South Africa · Safari

2-Day Oudtshoorn Safari from Cape Town with Big 5 and Route 62

2 Days Round trip from Cape Town Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Spot Africa's Big 5 in a malaria-free private game reserve
02 Visit a working ostrich farm in the heart of the Klein Karoo
03 Discover endangered wildlife at Cango Wildlife Ranch
04 Travel along scenic Route 62 through mountains, vineyards, and rugged plains
05 Choose an optional elephant encounter to feed orphaned gentle giants

Explore wildlife in a private game reserve near Oudtshoorn on this 2-day safari through the Garden Route and Klein Karoo region. Spot Africa's Big 5 in their natural habitat in a malaria-free reserve, visit a working ostrich farm, and discover endangered species at Cango Wildlife Ranch. Travel along the scenic Route 62 through rugged Karoo plains, vineyards, orchards, high mountains, and twisting passes. You can also choose an optional elephant encounter for a closer look at these gentle giants.

Start a 4x4 game drive (approximately 2 hours) and explore Africa's Big 5 in their natural habitat within a malaria-free private game reserve that is home to an abundance of wildlife, including giraffe, white rhino, lion, elephant, cheetah, buffalo, zebra, and many other species.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Cape Town, Stellenbosch, Oudtshoorn, Strand, Somerset West, Karoo, Route 62

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Cape Town to Oudtshoorn via a Big 5 Safari

Get picked up from your accommodation in Cape Town, Stellenbosch, Somerset West, or Strand, and join your tour guide to commence a scenic drive to a private game reserve.

Start a 4x4 game drive (approximately 2 hours) and explore Africa's Big 5 in their natural habitat within a malaria-free private game reserve that is home to an abundance of wildlife, including giraffe, white rhino, lion, elephant, cheetah, buffalo, zebra, and many other species. Leopards are unlikely to be seen.
Visit a working ostrich farm and learn about the flightless, tallest, and heaviest bird in the world.

Overnight stay in Oudtshoorn, a semi-desert town in the heart of the Klein Karoo.

Day 02

Cango Wildlife Ranch and Route 62 Return

Visit Cango Wildlife Ranch, a sanctuary for some of the world's most endangered animals that contributes to the conservation of over 40 species.

Drive along Route 62, South Africa's famous country road, and capture the beauty of high mountains, twisting passes, rugged Karoo plains, vineyards, and orchards.
Travel back to reach your accommodation in selected Cape Town, Stellenbosch, Somerset West, or Strand areas by late evening.

Optional at extra cost: meet with elephants, and interact with and feed these orphaned, gentle giants.

Where this trip takes you

Cango Wildlife Ranch, Route 62, Klein Karoo plains

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Cape Town 7 cities · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Pick-up from and drop-off at your accommodation in selected Cape Town, Stellenbosch, Somerset West, or Strand areas
Ostrich farm tour
4x4 game drive at a private game reserve
Cango Wildlife Ranch entrance fees
Friendly local driver and South African guide
Transport to the tour highlights in licensed and insured vehicle(s)
Accommodation for 1 night, as per the package selected

What's Not Included

Meals and drinks (there is no need to bring your own food, as you can buy it on tour)
Personal insurance
Optional activities available on tour:
- Elephant Experience (approximately R345 per person)
- Availability of cub encounters can vary, and crocodile cage diving is not available during the winter season (May to September).
These optional activities are offered and scheduled as part of each tour's free time to personalize your trip. All optional activities are pre-booked for your convenience, but they are weather dependent and can therefore only be paid for and confirmed on the day of the activity.
Take your credit or debit card on the tour, as most activity providers and shops accept card payments, or the tour guide can stop at an ATM on request to give you the option to withdraw cash as needed.
Most backpackers where you stay even have communal kitchens to prepare food if you want to buy ingredients on tour and make your own meals.
Luxury 3-star guesthouse and 4-star lodge packages do include breakfast at every overnight stop.

Know before you go

Pick-up time for join group tour packages is early morning between 06:00 am and 08:00 am, but an email with the exact pick-up time will be sent a few days before the tour departs.
The transfer service will collect you from your preferred Cape Town address within approximately 10 km of the city centre, or from the Stellenbosch/Somerset West area.
Passengers must be ready at the confirmed pick-up time to avoid delays.
It is not advised to make any scheduled arrangements, especially flights, for the return or last day of the tour, as traffic and weather can delay the approximate drop-off times.

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