Game Reserves & Wildlife
Cape Town has a number of Private Game Reserves and Safari Lodges close by. These areas don't host the large herds of animals as the famous Kruger National Park, however they still offer a fantastic experience of South Africa's beautiful wildlife.
Call us to help you arrange a day safari to these fabulous reserves. You'll be blown away by the magestic creatures on our doorstep.
Aquila Private Game Reserve
Website: www.aquilasafari.com
Contact: +27 21 430 7260
Aquila is a prestigious 4 star private Game Reserve, a mere 90 minutes drive from Cape Town on the N1 National Road. It is located in the Southern Karoo Highlands surrounded by spectacular mountains, rivers and valleys. Game includes Lion, Rhino, Hippo, Zebra, Giraffe, Wildebeest and a number of antelope species.
Sanbona Wildlife Reserve
Website: www.sanbona.com
Contact: +27 41 407 1000
Located near Barrydale in the Cape Overberg, this luxury hotel and health resort has become the first in the Western Cape to boast the ‘Big Five’ – lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino and elephant. Perfect for a weekend away, the resort offers guided tours, hot air ballooning and a spa.
Solole Nature Reserve
Solole is a newly established reserve lying on the outskirts of Kommetjie. It has a small selection of game including wildebeest, buffalo, springbuck and ostrich. You can dine at
Rioja's restaurant which over looks a watering hole where the game come to drink.
Cape Point Nature Reserve
Website: www.capepoint.co.za
Contact: +27 21 780 9526
While the reserve is mostly visited to reach Cape Point at the tip of the Peninsula, it does support populations of a few animal species such as Bontebok, Grysbok, Caracal and Baboon. If it is big game you’re after, you’ll probably be disappointed but the reserve is well worth a visit for its spectacular scenery and variety of plant and bird life.
Check out our Must see and do section for more info on Cape Point.
