Botlierskop lies halfway between Mossel Bay and George, inland of the N2, a private reserve of 6,000 hectares in the fynbos biome and inside the Gouritz Cluster Biosphere Reserve. The Big Five live here free ranging, along with antelope, and with 14 kilometres of watercourses the ground is greener than the coast would suggest. Day visitors can book guided game drives, horseback safaris, a spa, a pool and a restaurant.
- fynbos and watercourses
- 6,000 ha
- free ranging in the reserve
- Big Five
- game drive, 9am or 1pm (August 2026)
- 3 hours
- adults, children 445 rand, until September 2026 (August 2026)
- 890 rand
The guided game drive runs three hours, leaving at 9am or 1pm, 890 rand for adults and 445 rand for children, for the rate period October 2025 to September 2026 (August 2026). Children from three years may come along, and under twelves pay half. If you want the sunset, take the sundowner drive, which runs longer and costs more. Book ahead; in the holidays the vehicles fill up. From Mossel Bay it is just under half an hour by car.
- Time needed
- three hour game drive, half a day with lunch
- Cost
- 890 rand adults, 445 rand children (August 2026)
- When
- all year, drives at 9am and 1pm
- From the Dias Museum
- 16.9 km
Our tipIn summer take the 9am drive, because the animals lie up in the shade at midday. In winter the 1pm drive is the warmer one, and the afternoon light is better anyway.
Botlierskop: frequently asked questions
What does a game drive at Botlierskop near Mossel Bay cost?
The guided game drive runs three hours, children pay half and may come along from the age of three. The rates and the rate period are on botlierskop.co.za; book ahead, because in the holidays the vehicles fill up.
Do you see the Big Five at Botlierskop?
The reserve near Mossel Bay keeps all five free ranging on 6,000 hectares: elephant, rhino, buffalo, lion and leopard. On a single drive you will not see all five, as anywhere, but the rangers work the radio.
How far is Botlierskop from Mossel Bay?
Halfway between Mossel Bay and George, inland of the N2; allow just under half an hour of driving. Game drives start at 9am and 1pm, the sundowner drive later in the day (August 2026).