City Tour
Cape Town Big Five Day Safari
See the Big Five without leaving the Western Cape. After a scenic drive over the mountains you'll arrive at a private game reserve in the Karoo for a guided open-vehicle game drive in search of lion, elephant, rhino, buffalo and leopard, with a buffet lunch at the lodge. Game drive, lunch and hotel transfers are all included.
Show tour summary & highlightsFree to check availability — you only pay once you confirm. Ask on WhatsApp
Tour Summary
At a glance
Game drive for lion, elephant, rhino, buffalo and leopard at a private reserve two hours from the city.
Available Times
Highlights
What makes this special
- Guided open-vehicle Big Five game drive
- Buffet lunch at the reserve lodge included
- Scenic drive over the Cape mountains
- Hotel pickup and drop-off included — no transport to add
Includes
What's included
- Hotel pickup & drop-off in Cape Town
- Guided game drive with a reserve ranger
- Buffet lunch at the lodge
- Reserve conservation fees
- Air-conditioned vehicle & fuel
FAQ
Cape Town Big Five Day Safari — quick answers
Is the game drive guaranteed?
Yes — your game drive with a reserve ranger is booked and paid as part of the tour. Sightings are wild animals, so never guaranteed, but the Big Five are all resident on the reserve.
Is transport included?
Yes. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Cape Town is included in the rate — nothing further is charged for transport.
How do I pay?
Full payment online when you book, which secures your seats, game drive and lunch. Nothing to pay on the day.
Ready to book Cape Town Big Five Day Safari?
Live availability and instant confirmation.
You might also like
Pair it, or pick something else
Ukutula experiences first — then the Pilanesberg Big Five safari, the sunrise hot-air balloon and the Elephant Sanctuary, all easy add-ons for a full day out.
Another Ukutula experience
Walk With Lions including Predator Tour — Combo (Day Package)
The one most guests book: Walk With Lions including the Guided Predator Tour — both in one 3-hour visit, R425 less than booking them apart.
- Two signature Ukutula experiences in one visit
- 3-hour combo — morning 08:00 or afternoon 14:00
Another Ukutula experience
Walk With Lions — Enrichment Walk Only
The 1-hour enrichment walk on its own. Most guests add the Guided Predator Tour and pay R425 less with the combo.
- Enrichment walk only — lions, cheetahs & hyenas are not included
- Walk freely alongside lions in open bushveld
Nearby add-on — not at Ukutula
Pilanesberg Big Five Safari
3-hour Big Five safari in Pilanesberg National Park with experienced rangers — exclusive of travel time.
- 3-hour Big Five game drive
- Experienced rangers tracking the Big Five
Nearby add-on — not at Ukutula
Hot Air Balloon Safari
Sunrise hot air balloon flight over the Magalies bushveld.
- Sunrise balloon flight over the Magalies
- Champagne breakfast on landing
Nearby add-on — not at Ukutula
Elephant Sanctuary Tour
Meet rehabilitated African elephants at the Hartbeespoort Elephant Sanctuary — ~1.5-hour guided interaction.
- Guided elephant interaction (~1.5 hours)
- Rehabilitated, ethically kept African elephants