Private Tour of the Big Five Safari Near Cape Town

By Baraka Travel Services

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Features

Free cancellation available
10h
Mobile voucher
Instant confirmation
Selective hotel pickup

Overview

Aquila Game Reserve offers guided game drives led by experienced rangers in open 4x4 vehicles. This is one of the best ways to see Africa's iconic wildlife up close, including the “Big Five” (lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and rhinoceros), as well as cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, and various antelope species.
This is a fantastic destination for those looking to experience the thrill of a safari without straying too far from Cape Town. With diverse wildlife, beautiful landscapes, and a commitment to conservation, a tour of Aquila offers a memorable adventure for nature and wildlife enthusiasts.
Depending on availability and package options, guests may have the opportunity to participate in guided walking safaris, which allows for a different perspective and a chance to learn more about the flora and fauna of the reserve.
Aquila is committed to wildlife conservation and sustainability.
The easiest way to see the “Big Five” near Cape Town.

Activity location

Aquila Private Game Reserve
- 6880, Touws River, Western Cape, South Africa

Meeting/Redemption Point

Green Market Square
- Cape Town City Centre
- 8000, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

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Private Tour of the Big Five Safari Near Cape Town

10h
English

Pickup included

Travelers

Language options: English

Starting time: 6:30am

Price details

$334.35 x 2 Adults$668.70

Total

What's included, what's not

Bottled water
Air-conditioned Vehicle
2-3 hours traditional safari game drive tickets
Welcome drinks, buffet breakfast upon arrival and lunch
Lunch
Professional Tour Guide
Gratuities
Donations
Alcoholic beverages

Know before you book

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Most travelers can travel

Activity itinerary

Cape Town Central (Pass by)

After we have picked you up, your guide will give a brief description on how the day will be like. Here, you can discuss with your guide and make some changes, if necessary, in order to make your tour more personalized.

Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve (Pass by)

As we drive to the game reserve, you will be enjoying the beautiful scenic landscapes of of the Cape Winelands districts of Stellenbosch, Paarl & Worcester, stunning views of chain of mountains covered by the Cape fynbos and vast open spaces all along the way to Aquila. Get ready to admire the drive through the Huguenot Tunnel.

Aquila Private Game Reserve

4h
Admission ticket included

Aquila Game Reserve is a fantastic destination for those looking to experience the thrill of a safari without straying too far from Cape Town, approximately 2 hours from Cape Town. With diverse wildlife, beautiful landscapes, and a commitment to conservation, a tour of Aquila offers a memorable adventure for nature and wildlife enthusiasts. The reserve covers around 4,500 hectares (about 11,000 acres) of diverse terrain, including mountains, valleys, and savannah. Aquila Game Reserve, located just a short drive from Cape Town, offers an incredible safari experience in a spectacular African setting. Here are some details about what to expect on a tour of the Aquila Game Reserve: The game reserve offers guided game drives led by experienced rangers in open 4x4 vehicles. This is one of the best ways to see Africa's iconic wildlife up close, including the "Big Five" (lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and rhinoceros), as well as cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, and various antelope species.

Fairview Wine and Cheese

1h
Admission ticket included

On the way back to Cape Town and, after a thrilling adventurous day at Aquila Game reserve, we will stop at Fairview Wine Estate in Paarl for wine and cheese tasting. An immigrant from Lithuania, the young Charles Back I landed on these shores in 1902. With a strong work ethic and passion for wine, he soon built up a booming wine export business. Upon his death in 1955, he bequeathed a wine farm to each of his two sons, in whom he’d also instilled a spirit of endeavour. One son, Cyril Back received Fairview, where he lived with his wife Beryl. Together, they successfully bottled their own wine for the first time in 1974, and initiated the Cape’s first public wine auction as a vehicle to market the fledgling Fairview wines…

Cape Town Central (Pass by)

After everything is done, we will drive back to Cape Town, drop you at your hotel and call it a day.

Location

Activity location

Aquila Private Game Reserve
- 6880, Touws River, Western Cape, South Africa

Meeting/Redemption Point

Green Market Square
- Cape Town City Centre
- 8000, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

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