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This Malaria Free Private Game Reserve (Big 5) is set at the foothills of the magnificent Outeniqua Mountains near Mossel Bay and George. Surrounded by the unspoiled beaches of the Indian Ocean, Botlierskop Private Game Reserve ensures a truly unique safari experience. The reserve is situated on a 2400ha game reserve and comprises of over 24 different species of animals and a wide variety of birds. Wildlife includes the rare black Impala, Rhino, Lion, Buffalo, Giraffe, Mountain Zebra, Eland and over 200 different bird species including the Knysna Loerie, Fish Eagle, Bittern and Narina Trogan. Botlierskop is easily accessible from Cape Town – less than a 4 hour scenic drive from the Mother City and lies in the world renowned Garden Route, just off the N2 highway. The reserve is in close proximity to George Airport, a 25 minute drive. Each of the luxury tented suites at Botlierskop is elegantly decorated in a romantic colonial theme with 4-poster beds draped with mosquito nets. the en-suite bathrooms are lavishly equipped with deep baths and stunning views. Features: Private Deck Hair Dryer High raised wooden walkways connect each of the tents
to the restaurant and lounge area. The Fireplace Restaurant provides
guests with authentic South African meals, served in an ambient
setting. Day visitors can enjoy luxury 4x4 game drives, adventurous quad biking through indigenous Fynbos, rugged mountain terrain and diverse habitats. Day visitors can also experience the real African thrill on elephant
back – a unique first for the Garden Route or enjoy a picnic
in tranquil settings amongst these extraordinary elephants. Our
newest adventure would be a scenic flight in our Robinson R44 Raven
2 Helicopter viewing game, sharks, mountains The Botlierskop team is happy to announce that the first elephants
arrived at Botlierskop on 13 June 2004. This will be the first time
that Elephant Back Rides are offered in the Southern Cape. The male, Sam is 24 years old and the female, Tsotsi, is 19 years old. The name Tsotsi means naughty or mischievous. She was quite a troublemaker as a youngster and thus earned her name. Viv Bristow and his sons, the owners of the elephants, run the family business Viv started in 1973, helping out with problem animal control. Animals (mostly orphans) from the culling programs in Africa were sent to Europe to establish breeding programs there. Thus ensuring a “back up” population exists in Europe to repopulate Africa should that specific specie become extinct. Viv believes animals must generate their own income to support themselves. Sam and Tsotsi were first kept at The Lion and Cheetah Park in Zimbabwe. They were used for educational purposes, educating people about elephant behaviour and how they bath themselves, as well as walking with them. The two also became movie stars and featured in a couple of movies in Kenya where trained elephants were needed. Some of the movies they featured in were: • FAR OF PLACE: Sam and Tsotsi featured, as well as other
elephants. In September 2003 with the political instability in Zimbabwe, war veterans also invaded Viv’s property. In order to save as many animals as possible, Viv moved some of his animals to the Ranch Hotel near Polokwane (formerly Pietersburg) in the north of South Africa. The owners of Botlierskop approached Viv in the beginning of 2004
to bring his elephants to Botlierskop and continue the educational
program he started in Zimbabwe. Rates: R1290 - R1790 per person sharing per night.
Farm Botlierskop, Little Brak River, Garden Route
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