Game Farms Close to Cape Town

There is no better place in the world to explore the animal kingdom than in South Africa. Here are some of the species you are more likely to encounter. Antelope, Baboon, Birds, Buffalo, Cheetah, Crocodile, Elephant, Giraffe, Hippo, Hyena, Leopard, Lion, Oryx, Rhino, Snakes, Springbok, Squirrel, Suricate, Warthog, Wildebeest and Zebra.

We've made a list of some of the most popular Game and Nature Reserves in the Western Cape:

Aquila Game Reserve - A comfortable drive from Cape Town on the N1 national road, through the scenic Hex River Valley, brings you to Cape Town's closest private game reserve. At Aquila Private Game Reserve, guests enjoy morning, sunset or night game drives in an open-air landrover, while viewing a variety of indigenous and re-introduced animals, such as Cape Town's closest Rhino, Lion and Giraffe. Large herds of other African wildlife such as zebra, black wildebeest, klipspringer, duiker, greybuck, and ostrich, as well as troops of baboon, reside on the reserve.

Inverdoorn Game Reserve - The Inverdoorn Game Reserve is situated in Ceres-Karoo just outside Cape Town. Surrounded by beautiful mountain ranges with the most incredible sunsets and breathtaking skies at night, Inverdoorn offers you the opportunity to relax close to Cape Town.

Kagga Kamma - Escape from the pressures of modern life and retreat to Kagga Kamma, located in the peaceful southern Cedarberg Mountains. The stunning location of the lodge was once home to the Bushmen, today many of their ancient cave paintings are still clearly visible on the rocks, (some dating back 6,000 years).

Fairy Glen Game Reserve - Fairy Glen provides an unforgettable African Big Five Safari in a malaria-free environment which makes it the closest game reserve to Cape Town.

Sanbona Wildlife Reserve - Only 3 hours from Cape Town, Sanbona boasts 54 000 hectares of undulating mountains and plains, indigenous flora and fauna, rock formations and rock art.

Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve & Wellness Retreat - Five star luxury in the heart of the African wilderness. Located 270 kilometres from Cape Town.

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