Safari

Aquila Private Game Reserve: Early Morning Safari Drive with Big 5 Viewing and Breakfast

Name: Aquila Private Game Reserve: Early Morning Safari Drive with Big 5 Viewing and Breakfast
Start: 2026-08-25T07:00:00
End: 2026-08-25T10:00:00
Location: Aquila Private Game Reserve

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.

Entrance fees to Aquila Private Game Reserve

Early morning game drive at sunrise

Chance to see Big 5 wildlife

Welcome drink

Pre-packed continental breakfast

2 to 3-hour shared safari drive

Transfers to and from Aquila Private Game Reserve

Lunch and drinks

Spa treatments

Horse-back safari

Quad bike safari

Free cancellation anytime before the start of your experience

Set out on an early morning game drive at Aquila Private Game Reserve, guided by expert rangers and including a continental breakfast.

Getting started
Arrive at Aquila Private Game Reserve in time for sunrise, where your entrance fees are covered. Begin your experience with a welcome drink before meeting your game ranger, who will brief you on the safari ahead. Collect your pre-packed continental breakfast, then board the shared safari vehicle to start your early morning drive through the reserve.

What to expect

Aquila Private Game Reserve
This malaria-free reserve near Cape Town is home to a diverse range of wildlife and offers a chance to see the Big 5 in their natural habitat.

The early morning game drive takes you across the reserve’s varied landscapes, increasing your chances of spotting lions, leopards, rhinos, buffalos, and elephants as they are most active at sunrise.

Keep an eye out for giraffes and antelopes roaming freely, along with other native species that inhabit the area.

Your experienced game ranger shares insights about animal behavior, conservation efforts, and the unique environment of the reserve throughout the 2 to 3-hour shared safari drive.

The experience includes a pre-packed continental breakfast to enjoy during your adventure, as well as a welcome drink on arrival.

Wrapping up
After the safari, you are invited to relax at the reserve’s pool, terrace, or bar lounge before departing. Please note that transfers, lunch, drinks, spa treatments, horse-back safaris, and quad bike safaris are not included in this experience.

What to bring

Bring a cellphone number with WhatsApp (including country code) or an email address to receive your booking confirmation number, which is required for entry.

Bring your passport, as it may be required for entry.

What's not allowed

Pets are not permitted on this safari.

Strollers are not allowed on the safari.

Infants must not sit on laps, and infant seats are not available.

Accessibility

The safari is wheelchair accessible.

There is no public transportation nearby, so guests must arrange their own transport.

Additional information

This is a self-drive safari, and guests must arrange their own transfers to and from Aquila Private Game Reserve.

Allow approximately 2 hours driving time from Cape Town and plan to arrive at Aquila on or before 7:00am.

Sightings of all animals, including the Big 5, cannot be guaranteed as the safari is nature dependent.