Self-Drive 2-Day Safari
Independent Bush Journey: Two Days of Safari, Sunsets & wildlife in Your Own Time
Why you'll love this tour
Ready for your own two-day African bush adventure with the freedom to explore at your own pace? This Self-Drive 2-Day Safari blends the rich wildlife encounters of a traditional safari escape with the flexibility of travelling in your own vehicle. Escape the city early, head inland through scenic countryside and spend two exhilarating days immersed in big-game territory — all while setting your own rhythm and enjoying the comfort of a quality lodge along the way.
Signature Moments
Tour Highlights
- Drive your own vehicle through scenic Klein Karoo and wine-region routes
- Welcome refreshments and lodge accommodation in safari terrain
- Early-evening game drive in an open-air 4×4 vehicle
- Bush sunset and wildlife viewing at prime hours
- Morning game drive with expert ranger guidance
- Walk with giraffes (time- and ranger-dependent)
- Lion preservation project or wildlife conservation viewing
- Lunch in shaded outdoor settings or boma restaurant
- Leisure time to relax by the pool or fireplace
Trip Itinerary
Kick off your self-drive safari by departing Cape Town early (ideally around 07:00) and heading inland through vineyards, valleys and rolling Karoo scenery. After a scenic journey of about 2.5–3 hours you’ll arrive at the private game reserve, where the openness of Africa awaits. Enjoy welcome drinks and a bush-style lunch under shaded trees or in a traditional boma restaurant before your first wildlife adventure.
As the afternoon light softens, meet your ranger and climb aboard an open-air 4×4 for your early-evening game drive. This is when animals are most active — elephants, lions, rhinos, giraffes and more roam freely across the plain, offering prime viewing opportunities. As sunset settles over the reserve, savour the colours of the bush and return to your lodge for dinner and a restful night.
After a hearty breakfast at your lodge, enjoy the morning game drive, a chance to catch wildlife activity in the crisp early hours. Your knowledgeable ranger will share insights into animal behaviour and bush ecology as you explore deeper into the reserve. Time permitting, you may have a chance to walk with giraffes — a gentle, memorable experience guided by the ranger.
Following your safari loop, take time to relax over lunch and soak up the final moments of the bush around you — perhaps by the pool or next to a crackling fireplace, depending on the season. Then begin your self-drive journey back to Cape Town through the scenic Klein Karoo and over the Huguenot Tunnel, enriched with memories of wildlife, landscapes and safari serenity.
Depart early: Leaving by around 07:00 helps you make the most of wildlife activity and game drive windows.
Own vehicle: You’ll be responsible for your transport — fuel, navigation and time management, but this also gives you flexibility and control.
Seasonal flexibility: Weather and reserve conditions may influence game drive timing, optional experiences like giraffe walks, and lodge dinner arrangements.
Parker Cottage Accommodation
Stay with us at Parker Cottage
Tucked into leafy Tamboerskloof, Parker Cottage is Cape Town at its most charming. Expect crisp linens, indulgent breakfasts, sunlit verandas, and a team that knows the city inside out. Your tour is unforgettable - your stay should be too.
Book Your StayTour Prices
Price
R12 649
What's Included
Things We Include
- Access to reserve activities and game drives with professional ranger
- Two meals (lunch and dinner) and morning meal on Day 1; breakfast and lunch on Day 2
- Accommodation in lodge rooms or ambassador-style suite at the reserve
- Early-evening and morning game drives in open-air safari vehicle
- Welcome drinks upon arrival
- Opportunity to participate in giraffe walk and visit to lion preservation project (subject to ranger discretion)
Things We Don't Include
- Use of your own vehicle / fuel expenses
- Gratuities for staff and ranger guides
- Personal purchases, drinks not specified, or optional activities not listed
Important Notes
Flexible & Fair Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation up to 14 days before your tour date.
- 50% refund for cancellations 7-13 days before the tour.
- Within 7 days, tours are non-refundable, but we’ll do our best to reschedule where possible.
- If weather forces us to cancel (e.g. Table Mountain cableway closure), we’ll adjust the itinerary or refund that portion.
Need a Car Rental?
We can arrange trusted local car rentals to match your tour dates. Ask us and we'll tailor options to your itinerary.