3 Days Garden Route Big 5 Safari in the Western Cape

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Tour Overview

Garden Route Game Lodge is set against the backdrop of the Langeberg mountain range, the lodge guards the entrance to South Africa’s world famous Garden Route Coast. Only 3½ scenic hours drive from Cape Town, this malaria free private game reserve is home to an abundance of animal and bird life including the Big 5. Visitors to the Garden Route Game Lodge can enjoy game viewing in open Landrovers, luxury accommodation and a memorable dining experience in one of our African style restaurants.

Day by day

Day 1: 1st Night Garden Route Game Lodge BIG 5

You are welcome to self-drive to the lodge with your own hired vehicle or we would be more than happy to quote on transfers at additional cost.
NB: We are able to arrange private game drives or private transfers at additional cost, please inquire and we will gladly email you a quote.

Check-in time at the lodge is 14:00pm.
You will enjoy a lovely dinner and evening game drive the first day.
Child Policy:
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children are accommodated in the Luxury Lodge Family Rooms only.
Children under 3 are free.
Children between 3 and 6 years pay quarter price for accommodation packages, meals & game drives.
Children between 6 and 12 years pay half price for accommodation packages, meals & game drives.
A maximum of 2 children and 1 infant can be accommodated per room with a maximum of 2 adults sharing.

Main Destination: Garden Route Game Reserve (Garden Route)
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
Drinks not included

Day 2: 2nd Night Garden Route Game Lodge BIG 5

The second day offers activities included as well optional activities and facilities to enjoy.
Breakfast and dinner is enjoyed on the second day with a morning and evening game drive. Your package also includes a guided tour of the Reptile Encounters.
Enjoy the Spa and pool area at leisure, spa facilities and services at extra cost.
There is a lovely restaurant overlooking the reserve where you have the option of enjoying lunch at extra cost.

Main Destination: Garden Route Game Reserve (Garden Route)
Accommodation: Garden Route Game Lodge
Luxury lodge located inside Garden Route GR
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
Drinks not included

Day 3: Garden Route Game Lodge BIG 5

Last day you will enjoy a morning game drive and breakfast before checking out at 10:00am.
Child Policy:
All activities forming part of the kids on Safari including extra game drives are included in your stay.
Dad and Mom are welcome to join the kids game drive at 2pm.
Child minders can be arranged during game drive times as well as meal times.
Child minding is done by Lodge staff at an additional cost.

NB: Transfers to the lodge and return are not included in the price but we would be more than happy to quote should you not want to self-drive to the lodge and return. Private transfers or private game drives is optional at extra cost. Please inquire and we will gladly offer a quote.

Main Destination: No major destination visited
Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
Drinks not included

Rates / Group Price

Important to Know

Rates Per Person
$385 per person when 1 person travels alone
$255 per person when 2 persons travel together

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Tour Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions

Rental vehicle.
Park fees(For non-residents).
All activities(Unless labeled as optional).
All accommodation(Unless listed as upgrade).
All transportation(Unless labeled as optional).
All Taxes/VAT.
Roundtrip airport transfer.
Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section).

Exclusions

International flights(From/to home).
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour.
Tips(Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day).
Personal items(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.).
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees.
Some meals(As specified in the day-by-day section).
Drinks.

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Places to visit

Twyfelfontein

Malindi

Mount Ol doinyo Lengai

Source of the Nile

Mana Pools National Park

Mombasa

Mikumi National Park

King’s Palace Museum

The Great Zimbabwe ruins

Mahale Mountains National Park

Caprivi Strip

Masai Mara National Reserve

Lake Manyara National Park

Swakopmund

Hwange National Park

Tsavo National Park

Kolmanskop

Durban’s Golden Mile

Lake Kivu

Lake Nakuru National Park

Murchison Falls National Park

Mount Meru

Volcanoes National Park

Kigali Genocide Memorial

Lake Natron

Cape Town

Kitulo National Park

Ethnographic Museum

Kruger National Park

Kgalagadi (Kalahari) Transfrontier Park

Ngorongoro Crater

Bwindi Impenetrable Forests National Park

Udzungwa Mountains National Park

Cape Cross

Hell’s Gate National Park

Etosha National Park

Olduvai Gorge & Laetoli

Tarangire National Park

Zanzibar Island

Lake Naivasha

Fish River Canyon

Lake Chala

Cage Dive with Great White Sharks

Victoria Falls

Arusha National Park

Usambara Mountains

Robben Island, Western Cape

Sossusvlei

Spitzkoppe

Nyungwe Forest National Park

BurigiChato National Park

Nyerere National Park

Skeleton Coast

Ol Pejeta Conservancy

Queen Elizabeth national park

Kibale forest national park

iSimangaliso Wetland Park

Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve

Saanane Island National Park

Mount Kenya National Park

Stellenbosch, Western Cape

Lamu Island

Serengeti National Park

Gorilla Guardians Village

Rubondo Island National Park

Akagera National Park

Amboseli National Reserve

Mkomazi National Park

The Drakensberg, KwaZulu-Natal

The Matobo Hills

Johannesburg and Pretoria, Gauteng

Lake Victoria

Pilanesberg National Park

Mount Kilimanjaro National Park

Gombe National Park

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How much does a safari in Tanzania cost?

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What is the best time of the year to go to Tanzania for a safari?

Tanzania is a year-round safari destination with many adventures being offered all over the country. For optimal wildlife sightings, the dry season from June to October is your best bet! Read more on when to visit Tanzania

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Is South Africa or Tanzania safari better?

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Tanzania is in general a safe, hassle-free country. However, like most places, you do need to take precautions and listen to your tour guide. It also pays to read our articles on ‘Things to know before going to Tanzania’.

What to pack for a safari in Tanzania?

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