Eastern Cape
Explore Eastern Cape over 10 days. Malaria-free Big Five safari in the Eastern Cape, from the elephants of Addo to the wild beauty of the Karoo.
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Your journey, day by day
Arrival in Kariega Game Reserve & first look
ArrivalArrive in the Eastern Cape and transfer to Kariega Game Reserve. Settle in, freshen up and, if time allows, enjoy a first taste of the reserve with a sunset drive.
Hot Air Balloon Trip
Rise with the sun over the Great Karoo and drift silently above the plains in a hot-air balloon, watching game scatter beneath you. Later, return to Kariega Game Reserve for sundowners, dinner and the sounds of the bush.
Baviaanskloof Wilderness
Hike into the Baviaanskloof, a UNESCO World Heritage wilderness of sheer cliffs, hidden kloofs and pristine fynbos. Later, return to Kariega Game Reserve for sundowners, dinner and the sounds of the bush.
Addo Elephant National Park
Explore the vast Addo Elephant National Park, home to more than 600 elephants alongside lion, buffalo and the world's largest land bird. Later, return to Kariega Game Reserve for sundowners, dinner and the sounds of the bush.
Hot Air Balloon Trip
Rise with the sun over the Great Karoo and drift silently above the plains in a hot-air balloon, watching game scatter beneath you. Later, return to Kariega Game Reserve for sundowners, dinner and the sounds of the bush.
Baviaanskloof Wilderness
Hike into the Baviaanskloof, a UNESCO World Heritage wilderness of sheer cliffs, hidden kloofs and pristine fynbos. Later, return to Samara Private Game Reserve for sundowners, dinner and the sounds of the bush.
Addo Elephant National Park
Explore the vast Addo Elephant National Park, home to more than 600 elephants alongside lion, buffalo and the world's largest land bird. Later, return to Samara Private Game Reserve for sundowners, dinner and the sounds of the bush.
Hot Air Balloon Trip
Rise with the sun over the Great Karoo and drift silently above the plains in a hot-air balloon, watching game scatter beneath you. Later, return to Samara Private Game Reserve for sundowners, dinner and the sounds of the bush.
Baviaanskloof Wilderness
Hike into the Baviaanskloof, a UNESCO World Heritage wilderness of sheer cliffs, hidden kloofs and pristine fynbos. Later, return to Samara Private Game Reserve for sundowners, dinner and the sounds of the bush.
Addo Elephant National Park & departure
DepartureExplore the vast Addo Elephant National Park, home to more than 600 elephants alongside lion, buffalo and the world's largest land bird. Later, return to Samara Private Game Reserve for sundowners, dinner and the sounds of the bush. — then check out and transfer for your onward journey, leaving with a head full of Eastern Cape memories.
Your way, every day
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