Aquila Game Reserve

Aquila Game Reserve is situated approximately two and a half hours drive North of Cape Town and offers the opportunity of seeing the Big 5 and a wide variety of game including, Giraffe, Zebra, Springbok, Hippo and Blue and Black Wildebeest.  There are also Gemsbok, Steenbok, Caracal (Lynx), Blesbok, Bat Eared Fox, Ostriches, Klip Springer, Duiker, Baboon, Black Backed Jackal, Eland and Red Hartebeest. For the more adventurous and energetic, Horse Back Safaris and Quad bike rides are offered. They have accommodation too if you would like to spend a night or two there.

One of the reasons I support Aquila is that they have a very good sense of the social and eco responsibility.  When Aquila was set up, they recruited and trained people from the surrounding area, providing work to at least 300 people who were previously without a source of steady income.  They have various ongoing projects which include a huge solar energy plant and farming activities which are aimed at making them self-sufficient and providing work for the local community. They are very active with Lion, Rhino and Black Eagle Conservation as well as Veld regeneration and Solar power generation.

Scheduled Tour using Aquila’s Transport.

You have the option of taking their scheduled transport together with other guests and doing the morning tour.  Depending on where you are staying, the Aquila vehicle may come and collect you between 05h45 and 06h45 and drop you off at around 17h30. The drive is direct with a few stops as a number of guests need to be collected and dropped off along the way. The morning Safari commences with a buffet breakfast and is followed by a two-to-three-hour game drive followed by a lovely buffet style lunch. Time permitting, you can relax around the pool and spend time in the curio shop before leaving for Cape Town at 15h30.  You will get back to Cape Town at about 18h00.

Private Afternoon Safari using Cape Splendour’s Transport

Should you opt for private transport with Cape Splendour Tours, your departure would be around 09h00 and the drive would be a lot more leisurely. We would stop along the Du Toits Kloof pass for photos of the lovely views and surrounding vegetation.  You stand a good chance of seeing Baboons on the way to Aquila.  We also stop off at a farm store which sells locally made preserves and confectionary items or we can enjoy a morning wine tasting!  Arrival at Aquila would be around 12h00 and you can enjoy welcoming refreshments and the damp towels before settling down for the lovely buffet style lunch before heading off on the two to three hour safari. We normally depart around 16h00 arriving in Cape Town at 18h30.

Price for Aquila Safaris available on request

• the use of the vehicle
• driver/guide for around 8 to 9 hours
• fuel and refreshments on board the vehicle
• Toll Fees

PRICE EXCLUDES

• The price of the Safari which includes lunch and welcoming refreshments. The price will be advised on enquiry
• All prices are subject to change.
• Collection will be around 09h00 and return around 18h30, but we do it at your pace so times may vary according to your preference, the day is yours.
• The luxury air-conditioned vehicle will be stocked with water and be driven with your comfort and safety in mind. Join us for an unforgettable tour!
• Wine tasting and or coffee will be for your account.

All the vehicles will have the correct Operating licences and be covered with Passenger Liability Insurance