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Big Five Safari From Cape Town

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3 hrs
  • Spot the Big 5 in a malaria-free reserve as you explore diverse wildlife habitats with expert game rangers on a sunset safari adventure.
  • Begin your experience with a welcome drink, then enjoy complimentary teas, coffee, and snacks before heading out on your game drive.
  • Your ticket includes entry to Aquila Private Game Reserve and a 2 to 3-hour shared safari in an open 4x4 vehicle at dusk.
  • Rangers share insights about animal behavior and habitats while you watch giraffes, antelopes, and other wildlife become active at sunset.
  • After your safari, unwind at the pool, terrace, or bar lounge and soak in the peaceful atmosphere of the reserve.
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  • Spot the Big 5 in a malaria-free reserve as you explore diverse wildlife habitats with expert game rangers on a sunset safari adventure.
  • Begin your experience with a welcome drink, then enjoy complimentary teas, coffee, and snacks before heading out on your game drive.
  • Your ticket includes entry to Aquila Private Game Reserve and a 2 to 3-hour shared safari in an open 4x4 vehicle at dusk.
  • Rangers share insights about animal behavior and habitats while you watch giraffes, antelopes, and other wildlife become active at sunset.
  • After your safari, unwind at the pool, terrace, or bar lounge and soak in the peaceful atmosphere of the reserve.
from
ZAR 1,399
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10 hrs
3 more
  • Spot Africa’s Big 5 and more on a guided game drive, with all entrance fees and transfers included for a seamless day out.
  • Begin your adventure with hotel pickup in Cape Town, traveling in a private vehicle with your own driver and guide.
  • Enjoy a full buffet breakfast and lunch at the reserve, plus bottled water to keep you refreshed throughout your safari.
  • Join a shared 4x4 safari truck at Aquila Game Reserve to search for lions, elephants, rhinos, buffalos, and leopards in their habitat.
  • Cap off your return journey with a wine tasting at a local estate, included as part of your experience.
  • The safari also offers chances to see giraffes, hippos, and cheetahs alongside the iconic Big 5 during your game drive.
  • Private transfers ensure a comfortable, hassle-free ride from Cape Town to the reserve and back.
  • All meals and activities are included, so you can focus on wildlife and scenery without extra planning.
More details
  • Spot Africa’s Big 5 and more on a guided game drive, with all entrance fees and transfers included for a seamless day out.
  • Begin your adventure with hotel pickup in Cape Town, traveling in a private vehicle with your own driver and guide.
  • Enjoy a full buffet breakfast and lunch at the reserve, plus bottled water to keep you refreshed throughout your safari.
  • Join a shared 4x4 safari truck at Aquila Game Reserve to search for lions, elephants, rhinos, buffalos, and leopards in their habitat.
  • Cap off your return journey with a wine tasting at a local estate, included as part of your experience.
  • The safari also offers chances to see giraffes, hippos, and cheetahs alongside the iconic Big 5 during your game drive.
  • Private transfers ensure a comfortable, hassle-free ride from Cape Town to the reserve and back.
  • All meals and activities are included, so you can focus on wildlife and scenery without extra planning.
from
ZAR 8,000
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Hippos with baby in water at Aquila Nature Game Reserve, Karoo, South Africa.
9 hrs
2 more
  • Spot the Big 5 and more on a guided game drive through a 10,000-hectare private reserve near Cape Town, led by an experienced ranger.
  • Begin your adventure with shared transfers, including hotel pickup and drop-off, making your journey to Aquila Private Game Reserve seamless.
  • Travel in a 4x4 open safari truck with bottled water provided, ensuring comfort as you explore the reserve’s diverse landscapes and wildlife.
  • Your ranger shares insights about the animals and reserve, enriching your understanding of the ecosystem as you observe wildlife in their habitat.
  • Aquila Private Game Reserve is home to the Big 5: lion, leopard, rhino, elephant, and buffalo, plus many other native species.
  • Buffet breakfast and lunch with vegetarian and halal options are available for purchase at the reserve, catering to various dietary needs.
More details
  • Spot the Big 5 and more on a guided game drive through a 10,000-hectare private reserve near Cape Town, led by an experienced ranger.
  • Begin your adventure with shared transfers, including hotel pickup and drop-off, making your journey to Aquila Private Game Reserve seamless.
  • Travel in a 4x4 open safari truck with bottled water provided, ensuring comfort as you explore the reserve’s diverse landscapes and wildlife.
  • Your ranger shares insights about the animals and reserve, enriching your understanding of the ecosystem as you observe wildlife in their habitat.
  • Aquila Private Game Reserve is home to the Big 5: lion, leopard, rhino, elephant, and buffalo, plus many other native species.
  • Buffet breakfast and lunch with vegetarian and halal options are available for purchase at the reserve, catering to various dietary needs.
from
ZAR 1,550
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Lions resting with a safari jeep in the background at Aquila Safari.
3 days
1 more
  • Enjoy a 2-night stay at a 4-star private game reserve, with all meals and essential comforts included for a seamless escape from the city.
  • Settle into your room with tea, coffee, and water provided, then get ready for your first wildlife adventure on a guided game drive.
  • Your experience features twice-daily game drives, offering opportunities to spot the Big 5 and a variety of other African wildlife.
