Top Cape Town Pack Animal Tours

Explore the Western Cape of South Africa at a much faster pace than a walking tour. With this horseback riding safari, enjoy beautiful coastal views on an untouched stretch of beach and look out for local wildlife at the same time—your journey visits places where giraffes, water buffalos, and zebras have been spotted before.

Improve your chances of seeing sharks in the wild with this group shark cage diving experience in Cape Town. With all the diving gear provided, you can travel light and avoid hauling bulky equipment. Let your guide lead the way, as they accompany you through the waters as you search for Great White sharks, Bronze Whaler sharks, and Sevengill sharks from a safe distance.

Robben Island tours are best booked in advance. This half-day tour includes museum admission and round-trip transfer from your Cape Town hotel, ensuring a hassle-free visit. Learn about the island’s history from your guide, see Nelson Mandela’s prison cell, and reflect on your journey back to the mainland.

This private and personalized tour pairs you up with a local host for a jaunt around some of Cape Town’s most interesting neighborhoods. Starting in District Six, learn how the apartheid regime forcibly removed 60,000 black residents during the 1970s and what the culture there is like today. You’ll also explore the fast-evolving Woodstock neighborhood, visit a local bakery and get insider tips along the way.

Experience the thrill of a Cape Town Big 5 Safari on Horseback at the renowned Aquila Private Game Reserve, an unforgettable adventure set against stunning South African landscapes. Your day begins with convenient pick-up from your hotel, followed by a scenic journey to the reserve. Upon arrival, you are greeted with refreshing welcome drinks and can indulge in a sumptuous buffet breakfast, energising you for the day ahead. After breakfast, saddle up for a 1 to 2-hour horseback safari, where you'll ride through diverse terrains, immersing yourself in the natural beauty of the reserve. Here, the enchanting sights and sounds of the wild envelop you, creating a truly immersive experience. After an exhilarating ride, savour a delicious buffet lunch and enjoy some leisure time to relax and take in the surroundings. As the day winds down, reflect on the captivating encounters before departing back to Cape Town, filled with memories of an extraordinary journey through nature and wildlife.

Spend a day at the Aquila Game Reserve, the closest one to Cape Town, on this safari tour. Get excited to see the Big Five game animals and endangered species on this worry-free trip, which includes pickup at your Cape Town hotel. This is one of the easiest safari tours near Cape Town, on a private game reserve in a malaria-free area.

Spend time watching one of the world’s most feared fish on this thrilling diving experience. Learn about various shark species from your marine biologist guide, and then dive into the water in a cage to observe sharks in their natural habitat. It's an ideal choice for aquatic animal lovers. Breakfast, snacks, and hotel pick-up and drop-off are included for a truly seamless experience.

Go wild in the Western Cape on this Oudtshoorn overnight safari trip from Cape Town! Travel off the beaten track to get to see South Africa's wildlife and immerse yourself in nature. Visit Botlierskop Reserve - close to the coastal Garden Route region and Buffelsdrift in the heart of the Klein Karoo region - offering the perfect backdrop for an African wildlife experience. This trip offers guided 4x4 drives at two private game reserves; as well as a chance to observe rescued elephants roaming freely in nature (optional activity with extra costs). You'll overnight at the ostrich capital of the world about 5 hours driving from Cape Town. This tour is led by a local qualified tour guide and game rangers during safaris. This introduction tour is ideal for anyone that visits the Western Cape region and have limited time to see wildlife and most of the Big 5 in natural game reserve settings.

Dive with sharks off the coast of Cape Town on this small-group excursion that is led by an expert captain and crew to ensure an experience that is educational as well as fun. Learn about the biology and behavior of sharks getting in the water to see them up close. A small group makes for lots of personalized attention and an intimate atmosphere.

This tour combines three of the Cape town’s most unique experiences in one day. You start with iconic Table Mountain views, then move from city scenery to real African wildlife on horseback in a private game reserve, and finish the day with award-winning wine tasting in the Cape Winelands. It’s a rare mix of nature, adventure, and luxury. Unlike standard tours, this experience is carefully timed so you can enjoy each activity without rushing. You travel in a comfortable vehicle with a local guide who shares real stories about Cape Town, Stellenbosch, and Paarl, not just scripted facts. The horseback wildlife ride offers a safari-style experience without leaving the Cape Town region, making it perfect for travelers who want something different from typical city tours. This tour is ideal for couples, solo travelers, and small groups who want a premium, memorable day with beautiful views, wildlife encounters, and world-class wine.

Explore the unique beauty of Aquila Game Reserve on a horseback safari, where you’ll ride alongside majestic giraffes, zebras, and antelope under the guidance of experienced instructors. After the thrill of spotting the Big 5—lions, elephants, and rhinos—from safe viewpoints, unwind with a gourmet lunch and indulge in a premium wine tasting at a renowned estate in the picturesque Winelands. This all-inclusive private tour, lasting 10-12 hours, is tailored for adventure seekers and wine enthusiasts alike, ensuring a delightful day filled with nature and luxury. - Horseback safari experience in the scenic Aquila Game Reserve - Opportunity to spot the Big 5 from safe vantage points - Gourmet lunch and premium wine tasting included - All-inclusive tour with pick-up from your Cape Town accommodation

We pick you up from your hotel in Cape Town at a given time. From Cape Town we use a shared minibus or coach depending on the number of passengers we have on the day. We drive outside Cape Town and stop at a fuel station in Worcester for 15 minutes bathroom break and passengers may purchase coffee and snacks. We then proceed to the Game Reserve, and we arrive at 09:00 am. Upon arrival at the game reserve, we are welcomed by a friendly team. We sip on our welcome drinks as we make our way to the restaurant to enjoy a scrumptious buffet breakfast before the Horseback Safari tour. Visitors may expect to see the Big five which are Lion, Elephant, Rhino, Buffalo and Leopard. Along these big five animals we get the opportunity to encounter other mammals such as Zebra, Giraffe, Eland, Springbok and Hippopotamus. After a Horseback Safari tour the team will take you to the restaurant where we will enjoy a heartly buffet lunch. After lunch visitors may have time at leisure exploring the reserve.

This full-day Cape Town excursion offers two tours wrapped into one. With round-trip transportation from your hotel, take the ferry to Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 18 years. A bus tour of the island, delivered with intimate detail by a former political prisoner, includes a viewing of Mandela's jail cell. Then, return to Cape Town for a guided city bus tour highlighting all its major monuments and places of interest including a cable car ride to the top of Table Mountain (own cost).