Where is the best place to see the Big 5 near Cape Town?

Aquila is the closest Big 5 game reserve to Cape Town that offers an authentic African safari experience. Aquila is also the most affordable Big 5 Cape Town Safari destination worth exploring. So, it's no surprise that our budget-friendly Cape Town Safaris to Aquila Game Reserve are the most popular.



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Set within the Greater Kruger National Park, Saseka Tented Camp is a superb choice for couples and honeymooners looking for an ultra-luxurious and polished safari experience near Cape Town.

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5 best safari destinations to spot the Big 5 animals
  • South Africa - Kruger National Park. ...
  • Tanzania – Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. ...
  • Namibia – Etosha National Park and the Waterberg Plateau Park. ...
  • Botswana – Moremi Game Reserve & Chobe National Park. ...
  • Kenya - Maasai Mara Game Reserve. ...
  • Which safari will you choose?


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When is the Best Time to See the Big 5? The African dry winter months from July to October are the best time to see the big five in Africa. The absence of rain dries up the vegetation, which makes it easier to spot leopards resting on trees and rhinos and buffaloes which are usually hidden behind the lush vegetation.

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With four or five days in the city – ideally a week – you can see all the major sights (Cape Town's notoriously fickle weather permitting), pick the perfect restaurant (book a few weeks ahead for big-name fine dining joints) and get a feel for the city's general joie de vivre.

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If you are coming from Cape Town, there is a direct daily scheduled flight from Cape Town to Skukuza, the Kruger Mpumalanga Airport and Hoedspruit Airport - which takes about 2.5 hours. Of course, you can still choose to fly via Johannesburg, where you then have the choice of any of the above methods!

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LLion, leopard, rhino, elephant and buffalo…and Southern Right whales and Great White sharks. With two-thirds of our country surrounded by coastline, a trip to South Africa is not complete without seeing Southern Right whales and Great White sharks.

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