2 Day Garden Route Wildlife Safari - Small Group Tour
Traveler rating
4.8/5
Based on 21 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is 2 Day Garden Route Wildlife Safari - Small Group Tour worth booking?
2 Day Garden Route Wildlife Safari - Small Group Tour is a 48-hour experience in Cape Town, South Africa, from $5985 per person. It scores 73 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.8/5 rating across 21 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 72 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 73 / 100
- Rating
- 4.8/5 (21)
- Duration
- 48 hours
- From
- $5985 per person
Are you visiting Cape Town for a limited time, but still want to get a Big 5 Safari experience and a taste of the Garden Route? Then this 2 Day Tour is the one for you! This tour departs on a Saturday morning and offer
What you get
- Cango Caves tour (standard or adventure)
- Qualified, registered & local English-speaking tour guide
- 1 Night's accommodation & bedding
- Transportation & transfers (pick up & drop off, transfers to highlights on tour)
- Dinner
- Breakfast
About this experience
Are you visiting Cape Town for a limited time, but still want to get a Big 5 Safari experience and a taste of the Garden Route? Then this 2 Day Tour is the one for you! This tour departs on a Saturday morning and offers you the experience of searching for the Big 5, gives you the opportunity to come face to truck with an African Elephant before heading to the beautiful coastal town of Sedgefield which is entirely surrounded by lakes and sand dunes covered in fynbos. You will also have the opportunity to visit the only show cave in Africa to see the finest dripstone caverns, with their vast halls and towering formations OR see a range of endangered species before heading back into the city on Sunday afternoon. The tour futher includes one nights' of accommodation, transport, breakfast and dinner.
What's included
Included
- Cango Caves tour (standard or adventure)
- Qualified, registered & local English-speaking tour guide
- 1 Night's accommodation & bedding
- Transportation & transfers (pick up & drop off, transfers to highlights on tour)
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- 4x4 Game Drive at private game reserve (±2-2.5 hrs)
Not included
- Meals
- Quad Biking (Optional day 1) ± R500 pp
- Kaaimans Kayaking (optional day 1) ± R200 pp
- Elephant viewing (optional day ) ± R950-R1350 pp
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 60 minutes before departure.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Sat
- Group size
- Up to 13 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Cape Xtreme
Know before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Tour itineraries are only listed as guidelines and are subject to change without notice. All highlights included in the tour price are scheduled and will be visited en-route but in no specific order. The exact itinerary can on occasion run in reverse or a different order.
- See the tour-specific details in regards to the distance travelled per day or duration of the multi-day tour. Days are usually full, with late arrivals at the accommodation each afternoon/early evening.
- There is no set end time on the last day of the tour so please do not make any scheduled arrangements (especially flights) for the first or last day of the tour, as traffic and weather can delay the approximate pick-up and drop-off times.
- The tour price includes accommodation in/for standback backpacker shared dorm rooms. Room upgrades are available at an additional cost (please enquire with us at the time of booking).
- Please inform us of any health/medical conditions.
- Some meals and drinks are not included. Do check your tour's specific included and excluded section to verify the included meals for your tour. You will have free time scheduled daily to buy and enjoy meals.
- Meals & Dietary Considerations - We offer vegetarian options upon request. If you have any food allergies, please inform prior to your tour/at the time of booking. Please note that we cannot guarantee the availability of more specific special diets (such as lactose intolerant, vegan, gluten-free, halal, etc.). For these specialised needs, please be sure to plan and budget for your own alternative meals/replacements.
- The included activities are of such a nature that anybody on tour can partake in them and are not physically demanding in any way.
- The optional activities, as outlined in the itinerary, are charged additionally and can only be paid while on tour unless otherwise specified. These are optional and are offered as part of each tour’s free-time and are pre-booked by the tour operator or tour guide and you can decide on the first day of the tour if you will be partaking (paid for directly to the supplier on the day).
- Some optional activities require a certain level of fitness.
- Some optional activities are subject to weather conditions and cannot be guaranteed.
- Rates for optional activities are only an indication and subject to change by season/without prior notice by third party suppliers.
- Minimum age is 10 years. Children 10 to 18 years old must be accompanied by a suitable or suitably qualified, fare paying adult companion. Children 10 to 18 years old are not allowed in dorm shared rooms - room upgrades will be required.
- This tour requires a minimum number of guests/travellers in order to operate/run. If the tour is cancelled because the minimum was not reached/met, you will be offered a different date or tour, or a full refund.
