South Africa · Safari

Sunset Big 5 Safari Snacks and Wine Tasting

7 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Cape Town. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit Bo-Kaap, Greenmarket Square, Grand Parade, and the Castle of Good Hope
  • 02 Enjoy time at Nederburg Wines in Paarl
  • 03 Join a 3-hour small-group safari in an open safari vehicle at Aquila
  • 04 Look out for the Big 5 with an experienced guide
  • 05 Snacks on arrival at Aquila
  • 06 Hotel pickup and drop-off in Cape Town included

Combine Cape Town’s historic highlights with a memorable sunset safari experience on this full-day journey to Paarl and Aquila Private Game Reserve. Begin with city stops including Bo-Kaap, Greenmarket Square, Grand Parade, and the Castle of Good Hope, then continue into the Winelands for time at Nederburg Wines.

Later, head to Aquila for snacks on arrival and a shared open safari vehicle game drive led by an experienced guide. Keep watch for the Big 5 and other wildlife as you explore the reserve, with sweeping views and golden late-afternoon light adding to the atmosphere.

This tour blends culture, history, wine-country scenery, and wildlife into one varied South African day out, with hotel pickup and drop-off included for added ease.

Combine Cape Town’s historic highlights with a memorable sunset safari experience on this full-day journey to Paarl and Aquila Private Game Reserve.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Cape Town, Paarl, Aquila Private Game Reserve
Languages English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Bo-kaap Stop: 30 minutes

Bo-Kaap reflects the political processes in South Africa during the Apartheid years. The area was declared an exclusively residential area for Cape Muslims under the Group Areas Act of 1950 and people of other religions and ethnicity were forced to leave.

Greenmarket Square Stop: 30 minutes

Greenmarket square was established in 1696 by Dutch occupants. At the start of its lifetime, the square was used as a market where fruit and vegetables from the nearby Company gardens was sold. It also served as a market for slave owners to buy and sell slaves.

Grand Parade Stop: 30 minutes

Grand Parade is the main public square in Cape Town. It was the site of the original fort built by Dutch colonialists in 1652. Today it is a gathering point for large events such as the historic speech by Nelson Mandela when he was released from prison in 1990. There is nothing new about globalisation except the name.

Castle of Good Hope Stop: 30 minutes - Admission included

Built between 1666 and 1679 by the Dutch East India Company, the Castle of Good Hope is regarded as the oldest remaining colonial building in South Africa – and stands as a distinct reminder of the country's complex colonial past.

Nederburg Wines Stop: 2 hours - Admission included

Located on the outskirts of the historic town of Paarl and around a 50 minute drive from the centre of Cape Town, Nederburg Wines has a long and proud winemaking legacy. Nederburg’s story started in 1791 when German immigrant Philippus Wolvaart acquired 49 hectares of land in the Paarl Valley. He named his property Nederburgh, in honour of the VOC commissioner Sebastiaan Cornelis Nederburgh. The beautiful thatched and gabled Cape Dutch manor house that Wolvaart completed in 1800 is a national monument today. At the heart of Nederburg’s winemaking journey

Aquila Private Game Reserve Stop: 3 hours - Admission excluded

On this sunset Big 5 Aquila private safari game drive tour, the guests enjoy welcomed with drinks and snacks upon arrival before joining an experienced game drive on a 2- 3 hours game drive around the game reserve before settling down to a buffet delicious buffet lunch. All Cape Town private safaris are in an open 4 x 4 safari vehicle and are led by an experienced guide, who will share inside-story about your surroundings.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Cape Town. 3 cities · 7 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop off
  • Bottled of Water
  • Snacks on arrival to Aquila
  • Entry-Admission Nederburg Wine estate
  • All Taxes
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • 3 Hour Small Group Safari in Open Safari Vehicle at Aquila
  • Entrance Fees to Castle of Good Hope

What's Not Included

  • Wine Tasting Fees
  • Park Entrance fees
  • Gratuities(optional)

Know before you go

  • INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Entrance Ticket: Please note that the entrance ticket to the reserve is not included in the tour price. This ticket must be paid directly at the Aquila office on the morning of the safari which is about R1100 pp.
  • Waterfront, Entrance 2

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Cape Town.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Cape Town.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 7 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Cape Town..

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