Sunset Safari - Aquila Private Game Reserve

Tour Pricing

Essential Details

Experience Overview

| 15:00 | Welcome Drinks & Snacks upon arrival
| 16:00 | Guided Traditional 4x4 Game Drive
| 18:00 | Time at leisure
| 19:00 | Departure back to Cape Town

Discover a 4-star private game reserve and luxury safari lodge situated less than two hours from Cape Town via a scenic drive along the N1 highway. Set in the magnificent Karoo mountains, valleys, and rivers of the Touws River/Ceres region, this 4,500-hectare conservancy is completely malaria-free and steeped in rich history, stretching from the indigenous Khoi San to the Boer War. 

• The Big 5 & Diverse Wildlife: The reserve spans three pristine vegetation biomes and is home to the legendary Big 5—Elephant, Lion, Buffalo, Leopard, and Rhino. Visitors can also observe large herds of game, including Black & Blue Wildebeest, Burchell's Zebra, Springbok, Gemsbok, Eland, Red Hartebeest, and predators such as the Bat-Eared Fox and Black-Backed Jackal.
• Eco-Synergy & Conservation: Along with game viewing, guests gain unique insights into the reserve's ongoing eco-synergy and wildlife conservation initiatives led by qualified, experienced rangers.

Inclusions & Exclusions

What to Wear & Bring

• Bathing Costume (Swimwear): Recommended if you wish to take a dip in the lodge pool during leisure time (subject to available time and pool hours).
• Warm Clothing & Layers: Essential for early morning transfers and open 4x4 game drives, as Karoo weather can be cold before warming up.
• Sun Protection: High-factor sunblock, sunglasses, and a wide-brimmed sun hat.
• Camera & Binoculars: Excellent for capturing wildlife photographs across the vast Karoo plains.

Children's Policy & Activity Weight Restrictions

Standard 4x4 Vehicle Safari: Children of all ages are permitted.

• Ages 0 to 3 years: Free of charge when accompanied by paying adults.
• Ages 4 to 11 years: Pay 50% of the adult per-person rate.
• Ages 12+ years: Pay full adult rate.

Horseback & Quad Bike Restrictions:

• Age Restriction: Strictly 16 years and older. Children's discount rates do not apply to Horseback, Quad Bike, or Combo Safaris.
• Weight Limit: Maximum individual weight limit is 95 kg (209 lbs) per person for both horseback riding and quad biking.
• Quad Bike Capacity: 250cc horsepower quad bikes; maximum of 10 people per group, single rider per bike. Guided by two qualified rangers.

Transport Logistics & Self-Drive Instructions

Self-Drive (Excluding Transport)

• Arrival Window: You are responsible for making your own way to the reserve. You must arrive at the main reception 15 minutes prior to your booked start time (e.g., by 6:45 AM for early morning tours or 2:45 PM for sunset tours).
• Travel Duration: Guests driving from Cape Town are strongly advised to allow at least 2+ hours of driving time along the N1 highway.
• Late Arrival: May result in missed safari activities, with no refunds applicable.

Booking Terms & Cancellations

View our full Terms & Conditions online here: www.capextreme.com/terms

Cancellation / Refund Policy

AQUILA SAFARI CANCELLATION POLICY
Please be advised that the cancellation fee & refund percentage (%) is applicable to the TOTAL tour/activity price LESS a less 5% transaction fee in the case of online or POS card transactions made for payment. This represents a direct bank processing cost and is not a revenue-generating charge.

Cancellation or changes:

• 22 days or more prior to tour date = 70% Refund
• 21-8 days prior to tour date = 50% Refund
• 7-0 days prior to tour date, late arrivals or “NO-SHOWS” = 0%/No Refund

❗️Late arrivals and/or no-shows for a tour/activity/time slot unfortunately forfeit the full booking. Similar to booking an airline ticket; the plane will not wait for any passenger that is late. Please ensure you are on time for your booking.
❗️All transaction/transfer fees and/or forex conversion costs charged by the banks during the refund process will be billed to you (the client/booking holder)
❗️Refund and credit values are calculated in our local ZAR (South African Rand) currency. Transaction values in your own currency could be affected due to bank fees and currency exchange fluctuations.