Private Tour: Big 5 Safari, Experience the wild animals
Cape Peninsula, Cape Town
Explore the amazing Game Reserve and look for elephants, lions, Cape buffalo, rhinos, and other wildlife.
Experience a guided African safari at Aquila Game Reserve, located about 2.5 hours from Cape Town, suitable for wildlife enthusiasts and first-time safari-goers.
Highlights
- Explore Aquila Game Reserve, roughly 2.5 hours from Cape Town city
- Enjoy an open-vehicle game drive led by professional guides
- Spot the Big 5 and other reintroduced wildlife species
- Relax with a welcome drink and buffet lunch at the lodge
- Includes comfortable transfers to and from your accommodation
Description
Aquila Game Reserve offers the chance to see the Big 5 animals: lions, elephants, buffalo, leopards and rhinos, along with a variety of other wildlife. The reserve is a private game area less than three hours’ drive from Cape Town. Transfers are provided from your accommodation to the reserve.
Upon arrival, enjoy a welcome drink and buffet lunch before joining a shared or private game drive in an open safari vehicle. Experienced guides provide insights and information about the animals and the reserve’s ecosystem.
The reserve’s diverse habitat supports many species including giraffes, zebras, springbok, ostriches, baboons, caracals, jackals and others, making it ideal for both game viewing and birdwatching. The game drive typically includes about 14 people per vehicle.
After the safari, return transfers take you back to your accommodation via the Huguenot Tunnel, with drop-off around 18h30.
While efforts are made to spot all Big 5 animals, sightings cannot be guaranteed as these are wild animals. Unlike larger national parks, herd sizes are smaller, but guides explore extensively to maximize wildlife sightings.
Includes
- Pickup and drop-off at your hotel or accommodation
- Private driver/guide
- Private air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottled water in the vehicle
- Buffet lunch and welcome drink
- Leisure time with optional swimming
- Toll road fees
- 2 to 3 hour game drive
Excludes
- Any additional food and drinks
- Items of a personal nature
- Optional gratuities
Important Information
- Booking confirmation is sent via email and WhatsApp
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems or serious medical conditions
- Not suitable for pregnant travelers
- Possible to not see all Big 5 animals during the game drive
- The game drive is a shared experience with approximately 14 passengers per vehicle
- All activities are undertaken at guests’ own risk
- Wear neutral-colored clothing; avoid bright colors
- Guests must complete and sign a digital indemnity form before the tour
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
For the best experience, bring comfortable walking shoes, sun protection, and a camera. Early morning departures are recommended to increase wildlife sighting opportunities.
