Located near Cape Town, Aquilla Private Game Reserve is an exciting wildlife refuge spread across a massive 10,000 hectares. This spectacular reserve, home to the renowned Big Five, showcases rich biodiversity. It offers luxury accommodations, each crafted to blend with the pristine environment.
At Aquilla, guests can enjoy memorable South Africa Safari Tours, and relaxing spa services, and learn about eco-tourism. This isn’t just a vacation, it’s an exploration into the vibrant core of Africa, where preservation and comfort intertwine.
Why Aquila Private Game Reserve?
What sets Aquila Private Game Reserve apart from other safari destinations?
- The first part of the answer is its proximity to Cape Town. Being the nearest wildlife reserve to Mother City ensures a convenient day trip for safari enthusiasts who can return to their accommodations by sunset. This makes Aquila Safari a must on Cape Town Tours.
- And second part of the answer lies in its unwavering dedication to wildlife conservation, coupled with the unparalleled experience it provides to its guests.
The reserve’s knowledgeable guides and rangers are passionate about educating visitors on the importance of protecting these endangered species and their habitats.
How to Get to Aquila Game Reserve from Cape Town?
Reaching Aquila Game Reserve from Cape Town typically involves a roughly 2-hour drive. Covering a distance of about 80 miles via the N1 highway, it’s quite straightforward. If you haven’t hired a car, there’s always the option to plan a day excursion with a nearby tour agency or directly with the game reserve. Importantly, both the journey to Aquila and the safari within are wheelchair friendly, catering to all types of visitors.
Quick Suggestion: Want to embark on an Aquila Game Reserve Private Wildlife Safari? Do check out our Cape Wildlife Safari Day Tour. These safaris are led by experienced guides who will share with you interesting stories and facts; making your journey as fascinating as possible.
Aquila Safari Lodge Accommodation
Aquila Safari Lodge, a 4-star property, offers diverse accommodation choices from honeymoon suites with jacuzzis to private cottages and twin-share rooms. The lodge appeals to various types of guests, including families and couples.
Features include:
- This safari lodge boasts impressive facilities, including a saltwater swimming pool, a spacious restaurant, a spa, a kids’ area, a cigar bar, a library, and a souvenir shop.
- The rooms and cottages, featuring an African-style décor, come equipped with modern amenities like outdoor showers, fans, minibars, air conditioning, safes, and coffee-making facilities.
- The restaurant serves a buffet of traditional South African and international cuisines, paired with top-notch South African wines.
Aquila Game Reserve – Wildlife & Landscape
The centrepiece of your Cape Town Tours will undoubtedly be the Aquila Game Reserve Wildlife Safari. With the ‘Big Five’ – Lion, Elephant, Buffalo, Rhino, and Leopard – and an array of other species inhabiting the reserve, your journey through the African bush in an open 4×4 safari vehicle will be filled with awe and surprise.
Spanning 10,000 hectares, the reserve’s terrain is a mixture of hilly, semi-arid landscapes, rocky formations, valleys, and plains. Established as a private nature reserve in 1985, Aquila encompasses historic sites, pristine Karoo wilderness, and diverse wildlife. Springtime, approximately from August to October, brings a vibrant display of wildflowers.
How Long Is an Aquila Private Game Reserve Safari?
The length of an Aquila Private Game Reserve Safari can vary based on your South Africa Tours Package, but a typical game drive lasts 2-3 hours. Full-day and overnight safari options are also available for those seeking a deeper exploration of the African wilderness. Each safari is led by experienced rangers, ensuring safety and a rich learning experience.
What You’ll See on Your Aquila African Safari
It’s important to remember that no game reserve or safari tour can guarantee the sighting of all the Big 5. Any claims from South Africa Safaris assuring sightings of all Big 5 might be dubious.
After all, these are wild creatures inhabiting a vast expanse of 25,000 acres. Obviously, they will roam freely making animal sightings difficult.
However, the knowledgeable guides at Aquila understand the significance of the Big 5 for many visitors, often a once-in-a-lifetime encounter. Therefore, they will make every effort to ensure you experience as much wildlife as feasibly possible.
Having said that, the list of animals that you are most likely going to encounter at Aquila Safari Private Game Reserve goes as follows:
- Big Five
- Wildebeests
- Giraffe
- Cheetahs
- Hippos
- Zebra
- Oryx and various other antelopes.
Enjoy Your Aquila Safari with Wow Travels & Tours
When undertaking South Africa Tours, a venture into the wild is a must, and Cape Town Tours provides an ideal starting point for this thrilling exploration.
Partnering with Wow Travels & Tours will transform your Aquila Safari from a mere visit to an enriching journey that infuses comfort, adventure, and the undeniable charm of Africa into your vacation. We take care of the details, letting you immerse yourself in the mesmerizing beauty of the Aquila Private Game Reserve, and create a truly unforgettable South African safari experience.
