Aquila Game Reserve offers a day-trip safari from Cape Town with guided open-vehicle game drives, a buffet lunch, and a chance to see the Big Five. Expect a full day with travel time, focused viewing, and conservation-led interpretation.
More ways to explore the area's outdoor wonders
The morning light in the Karoo-adjacent plains catches the dust of an open safari vehicle as it rolls into the reserve; wind teases the fynbos and a distant trumpet of elephant breaks the quiet. You step out onto reddish gravel, the ranger’s voice low and precise, and the landscape—wide, scrubby, and edged by low folded mountains—begins to show its wildlife rhythms.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
9 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; involves short walks on uneven ground and extended time sitting in a vehicle
Wildlife
History
Aquila is part of a wave of private reserves in the Western Cape that transformed former farmland into managed wildlife areas to bolster tourism and species reintroduction.
Conservation
The reserve participates in habitat restoration and anti-poaching measures; visitors are asked to minimize noise, avoid litter, and follow all ranger guidance to support ongoing conservation efforts.
Reserve your spot on the Wildlife Safari in Aquila Game Reserve, Cape Town today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Expect a full day
Door-to-door from Cape Town this activity runs about 9 hours—plan transport delays and carry essential medications.
Bring sun and dust protection
Sunscreen, sunglasses, and a bandana or buff will guard against strong sun and vehicle dust.
Keep cameras ready but discreet
Use silent shooting if possible and avoid flash around wildlife to reduce disturbance.
Follow ranger instructions
Remain seated during sightings and never attempt to feed or approach animals for safety and conservation.
Binoculars
Improves distant animal viewing when wildlife is not right beside the vehicle.
Camera with zoom lens
A 200–400mm equivalent helps capture wildlife behaviors from a safe distance.
Sun hat and sunscreen
Protects against intense midday sun on open vehicles and exposed viewpoints.
summer
Closed-toe shoes
Needed for short walks on gravel or uneven ground around viewing areas.