Go wild... Travel off the beaten track to interact with wildlife along the Garden Route and Klein Karoo region of South Africa. Spot Africa’s Big 5 animals in their natural habitat, travel on the scenic Route 62, have face-to-face encounters with elephants, ostriches, cheetahs, tigers, Nile crocodiles and more...

Additional Information

Day 1: CAPE TOWN to OUDTSHOORN

• 4x4 GAME DRIVE (+- 2 hours)  - Search for Africa's Big5* from the safety of a open 4x4 vehicle, in their natural habitat within a malaria- free, private game reserve that is home to an abundance of wildlife: including giraffe, white rhino, lion, elephant, cheetah, buffalo, zebra and many other species. (*unlikely to see leopards)
• ELEPHANT FEED & RIDE - Interact, feed and get to know these orphaned, gentle giants & even experience the exhilarating adventure of an elephant back ride.
• OVERNIGHT IN OUDTSHOORN - A semi-desert town in the heart of the Klein Karoo.

Day 2: OUDTSHOORN return to CAPE TOWN

• OSTRICH FARM TOUR- Learn more about the ostrich and the brave gets a chance to ride on an ostrich's back. (within weight limits)
• CANGO WILDLIFE RANCH - A sanctuary to some of the world's most endangered animals, that contribute to the conservation of over 60 species.
• WILDLIFE ENCOUNTERS: Get the opportunity to personal 'Animal Encounters' - touching cheetahs, huging Bengal tiger cubs, wrap yourself in a python and even cage dive with Nile crocodiles! (all optional activities - with extra costs)
• CAPE ROUTE 62 - Along South Africa's famous country road you'll  capture the beauty of high mountains, twisting passes, rugged Karoo  plains, vineyards and orchards.

- Travel back to reach Cape Town late evening.

 Excluded:  Meals & drinks, optional extras and excluded activities will be for your on account. #Cub encounters are seasonal and croc cage diving is unavailable during the winter months. * The exact itinerary is subject to change and may, on occasion run in reverse or different order.

Things To Bring

• Comfortable/ walking shoes
• Sunscreen & hat
• Jacket

Inclusions

- Pick-up from, and Drop-off at your accommodation in Cape Town areas.
- Elephant Feeding & back-ride
- Ostrich farm tour + ostrich riding (minimum weight allowance)
- 4x4 Game Drive at a private Game Reserve
- Cango Wildlife Ranch entrance fee
- Friendly local driver-guide
- Transport to tour's hotspots - with licensed and insured vehicle(s)
- Accommodation for 1 night - as per package selected

Exclusions

- Meals and drinks
- Personal insurance
- Optionals

OPTIONAL EXTRA ACTIVITIES available on tour:
- Tiger encounter* (from R320 pp)
- Cheetah encounter* (from R180 pp)
- Croc cage diving (from R320 pp)
- Python Encounter (from R90 pp)
*Availability of cub encounters can vary and crocodile cage diving is not available during the winter season (May to Sept).

### These exciting OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES are offered and scheduled as part of each tour's free-time to personalise your trip. Optionals are not compulsory, but it turns a great trip into an unforgettable one.
Optional activities are pre-booked for your convenience, but are weather dependent and can therefore only be paid / confirmed on the day of the activity.
Take your credit or debit card on the tour, as most activity providers and shops accept card payments - or - the tour guide can stop at an ATM (on request) to give you the option to draw cash as you need it.

Departs

JOIN GROUP tours are scheduled to depart most SATURDAYS (minimum amount of passengers may be required); or book a private tour for any other available date.

Pickup/Departure

Pick up time is early morning (between 7-9am).
We'll contact you on the day before your tour depart to confirm your pickup address and give a more exact pickup time.

The free transfer service will collect you from and return you back to your preferred pickup address in and around selected Cape Town areas.
*Pick up times may vary by 30 minutes due to traffic.

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