Safaris · organised by region
Choose the safari that fits where you are travelling. Aquila in the Cape Karoo is the closest Big 5 safari to Cape Town; Botlierskop is on the Garden Route between Mossel Bay and George, best for guests already on the Garden Route.
Region
The closest Big 5 safari to Cape Town — a full day out, or an overnight stay in the Cape Karoo.
Cape Karoo · near Touws River
Aquila Private Game Reserve, Cape Karoo near Touws River
Approx. 2 hours from Cape Town
Day and overnight safaris with optional private transport from Cape Town, quoted separately.
Region
Safaris for guests already exploring the Garden Route, or planning an overnight stop on their itinerary.
Garden Route · between Mossel Bay and George
Botlierskop Private Game Reserve, midway between Mossel Bay and George, in the Little Brak River district
Approx. 4.5 hours from Cape Town — not a Cape Town day trip
Guided and sundowner game drives, private vehicles, horseback safaris and three styles of lodge stay.
Staying in Cape Town? Aquila Private Game Reserve in the Cape Karoo, near Touws River, is about two hours away and works as a full-day safari, with optional private transport quoted separately.
Travelling the Garden Route? Botlierskop Private Game Reserve is between Mossel Bay and George. Cape Town is approximately 4.5 hours away by car, so plan it during your Garden Route stay or as an overnight safari rather than a day trip from Cape Town.
Explore more of the region in our Garden Route destination guide or browse all things to do.