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Aquila Big Five Safari with Transport, Lunch
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Cape Town Central
Experience a thrilling full-day Big Five safari at Aquila Game Reserve near Cape Town. Enjoy guided tours, wildlife sightings, and a delicious inclusive lunch.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Cape Town Central - 0830hrs pickup from your accommodation/hotel within town and the surrounding. The tour will start at cape town central city and drive along the N 1 highway past the language monument outside paarl.This is a 2-3hrs drive safari from cape town to Aquila.It is a 4 star family- friendly destination you will experience a scenic 2 hrs drive from cape town to Aquila game reserve ,the route features stunning scenery ,including vineyards and mountains.
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Du Toitskloof Pass - you will be passing under the DU Toitskloof/ Huguenot Tunnel which is the unique and longest in the country with 3,9 km long
the tunnel links Paarl wine region and Worcester.Avery impressive scenery all around you it”s paradisaical .will have a stop here at the top and have a view of table mountain from a distance, The cederberg mountain whith The rare Floral shrubs herbs and the Finbos which can not be seen nowhere else in the world but only here in the western cape - Du Kloof Lodge - At the Du kloof lodge will have a break ( coffee extra is optional).The lodge is between the Du Toits Kloof and witteberg mountains in a wine producing region of the western cape ,on the banks of the Molenaars river.Its a haven of fresh air and tranquillity.
- Breede River - The Breede River, also known as Breë River, is a river in the Western Cape Province of South Africa. Travelling inland north from the city of Cape Town, the river runs in a west to east direction. Enjoy the beautiful scenery of the famous winelands of the Breede river which the first catchment area of the river is in the skurweberg mountain range close to ceres..The head waters runs through the modern day mitchells pass before plaining out on its middle course in the worcester area.The river mouth is in an estuary at port Beaufort on the indian ocean.
- De Wet Cellar - De wet cellar was founded on 15th April 1946 being the oldest cellar in the worcester.Originally producing about 3000 tons of grapes per year ,it has since developed into a quality processing cellar of around 22,000 tons per year.
- Aquila Safari Reserve Directions - Arrive at aquilla game reserve ,10,000 hectare private game farm.You will have a complimentary glass of champgane , lavish buffet lunch and you will have a 2-3 hrs game drive with a professional game ranger.This is a once in a life time opportunity to possibly encounter all of the big five ,elephants,lions,buffalo,leopard and rhinos and any other wildlife,get up up close to Africa’s best wild animals and immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the reserve. Learn fascinating facts about the unique karoo fauna and flora.Capture exciting wildlife moments and learn about your surrounding in the stunning landscape. soon after the game drive ,a full buffet lunch will be served,travellers can relax on the terrace or cool off in the open air swimming pool .
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Cape Town Central - Travel back to cape town for drop off after a day filled with fun and adventure at your pick up point hotel/accommodation at approximately 1800hrs ,same route.
customer can Customize the itinerary as this is the Private tour
possibly wine tasting at Fairview wine estate or stellenbosch and Hazendal Wine estates on the way to the Accommodation
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Chauffeur Guide, game drive
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Lunch
- Pick up and drop off return
What's Not Included
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Gratuities
- Entry fee to Aquila game reserve R1690 Adult and R845 for children 12 years younger
Additional Information
This is a full private day tour at Aquila game reserve near Cape Town. Your day will start with a pick-up from your hotel or accommodation. You’ll travel in an air-conditioned vehicle equipped with Wi-Fi and a bottle of water, ensuring a comfortable journey. During this safari, you’ll have the chance to see the Big Five animals (Buffalo, Elephants, Leopards, Lions, and Rhinoceros) and learn why they are called the Big Five, as well as about endangered species. This is one of the most accessible safari tours near Cape Town and is also in a malaria-free zone. It’s a day trip from Cape Town to Aquila game reserve where you can spot the Big Five and other animals like antelopes (Eland), Giraffes, Hippopotamus, Monkeys, and Baboons during the game drive, all accompanied by a professional game ranger guide.
After your safari drive, you’ll return for an inclusive lunch. Then, you’ll head back to Cape Town to your hotel or accommodation, with a possible stop for wine tasting in Paarl if time permits.
- aquila entry Admission is R 1690 for adults and R 845 for children under 12 years
Location
Cape Town Central
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Richie
Jun 9, 2024
More of a zoo than a safari - Booked two day premium lodge with two game drives
- Rooms: Upon checking in our room was on the ground floor with a broken sliding door making it radar unsafe and accessible. Upon flagging this to the General Manager he kindly moved our room up two floors. Unfortunately it didn’t get any better from there, the pillows were dirty and the smell of suggage in the room was indescribable. We went out on a game drive assuming the smell would pass (it didnt.)
- Food: For the price you pay the all you can eat buffet is well below expectations (again not expecting Michelin star here) but basically free meat wouldn’t go a miss. Bread was stale and soup was cold (lunch and dinner)
- Safari: It’s more like an inclosed zoo, they have very few animals within the grounds and the lions were nowhere to be seen (some other visitors doubted they even existed.)
- Staff: Incredibly friendly
Upon going back to our room after the game drive and dinner, we noticed the smell had not gone away and the showers were cold. My wife and I decided to cut our two night trip short and visited the general manager asking to be brought back to Cape Town the following morning (with the rest of the people only staying one night.) He informed me that this would come at an additional cost of 2900 RHD (on top of the 2900 RHD return fee we paid to get to the resort which was supposed to bring us back aswell) - to which at that point we had given up and just said we would pay. My wife is pregnant the place is unhealthy and was not safe to stay.
Conclusion: if you are going to visit do a day trip or one night only. Two nights here is too much and the game drive does not warrant going out a second time. The compound is small and the staff are friendly but going by the GM reaction (first thing was to remind us there is no refund on second night, followed by the additional fee required to leave early - this is not an uncommon issue.)
Stay away from this place. It is not a safari and I am requested a full refund from booking.com
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