  • Savor buffet meals throughout your stay, with evenings spent stargazing and roasting marshmallows in the boma under the African sky.
  • Choose to swap one traditional 4x4 safari for a horseback or quad bike safari for a different perspective on the reserve.
  • Look out for hippos, giraffes, zebras, and antelopes alongside the Big 5 during your game drives across the reserve.
  • Drinks, tips, spa treatments, and transfers between Cape Town and the reserve are not included in your package.
More details
  • Enjoy a 2-night stay at a 4-star private game reserve, with all meals and essential comforts included for a seamless escape from the city.
  • Settle into your room with tea, coffee, and water provided, then get ready for your first wildlife adventure on a guided game drive.
  • Your experience features twice-daily game drives, offering opportunities to spot the Big 5 and a variety of other African wildlife.
  • Savor buffet meals throughout your stay, with evenings spent stargazing and roasting marshmallows in the boma under the African sky.
  • Choose to swap one traditional 4x4 safari for a horseback or quad bike safari for a different perspective on the reserve.
  • Look out for hippos, giraffes, zebras, and antelopes alongside the Big 5 during your game drives across the reserve.
  • Drinks, tips, spa treatments, and transfers between Cape Town and the reserve are not included in your package.
from
ZAR 9,164
Slide 1 of 8, Lions resting with a safari jeep in the background at Aquila Safari.
Lions resting with a safari jeep in the background at Aquila Safari.
Zebras grazing in the wild at Aquila Safari, South Africa.
11 hrs
3 more
  • Enjoy a private Big Five safari at Aquila Private Game Reserve, with exclusive use of a 4x4 vehicle and a dedicated ranger for your group.
  • Begin your adventure with private transfers from your Cape Town hotel, ensuring a seamless and comfortable start to your safari day.
  • Access a private vehicle with your own guide, bottled water onboard, and all fuel covered for a relaxed and personalized journey.
  • Savor included breakfast and lunch, with meals provided during your visit so you can focus on wildlife spotting and exploration.
  • Look out for lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos, and buffalos as you explore the reserve with your expert ranger.
  • Aquila Private Game Reserve is just 2 hours from Cape Town, making it an accessible wildlife escape from the city.
More details
  • Enjoy a private Big Five safari at Aquila Private Game Reserve, with exclusive use of a 4x4 vehicle and a dedicated ranger for your group.
  • Begin your adventure with private transfers from your Cape Town hotel, ensuring a seamless and comfortable start to your safari day.
  • Access a private vehicle with your own guide, bottled water onboard, and all fuel covered for a relaxed and personalized journey.
  • Savor included breakfast and lunch, with meals provided during your visit so you can focus on wildlife spotting and exploration.
  • Look out for lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos, and buffalos as you explore the reserve with your expert ranger.
  • Aquila Private Game Reserve is just 2 hours from Cape Town, making it an accessible wildlife escape from the city.
from
ZAR 3,500
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African elephants walking in Aquila Game Reserve, South Africa.
Safari vehicle near white rhino by water at Aquila Safari, South Africa.
Giraffes walking in Aquila Game Park, South Africa.
3 hrs
1 more
  • Experience a sunrise game drive in a malaria-free private reserve, with the chance to spot Africa’s Big 5 in their natural habitat.
  • Start your morning with a welcome drink and a pre-packed continental breakfast before heading out on your safari adventure.
  • Your ticket includes entry to Aquila Private Game Reserve and a 2 to 3-hour shared safari drive led by expert game rangers.
  • Learn about local wildlife and the environment as your guide shares insights while you search for lions, leopards, rhinos, buffalos, and elephants.
  • After your safari, unwind at the pool, terrace, or bar lounge and take in the tranquil surroundings of the reserve.
  • Giraffes and antelopes are often seen roaming freely, offering more opportunities for wildlife viewing beyond the Big 5.
More details
  • Experience a sunrise game drive in a malaria-free private reserve, with the chance to spot Africa’s Big 5 in their natural habitat.
  • Start your morning with a welcome drink and a pre-packed continental breakfast before heading out on your safari adventure.
  • Your ticket includes entry to Aquila Private Game Reserve and a 2 to 3-hour shared safari drive led by expert game rangers.
  • Learn about local wildlife and the environment as your guide shares insights while you search for lions, leopards, rhinos, buffalos, and elephants.
  • After your safari, unwind at the pool, terrace, or bar lounge and take in the tranquil surroundings of the reserve.
  • Giraffes and antelopes are often seen roaming freely, offering more opportunities for wildlife viewing beyond the Big 5.
from
ZAR 2,420
Slide 1 of 10, Lions interacting at Aquila Private Game Reserve, Touws River, South Africa.
Lions interacting at Aquila Private Game Reserve, Touws River, South Africa.
Hippos with baby in water at Aquila Nature Game Reserve, Karoo, South Africa.
Zebras grazing in the wild at Aquila Safari, South Africa.
African bush elephant walking in Aquila Game Reserve, South Africa.
Safari vehicle near white rhino by water at Aquila Safari, South Africa.
Lion resting at Aquila Private Game Reserve, Touws River, South Africa.
Giraffes walking in Aquila Game Park, South Africa.
African elephants walking in Aquila Game Reserve, South Africa.
White rhino grazing near a tree on the plains of Aquila, South Africa.
Elephants interacting at Aquila Safari in South Africa's bush landscape.
10 hrs
3 more
  • Swap a day in the city for a wildlife adventure, with a full-day visit to a nearby reserve that focuses on close animal sightings in nature.

