Aquila Game Reserve is the closest game reserve to Cape Town, so you can spend a full day there. On this worry-free trip, you'll see the ‘Big Five’ game animals and endangered species like the ‘Aquila’ Black Eagle. Pickup is provided from your hotel in the Centre of Cape Town. Aquila is a private game reserve in a malaria-free area and is one of the easiest safaris near Cape Town. With its curio shop, mini-golf, giant chess, and childcare facilities, Aquila is ideal for families and guests of all ages.
Safari day trip to Aquila Game Reserve from Cape Town
Spot Africa’s Big 5 animals on a game drive around this private reserve
Hassle-free trip from Cape Town to Aquila Game Reserve
Curb hunger pangs: Breakfast and lunch are included
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ 3-hour open vehicle game drive
✔ Registered guide/driver
✔ Hotel pickup and drop off (English Driver only)
✔ Air-conditioned vehicle
✔ Bottled water
✖ All extras are for your own account
✖ Gratuities
✖ Food and drinks, unless specified
✖ Alcohol drinks (available to purchase)
Pickup Locations
1. Cape Town Hollow
2. The Village Lodge
3. Fountains Hotel
4. Upper Bloem Apartment
5. Upperbloem
6. The Capital 15 on Orange
7. Apartments In Mandela Rhodes Place
8. 9 On Barrack
9. ONOMO Hotel Cape Town - Inn On The Square
10. In The City - Urban Living Spaces CC
11. Holiday Inn Express Cape Town City Centre, an IHG hotel
12. Pullman Cape Town City Centre*****
13. Cape Legacy Hotel
14. Hotel Sky Cape Town
15. Kloof Street Hotel
16. Pepperclub Hotel
17. Urban Hip Icon Hotel
18. Dutch Manor Antique Hotel
19. Thirty Keys
20. Holiday Inn Cape Town, an IHG Hotel
Additional Info: Several hotel establishments in Cape Town's city center and within 10 kilometers of it are available. In the event that your hotel is not listed, please contact us 48 hours in advance so we can make sure we can pick you up and drop you off. If your hotel is not listed, please contact us 48 hours in advance so we can confirm if we can pick you up.
Itinerary
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Begin your day with a pickup at your central Cape Town hotel in an air-conditioned coach, and travel in comfort to the private and malaria-free Aquila Game Reserve in the midst of the southern Karoo semi-desert region. Meet your guide and game ranger when you reach the reserve, and from there climb into an open-air safari vehicle to begin your game drive. Learn about how the so-called ‘Big Five’ - African elephants, Cape buffaloes, lions, leopards, and rhinos - got their nickname as you keep your eyes peeled for any sign of them as well as giraffes, hippos, and other animals. The Aquila Game Reserve is particularly known for its abundant bird species, thanks in part to a large wetland area. There are over 170 species of birds that make their home in the park, including the endangered ‘Aquila’ Black Eagle, from which the reserve takes its name.
Duration: 9 hours
Additional info
• Service animals allowed
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
