Big Five Safari and Breede River Valley Guided Day Trip

4.8
(551 reviews)

10 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered

Get the best of both worlds and opt for a fun filled day experiencing the Breede River Valley plus a Big Five Safari in the afternoon instead of just a boring bus ride.
Pick up and drop off is directly from your doorstep by a friendly, professional tour guide. Enjoy a comfortable, air-conditioned ride through one of the Cape's most beautiful landscapes (small groups only). Travel up Du Toits Kloof Pass, then wine tasting at Du Toitskloof Wines and/or coffee at the Ou Meul Bakery & Cafe .
Spend the afternoon at Aquila game reserve starting with a complimentary glass of bubbly (alcohol free available) plus a lavish buffet lunch. A 2-3 hour guided game drive allows you to experience the real heartbeat of Africa with a chance to see the Big 5 and other reintroduced animals all in one day.
Park admission is at your own expense. (R1890pp low season/R2365 mid season/R2580pp peak season)
Relax on the return journey via the Huguenot Tunnel with a comfort break at the majestic Du Kloof Lodge.

What's Included

Professional guide
Transport in an upmarket vehicle
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Game park charge (R1890pp low /R2365 mid /R2580pp peak season - includes lunch & game drive)
Gratuities
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Pick up and drop off from any hotel, guesthouse, vacation rental or private residence within 10km of Cape Town central. Additional charge for pickups outside of this area.

Itinerary

Duration: 10 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    08h30 pick up from your hotel/accommodation. Start your tour in an upmarket vehicle with a professional tour guide at the helm. Leave the city and drive along the N1 highway past the Language Monument outside Paarl.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Travel up through the majestic Du Toitskloof Pass with impressive scenery all around you. Stop at the top to take in the view and admire Table Mountain from a distance.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Enjoy the beautiful scenery of the famous winelands of the Breede River Valley and the Hex River Valley on your way to the game reserve.

    Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Stop at Du Toitskloof Wines for winetasting & the Ou Meul Bakery & Cafe next door for coffee and a treat surrounded by the majestic Du Toitskloof mountain range. Du Toitskloof Wines offer a wide variety of wines from 6 different surrounding farms in the Breede River Valley and are well known for their award winning Chenin Blanc. Their Fairtrade initiative has seen more than 3000 people directly benefitting from all their various projects annually. Wine tasting = R60pp If wine is not your thing, you can enjoy a cup of Bootleggers coffee and a mouthwatering homemade pastry next door at the famous Ou Meul Bakery & Cafe. Browse through their lovely gift shop and delectable array of home baked specialities.

    40 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Arrive at the 10 000 hectare private game farm. Their entrance fee is extra, but includes a complimentary glass of champagne, a lavish buffet lunch and a 2-3 hour game drive with a professional game ranger (approximately 14 pax per vehicle). A private game drive is available at an additional cost of R3555 for the vehicle (maximum 8 pax). This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to possibly see all of the Big 5 i.e. lions, elephants, buffalo, leopard & rhino plus other animals all in one day. The game park entrance fee= R1890pp low season/R2365pp mid season/ R2580 pp peak season, children half price. Prepayment is required to get access. We will book on your behalf and send you a payment link (credit cards are accepted). Prices are subject to change without notice.

    4 hours Admission ticket not included
  • 5

    Stop for a comfort break (coffee optional extra) at the Du Kloof Lodge situated on the Molenaars River with the spectacular Witteberg Mountain backdrop.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6

    Travel back to Cape Town via the famous Huguenot Tunnel. Drop off at your hotel/accommodation at approximately 18h30.

    2 hours Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • Infant seats are available on request if advised at time of booking (cost excluded)
Supplied by Born in Africa Tours

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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