2 Day Safari Tour From Cape Town: Botlierskop & Buffelsdrift
Overview
About
Experience the thrill of a 2-day safari tour from Cape Town. Explore the stunning Botlierskop and Buffelsdrift reserves.
What you'll do
Meeting and pickup
What is included?
Not wheelchair accessible
What is not included?
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Day 1: Safari at Botlierskop Private Game Reserve (±2 hrs) → Travel to Oudtshoorn → Overnight in your selected stay package (Backpackers, Comfort Guesthouse, Luxury Lodge, or Farmstay).
- Day 2: Morning bush drive at Buffelsdrift (±1.5 hrs) → Optional elephant observation (added cost) → Return to Cape Town via Route 62 (arrival approx. 8–9 PM).
- Itinerary may run in reverse or change slightly depending on availability and conditions.
- Return time on Day 2 depends on traffic and weather—please don’t book a flight for the final day.
- This tour is ideal for adventurous, time-limited travelers who want to experience African wildlife and dramatic landscapes without visiting Kruger.
- Suitable for most travelers with moderate fitness; however, this is a fast-paced trip covering around 900 km over two days (approx. 5–6 hours driving daily).
- This tour is ideal for adventurous, time-limited travelers who want to experience African wildlife and dramatic landscapes without visiting Kruger.
- Optional activities are pre-booked for the group and can be decided and paid for on Day 1; weather may affect availability.
- Travel insurance is not included but is strongly recommended.
- Game vehicles used are custom open-top 4x4 trucks or jeeps.
- Tour runs with a small group, capped at 18 travelers for a better experience.
- Accommodation may be substituted with similar-rated options depending on availability.
- Dorm stays are not available for travelers under 18. Kids aged 0–17 must share a private room with an adult.
- Each accommodation type (e.g., dorm, guesthouse, lodge) is located separately.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Meet your host
Itinerary
Cape Town Multi-day Sailing Expeditions Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
Explore the full itinerary for 2 Day Safari Tour From Cape Town: Botlierskop & Buffelsdrift in Cape Town, South Africa. This multi-day sailing expeditions experience includes 7 stops over 2 days. Duration: 48 hours. Activity level: Extreme.
Here is the starting point
Cape Town City Centre
We offer pick-up from any hotel or street address located within a 10km radius of either Cape Town city centre, Somerset West or central Stellenbosch
Botlierskop Tented Lodge
We’ll travel approximately 450km to Botlierskop Game Reserve in Mosselbay . Once we arrive, you'll enjoy a 3-hour guided game drive in an open-top 4x4 vehicle. Keep an eye out for Africa’s iconic wildlife, including lions, elephants, buffalo, and rhinos. Leopards are elusive and mainly active at night, so sightings during daytime drives are rare, as they’re not kept within fenced areas.
Oudtshoorn
After the game drive, we’ll take a short drive to Oudtshoorn, famously known as the ostrich capital of the world. Spend the evening at your leisure, soaking in the peaceful atmosphere beneath the star-filled Klein Karoo sky. If you'd like, your guide can help arrange a restaurant dinner or a traditional South African braai (barbecue), depending on availability. This is a great chance to sample local favourites like ostrich sosaties (kebabs) and potbrood (bread baked over coals). You'll overnight in Oudtshoorn according to your chosen accommodation package.
Oudtshoorn
- You’ll spend the night in Oudtshoorn at a place that matches the travel style you’ve chosen:
- – Budget Explorer: Enjoy a social stay at Uthando Backpackers, with the option of a shared dorm or private room.
- – Comfort Seeker: Relax at the charming 88 Baron van Reede Guesthouse, known for its warm hospitality.
- – Luxury Experience: Unwind at Buffelsdrift Game Lodge, a stylish retreat in the bush with a touch of indulgence.
- – Countryside Escape: Stay at Mooiplaas Guesthouse, a working farm that blends rural charm with comfort.
