Experience the Big Five just 2 hours from Cape Town. Complete guide to Aquila — game drives, accommodation, family safaris, and our all-inclusive day trip packages.
You don't need to fly to Kruger to see Africa's legendary Big Five. Just 2 hours from Cape Town, Aquila Private Game Reserve offers an authentic safari experience in the dramatic landscape of the Karoo — and you can do it as a day trip.
The Big Five Experience
Aquila is home to lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino, along with hippo, giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, springbok, and over 170 bird species. The 10,000-hectare reserve sits in the Touws River valley, where fynbos meets Karoo — creating a visually stunning backdrop for game viewing.
Activities at Aquila
- Open-vehicle game drives — Morning (6:30am) and afternoon (3:30pm) drives with experienced rangers
- Horseback safari — Ride through the reserve on horseback (R995 per person)
- Quad bike safari — Self-drive quad bike game viewing (R895 per person)
- ATV buggy safari — Two-seater buggies for couples and friends
- Star-gazing — The Karoo sky is magnificent for overnight guests
Our Aquila Tours
🦁 Aquila Big Five Day Safari — From R2,499
Return transfer from Cape Town, 2 game drives, buffet lunch, all park fees. Depart 6:30am, return by 6pm. Small groups (max 14).
🦁 Aquila Overnight Safari — From R4,999 per person
Return transfer, 2 nights, 4 game drives, all meals, evening game drive with sunset sundowners. Premium chalets with mountain views.
Accommodation
- Premier Cottages — Air-conditioned rooms overlooking the watering hole (from R3,200/night)
- Family Cottages — Interconnected rooms for families (from R4,800/night)
- Luxury Lodge — Private plunge pool and fireplace (from R6,500/night)
"We saw lions, elephants, rhinos, and buffalo all in one morning drive. Our guide was phenomenal — spotting animals before anyone else and sharing incredible facts. Better than we expected." — Ahmed & Fatima, Dubai
