One of the major drawcards of South Africa is its wealth of natural beauty and one of the best examples of this is the Aquila Private Game Reserve, an attraction that’s just a few minutes’ drive from the town of Touws River, offering the Big 5 safari experience. With a range of safari tours guaranteeing sights of some of the continent’s most iconic creatures, it’s the place to go for those desiring to discover the treasures of Africa! Treat yourself to the amazing beauty of the surrounding landscapes with game drives, a safari exploration on horseback, and even birds’ eye views courtesy of helicopter rides!

A venue like this just shows all that you are missing in the urban scene.

As an added benefit, it is well within our capabilities to get you to this wonderful attraction of the Western Cape. But more on that later. Let us provide you with all the info on the delightful activities you can take part in at the Aquila Private Game Reserve.

The Safaris

Besides the famous Big 5 that you can discover here, there are additionally bucks, giraffes, hippos and over 170 various species of bird. These safaris additionally offer full buffet breakfasts, picnics at rock pools and memorable encounters with the animals.

The Day Trip Safari

This is a 2-3 hour safari that starts at 10:15. An experienced guide will lead you during this safari, sharing amazing stories and interesting facts about your surroundings. Besides the buffet breakfast (as well as lunch), you can refresh yourself with one of their two alluring swimming pools. Guests will be in an open 4 x 4 safari vehicle throughout the tour.

Cape Town morning safari day tour

Cape Town afternoon safari day tour

* The Animal Rescue Centre is a non-profit organisation. Guests are to notify reception upon arrival if they wish to visit the centre. Donations to the ARC are welcome.

The Cape Town safari trip is available with or without transport to the reserve. Guests can arrange to be collected from their pick-up point and transferred to the game reserve. Self-drive guests need to depart Cape Town at more or less the same time as the departure time for the tour provided with transport.

The Horseback Safari

This safari, tailored for the more adventurous visitor, offers an early morning, day or late afternoon tour on horseback. A gentle pace or full gallop is fully up the guest and no experience is required for this safari.

Horseback Safari Day Tour

Morning and afternoon horseback safaris are available

Departures from Cape Town take place daily at 06:45. Guests will receive a welcome drink on arrival along with a delicious buffet breakfast. Guests can additionally enjoy a gourmet lunch. These lunches can be enjoyed in their triple volume Africa Boma Restaurant.

Minimum age requirement: 16 yrs
Maximum weight restriction: 95kg

Cape Town Safari Day Trip

This Cape Town safari day trip on horseback is the alternative safari option to experience the spectacular beauty of Africa. You’ll get even closer to the animals while on horseback! This safari begins with a departure from Cape Town, which takes place at 06:45 on a daily basis. The trip includes a welcome drink, breakfast and lunch, the last two being included at the Aquila restaurant. The lunches can additionally be enjoyed at the Africa Boma Restaurant. Furthermore, the game reserve offers the additional arrangement of an overnight mountain horseback safari.

For further enquiries, you can contact one of their consultants (contact details are to follow).

The Quadbike Safari

This safari day tour is one of the game reserve’s more popular activities, taking visitors on an adventure across the 10,000-hectare conservancy of the Aquila Game Reserve. The game reserve provides the 250cc-horsepower quad bikes, which are available with any other safari option. Guests may additionally book an overnight quad bike safari. The tour will have you viewing wildlife during the day from your quad bike and sipping champagne in the evenings on a leisurely sunset game drive. The safari lasts from 1 to 2 hours. The minimum age requirement is 16 years old. You’ll be guided by qualified game rangers.

Cape Town Safari Day Trip

This trip caters for a maximum of 10 people per safari, with one person per quad bike. Again, there is the age requirement of 16 years old, and two qualified rangers will lead the tour.

The Combo Safari – Day Trip

The Aquila combo safari combines the 3-hour game drive and the 1.5-hour horseback or quad bike ride.

Big 5 Safari Cape Town – Combo Safari

The Fly In Safari

This tour will provide you with an amazing 45-60 minute flight over the Hex River Mountains and vineyards – the second highest mountain range in the Western Cape. You’ll have the opportunity to enjoy outstanding views of the mighty mountain peaks, ridges and waterfalls! Once you reach the ground, you’ll be transferred to the game reserve. Before and after your 2-3 hour game drive, you can indulge in a buffet breakfast and lunch at the Africa Boma restaurant. After all this, you can get a return flight back to Cape Town. For this safari, transfers are included, however, make sure to speak to one of their consultants for more information.

The Fly In Safari 2 days – 1 night

This safari includes all the activities of the Fly In Safari, as well as optional exciting activities such as horse riding and quad bike riding, and the wonderful opportunity of luxury accommodation at the Aquila Private Game Reserve. Besides the views of the mountain peaks, you can additionally get stunning sights of the famous Big 5 of Africa, including lions, buffaloes, leopards, rhinos and elephants. The accommodation offers at the Aquila Private Game Reserve feature the Standard Lodge Rooms, Premier Lodge Rooms, Lodge Luxury Family Suites, Standard Luxury Cottages, Family Luxury Cottages and Premier Luxury Cottages.

Additional information

For any questions you may have, you are welcome to contact us with the following contact details.

The location
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If you’d like to include the game reserve as part of another holiday plan…

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Need any more reason to book a tour with the Aquila Private Game Reserve?

As you can see, this game reserve offers so much to those who choose to spend their time here. This is an ideal activity for the entire family, so, what are you waiting for? Get in touch with the Aquila Private Game Reserve today to secure the dates that suit you best.