Day 1: Cape Town to Mont Eco Game Reserve – South Africa

Embark on an exciting 2-day Cape Town Safari to Mont Eco Game Reserve commencing with an early morning pick-up from your Cape Town accommodation. Sit back, relax, and take in the breathtaking scenery during the picturesque 3-hour journey to Mont Eco Private Game Reserve in the Klein Karoo region of the Western Cape.

Upon reaching Kingsley Lodge, your eco-conscious accommodation within Mont Eco Game Reserve at around 12h00 to 13h00, you’ll have ample time to settle in and indulge in a delightful lunch before embarking on an exhilarating afternoon game drive. Keep a keen eye out for the iconic Big 5 animals – lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo – as you traverse Mont Eco’s diverse habitats on your safari in South Africa. Following the guided game drive, we return to Kingsley Lodge for a sumptuous dinner and a tranquil evening beneath the magnificent Karoo night sky.

Encompassing 6,500 hectares (16,000 acres), Mont Eco Private Game Reserve is an expansive sanctuary in the heart of the Klein Karoo. The Klein Karoo is celebrated for its distinctive succulent habitat, boasting an impressive assortment of over 5,000 species, comprising nearly half of the world’s succulent varieties. This area is positioned amidst the Fynbos Biome and the Succulent Karoo Biome. It offers a captivating fusion of fynbos and succulent plant life, with its rugged mountains, rolling hills and valleys, offering endless fascination for visitors.

Immerse yourself in the unspoiled splendour of Mont Eco Game Reserve on guided sunset and sunrise game drives on this 2-day Cape Town safari. The 4×4 game drives at Mont Eco offer a remarkable opportunity to encounter Africa’s renowned Big 5 animals, which have been reintroduced to the reserve through extensive conservation efforts. Led by expert rangers, the game drives provide insight into the intricate relationships between the fauna and flora of the Klein Karoo. Search for elusive leopards, traverse valleys and mountains, and encounter unique Karoo wildlife species such as the brown hyena, aardvark, oryx, and klipspringer. Witness herds of eland, springbok, wildebeest, and giraffe, and explore ancient riverbeds with Acacia trees beneath the Langeberg Mountains. For a more intimate connection with nature, guided bush walks allow you to immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of Mont Eco Private Game Reserve.

• Travel: 3 hours
• Meals included: Lunch & Dinner
• Activity included: Afternoon Game Drive in Mont Eco Game Reserve
• Accommodation: Kingsley Lodge

Day 2: Mont Eco Game Reserve to Cape Town – South Africa

This morning our 2-day Cape Town Safari starts with an early morning game drive in Mont Eco Game Reserve followed by breakfast. Then it’s time to bid farewell to the tranquil Mont Eco and embark on your transfer back to your accommodation in Cape Town.

• Meal included: Breakfast
• Activity included: Morning Game Drive in Mont Eco Game Reserve
• Travel: 3 hours

About Mont Eco Game Reserve

Mont Eco Game Reserve is a 6,500-hectare (16,000-acre) wildlife area in the Western Cape’s malaria-free Klein Karoo. It is nestled on the slopes of the majestic Langeberg Mountain range, conveniently located just 45 minutes from the historic Karoo town of Montagu. A two-and-a-half-hour drive from Cape Town, Mont Eco is easily accessible for day and overnight visitors and boasts luxurious eco-lodge accommodation at its Kingsley Lodge.

Previously a farm, Mont Eco Game Reserve embarked on the monumental task of restoring the farm to its natural state. The game reserve thrives within the esteemed Cape Floral Kingdom, boasting three distinct biomes: the Nama Karoo, Succulent Karoo, and Fynbos. It has undergone a remarkable revival led by devoted custodians, who have painstakingly restored the land to its original state, now teeming with a noteworthy array of succulent plant species.

Wildlife that once roamed these lands in the distant past has been reintroduced and iconic Karoo species such as brown hyena, aardvark, gemsbok, and klipspringer thrive in this unique landscape, alongside herds of eland, springbok, wildebeest, and giraffe. After thorough research, the Big 5 animals of Africa have also been reintroduced to the reserve offering visitors an authentic Big 5 safari in South Africa.

Experience the diverse wonders of nature and the wild beauty of Mont Eco Game Reserve on game drives and bush walks and journey through time as you explore the intricate history of its landscapes, from ancient Bushman paintings to fossilised remnants spanning millennia. Mont Eco Private Game Reserve offers a chance to reconnect with nature through its towering mountains, winding rivers, vast plains, and Karoo vegetation.

About Kingsley Lodge at Mont Eco Game Reserve

Nestled beside a seasonal riverbed, Kingsley Lodge in Mont Eco Game Reserve offers a harmonious blend of luxury and sustainability. Boasting diverse communal areas, exquisite dining choices, and seven spacious contemporary suites, the lodge epitomises African vibrancy.

Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, the lodge’s interior showcases a fusion of textures and colours, featuring handcrafted doors, mosaic artworks, and eclectic elements that evoke the spirit of Africa with stone, ceramics, wood, and glass harmonising to create a contemporary ambience.

The central lodge features a welcoming dining and lounge area centred around a refreshing swimming pool. Guests can unwind on the expansive deck or in the inviting lounge, indulging in wine tastings from the private cellar stocked with local vintages, or enjoy the boma area while immersing themselves in the serene beauty of the Karoo. Kingsley Lodge boasts a games room with a big-screen TV, a pool table, plenty of games for entertainment, and a curio shop for souvenirs of your Big 5 safari in South Africa.

Kingsley Lodge prioritises eco-friendly practices, harnessing solar power for energy needs and featuring handcrafted clay Karoo fireplaces in each safari suite. The standalone suites span 80 square meters with large bedrooms, open lounges, kitchen and dining areas, and boast high-speed optical fibre Wi-Fi, ceiling fans for gentle breezes, fireplaces and firewood for cold evenings and large bathrooms with African Khoi San baths for ultimate relaxation as well as His & Hers basins and large walk-in showers.

The private decks offer tranquil views of the seasonal river and opportunities to appreciate the natural surroundings. Families are catered to with specially crafted sofa beds in the lounge area, ensuring comfort and convenience for all guests.