Full-Day Aquila Safari from Cape Town with Big Five Game Drive

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Discover Big Five wildlife on a full-day safari in Aquila Game Reserve
• 02 Explore the Hex River mountains and diverse Cape landscapes
• 03 Experience a guided open-vehicle game drive with expert rangers
• 04 Enjoy close encounters with rescued wildlife and bird species, including Black Eagles

Embark on a full-day African safari adventure from Cape Town to a malaria-free private game reserve in the Hex River mountains. Experience close encounters with the Big Five and diverse wildlife, including giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, hippo, and antelope species across vast protected landscapes. Enjoy a guided open-vehicle safari led by experienced rangers while observing wetlands, rare Black Eagles, and remarkable birdlife within the reserve. Discover rescued elephants, lions, and cheetahs at the on-site conservation centre for a memorable wildlife experience.

Spot the Big Five along with giraffe, hippo, black and blue wildebeest, zebra, ostrich, springbok, gemsbok, jackal, and various antelope species.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Cape Town, Aquila Private Game Reserve

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Aquila Game Reserve Safari from Cape Town

• Depart from Cape Town on a 2.5-hour drive through the Hex River mountains and valleys to a malaria-free private game reserve.
• On arrival, receive a chilled welcome drink at reception.
• Enjoy a buffet lunch after confirming your arrival at the reserve.
• At around 13:15, board an open-air vehicle for a 2 to 3-hour traditional safari game drive across the 10,000-hectare reserve.
• Spot the Big Five along with giraffe, hippo, black and blue wildebeest, zebra, ostrich, springbok, gemsbok, jackal, and various antelope species.
• Learn from experienced rangers while exploring protected mountains, valleys, and rich safari landscapes.
• Observe a natural wetland ecosystem home to 172 bird species and rare Black Eagle breeding pairs.
• Visit conservation areas showcasing rescued elephants, lions, and cheetahs within the reserve.
• Conclude the tour with a return transfer to your Cape Town city hotel.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Welcome drinks on arrival.
• Lunch.
• 2 to 3-hour game drive.
• Professional guide.
• Return transfers to and from a Cape Town city hotel.
• Entrance fees applicable to the itinerary.

What's Not Included

• Additional drinks.

What to bring

• Passport
• Sunscreen
• Hat

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Cape Town, South Africa

Tour start

R46, JWXM+7F, Touws River, 6880, South Africa

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.