- We recommend obtaining personal, comprehensive travel insurance; it is not provided/included.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 21 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
9 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
4 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Organization
3 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Food and drink
3 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Value for money
2 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Small groups
2 mentionsThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Traveler reviews
21 verified traveler reviews for 2 Day Garden Route Wildlife Safari - Small Group Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Fantastic
We were lucky that we had a wonderful tour guide to help us. He was very energetic, jovial and took the time to explain everything in detail. He answered questions that we didn’t even know to ask. It was an excellent tour. Thank you, aviator.
via Viator
Three day tour
This was by far my favorite experience on my trip to South Africa. Taariq was my guide. From the time he picked us up on Sunday he allowed us to modify our first day due to the fact we did it already. He listened to our likes. So we ended up at ghe botanical gardens and a winery. He is super friendly and honest has become a life long friend. He suggested the walk with the elephants. This was by far the most memorable experience ever. He even arranged for me to ride on the hood of the car. Also Liez the host at the lodge is a sweet heart. I will be requesting taariq again.
via Viator
South Africa Safari Review
Had the most amazing guide inTarriq Voltman of Cape Extreme! Ended up being a private tour for three days. Amazing animal safaris, cave visit, food. My daughter was able to have a Cheetah encounter which she loved. Best part was walking with the elephants and getting to feed them. Our host Liez was wonderful and her accommodations and dinner for us was amazing. Would definitely do this again and highly recommend our guide, Tarriq Voltman
via Tripadvisor
2 Day Safari Tour
We did the 2 day Safari tour, picked up early on Saturday and dropped off late afternoon on Sunday in Cape town. The safari: Overally i enjoyed the experience but it did felt a bit like going to a zoo, the safari took place on big 5 game reserve. I was hoping for a bit more adventure but was happy to see lots of animals. optional Elephant and ATV: I didn't do either but my friend did the ATV, they put you in a group and you have to go as slow as the slowest persons' speed. Dinner first night: Great. Breakfast next morning: acceptable with yogurt, toast and fresh fruit. Cave: adventure tour was great and fun. Bus: great and comfortable. Guide: Great and knowledgeable. Hotel: this is the part where I deducted 1 star. The room felt clean but there is a cat that roams around. I'm really allergic to cats and when cat hair gets on my clothes it makes even my next day miserable. another one star deducted: lots of driving around and didn't feel like actual activity time was substantial.
Response from the operator: Dear K D Thank you for taking the time to give a review of your experience on our 2 Day Wildlife Safari Tour. We are very glad to hear that your experience was a very positive one overall and that you really enjoyed the Cave adventure. l. We are sorry to hear about the cat at the accommodation and your allergies here. We also are sorry to hear about the star deduction for the amount of driving, unfortunately South Africa is a very big place and the distances between attractions and activities can be quite large meaning that time spent travelling/driving is unavoidable in order to experience the variety on offer. We hope to see you again on one of our tours in the future. Thank you and safe travels.
via Tripadvisor
3 Day Tour- So much fun!
We did this trip over a month ago and I promised our tour guide Khotso (who was amazing!!) that he would get a ravishing review and instead of doing what I normally do - putting something on a to do list and never getting it done and eventually just taking it off entirely, I knew I had to write this. This trip was amazing. I am 22 years old and I did this with a 24 year old and a 13 year old and we all had an amazing time! Very well run and our tour guide was magnificent. If you're on the fence about dishing out some cash for these excursions, don't be. It was well worth it and oh my god was the elephant encounter ever breath taking. Book with them. They're amazing. You'll be glad you did.
Response from the operator: Dear Jasmine. Thank you for this awesome review! We are thrilled to hear that you had such a great time on the 3 Day Big 5 n Bungee Tour... definitely one of our most popular offerings! You only live once! Be adventurous! Best wishes for 2019!
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 48 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 72h before
- Minimum age to book
- 10+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Sat
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 7
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Why this scores 73
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2 Day Garden Route Wildlife Safari - Small Group Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Cape Town.
How much does 2 Day Garden Route Wildlife Safari - Small Group Tour cost?
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Prices start at $5985 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Cape Town usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does 2 Day Garden Route Wildlife Safari - Small Group Tour take?
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Plan for about 48 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Cape Town is not rushed.
Is 2 Day Garden Route Wildlife Safari - Small Group Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 73 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.8/5 across 21 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable food & drink in Cape Town, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule 2 Day Garden Route Wildlife Safari - Small Group Tour?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 72 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is 2 Day Garden Route Wildlife Safari - Small Group Tour suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 10. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 48-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book 2 Day Garden Route Wildlife Safari - Small Group Tour?
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Around 7 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Cape Town can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Cape Town and add a light layer if any part of the 48-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does 2 Day Garden Route Wildlife Safari - Small Group Tour start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Cape Town within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Cape Town?
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On Outty we rank every Cape Town experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Cape of Good Hope and Boulders Penguins Day Tour from Cape Town, Table Mountain, Boulders Penguins and Cape point Day Tour, Wine Tour: Paarl, Franschhoek & Stellenbosch incl 3 wineries. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Cape Town?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Cape Town?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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