The 15 Best Safaris in Cape Town

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From Cape Town: 2-Day Safari at Garden Route Game Lodge

/ August 10, 2026

1.2-Day Safari at Garden Route Game Lodge

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 928 reviews · 2 days · from $533Our pick

Two days of coastal road stops and open-air safari drives from Cape Town, with an overnight at Garden Route Game Lodge.

“First class 2 day trip providing good accommodation and excellent viewing of wildlife. Nervous about length of drive but this was made into a plus rather than negative by our super guide who provided lots of stops and visits to places of interest. Overall a great oversight into South Africa.”

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Big Five Game Reserve Wildlife Safari from Cape Town

/ August 10, 2026

2.Big Five Game Reserve Wildlife Safari from Cape Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 576 reviews · from $184

Big Five day safari from Cape Town to malaria-free Aquila Game Reserve with hotel pickup, lunch, and a 3-hour open-vehicle drive.

“Long drive there and back however our driver Denver provided notes of interest and drove with real care and attention. Delicious and varied buffet lunch was provided. Our safari guide Abriel was knowledgeable and passionate about his subjRead more”

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Big Five Safari and Breede River Valley Guided Day Trip

/ August 10, 2026

3.Big Five Safari and Breede River Valley Guided Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 526 reviews · from $155Top rated

Cape Town to Aquila for a Big Five chase plus Du Toitskloof wines, a Breede wine-valley drive, and a champagne buffet lunch.

“Food was plentiful but adequate (not 5 star). Driver was knowledgeable on the animals in the reserve, where they were located and their history. We had an issue with the vehicle, however it was rectified quickly.”

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From Cape Town: South African Wildlife and Safari 2-Day Tour

/ August 15, 2026

4.South African Wildlife and Safari 2-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 411 reviews · 2 days · from $322

2-day safari from Cape Town to Oudtshoorn with open-top 4x4 drives, bush drive wildlife, and optional elephant observation.

“The whole trip was great. We visited 2 safaris and saw 4 out of big 5s. The backpackers hostel where we slept was very nice. During driving we had enough stops for refreshment. It was great experience and I definitely recommend!”

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2 Day Safari Experience from Cape Town

/ August 10, 2026

5.2 Day Safari Experience from Cape Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 326 reviews · from $447

Two days from Cape Town to Garden Route Game Lodge with Big Five drives, Cape Agulhas, Hermanus, and Betty's Bay penguins.

“Our tour guide Chris really made this experience exceptional. He picked us up early the first morning and the three of us were part of a group of nine. A nice comfortable size. On our way to the Garden Route game lodge, we made a stop at Cape Agulhas, which is where thRead more”

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5 Day Garden Route and Addo Safari – Best of South Africa Small Group Tour

/ August 17, 2026

6.5 Day Garden Route and Addo Safari – Best of South Africa Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 291 reviews · from $575

5 days from Cape Town on the Garden Route with Addo elephants and Tsitsikamma walks, plus beaches and optional thrills.

“Amazing tour! From seeing a herd of elephants in Addo National Park to exploring caves to wine tastings to learning about ostriches at an ostrich farm, this tour smoothly covered a lot of ground without it being a push. Our guide, Mody seamlessly and punctually delivered a great tour.”

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Cape Town: Marine Big 5 Ocean Safari from V&A Waterfront

/ August 17, 2026

7.Marine Big 5 Ocean Safari from V&A Waterfront

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 278 reviews · 1h 30m · from $68

90-minute Marine Big 5 ocean safari from V&A Waterfront on a luxury catamaran, with binoculars, muffins, hot chocolate, and Atlantic views.

“On board the catamaran, we got juice and muffins. Alcohol was available for purchase. The trip was scenic with beautiful views looking back at the shore. We enjoyed the boat cruise, despite the fact that we didn't see any wildlife on our trip.”

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2 Day South African Wildlife Tour with 4x4 Safari from Cape Town - Price and value: what $279.50 really buys you (and what you’ll pay extra)

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

/ August 18, 2026

8.2 Day South African Wildlife Tour with 4×4 Safari from Cape Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 251 reviews · from $279

2-day 4x4 safari from Cape Town to Botlierskop and Buffelsdrift, plus Oudtshoorn and a Route 62 return drive.