  • Start your day in Cape Town as you meet your group and ride out of the city to the reserve, watching the skyline fade into wide open country.

  • Hotel transfers, entrance to Aquila reserve, minibus transport, an open-vehicle game drive with an English-speaking ranger, and buffet lunch are included.

  • Out on the reserve, scan the bush for Big Five wildlife and birdlife, hear stories about the ecosystem, and pause for photos at memorable sightings.

More details
  • Swap a day in the city for a wildlife adventure, with a full-day visit to a nearby reserve that focuses on close animal sightings in nature.

  • Start your day in Cape Town as you meet your group and ride out of the city to the reserve, watching the skyline fade into wide open country.

  • Hotel transfers, entrance to Aquila reserve, minibus transport, an open-vehicle game drive with an English-speaking ranger, and buffet lunch are included.

  • Out on the reserve, scan the bush for Big Five wildlife and birdlife, hear stories about the ecosystem, and pause for photos at memorable sightings.

from
ZAR 3,795
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4 hrs
1 more
  • Spot Africa’s Big 5 in a malaria-free private reserve, just a short drive from Cape Town, with entrance fees included in your ticket.
  • Start your adventure with a welcome drink, then enjoy a buffet lunch featuring vegetarian and Halal options before your game drive.
  • Your ticket grants access to a shared safari in an open 4x4 truck, guided by an experienced ranger through the reserve’s diverse habitats.
  • Watch for lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants, buffalos, giraffes, and antelopes roaming freely in their natural environment.
  • After your safari, take time to relax at the reserve and soak in the scenery before heading back to Cape Town.
  • Aquila Private Game Reserve offers a wildlife experience without the risk of malaria, making it ideal for families and first-time safari-goers.
More details
  • Spot Africa’s Big 5 in a malaria-free private reserve, just a short drive from Cape Town, with entrance fees included in your ticket.
  • Start your adventure with a welcome drink, then enjoy a buffet lunch featuring vegetarian and Halal options before your game drive.
  • Your ticket grants access to a shared safari in an open 4x4 truck, guided by an experienced ranger through the reserve’s diverse habitats.
  • Watch for lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants, buffalos, giraffes, and antelopes roaming freely in their natural environment.
  • After your safari, take time to relax at the reserve and soak in the scenery before heading back to Cape Town.
  • Aquila Private Game Reserve offers a wildlife experience without the risk of malaria, making it ideal for families and first-time safari-goers.
from
ZAR 3,250
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8 hrs
2 more
  • Spot Africa’s Big 5 and more on a small group safari, guided by a professional ranger in a malaria-free private game reserve.
  • Begin your adventure with convenient hotel pickup, then travel through scenic Cape Winelands and mountain landscapes to the reserve.
  • Enjoy a three-hour open vehicle game drive, with your entry fee covered and a welcome drink waiting on arrival at the park.
  • Buffet lunch is included, offering both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, plus bottled water to keep you refreshed throughout the day.
  • Look out for lions, rhinos, elephants, buffalo, leopards, giraffes, cheetahs, antelopes, and a variety of bird species during your safari.
More details
  • Spot Africa’s Big 5 and more on a small group safari, guided by a professional ranger in a malaria-free private game reserve.
  • Begin your adventure with convenient hotel pickup, then travel through scenic Cape Winelands and mountain landscapes to the reserve.
  • Enjoy a three-hour open vehicle game drive, with your entry fee covered and a welcome drink waiting on arrival at the park.
  • Buffet lunch is included, offering both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, plus bottled water to keep you refreshed throughout the day.
  • Look out for lions, rhinos, elephants, buffalo, leopards, giraffes, cheetahs, antelopes, and a variety of bird species during your safari.
from
ZAR 2,950

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