Discover animals like the lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos, and Cape Buffalos on this day trip from Cape Town to the Aquila Private Game Reserve. Take a game tour in an open top, all-terrain vehicle. Stop for a delicious lunch at the reserve's lodge.  After a morning departure, you will head up the N1 Highway, through the spectacular Hex River Valley, and arrive at the Aquila Private Game Reserve. The bio-diverse habitat of the reserve ensures plenty of interest for the avid game viewer and bird watcher. Spot giraffes, blesbok, black and blue wildebeest, zebras, springbok, gemsbok, klipspringers, duikers, greybuck, steenbok, ostriches, baboons, caracals, foxes, jackals, and more. Spot up to 172 species of birds, including the majestic black eagle. Enjoy a game drive with a well-informed ranger followed by a delicious lunch at the lodge.

Arrive at the reserve at 12:00 PM for lunch, before embarking on your 2 to 3-hour safari led by an experienced guide. Afterward, enjoy free time to explore the rest of the facilities. Afternoon Safari Tour:  12:00 PM: Welcome drink served on arrival 12:15 PM: Buffet Lunch 13:30 PM: Game drive  4:00 PM: Depart

Experience African hospitality at its best at the Aquila Private Game Reserve with a sunset safari accompanied by a game ranger. Get tickets to the park, sip on a welcome drink, savor refreshments, and relax by the pool. Upgrade to spa treatments on site. Arrive at Aquila Private Game Reserve by 3:00 PM. On arrival, a welcome drink will be served followed by a selection of teas, coffee, and snacks. At 3:15, you will start your 2-3 hour game drive. After a hot day in the African bush, the animals are just starting to stir, moving towards the watering holes and coming out of the shade. The safari is led by an experienced guide who will share exciting inside stories and facts about your surroundings, easily rousing your inner wild side. While at the reserve you can enjoy a number of complementary activities. You can relax poolside, browse the curio shop, visit the Aquila labyrinth or play a game of giant chess. Join this tour to witness wild animals and enjoy a magical sunset experience. 

Explore Aquila Game Reserve, recognized as a major Cape Town tourist attraction. Look for elephants, lions, leopards, Cape buffalo, and rhinos on a private game reserve just a couple of hours’ drive from Cape Town. Enjoy comfortable transfers, direct from your door, then join a shared or private game drive on arrival. Before your game drive, you will enjoy a lavish buffet lunch with some of South Africa's favourite dishes and a glass of bubbles on arrival. Aquila Game Reserve, "World's 21 favourite things to do in Cape Town," is considered one of the top 10, day trip destinations by Sawubona Magazine. The safari is led by an experienced guide who will share inside stories and facts about your surroundings – easily arousing your inner wild side. You will spend several hours on a Safari at Aquila Private Game Reserve, home to the “Big Five” game animal. Everything is planned: your tour guide will pick you up and drop you off again at your hotel. Your tour guide will share interesting facts about the areas/towns en route to the Game Reserve. On arrival, a welcome drink will be served followed by a delicious buffet lunch. You will then embark on your safari in an open safari vehicle accompanied by an experienced Aquila guide who will share interesting facts and information about the animals. The bio-diverse habitat of the reserve ensures plenty of interest for the avid game viewer and bird watcher. Spot giraffes, blesbok, black and blue wildebeest, zebras, springbok, gemsbok, klipspringers, duikers, greybuck, steenbok, ostriches, baboons, caracals, foxes, jackals, and more. Upon your return, your tour guide will transport you back to your accommodation. Guides to the utmost best to ensure that you see all the Big 5 animals, but since these are wild animals there is no guarantee that you will see them all.

We will start our day with a collection at our pick up point or your hotel in Cape Town, at approximately 05H00am. Collection will be in a sedan , SUV vehicle or a mini bus depending on the size of the group. upon arrival at the Game reserve, you will be given a welcome non alcoholic drink, you will then sign the consent form and enjoy a lovely breakfast and Lunch , which comes in a buffet form. All foods served at the reserve are halal and no pork products are used , full buffet breakfast will be served in the main Restaurant with food options which cater for any dietary requirements including vegetarians, Here after , we will get in the truck where we will spend 2.5 to 3 hours with game rangers searching for wildlife. Should you require to be just you and your party in the truck alone, kindly speak with one of our consultants about this option as it can be arranged at an additional cost. After Safari Game Drive , we will head back to Cape Town City for a drop off at your hotel/guest house ITINERARY: - 05:00 am Pick up ( Pick up from your accommodation & hotel is possible when you are only booking and within 9 kms of the CBD or Camps Bay & Pick up from the PEPPERCLUB HOEL should there multiple people booked -07h00 - Welcome drinks & breakfast upon arrival (Juice, Rolls, Cold meats, Yoghurt, Cheese, Fruit) -08h00 - 4x4 Big 5 Safari Game Drive -12h00 - Depart to Cape Town