Cape Town is one of the few cities in the world where you can see the Big Five within a two-hour drive. All reserves listed here are malaria-free and accessible as day trips or overnight stays from the city.
The closest Big Five game reserve to Cape Town. Day safaris and overnight stays available. Malaria-free.
Big Five Day Safari
Luxury Big Five safari in the Karoo. Cheetah rehabilitation programme, open vehicle game drives, and a 5-star lodge.
Big Five Day Safari
Malaria-free Big Five reserve on the Garden Route. Luxury tented camps and lodge accommodation. Ideal for a 2-night extension.
Overnight Reserve
A 1,500-hectare reserve at the tip of the Cape Peninsula. Eland, bontebok, baboon, and 200+ bird species. No Big Five — pure Cape fynbos wildlife.
Cape Peninsula Wildlife