A safari-filled overnight tour gives you unforgettable opportunities to experience some of Africa’s most impressive wildlife and rescued elephants in their natural habitat. Begin your adventure in the Western Cape with an early morning pickup and drive from Cape Town. Usually from about 7am. This drive takes roughly 4 hours, during which there will be pit stops to stretch, snap photos and get something to eat for lunch. On your first safari stop of the day, spot some of Africa’s wild animals from the back of an open 4x4 vehicle in Botlierskop, a malaria-free private game reserve near Mosselbay. Search for giraffe, white rhino, kudu, lion, elephant, zebra and wildebeest, to name a few. The game drive is led by an experienced game ranger, sharing his knowledge of the local wildlife and plants.

The scenery during the next 50 miles changes dramatically from green to dusty dull greys as you reach the relatively arid region of the Klein Karoo and the ostrich capital of the world, Oudtshoorn. Enjoy an evening of free time in Oudtshoorn, relaxing at your accommodation. Ask your guide to book an optional "braai" barbecue dinner at the backpackers (subject to availability) to sample ostrich meat ("sosaties") and homemade bread ("pot brood"), or explore the region's other dining options to sample a variety of local dishes. The guide can help pre-book your dining preference with top restaurants of the region. Accommodation included as per stay package selected: 4 star Luxury Buffelsdrift Lodge or Farm Stay Mooi Plaas Guesthouse or 3 star Comfort 88 Baron van Heerden Guesthouse.