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Located within a 2 – 3 hour radius of Cape Town, there is an increasing number of game reserves that are developing into 'big five' or 'big four' reserves. This gives the perfect opportunity to any person visiting Cape Town and not having enough time to travel to one of the more established safari areas like Kruger, Eastern Cape, Madikwe or Botswana.

If you only have a short time to spare, then it's possible to do a day trip from Cape Town, or break away for a night or two in one of the nearby reserves listed below.

We have included our most popular Cape Town safari lodges below, however we realise that everyone has personal preferences, so why not email us or give us a call on 0207 112 0019 (UK) or contact our South African office on +27 (0)21 843 3362 and we can recommend the most suitable option for you.

Our Cape Town Safari Taster Favourites


AWC003 - Inverdoorn - is a 4 star, privately owned game lodge located an easy 2.5 hours from Cape Town	AAC002 - Aquila Safari - offers visitors with limited time a 'safari taster' - located only 2 hours from Cape Town.	AWC002 - Bartholomeus Klip - is romantic retreat with its Victorian farmstead on a 10 000 hectare nature reserve. Ideal for honeymooners and couples looking to escape in a country retreat.

ARS003 - Dwyka Tented Lodge - is nestled in the big five Sanbona Wildlife Reserve, an easy 3 hour drive from Cape Town and malaria free.	ARS005 - Tilney Manor - is an intimate lodge in the very heart of the Sanbona Wildlife Reserve offering luxury accommodation and a big five wilderness experience.	ARS006 - Gondwana Lodge - is a family Karoo style thatched homestead in the Sanbona Wildlife Reserve, an easy 3 hours from Cape Town and malaria free.