Eastern Cape Full-Day Big 5 Safari & Boat Cruise

Sunday's River Valley, Eastern Cape



Discover the wild beauty of the Eastern Cape with a full-day Big 5 safari and boat cruise at Amakhala Game Reserve. Enjoy a 2-course lunch and spot wildlife on a guided game drive.

Highlights

  • Embark on a full-day safari and boat cruise at Amakhala Game Reserve
  • Spot the Big 5 on a guided game drive across the reserve
  • Enjoy a delicious 2-course lunch with two local beverages
  • Cruise along the Bushman’s River and admire the riverbanks
  • See abundant birdlife and diverse landscapes from the water

Description

Begin your adventure at the Day Safari Welcome Centre at Leeuwenbosch Country House, where you’ll meet your ranger and receive an orientation. Then, embark on a guided Big 5 game drive across the reserve, keeping an eye out for elephants, lions, rhinos, leopards, and buffalo.

After your game drive, enjoy a delicious 2-course lunch, including two local beverages, with a cash bar available. Then, take a game-drive transfer to the Bushman’s River boat site, with more opportunities for wildlife sightings along the way.

Next, enjoy a scenic boat cruise along the Bushman’s River, taking in the beautiful riverbanks and abundant birdlife. Finally, take a game-drive transfer to the entrance gate, with one final opportunity to spot wildlife.

Includes

  • This full-day experience includes a 3-hour guided Big 5 game drive
  • A delicious 2-course lunch with two local beverages
  • A game-drive transfer to the Bushman’s River
  • A 1-hour scenic boat cruise along the river and the return game-drive transfer to the entrance gate

Excludes

  • Gratuities
  • Extra drinks
  • Curio purchases

Important Information

  • Transfers to and from the game reserve can be arranged upon request.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

Frequently Asked Questions

You can expect to see the Big 5: elephants, lions, rhinos, leopards, and buffalo during the guided game drive at Amakhala Game Reserve.
The boat cruise takes place along the Bushman’s River within the Eastern Cape, offering views of the riverbanks and local wildlife.
The full-day experience typically lasts a whole day, starting in the morning with a game drive and including a boat cruise and lunch; check the website for specific timing.
Yes, a delicious 2-course lunch with two local beverages is included during the tour.
A professional ranger guides both the game drive and the boat cruise at Amakhala Game Reserve.
Yes, the cruise along the Bushman’s River offers opportunities to see abundant birdlife native to the Eastern Cape region.
No prior experience is needed; the guided tours are suitable for all levels of wildlife enthusiasts.
The safari begins at the Day Safari Welcome Centre located at Leeuwenbosch Country House in the Eastern Cape.
It is best to check the tour provider’s policy regarding age restrictions to confirm if children can participate.
You will experience diverse landscapes including savannah, riverbanks along the Bushman’s River, and natural bushveld typical of the Eastern Cape.

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