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Aquila Game Reserve Safari: Experience Big5 Wildlife, Includes Park Fees, Transport & Lunch
4.5
53 Ratings
Cape Town
Experience the thrill of a Big5 wildlife safari at Aquila Game Reserve. Includes park fees, transport, and lunch. Book now for a hassle-free adventure!
Experience the thrill of a Big5 wildlife safari at Aquila Game Reserve. Includes park fees, transport, and lunch. Book now for a hassle-free adventure!
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Cape Town - Pick up will commence at different hotels within 10 Km Radius from the City Centre at approximately 08H00 am and at around 09H00, We will depart for Aquila Private Game Reserve for a memorable African Safari near Cape Town.. We have allocated one hour to complete all pick ups .
- Cape Town - Pick up will commence at different hotels within 10 Km Radius from the City Centre at approximately 08H00 am and at around 09H00, We will depart for Aquila Private Game Reserve for a memorable African Safari near Cape Town.. We have allocated one hour to complete all pick ups .
What's Included
- In-vehicle air conditioning for comfort
- All fees and taxes included for hassle-free experience
- Lunch provided during the tour
- Exclusive 3-hour small group safari in open vehicle at Aquila
- In-vehicle air conditioning for comfort
- All fees and taxes included for hassle-free experience
- Lunch provided during the tour
- Exclusive 3-hour small group safari in open vehicle at Aquila
What's Not Included
- Alcoholic beverages (Drinking age is 18 years and older)
- Tips/gratuities (optional)
- Alcoholic beverages (Drinking age is 18 years and older)
- Tips/gratuities (optional)
Additional Information
Just two hours away from Cape Town, seize the opportunity to witness South Africa’s prized wildlife (Big5) in an all-inclusive, small group, one-day safari tour at the esteemed Aquila Safari Game Reserve, a Big5 Malaria Free area. Although the Game Reserve’s isolated location might seem daunting for a solo trip, by choosing our small group tour which…
Just two hours away from Cape Town, seize the opportunity to witness South Africa’s prized wildlife (Big5) in an all-inclusive, small group, one-day safari tour at the esteemed Aquila Safari Game Reserve, a Big5 Malaria Free area. Although the Game Reserve’s isolated location might seem daunting for a solo trip, by choosing our small group tour which includes transport from Cape Town, park fees, and lunch, all the logistic details are taken care of. This makes the tour perfect for tourists who want a worry-free sightseeing experience. Delight in a comprehensive day safari at Aquila Safari Game Reserve. A solid three hours dedicated to spotting Africa’s big five: Lion, Rhino, Elephant, Buffalo & Leopard, along with a variety of other species like giraffes, cheetahs, antelopes, and hundreds of bird species native to the Wetlands. Additionally, a complete buffet lunch and game drive are included, so there are no hidden charges. Pickup & drop off at your Cape Town hotel make the tour even more convenient.
Location
Cape Town
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.5
(53 Ratings)
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960sandil
Dec 5, 2024
Wild & Wonderful Experience! - Thank you Beyond Africa! Although there was a last minute change to our hotel pick up time it worked out wonderfully. The 2 hr morning drive to Aquila's 22,000 acre reserve was a continuous jaw-dropping landscape of 6000' majestic mountains & vineyards. Upon our 8am arrival at the reserve, we were served a welcome cocktail & good buffet breakfast then headed out at 10am for the 2 hr game drive with "Max". It was such a thrill to be in wide open spaces surrounded by mountains where we got so close to hippos, ostrich, zebras, rhinos, eland and elephants! The lions are in separate "enclosure" but you get right up to them for fascinating views & photos. It rained off & on so we do recommend packing your raincoat since the complimentary ponchos are a bit thin & short. The buffet lunch after the drive was abundant w/many tasty choices! We had read some reviews about travelers disappointed that it felt like a zoo...but NOT us! Our friends were amazed at the photos & videos we posted in social media. In fact, our entire day's experience, ESPECIALLY our guide Clemente M., was an absolute South Africa highlight! Clemente gave us a wealth of information about the history of townships we traveled through, development of tunnels, effects of apartheid/colonization, and all in such a sensitive manner. He went ABOVE & BEYOND in making us feel so welcome & appreciated, that we will be HIGHLY recommending this tour to all our friends at home.
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Sandra_b
Dec 4, 2024
Excellent Adventure - Wonderfully organized! Educational. Enjoyable. This experience exceeded all of my expectations for a great experience.
