Experience A Big Five Safari from Cape Town

Take the plunge straight into a 2-billion-year-old volcanic caldera. This intense, two-day Big Five Safari from Cape Town includes two extended private safaris, gourmet meals, and flights from Cape Town to your Pilanesberg National Park Safari. From ZAR 15,277 per person sharing for 2 days.

Feel your pulse quicken as the Crocodile River shimmers. Fly from Cape Town to the southern frontier of the Kruger National Park for a premium river view stay that keeps the wildlife show going between drives. Roll out with expert guides and chase golden-hour sightings before unwinding on the deck with the river in full, magical view. From ZAR 23,101 per person sharing for 3 days.

Picture this. Dawn in Sabi Sabi — the smell of coffee as you lift your camera to capture at dawn. As your day progresses, you explore with expert guides to discover the Big Five. Then Victoria Falls, Royal Livingstone lawns, a golden Zambezi cruise in the Captain’s Cabin, and a show-stopping dinner on the Zambezi Bridge. A Cape Town tour rounds it off. A scenic Table Mountain cableway ride, Bo-Kaap’s colour-washed lanes and the Atlantic air at the V&A Waterfront. Stride, sip, savour: Mmilo Tours delivers a full-tilt odyssey that you can enjoy to your heart’s content. From ZAR 166,064 per person sharing for 11 days.

Find your inner roar. An epic Big Five odyssey beckons. Discover Victoria Falls, then melt into golden-hour calm on a Zambezi sunset dinner cruise. Wake with a flutter of anticipation for a Kruger National Park Safari, with fresh tracks leading to lion, elephant and buffalo. Exhale with a sundowner while the Crocodile River murmurs below. Soak in the mesmerising scenery of the Panorama Route Tour and round it off with a tour of Cape Town from ZAR 80,188 per person sharing for 10 days.

Step off the plane, straight into big-cat country. Embark on a private-concession escape at Lukimbi. Scan the waterholes for rhinos, and watch giraffes stretch against a copper sky as nocturnal hunters stir. Between outings, the lodge’s deck keeps the wildlife show rolling while you ensure sundowners are aplenty. Return flights from Cape Town are included. From ZAR 47,069 per person sharing for 3 days.

Accommodation, the meals listed on your itinerary, park and entry fees, guided game drives, and all scheduled transfers. On selected trips, return flights from Cape Town are built in.

Short fly-ins include Pilanesberg or the Kruger National Park. Longer journeys include the Panorama Route, Victoria Falls, and Cape Town.

Typically two per day (dawn and late afternoon) on Kruger packages. The 2-Day Pilanesberg National Park Safari offers two extended private safaris, allowing for maximum time in the bush.

Greater freedom to go off-road (within lodge rules) and linger at sightings, with expert trackers and rangers leading the way.

Yes on the 2-Day Pilanesberg National Park Safari, 3-Day Kruger, 3-Day Luxury Kruger, 10-Day Vic Falls & Kruger — Panorama & Cape Town, and 11-Day South Africa Luxury Safari. Your trip brief will confirm flight times.

Light, neutral layers; a warm fleece for dawn; sturdy shoes; hat and sunglasses; high-SPF sunscreen; insect repellent; a small daypack; binoculars and camera (plus a power bank).

Most Mmilo Tours safaris and Panorama Route tours are easy to moderate and suit travellers with average mobility. Please let us know about any mobility or medical considerations, and we’ll tailor your experience to ensure a comfortable stay without compromising the magic.

Mmilo’s Big Five Safari from Cape Town are family-friendly: children aged six and above can join most packages, while those under twelve travel at a reduced “child sharing” rate when accompanied by an adult. Toddlers (aged 0–2) often travel free or at minimal cost on the standalone two-day tour when sharing their parents’ room or seat. Always check the “Tour Notes” on your chosen itinerary for any specific age requirements or child-rate details.

Mmilo Tours Packages typically cover breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, with gourmet lodge dining forming part of the safari experience. Drinks are usually available for purchase separately, though some luxury lodges may include house wines or sundowners. For tours that include flights, meals during travel legs are not included unless otherwise specified.

Mmilo Tours is flexible with its Big Five Safaris — you can add extras like shark cage diving in Gansbaai, a private Cape Point tour, wine tasting in Stellenbosch, or even a helicopter flight over the city. For safari lovers, you can extend your stay, upgrade to a private vehicle, or include additional Kruger National Park Safari or Panorama Route adventures. Just let us know your preferences and we’ll customise the experience to suit you.

The best places to see the Big Five are South Africa’s Kruger National Park and its surrounding private reserves like Sabi Sabi, where game drives often deliver multiple sightings in a single day. The Pilanesberg Game Reserve, set in an ancient volcanic crater, is another strong option, easily accessible from Cape Town with a short flight.