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Pickup from your Aquila Private Game Reserve, Western Cape hotel
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Back to Hotel
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Explore the stunning Big 5 wildlife on a 1-day Cape Town safari at Aquila Game Reserve, just a two-hour drive away. Our all-inclusive small group tour includes hotel pickup, transportation, park fees, and a delicious buffet lunch, ensuring a hassle-free experience. Aquila is a Malaria-free reserve, perfect for families and wildlife enthusiasts seeking adventure.
Spend three hours on an exciting game drive, giving you the best chance to see lions, rhinos, elephants, buffalo, and leopards, along with giraffes, cheetahs, antelopes, and hundreds of bird species. This guided safari combines comfort and adventure, making it ideal for those wanting a memorable wildlife experience without the logistics.
Upon arrival at Aquila Game Reserve, guests will be welcomed with a complimentary drink before enjoying a delicious buffet lunch catering to both vegetarian and non-vegetarian diets. After lunch, embark on an exhilarating 3-hour open safari game drive through the reserve's diverse terrain with your expert ranger guide.
The scenic drive from Cape Town passes through the historic Huguenot Tunnel and the majestic Du Toitskloof Mountains, past the beautiful wine regions of Paarl and Worcester โ famous for producing some of the world's best table wines.
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Hotel pick-up in Cape Town, scenic drive through Huguenot Tunnel & Du Toitskloof Mountains past Paarl and Worcester wine regions
Hotel pick-up in Cape Town, scenic drive through Huguenot Tunnel & Du Toitskloof Mountains past Paarl and Worcester wine regions
Arrive at Aquila, welcome drink, buffet lunch, 3-hour open safari vehicle game drive, return to Cape Town
Arrive at Aquila, welcome drink, buffet lunch, 3-hour open safari vehicle game drive, return to Cape Town
2 Experiences ยท 1h 15m Journey
8:00 AM departure ยท 9:15 AM return ยท Every moment accounted for
Route is approximate and may vary based on conditions.
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Every tour supports local communities, minimises environmental impact, and contributes to conservation.
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"Absolutely incredible experience! Our guide was so knowledgeable and passionate. The views were breathtaking and the whole day was perfectly organized. Best tour we've ever done in South Africa."
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