Safari Tours in Cape Winelands: 8 Compared on Price and Time

1.Wildlife Safari, Olive, Beer/Wine Tasting Day Tour from Cape Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · from $227Our pick

Join guide Ian of African Moon Adventures for a nine-hour Cape Town day trip combining a Buffelsfontein game drive with Darling olive, wine, toffee, and craft beer tastings. Your air-conditioned minivan holds no more than seven people, with hotel pickup, bottled water, tea, and coffee included. Lunch and alcoholic drinks cost extra.

“Ian was an amazing tour guide and didn't mind being our own personal photographer haha. He even takes his own pictures throughout the tour and posts them on the Facebook page for you to save later on. There was only two of us on this tour which was great because we were able to add additional stops along the way! You can also use this tour company African Moon Adventures to go to other popular locations too such as Boulders Beach and Cape Point, or customise your own trip for a reasonable rate. The ride to the safari was roughly an hour, with a stop along the way to get…”

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2.Stellenbosch North Guided Wine Safari (Tastings Excluded)

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 20 reviews · from $42Best value

Meet at Visit Stellenbosch for a half-day wine outing by 4x4 open safari vehicle. Visit Stark Conde, Rustenberg, and Glenelly, with time for wine, gardens, views, and historic farm buildings. Tastings, lunch, and purchases cost extra. The route uses regular roads, not an off-road trail.

“The wine safari was the crowning glory of a wonderful trip through South Africa. We had the guide all to ourselves and he drove us to three wineries. In addition to the tastings, we will also remember the day fondly for the beautiful natural surroundings and the great conversations we had along the way!”

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3.Wildlife Safari, Olive, Beer & Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 18 reviews · 1 day · from $432

Spend a full day with a small group of up to seven, traveling from Cape Town to Buffelsfontein for an open-top game drive, then tasting olive products and wine at Alexanderfontein. Continue to Darling Brew for craft beer and lunch, try local toffees, and return via Bloubergstrand. Ian is a warmly praised guide when available.

“Amazing! Ian our guide was very informative, kind, and helpful. Safari was great - was able to see all the wildlife we wanted to and the olive tasting was unique!”

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4.Wine Beer and Biltong Safari – Stellenbosch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $105

Spend about seven hours with Kiff Kombi Tours exploring Stellenbosch by minibus. Visit two microbreweries and two wine farms, taste local beer and wine, pair biltong with wine, watch zebra and springbok, and enjoy an afternoon braai. Pickup and return are included, with groups capped at 13.

“A great experience and Vaughn was a fantastic guide! Visited a number of wine farms and micro breweries with a excellent braai along the way.”

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5.Stellenbosch North Guided Wine Safari (Tastings Included)

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 16 reviews · 3h 30m · from $70

Spend three and a half hours in an open safari vehicle visiting Stark-Condé, Rustenberg, and Glenelly. Taste wines at each estate, enjoy mountain views, and hear about Stellenbosch from an English-speaking guide. The group is limited to nine, with 45 minutes at each winery. Lunch and wine purchases cost extra.

“Prima tour naar 3 wijnproeverijen. De gids was echt behulpzaam en nam ruim de tijd. Waren later terug dan gepland maar dat was prima. Waren met 2 heren uit Duitsland. Topmiddag op mijn verjaardag.”

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6.sunset safari big 5 Game reserve Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 14 reviews · 8 hours · from $224

Travel from Cape Town to Aquila Private Nature Reserve for a sunset game drive, a meal, and possible Big Five sightings. Enoch Mukidi and Yannick are among the named guides praised for friendly service. The package includes hotel pickup, transport, entry, a guide, water, and meals, with drinks extra.

“We had a wonderful experience with our guide, Enoch Mukidi. He accompanied us throughout the day and was punctual, polite, and incredibly humorous and open. He made us feel very safe at all times and ensured that we arrived at Aquila Reserve comfortably and reliably. His friendly and professional manner truly enhanced our experience. We highly recommend him!”

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7.Horse Riding Wildlife Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 14 reviews · 1h 30m · from $98

Ride at walking pace through a 240ha wildlife reserve 12km from Stellenbosch. Gentle horses suit beginners, and guides including Deidre and Monica share wildlife facts and reserve stories. You may see giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, eland and springbok, but check the strict 75kg limit before booking.

“I've never came so close to wildlife ever. A very special experience with beautiful horses and a very experience guide.”

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8.Jonkershoek: Waterfall Hike and 4×4 Safari Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 4 hours · from $77

Meet your guide at Lanzerac Deli for a private four-hour outing in Jonkershoek Nature Reserve. Ride a safari vehicle along a 10 km circular route, then hike to the First or Second Waterfall. Louise has guided guests with a calm, safety-first approach, while the route offers pools, mountain views, and a shorter 3 km option.

“gids wist alles fantastisch te vertellen en deed alles op Je eigen tempo. Super mooie route!! was wel een lastige route gezien het eigenlijk enkel bestaat uit rotsen”

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