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South Africa · SAFARI GAME DRIVES

15 Safari Game Drives in South Africa, with Prices and Timings

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From Cape Town: Big Five Game Reserve with Lunch

From Cape Town: Big Five Game Reserve with Lunch - Cape Town pickup and the road to the reserve via the N1

1.From Cape Town: Big Five Game Reserve with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,409 reviews · 9 hours · from $236Our pick

Cape Town to Aquila Private Nature Reserve for a Big Five day trip with an open-vehicle safari, lodge lunch, and up to 172 birds.

“Our driver was very friendly and his driving was top notch. When we got to the Aquila Game Reserve I was blown away by the hospitality of the staff. We were very taken care of. The complimentary drinks on arrival, great food, very clean facilities and mostly friendly staff who went above and beyond to make sure that the tourists were catered for. The service was one of the best in my travelling experience. As for the staff on the game reserve our guides were very knowledgeable about the animals and he had a good sense of humour whilst explaining about the animals. We saw all the Big Five and…”

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Gansbaai: Marine Big 5 Boat tour

Gansbaai: Marine Big 5 Boat tour - Price and value of a Marine Big 5 day (the $155 question)

2.Gansbaai: Marine Big 5 Boat tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 593 reviews · 2.5 - 10 hours · from $155

Chase the Marine Big 5 in Gansbaai: whales, sharks, seals, dolphins and penguins, guided by a marine biologist, with warm soup.

“We could not hear well what the guide was telling us through the loudspeakers but we could ask her if we wanted to know something. Apart from that we saw whales for a lot of time (unbeatable experience), sharks, playful seals and penguins (from a distance). We are very satisfied and we highly recommend it”

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Little Brak River: Botlierskop Guided Game Drive

Little Brak River: Botlierskop Guided Game Drive - Open-Vehicle Game Drive: How Close the Animals Feel

3.Little Brak River: Botlierskop Guided Game Drive

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 589 reviews · from $40Best value

A 3-hour guided open-vehicle safari at Botlierskop near Mossel Bay, with big animals, 200+ bird species, and mountain views.

“Absolutely worth it! The Guides are incredibly nice and know everything about the animals. We saw all the different wild Animals just some meters away. A wonderful day with Lots to remember! Thanks again for the fantastic experience, especially to Silas 🍀”

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Big Five Game Reserve Wildlife Safari from Cape Town

Big Five Game Reserve Wildlife Safari from Cape Town - Pickup from central Cape Town: smooth start, then a long road day

Big Five Safari and Breede River Valley Guided Day Trip

Big Five Safari and Breede River Valley Guided Day Trip - Hotel pickup, highway views, and the Du Toitskloof Pass stop

Cape Town: Aquila Game Reserve Sunset Game Drive

Cape Town: Aquila Game Reserve Sunset Game Drive - Pickup, Cape Town to Aquila, and That 9 Hour Reality Check

6.Cape Town: Aquila Game Reserve Sunset Game Drive

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 508 reviews · 9 hours · from $168

Cape Town to Aquila Private Game Reserve for a sunset open-4x4 safari, snacks and drinks, plus a Cape Winelands wine tasting stop.

“Luc was a great guide and driver. Safari was also very cool and a great experience. Especially if you wanna do one and you just around Cape Town like I was. The included Lunch buffet was nice. It’s just not really much time to hangout at the pool (you have only 30min in total).”

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Full Day Pilanesberg Experience in Open Vehicle

Full Day Pilanesberg Experience in Open Vehicle - The Johannesburg Morning Pickup and Road Time Reality Check

7.Full Day Pilanesberg Experience in Open Vehicle

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 414 reviews · from $137

Full-day Pilanesberg safari from Johannesburg with two game drives, lunch included, and a small-group hunt for the Big Five.

“Seeing the so-called "big 5" is not guaranteed. No one's fault, but still disappointed. Drivers were excellent, great service from both the travel driver as well as the park driver. Cars were well maintained and looked fairly new. The restaurant food at the park was not the best. Fast food style.”

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From Cape Town: Aquila Game Reserve Sunset Game Drive

From Cape Town: Aquila Game Reserve Sunset Game Drive - Pickup in Cape Town: options, timing, and how the day stays organized

8.From Cape Town: Aquila Game Reserve Sunset Game Drive

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 350 reviews · 9 hours · from $167

Cape Town to Aquila for a sunset 4x4 safari with ranger-led Big Five hunting, welcome drinks, snacks, and round-trip transport.

“It was super great. The drive there was very comfortable. Isidore was such a nice driver. He kept us entertained and was very nice. The safari itself was absolutely great. The Aquila resort offers great food and a great view. The workers are also friendly. The safari guide talent was also a great choice. We had an awesome day. I can recommend it to every single person.”

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Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park Full Day Big 5 Safari Tour

Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park Full Day Big 5 Safari Tour - Entering the Wilderness Area at Nyalazi Gate

9.Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park Full Day Big 5 Safari Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 310 reviews · from $96

Sunrise Big Five safari from St Lucia into Hluhluwe-iMfolozi, with ranger, breakfast, braai lunch, and open-air game drives.

“It was a fantastic day! Without going into the animals we saw, as that depends on luck, let me share the good and bad points of this tour. Arnaud, our guide, always had a smile on his face, answered every question, and provided a lot of inforRead more”

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Hluhluwe-Imfolozi: Big 5 Full or Half-Day Safari

Hluhluwe-Imfolozi: Big 5 Full or Half-Day Safari - The 5:00 AM St Lucia start, and why you should actually embrace it

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

Cape Town: Marine Big 5 Ocean Safari from V&A Waterfront - Inside the luxury catamaran, snacks, and real spotting tools

Plettenberg Bay Game Reserve: 2-Hour Game Drive

Plettenberg Bay Game Reserve: 2-Hour Game Drive - Finding the Safari Center and planning for a smooth start

12.Plettenberg Bay Game Reserve: 2-Hour Game Drive

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 267 reviews · 2 hours · from $55

2-hour game drive at Plettenberg Bay Game Reserve to spot rhinos and leopards, meet hippos and crocs, and enjoy ranger stories in 2,200 ha.

“The Safari was great, we saw a lot of animals and the guide was super nice and kommunicative. It was about a two hour tour, I wish we could stay a little longer like until three hours. Because it was just awesome to watch them!”

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Port Elizabeth: Schotia Game Reserve Safari with Port Pickup

Port Elizabeth: Schotia Game Reserve Safari with Port Pickup - The Road Transfer: Why the 45 Minutes Each Way Matters

Botlierskop Private Game Reserve: 3.5-Hour Sunset Game Drive

Botlierskop Private Game Reserve: 3.5-Hour Sunset Game Drive - The 3.5-Hour Sunset Drive: What Happens in Real Time

14.Botlierskop Private Game Reserve: 3.5-Hour Sunset Game Drive

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 227 reviews · from $64

A 3.5-hour sunset game drive at Botlierskop Private Game Reserve near Mossel Bay, with snacks, a great guide, and birdwatching.

“We had a tour with Madeline and she was really great. We were able to see buffalos, cheetahs, rhinos, giraffes, one elephant and one lion. Would recommend to arrive early enough to have lunch at the restaurant at the same location. The food was great.”

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From Sun City: Pilanesberg National Park 3-Hour Game Drive

From Sun City: Pilanesberg National Park 3-Hour Game Drive - The 3-Hour Game Drive: How the Experience Usually Plays Out