during booking: Budget option stay at Uthando Hostel, or Comfort guesthouse option stay at 88 Baron van Reede, or Luxury option stay at Buffelsdrift.

This tour is led by a local qualified tour guide & game rangers during safaris. An ideal introduction trip for anyone that visits Cape Town with limited time to see wildlife in a natural reserve setting, without expense of heading up north for African safaris.

What's included

  • ✓Admission entry fees for destinations listed in itinerary
  • ✓Local English-speaking tour guide
  • ✓Breakfast
  • ✓Donation to 2Cchange charity projects (a portion of your tour fee)
  • ✓1 night accommodation and breakfast per overnight stay
  • ✓Group 4x4 game drives: Botlierskop (2.5 hours) & Buffelsdrift (1.5 hours)
  • ✓All ground transportation and transfers (including pickup, drop-off, and transport during tour)
  • ✓Hotel pickup/drop-off within 5km of Cape Town (if booked 2+ days early)

Not included

  • ✕Meals and drinks except breakfast
  • ✕Optional Elephant Observation (approx. R700, payable on-site)

Meeting and pickup

  • Departure time from official Meeting Point is 6:45 am. Avoid extra hours on the bus during the pre-and post-tour pickup/drop-off service by making your own way to the tour meeting point at McDonald's in Green Point. Please arrive about 10 minutes early as we won't be able to wait for late arrivals.

Good to know

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Daily drive time: about 4 to 6 hours / in total 900 km distance route. This packed, fast-paced itinerary is filled with many of the best highlights of the region and ideal for the young-at-heart traveller that wants to explore this vast region with limited time available.
  • Day 1: Botlierskop to Oudtshoorn > Botlierskop Private Game Reserve 4x4 safari (±2 hours) > Accommodation Overnight stay: Dorm/Saver Own Room> Uthando Backpackers 3*Comfort> 88 Baron van Reede Guesthouse 4*Luxury> Buffelsdrift
  • Day 2: (Breakfast) Buffelsdrift Game Lodge bush 4x4 drive (±1,5 hours) + optional extra cost Elephant Observation in nature - Travel along Route 62 - Arrive back in Cape Town from about 8-9pm.
  • The exact itinerary is subject to change and may, on occasions, run in reverse order
  • The exact arrival time in Cape Town on day 2 cannot be guaranteed as it is subject to weather and traffic conditions
  • If you do not have plenty of time in South Africa, this tour is ideal for customers who can't visit Kruger National Park - but Kruger area has a more authentic safari experience indeed.
  • According to availability at time of booking, accommodation will be in the mentioned hotel or in one of a similar standard and star rating
  • Upgrade accommodation fees cannot be refunded if cancelled less than 8 days before the tour departure date.
  • The tour operator already pre-booked space at all optional activities for the group and you can simply decide on the first day of the tour if you'll partake. Optional activities can only be paid on the tour directly to the supplier. Optional activities are subject to weather conditions and cannot be guaranteed.
  • Personal comprehensive travel insurance is excluded and recommended
  • The bush/game drive vehicle used are an especially adopted open-roof converted jeep or truck.
  • Please do not book a flight for the departure date and/or last day of this tour. Pickup or drop-off times can't be guaranteed and is subject to traffic, season or group's addresses.
  • Accommodation stay packages will overnight in different properties, each listed in the itinerary. Backpackers are usually far away from guesthouses / lodges.
  • Children under 18 years of age are not allowed to book in Dorm room packages
  • Children between 8 and 17 must be accompanied by an adult and book in a private room
  • Special Dietary Needs: Vegetarian options are available on request and food allergies can also be informed on tour. We don't cater for or guarantee availability of more specific special diet options (like: vegan, halal, gluten-free, lactose-free, etc.) - please esnure to plan and budget for your own alternatives. Payment for meals can be made by credit/debit card on tour or your guide can take you to the nearest ATM to draw cash on tour.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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