Half-Day Schotia Game Reserve (Open 4x4 Safari Vehicle)
Description
BIG 5 WILDLIFE Explore Schotia Safaris, the oldest private game reserve in the Eastern Cape, bordering Addo Elephant National Park. This malaria-free reserve boasts a high density of wildlife, with over 40 mammal species and approximately 2000 animals, ensuring excellent game viewing year-round. Schotia was the first Cape Province reserve with free-roaming lions, offering almost guaranteed sightings. Enjoy a half-day safari with expert local guides, scouting for the Big 5 (Elephant, Buffalo, Rhino, Lion, Leopard) and other species in this wildlife paradise. You may also spot Hippo, Crocodile, and various antelope.
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Itinerary
Enjoy your Safari in South Africa on this malaria free reserve, which is probably the most densely stocked reserve in Africa, and with over 40 mammal species and approximately 2000 animals, can offer consistently good game viewing throughout the year. Schotia was the first reserve in the Cape Province to have free roaming lions and we can almost guarantee sightings of these magnificent animals on every game drive.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick ups take place between 08h00 and 08h30 in the morning or 13h00 and 13h30 in the afternoon from Port Elizabeth and Colchester. Or 09h00 morning and 14h00 from SCHOTIA SAFARIS itself. A member of our team will contact you the day before via WhatsApp. LOOK OUT FOR ZASENDLE ADVENTURES ON ARRIVAL WARNING!!!! When participating in an open 4x4 safari, it's important to be prepared for a range of weather conditions, including wind, cold, heat, dust, rain, and bumpy roads. Although we strive to ensure your comfort, certain aspects remain beyond our control. Transfers also occur in these open vehicles. All open 4x4 safari vehicle's have canvas side covers that will be closed during transfer for a more comfortable ride. Guests need to dress appropriately for the anticipated weather conditions to ensure a comfortable experience during the safari. This policy indicates that during a safari, in the event of bad weather, such as heavy rain, the tour will continue as long as at least one participant wishes to proceed. To end the safari early and return, all participants must collectively agree to do so. Note that there won't be any refunds if the safari is cut short due to participant requests to cut safari short.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(9)
It all worked out wonderfully. The game drive in the open 4 x 4 vehicle was spectacular and our guide Alan was wonderful. We got to see a lot of animals, including all four of the Big Five (the leopard doesn't exist in this park anyway). The game drive is highly recommended and Alan in particular was great.
Thank you for your great review! Leopards are nocturnal animals and are very elusive animals. They very difficult to find find during the day, they lie up in thick bush to hide.
This game drive was great! We saw all of the big 5 except the leopard plus more. Lions hunting. Even a sable antelope. Alan our driver was great. Very knowledgable and accommodating. He went above and beyond our expectations. He loves his profession and it shows.
Hi Paula Thank you for the great review!
Very nice game drive with high chances to see a lot of animals in a short time with great landscape. Thanks to riian
Thank you Andrea for your great review! It was such a pleasure to have meet you and a privilege to be your guide for the day and be able to share our passion and knowledge with you about the wild animals.
A great excursion in the 4x4 Safarjeep with sightings of all animal species. Our guide tried very hard to tell us everything about the animals and always found the right places. The only criticism is the choice of safari jeep for arrival and departure. 1 hour across the highway with this vehicle is definitely no pleasure.
Thank you Barbel for your review! Please take note that you where informed and it was advertised that transfers take place as well in these open 4x4 safari vehicles. We do make it as comfortable as possible.
The tour was well organized, our guide was great, we saw a lot of animals up close. Highly recommended!
Thank you Peter for your great review!
Pierre was a very good and very friendly guide. We really enjoyed the trip. We have seen many different animals in a very short time. Highly recommended.
Thank you Michael for your great review!
Safari was OK. Unfortunately, we did not see any lions (or only very far away and very poorly recognizable). The vehicle was good, though too tight for people with long legs. Pick up was not as indicated at the terminal but BEFORE the terminal. Since we didn't have internet, we waited in the wrong place. In addition, the pickup was 30 minutes earlier than agreed. This was only communicated to us shortly before the activity by email, which we saw only by chance (since no internet!). The driver was nice but drove a bit quickly through the park. All in all, the safari was OK. Wouldn't book them anymore.
Dear Barot thank you for your review! Firstly, the lions at Schotia is wild animals not zoo kept, they roam freely on the Reserve and is not guaranteed to see. Secondly, when you made your reservation booking, you where emailed a CONFIRMATION email for your reservation booking, with all the information for pickup point and pickup time. This is then your responsibility to make sure you are at the pickup point at the right time.
We had booked this English speaking safari although we would have preferred a German speaking one! Our tour guide Piere was very hard, we understood almost everything he explained to us and also saw a lot of animals also 3 of the Big Five! This tour is highly recommended!
Melanie Thank you for your lovely review!
Excellent! Very fun and it’s very exciting experience ever once in a lifetime thing! Thanks to Riaag for sharing and knowledge about the animals
Thanks Esther for your great review! It was such a great pleasure in having you and be able to share my knowledge with you!
