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

This 4-day Cape Town Safari to Mont Eco Game Reserve begins when you are collected from your Cape Town accommodation early in the morning. From the airport, you are transferred to Mont Eco Private Game Reserve, a vast 6,500-hectare (16,000-acre) haven in the heart of the Klein Karoo. Sit back and enjoy the breathtaking scenery on the 3-hour drive to Mont Eco Private Game Reserve in the Western Cape of South Africa.

The Klein (Little) Karoo boasts an extraordinary succulent habitat, housing over 5,000 species, nearly half of the world’s succulent varieties. Mont Eco hosts a unique blend of fynbos and succulent plant life, situated in a transition zone between the Fynbos Biome and the Succulent Karoo Biome. Accessible and captivating, its rugged mountains, rolling hills, and valleys provide endless fascination for visitors. Over the next 4 days, we explore the Karoo wilderness of Mont Eco Game Reserve and its diverse wildlife.

We arrive for check-in at Kingsley Lodge, your luxurious eco-lodge accommodation at Mont Eco Private Game Reserve, between 12h00 and 13h00. There is plenty of time to settle in and enjoy lunch before embarking on an exciting guided game drive in this private Big 5 game reserve. Look out for Africa’s Big 5 animals (lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos, and buffaloes) as you take in the unique fauna and flora on your safari in South Africa. We return to Kingsley Lodge after our game drive for dinner and a relaxing evening marvelling at the spectacular Klein Karoo night sky.

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

Days 2 & 3: Mont Eco Game Reserve – South Africa

The next two days of your Cape Town Safari are all about experiencing nature and the wild inhabitants of Mont Eco Game Reserve on sunrise and sunset game drives or bush walks. For these 2 full days, you have the option of two game drives or a game drive and a bush walk per day. Your choice must be communicated to the staff at Kingsley Lodge the day before. Should you choose a bush walk, this will replace the morning or afternoon game drive that day.

Begin your day with an early morning game drive or bush walk, followed by breakfast, with plenty of time for leisure and rest before enjoying a delicious lunch. Spend some time after lunch relaxing or enjoying the facilities at Kingsley Lodge before embarking on your sunset game drive or bush walk in Mont Eco Private Game Reserve. On your return from your chosen wildlife experience, we enjoy dinner at the lodge and another wonderful starry Klein Karoo night.

Guided game drives and bush walks at Mont Eco are a real treat on your safari in South Africa, as the iconic Big 5 animals have been successfully reintroduced to the game reserve. So keep an eye out for the famous Big 5 of Africa on your guided game drives with expert rangers who share their knowledge of the intricate relationships between the fauna and flora of the Klein Karoo. Scan the bush for lions and elusive leopards and encounter iconic Karoo species like the Brown Hyena, Aardvark, Oryx, and Klipspringer, alongside herds of Eland, Springbok, Wildebeest and Giraffe. For an even closer connection with nature, opt for a guided bush walk to immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of Mont Eco Game Reserve. Explore ancient riverbeds scattered with Acacia trees beneath the towering Langeberg Mountain range.

• Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner on both days
• Activity: Game Drives or Bush Walks on both days
• Accommodation: Kingsley Lodge

Day 4: Mont Eco to Cape Town – South Africa

The last day of our 4-day Cape Town Safari to Mont Eco Game Reserve starts with an early morning game drive followed by breakfast at the lodge. 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: Morning Game Drive
• Travel: 3 hours

About Mont Eco Game Reserve

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

Previously a farm, Mont Eco Private 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 wildlife glory, 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, Oryx, and Klipspringer thrive in this unique landscape, alongside herds of Eland, Springbok, Wildebeest, and Giraffe. After thorough research, the Big 5 animals have also been reintroduced to the game 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 woven into 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 unique vegetation.

About Kingsley Lodge at Mont Eco Game Reserve

Nestled beside a seasonal riverbed, Kingsley Lodge at Mont Eco Private 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 the essence of 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 has a welcoming dining and lounge area centred around a 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.