Excursion Botlierskop private game reserve safari & lunch tour at Mossel Bay

Explore a wealth of diverse and abundant flora and wildlife species during this scenic and exciting, half-day, game drive excursion at the Botliershop Private Game Reserve.

Mossel Bay, Western Cape Province, Outeniqua Mountains, Botlierskop Private Game Reserve

Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately 30-minute drive to the Botlierskop Private Game Reserve, established in 2002. Located within the foothills of the magnificent Outeniqua mountain range in the malaria-free Western Cape province of South Africa, Botlierskop is blessed with vast and diverse plant communities including woodlands, coastal fynbos, mountain fynbos and renosterveld. The Moordkuil River, a tributary to the Little Brak River, runs through the reserve and adds to the diversity of habitats for the large number of animal species and birdlife.

About the Botlierskop Private Game Reserve

A rich diversity of more than 200 bird species is found within the different macro and micro eco-systems at Botlierskop. The plant species found in the fynbos areas of the reserve include proteas, ericas, restios, and geophytes. These provide an ideal plant cover, ensuring a good supply of clean water from the mountain catchments. Botlierskop is a well-stocked, free roaming, private game reserve providing visitors with the opportunity to view African wildlife in its natural habitat from the safety and comfort of open-air, 4WD safari vehicles. Currently, there are 26 different wildlife species and a total of more than 1,800 animals on this vast, approximately 7,413-acre (about 3,000-hectare) reserve.

Day Visitors Centre, Game Drive, Rhinos, Buffaloes, Giraffes, Zebras, Impalas, Lions, Wildebeests

Upon arrival at the Day Visitors Centre and after a welcome refreshment, meet your ranger/guide and receive your safety and tour instructions, then board your 4WD open-air safari vehicle for a guided, approximately 2.5-hour game drive. Look for white rhinos, buffaloes, blue wildebeests, giraffes, zebras, elands, impalas, and lions; the lions are kept in an approximately 247-acre (about 100-hectare) enclosure. Other animals that may be seen include the bontebok, bushbuck, common grey duiker, grysbok, honey badger, rock hyrax, kudu, nyala, porcupine, waterbuck, and steenbok.

Buffet Lunch

After your game drive, return to the Day Visitors Centre for a delectable buffet - style lunch, then re-board your coach for the approximately 30-minute drive back to the pier.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Mossel Bay, Western Cape Province, Outeniqua Mountains, Botliership Private Game Reserve, Game Drive, Rhinos, Buffaloes, Giraffes, Zebras, Impalas, Lions, Lunch

Note

Please note: This tour involves an extensive amount of off-road driving and a minimal amount of walking for approximately 109 yards (about 100 metres), at times over uneven, bumpy, gravel, and natural surfaces and inclines, with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach and open-air, 4WD safari vehicles, and several steps at the Botlierskop Private Game Reserve. The ride may be rough at times, and guests will experience bumpy, jerking motions. This tour is recommended for active guests in good physical condition. This tour is not suitable for pregnant guests, guests with neck and/or back problems, guests with heart and/or respiratory conditions, guests prone to motion sickness, guests with limited mobility, and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Guests are advised to wear lightweight, cotton safari wear (long-and-short-sleeved shirts and pants) with flat, sturdy, and closed-toe walking shoes, and bring sun protection, insect repellent, a light, weatherproof jacket, bottled water, and local currency or credit cards for purchases from the ship. Guests must be at least 6 years old to participate on this tour; minors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian over 18 years old. Guests must carry their passports and ship’s ID at all times. Guests must be at least 18 years old to be served alcoholic beverages. Guests are not permitted to use cellular phones during the game drives. Guests are not permitted to speak loudly, or stand up on the game drive vehicles, as this disturbs the animals. Smoking is not permitted during the game drives. No food may be taken into the reserve on the open-air, 4WD safari vehicles. The open-air, 4WD safari vehicles utilised on this tour are not covered; therefore, guests are exposed to the elements. Although frequently encountered on this type of tour, wildlife and bird sightings are not guaranteed. Due to the prevailing weather conditions and movement of dangerous wildlife on the game drives, the tour sequence, timings, and itinerary are subject to change by the lodge management without prior notice. This Lodge does not have the big 5. A signed waiver is required to participate on this tour. Operation of this tour is subject to weather conditions.

Guests are required to fill out an indemnity form to participate in this activity, indicating passport or National ID number.