CAPE TOWN ) BEST OF AQUILA SAFARI FULLDAY TOUR
Duration
8 hour(s)
Languages
English
Skip the line
Included
Travel through Cape Town wine region and Klein Karoo
Explore fruit-growing region of Ceres with scenic views along the way
Enjoy two-hour game drive in open-air 4x4 with wildlife encounters
Walk with giraffes and visit lion preservation project if permitted
€ 485.93
€ 447.06
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Embark on a full-day adventure from Cape Town to Aquila Private Game Reserve. Travel through the scenic wine regions and the Klein Karoo, passing the fruit-growing area of Ceres. Upon arrival, enjoy a welcome drink and get ready for an exciting two-hour game drive in an open-air 4x4 vehicle. Encounter a variety of wildlife, and if time permits, enjoy a walk with giraffes under the guidance of the game rangers. Visit the lion preservation project and immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the reserve.
Relax with a breakfast at the Eco-synergy lodge, then enjoy lunch under the shade of trees or in the boma-style restaurant. In summer, unwind by the pool; in winter, cozy up by the fireplace. Return to Cape Town via the Huguenot Tunnel, stopping for a second wine tasting and a biltong pairing along the way. Take advantage of Wi-Fi on board and purchase local wines to bring home a piece of your safari experience.
Food & drinks
Bottled water
Lunch
Driver & guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Coffee and or Tea
Gratuities
Comfortable walking shoes
Weather-appropriate clothing
Sunglasses & sunscreen
Water bottle
Camera
Passport
Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation nearby
Passport required
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Activity Provider: MATADI AFRICA AND TRAVEL TOURS
Customer Reviews
LA
We had a wonderful couple of days at Aquila - the location, staff and service are all excellent! We stayed in one of the Karoo Cottages, very peaceful and we could see elephants from our porch daily! The game drives are also excellent and because it is a natural environment, we didn’t get to see the big 5 but certainly saw a range of amazing animals in the wild. I saw and captured an array of birds from our porch too! The food options were amazing too! We loved it, thank you Aquila team!
Teresa
Best money spent! We booked a 1 day safari and was not disappointed. They picked us up from our hotel, made a stop at a winery on the way there, had an included buffet at the resort once we got there. Saw the big 5 along with other native animals and our tour guide was super informative. They even have a secluded bar serving water and sparkling wine in the game reserve! Icing on the cake was seeing the family of elephants walking as we were taking a dip in the pool!
Jay
Over marketed and promoted. Rated a 4 star, but not quite. Rooms are okay, clean but we found hairs on the sheets and dirt under the pull out bed. No TV in the room. Shower was very slow in terms on pressure. Rooms service was good, but lacking in that theu didn't take away dirty dishes, just made the bed and replaced towels. Food is average. Lots of variety but lacks flavour. Okay at best. No room service. Drinks were additional cost and cocktails were sad. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Overall, the place is very commercialised. Suited for non-Africans. The game drive are good as there the animals are in the reserve and are fed daily. For people who haven't seen wild animals this would be a good place to vist. To illustrate the commercialisation.. we initially booked 3 nights. Then when we called to confirm they said the booking was not available anymore. After some back and forth we secured the booking. Then whilst on our way, 10mins to reaching the place, we get a WhatsApp message saying our booking has been cancelled as they are over booked and they can put transfer to a near by lodge (much cheaper than what we paid) and they are sorry. Nonetheless, we arrived and checked in and we still got out room. The place was very busy with day visitors and everything just seemed more of a "run-of-the-mill" experience than a true safari experience.
Sofia
We stayed here for three days to visit the safari and see the animals, as well as to enjoy the spa and relax. We saw and enjoyed many animals during the truck safari. I also did the horse riding safari (45 minutes) and the quad safari (also 45 minutes) and I really liked both experiences even tho I felt it was too short (I would have love to be all day in the quad and have more time to explore and watch animals). My only comment is that the area where the animals are kept is enclosed, so it is not a true “safari” where you have to search for them. The animals are all within a closed space and cannot leave. The lions are kept in enclosed areas, and you can only enter to see them with the safari truck. The animals seem very accustomed to the sound of quads and trucks, as we were very close to them and they didn’t react at all (especially the rhinos). This is not what you would normally experience with truly wild animals. However, this also makes the experience safer, as the animals are fed with compliments so that they aren’t hungry and you can get very close to them and take great pictures. Another point is that I would have loved to watch the animals for longer. The tours are quite short, and you usually spend only 30 seconds to one minute with each animal before moving on to the next. The spa was nice, and the buffet food was delicious. The meat in particular was excellent (kudu, ostrich, beef, etc.) I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a relaxed, safe safari rather than a fully wild one, especially families or people traveling with children who prefer less risk and a more controlled experience.
Andy
We had a fantastic stay as a family (1 x 10 month old on board!). Welcome drinks excellent. We stayed in the Karoo cottage with the world’s biggest bed. Suitable for a young family with a cot (one child). Great air con too! The game drive was incredible, if bringing a child it’s a bit of a bumpy ride so bring a secure carrier and we would suggest keeping them facing inwards. We saw all the animals up close and our guide was excellent too! The kids area was open from 7, Jasmine was so unbelievably excellent with our little one as we played together! Food was a buffet service for all 3 meals but a great variety and delicious dinner food. Wine was great too. We had a windy few days so struggled with the lack of shade around the pool (although that is nobody’s fault), and the pool was quite chilly, which on a hot day is welcomed! All in all, great work team. Thoroughly recommended!