Safari Day Tours at Aquila Private Game Reserve

Our Safari Day Tour offers big 5 safaris two hours from Cape Town, making it easy for you no matter what your time constraints are, you have the options of a half day safari, full day safari and overnight safari package options!

Details
A Private Game Reserve and luxury safari lodge, under a two hour scenic drive via the N1 from Cape Town. It is located in the Touws River and Ceres region. Proclaimed a Private Nature Reserve in 1985, this 4 star, malaria free, 4, 500 hectare reserve is steeped in Khoi San and Boer War history and boasts 3 pristine biomes of vegetation set in the most magnificent Karoo mountains, valleys, rivers and kloofs.

Large herds of game are found on the Reserve such as Black & Blue Wildebeest, Burchell’s Zebra, Springbok, Gemsbok, Steenbok, Caracal (lynx), Blesbok, Bat Eared Fox, Ostriches, Klip Springer, Duiker, Greybuck, Baboon, Black Backed Jackal, Eland, Red Hartebeest.

The reserve is home to the big 5 legends of the wilderness. Elephant, lion, buffalo, leopard and rhino, synonymous with Africa, roam the outskirts.

Please see next page for Day Safari options & rates. Game Drives and Transport: Duration of game drives and departure times are approximate & dependent on the interaction of the guests with the ranger and the sighting of animals.

Children’S price policy
**Applicable only to Afternoon & Full Day Safari
**Not applicable to Quad, Horseback & Combo Safari
Children of all ages are allowed on the standard traditional 4×4 vehicle safari experience. An age restriction of 16 years old applies for the quad bike and horseback activity.
• Children aged 0 to 3 = free with accompanying adults
• Children aged 4 to 11 = 50% of the day per person rate
• Children 12 and older = pay the adult rate

Arrangements
Duration: As per each itinerary/program indicates
When: Daily (subject to availability).
Where: Pickup & Drop off in City Bowl areas (if paid for transported option) OR Meet at Aquila (if paid for self drive option).
Things to Bring: Sun block, hat, comfortable walking shoes, warm top.

Inclusions and Exclusions
Inclusions: As specified on itinerary, transport (if paid for transport option).
Exclusions: All items of a personal nature, tips, transport (if paid for self drive).

Itinerary Options

Afternoon Safari
The safari is led by an experienced guide who will share inside-stories and facts about your surroundings – easily arousing your inner wild side. Please bring a bathing costume, sunblock and warm clothing.

12h00 - 16h30
– Welcome drinks
– Buffet lunch
– Game Drive
– Depart for Cape Town

1 Nov 24 till 31 Oct 25
• R 1890 pp self drive
• R 2980 pp with return transport (pickup time anytime from 9:00-10:00 am)

20 Dec 24 till 15 Jan 25 - peak season rates
• R 2090 pp self drive
• R 3180 pp with return transport

Full Day Morning / Traditional Safari
Enjoy a great diversity of wildlife and natural Karoo beauty with the opportunity to capture stunning wildlife photos and make African memories to last a lifetime.

09h00 - 16h30
– Welcome drinks
– Continental breakfast
– Traditional Game Drive and (optional) visit to Eco-Synergy Centre
– Buffet lunch
– Time at Leisure
– Depart for Cape Town

1 Nov 24 till 31 Oct 25
R 2390 pp self drive
• R 3480 pp with return transport (pickup time anytime from 5:45-6:45 am)

20 Dec 24 till 15 Jan 25 - peak season rates
• R 2590 pp self drive
• R 3680 pp with return transport

Horseback Safari
The horseback experience is guided by two qualified rangers. Horseback adventures include a slow walk across the plains with possible wildlife sightings and guided information about the Karoo veld and our conservation projects.

Note: Maximum weight per person: 95Kgs. Min. age is 16 years and older.

09h00 - 16h30
– Welcome drinks
– Continental breakfast
– Horseback Safari and (optional) visit to Eco-Synergy Centre
– Buffet lunch
– Time at Leisure
– Depart for Cape Town

1 Nov 24 till 31 Oct 25
R 2890 pp self drive
• R 3980 pp with return transport (pickup time anytime from 5:45-6:45 am)

20 Dec 24 till 15 Jan 25 - peak season rates
• R 2940 pp self drive
• R 4030 pp with return transport

Quad Bike Safari
The quad bike experience is a firm favourite and involves roughing it up within the 10,000 hectare wildlife conservancy of Aquila.

Note: Maximum weight per person: 90Kgs. Min. age is 16 years and older.
250cc horsepower quad bikes. There are a maximum number of 10 people per quad bike experience, and one person per quad bike. The quad bike experience is guided by two qualified rangers.

09h00 - 16h30
– Welcome drinks
– Continental breakfast
– Quad Bike Safari and (optional) visit to Eco-Synergy Centre
– Buffet lunch
– Time at Leisure
– Depart for Cape Town

1 Nov 24 till 31 Oct 25
R 3290 pp self drive
• R 4380 pp with return transport (pickup time anytime from 5:45-6:45 am)

20 Dec 24 till 15 Jan 25 - peak season rates
• R 3360 pp self drive
• R 4450 pp with return transport

Combo Safari
Vehicle Safari – Traditional Game Drive: Combines the 2 to 3 hour morning Big 5 traditional game drive and either a 1.5 hour afternoon horseback or quad bike outride together.

Option 1 – Quad Bike Outride: Maximum weight per person is 90Kgs. Min. age is 16 years and older. 250cc horsepower quad bikes. There are a maximum number of 10 people per quad bike experience, and one person per quad bike. The quad bike experience is guided by two qualified rangers. The quad bike experience involves roughing it up with an experienced wildlife guide within the 10,000 hectare conservancy.

Option 2 – Horseback Outride: Maximum weight per person is 95Kgs. Min. age is 16 years and older. The horseback experience is guided by two qualified rangers. Horseback adventures include a slow walk across the plains with possible wildlife sightings and guided information about the Karoo veld and our conservation projects.

09h00 - 16h30
– Welcome drinks
– Continental breakfast
– Traditional 4 x 4 Big 5 Game Drive
– Buffet Lunch
– Horseback or Quad Bike Safari
- Time at Leisure
– Depart for Cape Town

1 Nov 24 till 31 Oct 25
• 
R 3990 pp self drive
• R 5080 pp with return transport (pickup time anytime from 5:45-6:45 am)

20 Dec 24 till 15 Jan 25 - peak season rates
• R 4190 pp self drive
• R 5280 pp with return transport


Aqauila Safari Cancellation Policy

  • Cancellation outside 30 days prior to tour date  =  70% refund
  • Cancellation 21-8 days prior to tour date  =  50% refund
  • Cancellation 7-0 days prior to tour date, late arrivals or “no show”  =  No refund / Full fee charged

* Be sure to read through our full terms & conditions here: www.capextreme.com/terms