Safari Day Tour Cape Town

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!

Overview

Areas visited

Worcester

What’s included

As specified on itinerary

What’s excluded

All item of a personal nature, tips, transport (if paid for self drive)

What to bring

Sun block, hat, comfortable walking shoes, warm top

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.

Itinerary Options

Early Morning Safari
Your safari guide will take you through Aquila’s 10 000 hectare wildlife reserve, sharing inside stories and facts about the natural Karoo environment. Don’t forget to pack your swimming costume, sunblock and hat, as guests are invited to enjoy Aquila’s outdoor infinity pool during the safari leisure time.

> R 1 440 pp self drive (no transport option/add-on available)

** Please note that peak season rates apply: 15 Dec till 15 Jan

7h00 - 12h00
– Welcome drinks & breakfast upon arrival
– 4x4 Big 5 Safari Game Drive
– Time at Leisure
– Depart for Cape Town

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.

> R 1 690 pp self drive OR
> R 2 685 pp with return transport (pickup time anytime from 9:00-10:00 am)

** Please note that peak season rates apply: 15 Dec till 15 Jan

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

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.

> R 2 195 pp self drive OR
> R 3 190 pp with return transport (pickup time anytime from 5:45-6:45 am)

** Please note that peak season rates apply: 15 Dec till 15 Jan

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

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.

> R 2 625 pp self drive OR
> R 3 620 pp with return transport (pickup time anytime from 5:45-6:45 am)

** Please note that peak season rates apply: 15 Dec till 15 Jan

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

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.

> R 2 990 pp self drive OR
> R 3 985 pp with return transport (pickup time anytime from 5:45-6:45 am)

** Please note that peak season rates apply: 15 Dec till 15 Jan

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

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.

> R 3 595 pp self drive OR
> R 4 590 pp with return transport (pickup time anytime from 5:45-6:45 am)

** Please note that peak season rates apply: 15 Dec till 15 Jan

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

Arrangements
Duration: As per each itinerary/program indicates
When: Everyday (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.

Requirements
Minimum Age:
Children aged under 4: free with accompanying adults.
Children aged 4 to 11: 50% of the day per person rate.
Children 12 and older pay adult rate.

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

Booking conditions
General/Standard cancellation policy

  • Cancellation outside 14 days prior to tour date:
    100% credit as Travel Credit / 95% refund
  • Cancellation 14-7 days prior to tour date:
    100% credit as Travel Credit / 80% refund
  • Cancellation 3-6 days prior to tour date:
    50% refund
  • Cancellation 2 days prior to tour date, late arrivals or “no show”:
    No refund / Full fee charged

* The general / standard cancellation policy applies to all products excluding specific Packages, Kruger Tours and Private/Custom made tours.

* All transaction / transfer fees and/or forex conversion costs charged by the banks during the refund process will be billed to you (client).

* Refunds and Travel 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. Refunds are usually made back to the original source of payment method.

* The Travel Credit option may be selected up till 7 days prior to your start / departure date. The travel credit should be used within a 24 month period from the issue date unless stated otherwise. Where a travel credit option is selected, payment in FULL must be made to Cape Xtreme if the booking was made through a Travel Agent. Please be advised that a travel credit is selected instead of a cancellation charge and will result in no refunds being issued. After the travel credit has been selected no further alterations can be made / no refunds will be issued should you make any changes again.

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