“This was a great experience - our tour guide Neville was attentive and great story teller! Gave great history about South Africa and pointed out sights during our drive to and from the game reserves. Overall very accommodating and open to all of our questions!”

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Cape Town Ocean Safari: Speed Boat Adventure in Table Bay

/ August 18, 2026

9.Cape Town Ocean Safari: Speed Boat Adventure in Table Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 242 reviews · 1 hour · from $31

A 1-hour speedboat ocean safari from Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront, searching Table Bay for seals, dolphins, whales, and more.

“Amazing, saw whales, dolphins, penguins and a seal…..very lucky! Our guide was brilliant, great”

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3 Day Garden Route’s Best Highlights with Safari from Cape Town

/ August 10, 2026

10.3 Day Garden Route’s Best Highlights with Safari from Cape Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 189 reviews · from $366

Three days on South Africa’s Garden Route from Cape Town with Cango Caves, kayaking, Bloukrans bungy option, and a 4x4 Big Five safari.

“Our entire trip was exceptionally well-organized, and everything went exactly as planned. We absolutely loved the routes and the stunning photos that were taken along the way. The stories and historical insights shared at each destination made the journey even morRead more”

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From Cape Town: Aquila Game Reserve Safari Tour with Lunch

/ August 20, 2026

11.Aquila Game Reserve Safari Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 183 reviews · 8 hours · from $342

Cape Town Big Five safari in Aquila Game Reserve. Open-vehicle 3-hour drive, hotel pickup, buffet lunch, and wildlife viewing in 8 hours.

“the drive was the safest and the very most comfortable drive we ever have had in cape town. the driver was very knowledgable about the history and culture of cape town and south africa, spoke perfect french as well and two and a half hours drive with him were like a pleasant breeze in his very very comfortable vehicle. we can highly recommend to make this safari light and elegant trip while in cape town- it is a wonderful preparation for kruger park or such safaris later on in life. the park tour was funny, witty, interesting and safe, with delightful welcome drinks and lovely lunch buffet. the day will…”

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3 Day Garden Route Safari

/ August 20, 2026

12.3 Day Garden Route Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 177 reviews · from $445

A 3-day Garden Route safari with 2 included 4x4 game drives, guided hikes, a kayak morning, and optional adrenaline at Tsitsikamma and Bloukrans.

“The tour was a very good one. We went for 2 drive games, also a nice kayaking, and for the braves: bungy jumping. Asanda our guide was great !! He was always trying to tell us everything about his beautiful country Southafrica. So thanks Asanda for all !!!!”

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Aquila Game Reserve: Afternoon Safari

/ August 10, 2026

13.Aquila Game Reserve: Afternoon Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 166 reviews · from $109

Afternoon safari at Aquila Private Game Reserve near Touws River, with buffet lunch, Big Five chance, and pool leisure time.

“Our guide was super nice, taking time and giving opportunities for pictures. He had a great knowledge. The reserve is nice and for sure does a good thing for animals!”

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From Cape Town: 3-Day Garden Route Highlights and 4x4 Safari - Day 1 Oudtshoorn: Route 62 Road Trip, Ostrich Town Energy, and Cango Caves

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From Cape Town: 3-Day Garden Route Highlights and 4×4 Safari

/ August 10, 2026

14.3-Day Garden Route Highlights and 4×4 Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 136 reviews · 3 days · from $417

3 days on the Garden Route: Route 62 drive, Cango Caves, Wilderness canoeing, and a 4x4 Big5 safari at Botlierskop. From $417 pp

“The overall itinerary was amazing. Very well planned and executed perfectly. Our guide GG was great and made the trip so memorable”

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Aquila Game Reserve Safari with Park Fees, Transport & Lunch

/ August 10, 2026

15.Aquila Game Reserve Safari with Park Fees, Transport & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 121 reviews · from $238

From Cape Town to Aquila Game Reserve: roundtrip transport, buffet lunch, and a 3-hour open-vehicle safari with park fees.

“Collen was an excellent tour guide and driver. He told us about the history of Cape Town and surrounding areas as we drove to the reserve. Lunch was plentiful and in a beautiful setting. Our driver on the safari was very knowledgeable and was able to get us up close and personal with all the animals. Overall an amazing trip!”

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