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 5’ 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.
Enjoy the unforgettable experience of elephants, lions, rhinos, African buffalo, and leopards at the Aquila Game Reserve. Experience the fascinating behavior of cheetahs at the Game Reserve's cheetah rescue and rehabilitation center.
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
✔ Entry/Admission - Fairview Wine and Cheese
✔ Fairview wine tasting and Cheese
✔ Welcome Drink and full Buffet Lunch
✔ Bottled water on board
✔ Air-conditioned vehicle
✔ Private transportation
✔ Shared 4 x 4 Game Drive.
✔ Fuel surcharge
✔ All Fees and Taxes
✔ Hotel Pick up and drop off.
✖ Gratuities(optional)
✖ Entrance tickets to Aquila safari
✖ Entry/Admission - Cape Town Central
Pickup Locations
1. Onomo Cape Town Waterfront
2. The Village Lodge
3. Fountains Hotel
4. ONOMO Hotel Cape Town - Inn On The Square
5. In The City - Urban Living Spaces CC
6. Waterfront Village
7. LuxuryStay, The Docklands
8. AC Hotel Cape Town Waterfront
9. Pullman Cape Town City Centre*****
10. Kaya Stay
11. The Old Foundry Hotel
12. Gold Buffalo Hotel
13. Hotel Sky Cape Town
14. aha Harbour Bridge Hotel & Suites
15. Mountain Marina
16. Radisson RED V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
17. Urban Hip Icon Hotel
18. Cartwrights Apartments
19. Thirty Keys
20. Holiday Inn Cape Town, an IHG Hotel
Additional Info: We will pick you up from any accommodation around Cape Town City Centre. Or you can provide us with your location around Cape Town City Centre.
Itinerary
1
Cape Town Central
We start our beautiful day by collecting you and your partner or group at your accommodation in Cape Town at 7:00 am in a private vehicle with a private guide-driver. We will drive along the N1 for approximately 2 hours before we reach the game reserve in the little karoo. Along the way, your expert tour guide driver will tell you the history surrounding the areas and towns which you will see along the way.
Duration: 60 minutes
2
Fairview Wine and Cheese
The tour begins at Fairview Wine Tasting and Cheese in Paarl, Cape Town, South Africa. Visitors will enjoy a delightful selection of award-winning wines paired with artisanal cheeses, all set against stunning vineyard views. Knowledgeable staff will guide the tasting, sharing insights into the wine-making process and local terroir. As travellers savour the flavours, they will also have the opportunity to explore the picturesque estate, making it a memorable introduction to South Africa’s vibrant wine culture.
Duration: 60 minutes
3
Aquila Reserve is one of the best Safaris near Cape Town and home to the Big 5 animals. A private and malaria-free tour of the southern Karoo semi-desert region in comfort, and begin your day with a pickup from your central Cape Town hotel. When you arrive at the reserve, you'll be greeted by your guide and game ranger, and then you'll board an open-air safari vehicle for your game drive. Learn how the so-called ‘Big Five’ - African elephants, Cape buffaloes, lions, leopards, and rhinos - got their nicknames as you keep your eyes peeled for any sign of them, as well as giraffes, hippos, and other animals. In part due to the abundance of wetlands on the Aquila Game Reserve, birds are a significant part of its appeal. Over 170 species of birds live in the park, including the endangered ‘Aquila’ Black Eagle, which gives the reserve its name. Enjoy the unforgettable experience of being in the company of elephants, lions, rhinos, African buffalo, and leopards at the Aquila Game Reserve.
Duration: 5 hours
4
Cape Town Central
We depart from Aquila Safari and we will drop you off at any accommodation around Cape Town City Centre. Or you can provide us with the location where you want to be dropped off around Cape Town City Centre.
Duration: 2 hours
Additional info
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
