Aquila Reserve: Private Day Tour with Shared Game Drive

Cape Peninsula, Cape Town



Enjoy a South African game drive on a private day tour. Head into the wilderness at the Aquila Private Game Reserve on the lookout for the Big 5.

Aquila Private Game Reserve Big 5 Safari from Cape Town

This full-day shared game drive visits Aquila Private Game Reserve in Touwsriver, ideal for wildlife enthusiasts wanting to see Africa’s Big 5.

Description

Travel by luxury vehicle from Cape Town to Aquila Private Game Reserve. On arrival, enjoy a welcome drink and buffet breakfast with halal and vegetarian options.

Board an open-top 4x4 safari truck for a 2 to 3-hour game drive to spot the Big 5: African lion, elephant, Cape buffalo, leopard, and rhinoceros. This is a shared experience with up to 15 people per vehicle.

After the game drive, have a buffet lunch offering halal and vegetarian choices. Then relax in the bar lounge or swim in the lodge pool. On the return journey, stop for a wine tasting on the Paarl Wine Route.

Highlights

  • Encounter Africa’s Big 5 on a shared reserve game drive
  • Relax in the bar area, book a spa treatment, or swim in the pool
  • Sample local wines and delicacies on the Paarl Wine Route

Includes

  • Tour guide and driver
  • Transportation by luxury private vehicle
  • Entrance fees to Aquila Game Reserve
  • Buffet breakfast and lunch at the safari lodge
  • Wine tasting fees
  • Bottled water and WiFi onboard
  • Universal charger for mobile phones

Excludes

  • Spa treatments at Tranquila Spa
  • Optional quad bike or horseback rides
  • Drinks (other than included welcome drink and wine tasting)
  • Optional gratuities

Important Information

  • Bring sunblock, a sun hat, and an emergency raincoat

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

Frequently Asked Questions

You can expect to see Africa's Big 5: lion, elephant, Cape buffalo, leopard, and rhinoceros at Aquila Private Game Reserve near Cape Town.
The shared game drive lasts between 2 to 3 hours at Aquila Reserve, starting from Cape Town.
The tour departs from central locations in Cape Town by luxury vehicle to Aquila Private Game Reserve in Touwsriver.
Yes, the tour includes a buffet breakfast with halal and vegetarian options upon arrival at Aquila Reserve.
The game drive is shared with up to 15 people per open-top 4x4 safari vehicle.
Children can join the safari, but check the tour provider’s website for specific age restrictions and guidelines.
You will travel by luxury vehicle from Cape Town to Aquila Reserve located in Touwsriver for the safari experience.
Yes, the buffet breakfast at Aquila Reserve includes halal and vegetarian food options.
Game drive availability and wildlife sightings are year-round; check the website for current operating hours and season recommendations.
Yes, photography is allowed during the game drive; bring your camera to capture wildlife and landscapes near Cape Town.

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