Nature Uncut Safaris
Customized safaris and wildlife tours in Rondebosch
About Nature Uncut Safaris
Established in 2006, Nature Uncut Safaris operates from Rondebosch with expertise across Southern Africa, Uganda, and Madagascar. Every tour is customized to individual needs—from the Cape Peninsula Day Tour featuring Table Mountain and the Cape of Good Hope to the 14-day Cape Coastal Safari exploring Shamwari Private Game Reserve and Addo Elephant National Park. Reviewers praise the personalized approach, with each safari tailored completely to your requirements, and all website photography captured during their own expeditions.
Customer Reviews
Customized, personalized tour experiences
Reviewer noted that 'every single detail is taken care of and no tour is the same, it's completely customized to your needs'
Bucket-list quality African safari experiences
Described as 'once in a lifetime bucket list trip to Africa'
Claire McMullin
If you’re looking for a once in a lifetime ‘bucket list’ trip to Africa then you can’t beat Nature Uncut and Pepe Jones. Every single detail is taken care of and no tour is the same, it’s completely customized to your needs - amazing!
Ashley Seymour
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Big 5 animals in Africa?
The Big 5 are lions, leopards, elephants, rhino, and buffalo—Africa's most iconic wildlife. Nature Uncut specializes in safaris throughout Southern Africa where you can encounter all five species in private game reserves, with tours customized to your wildlife viewing interests.
Where can you see penguins in South Africa?
African Penguins can be seen at Boulders Penguin Colony and Stony Point, both featured in Nature Uncut's Cape Peninsula Day Tour and Whale Coast Day Tour respectively. These colonies offer some of the best penguin viewing experiences in the country, just a short drive from the Rondebosch base.
When is the best time to see whales in Hermanus?
July through November is peak whale season in Hermanus, making it one of the world's best land-based whale watching destinations. Nature Uncut's Whale Coast Day Tour includes Hermanus during this prime season, departing from Rondebosch.
What is the Garden Route in South Africa?
The Garden Route is a scenic region in the Western Cape featuring lush evergreen forests and dramatic coastline. Nature Uncut's 14-day Cape Coastal Safari explores this area extensively, including stops at Shamwari Private Game Reserve, Addo Elephant National Park, and penguin colonies along the coast.
Can you do wildlife photography safaris in South Africa?
Yes, Nature Uncut offers photography safaris with focus on wildlife and landscape photography throughout Southern Africa, Uganda, and Madagascar. Every photo on the Nature Uncut website was taken during their own tours, showcasing the quality of experiences available to photography clients.
What countries does Nature Uncut operate safaris in?
Nature Uncut operates throughout Southern Africa including South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Lesotho, and Swaziland, as well as Uganda and Madagascar. Based in Rondebosch since 2006, the company specializes in customized small-group tours across all these destinations.
What is included in a customized safari tour from Rondebosch?
Nature Uncut customizes every detail of tours based on your interests, whether that's wildlife viewing, birdwatching, landscape photography, cultural experiences, or specific animal encounters. Accommodation is arranged at carefully selected lodges chosen for quality without compromising the natural experience, and tours can range from day trips around Cape Town to multi-week expeditions across Southern Africa.
Do you offer wildflower tours in South Africa?
Yes, Nature Uncut's West Coast & Wildflowers Tour is a 7-day experience to Namaqualand featuring the annual wildflower display, typically running July through September. This tour departs from the Rondebosch office and showcases one of South Africa's most spectacular natural phenomena.