Wild / Big 5 Safari

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Guided by Fahari Vida

Real Big 5. Lodge nights included.

  • Safari lodge nights, meals and game drives included
  • Malaria-free options in the Karoo and Eastern Cape
  • Your own Fahari guide on every touring day

Your days

Eastern Cape, malaria-free: Amakhala, Kariega, Shamwari or Addo. Kariega is a higher option.

  1. 01

    Cape Town

    A full Cape Town day with your Fahari guide.

  2. 02

    Fly to the reserve

    Fly Cape Town to Gqeberha, transfer to Amakhala or Kariega, afternoon drive, night 1.

  3. 03

    Safari days

    Two full safari days. Nights 2 and 3.

  4. 04

    Homeward

    Morning drive, fly back to Cape Town and the airport.

On the map

  1. Day 1

    • 1Cape Town Airport
    • 2Cape Town city
    • 3Aquila reserve
  2. Day 2

    • 3Aquila reserve
  3. Day 3

    • 3Aquila reserve
    • 1Cape Town Airport
  4. Added on longer trips

    • 4Inverdoorn reserve

An approximate route. Your guide fine-tunes the order with you, around weather and opening hours.

What's included

  • Airport pickup and drop-off
  • Fahari guide on every touring day
  • Partner private vehicle (sedan for 1–3 guests; Quantum if larger)
  • Lunch and dinner on touring days (mid-range), with water or a soft drink
  • Bottled water in the vehicle
  • Listed entrance fees and activities for that day
  • WhatsApp support in English, French, Portuguese and Spanish
  • Listed safari lodge nights: accommodation, meals and game drives are bundled in the lodge rate
  • Fahari guide on Cape Town days; lodge rangers lead the drives

Not included

  • International flights
  • Alcohol and premium wine beyond a standard tasting where listed
  • Travel insurance (required; you buy it)
  • Personal shopping, spa treatments and tips
  • Activities that are not on the agreed itinerary
  • Visa fees

Make it yours

Optional extras. We quote these when you plan your trip.

Accommodation

We can book hotels or houses through partners. Optional on every package except listed Wild lodge nights.

Lodge upgrade

A higher safari lodge, such as Sanbona or Shamwari.

Good to know

Karoo and Eastern Cape lodges are malaria-free year-round. Kruger and Sabi Sand carry malaria risk all year, higher from November to April.

If plans change

  • More than 45 days beforeDeposit held as credit for 12 months, or an 80% cash refund.
  • 15–45 days before50% of the total.
  • 8–14 days before25% of the total.
  • 7 days or fewer, or no-showNo refund.
Full policy

Where you'll sleep

Hotels are optional on most trips. We can book through partners for a small sourcing fee.

What guests say

[REVIEW_PLACEHOLDER] Short quote from a French-speaking guest.
[REVIEW_PLACEHOLDER] · France
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