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Sandra_l
Dec 3, 2024
Wild & Wonderful Experience! - Although there was some last minute changes to our hotel pick up time by the operator, the 2 hr morning drive to Aquila's 22,000 acre reserve was a continuous jaw-dropping landscape of 6000' majestic mountains & vineyards. Upon our 8am arrival at the reserve, we were served a welcome cocktail & good buffet breakfast then headed out at 10am for the 2 hr game drive with "Max". It was such a thrill to be in wide open spaces surrounded by mountains where we got so close to hippos, ostrich, zebras, rhinos, eland and elephants! The lions are in separate "enclosure" but you get right up to them for fascinating views & photos. It rained off & on so we do recommend packing your raincoat since the complimentary ponchos are a bit thin & short. The buffet lunch after the drive was abundant w/many tasty choices! We had read some reviews about travelers disappointed that it felt like a zoo...but NOT us! Our friends were amazed at the photos & videos we posted in social media. In fact, our entire day's experience, ESPECIALLY our guide Clemente M., was an absolute South Africa highlight! Clemente gave us a wealth of information about the history of townships we traveled through, development of tunnels, effects of apartheid/colonization, and all in such a sensitive manner. He went ABOVE & BEYOND in making us feel so welcome & appreciated, that we will be HIGHLY recommending this tour to all our friends at home.
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Damian_g
Dec 2, 2024
Safari day trip review - The safari experience was enjoyable and well-organized. It’s important to note that this is a smaller park, so the variety of wildlife might not be as extensive as in larger reserves. However, the professionalism and knowledge of our guide, Klemens, made the trip truly memorable.
Klemens went above and beyond to ensure we had a great time, sharing fascinating insights and making sure everyone felt comfortable throughout the journey. I would highly recommend his services to anyone planning a visit.
Overall, a good experience for those looking for a more intimate and guided safari adventure.
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Andrew9184
Nov 30, 2024
Wonderful safari - The safari was wonderful. Our guide Tina was fun and informative. The bumpy vehicle was a bit rough on our backs. Our driver to the Safari was also very pleasant. His name was Clement. I would highly recommend him.
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S8939ornicov
Nov 23, 2024
Best day of the holiday - It was a fantastic trip!
Especially with Big Papi there!
Who arranged everything fantastic!.
Also the trip to the resort was very safe and comfortable.
Was really great!
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J291135ih
Nov 27, 2024
Great overnight package, beautiful scenery. - We booked an overnight package in a premier lodge which was perfect for our stay.
We were on the 3rd floor there was a lift.
Downside bird droppings constantly on our balcony.
Great view of the pool garden, reserve & mountains.
We arrived at 12:30 welcome drinks. Check in at 2pm was quick efficient.
Buffet lunch 12:30 - 2pm.
We had a few hours chilling by the pool and then had our 1st drive at 4:15pm our guide was Nigel.
He was very informative providing us with a lot of information on the animals etc.
It was a little breezy chilly.
No blankets were offered. So dress appropriately.
The drive was over 2 hours before we returned we stopped at a bomba, where we were offered a drink and some snacks.
We also had a few baboons to keep us entertained.
On this drive we saw giraffes, rhinos, buffalo, elephants, diff types of deer.
The foll day we did a drive at 7am, quite chilly so we dressed with plenty of layers.
We saw the same animals from previous day plus hippos.
We were told Aquila is more of a conservation area as they take in neglected or abused animals.
Food there was a selection, it was average.
Overall we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
We enjoyed a scenic drive from Capetown to Aquila in a hire car taking under 3 hours.
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Thomaspo7952ti
Nov 11, 2024
Great trip to many wild animals - It was a great trip. We have experienced a lot of animals up close. The food on site was also very good. However, the journey from Cape Town is very long. However, it is worth it. However, you should know that it is like a HUGE free zoo you drive through. However, you really see a lot of animals. We loved it.
Tip: When transporting in the park, pay attention to correct language so that one understands all explanations.
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Julmicsaw
Nov 10, 2024
Our safari experience - We were not sure what to expect when we booked the safari. We just didn’t want it to be like a Busch Gardens safari. This was not that, but to have the animals segregated in different areas was similar to it. We got to see 4/5 big 5, missing only the leopard. Our tour guide, Tyler, was fantastic. So much information about each of the animals. He was easy to understand as well. Really made the safari as good as it was.
We were picked up on time by Clemens, who was also very knowledgeable about the area we were staying as well as the areas we traveled to get to the safari.
Thank you guys for making this experience so enjoyable.
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Road00922863307
Nov 15, 2024
Ripped off - Just visited Aquila 12/11/24 to 14/11/24 checked into our room at 2 pm . Game drive at 4 pm . Came back to room at 6.30 to notice someone had entered room to adjust bed . I then noticed a bag of ours had been opened at a large sum of money had been STOLEN . Reported it to manager straight away ,later filled out a security report . Then heard nothing . I asked about it upon checkout and nobody seemed to be interested except for to say sorry . I am not from SA and I would have not expected this to happen at an upmarket resort . Sorry Aquila but your lack of action has disappointed me . Don’t feel safe here .
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