Private Tour - Experience Big-5 Safari in Cape Town

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Embark on a Big 5 Safari +-2.5 hours from Cape Town. You will get to see a significant amount of other wild game, roaming freely on the reserve. Experience African hospitality with a delicious lunch!

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Highlights

  • Enjoy a Safari led by experienced guide who'll share inside-stories of animals.
  • Experience some of Africa's amazing wild animals in close proximity
  • Enjoy a welcome drink and a delicious South African lunch upon arrival.
  • Be transported to and from your hotel in a private air-conditioned vehicle.

Description

This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to possibly view all of the Big 5 i.e. lions, elephants, buffalo, leopards & rhinos as well as a host of other re-introduced game. 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 private transfers, direct from your door, then join a shared or private game drive on arrival. A private game drive is available at an extra cost of +-R2900 for the vehicle (maximum 8 pax). Their entrance fee includes a complimentary glass of wine/champagne/grape juice (extra drinks are for your own account). Before your game drive enjoy a lavish buffet lunch with some of South Africa's favourite dishes. Thereafter, embark on your 2-3 hour game drive with a professional game ranger at the helm. 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. 2-3 hour game drive with a professional game ranger at the helm. The game drive is not private - there are approximately 14 pax per vehicle. 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. 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 via the famous Huguenot Tunnel. Drop off at your hotel/accommodation at approximately 18h30. Aquila Game Reserve do its 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. NOTE: Do not expect to see big herds of animals like in our national parks such as Kruger and Addo, but rest assured that your Ranger will explore all avenues to make sure that you see the animals.

Includes

Pickup and drop-off pickup at your hotel/accommodation Private driver/guide Buffet lunch Welcome drink Leisure time/swimming Toll road fees Game Reserve Entrances fee 2-3 Hour Game Drive

Important Information

  • Confirmation will be received at the time of booking Not recommended for travellers with back problems Not recommended for pregnant travellers No heart problems or other serious medical conditions Although Aquila Game Reserve is home to the big5 animals, there is no guarantee that all will be spotted on your game drive The game drive is a shared experience

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Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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