Aquila Private Game Reserve, a mere 2 hours from Cape Town, offers good day safaris for those with limited time or budgets.

In our experience, an overnight stay at the reserve gives one the real wildlife feel of the reserve, sitting around the fire pit at night under the stars, and enjoying the early game drive before breakfast.

Day Safari at Aquila Game Reserve
Daily from 8h30. Includes a welcome drink on arrival, sumptuous breakfast buffet, two to three hour game drive, a visit to Khoi San Bushmen rock art sites, as well as champagne and snacks, with an all encompassing lunch buffet once back at the reserve.

Self-drive guests have the option to do another safari (horse-back or quad bike) depending on availability.

Prices of Day Game Safari:
R970 – Self drive
R1,630.00 – With transport
R640.00 – Single supplement surcharge

Day Horseback or Quad Safari at Aquila
Daily from 8h30. We think this is an unforgettable experience, as you get so much closer to wildlife. It also includes a welcome drink, light breakfast, horse-back safari, lunch, the use of the pool and a visit to the cheetahs if you would like to take some pictures. Horse trails are available for afternoon and early morning game viewing.

Prices Horseback or Quad Bike Safari:
R 1,815.00 - With transport
R 1,155.00 - Self drive
R 640.00 - Single supplement surcharge

Combination Safari - Game Drive & Horseback or Quad Bike Safari
Daily from 8h30. A packed day with great experiences, includes a welcome drink, light breakfast, three hour game drive with experienced rangers and a visit to renowned Khoi San Bushmen rock art sites, buffet lunch and the unique 1.5 hour horseback safari or quad bike ride in the wild.

Prices of the Combo Safari:
R 2,585.00- With transport
R 1,940.00 - Self drive
R 640.00 - Single supplement surcharge

Overnight Safari at Aquila
Includes a welcome cocktail, buffet lunch and dinner, 2 – 3 hour game drive with snacks and champagne, overnight accommodation in a luxury or premier luxury cottage, an early morning game drive. Breakfast at 8h30 and 10h00 is check-out time, although you can stay at the poolside and still visit the cheetahs should you want to.

Prices Overnight Safari:
from R 2,463.00 (Std cottages) - Transport
from R 1,499.00 (Std cottages) - Self drive
R 4,404.00 (Premier Cottages) - Transport
R 3,040.00 (Premier Cottages) - Self drive

Fly-in safaris by helicopter from Cape Town can be arranged.

For more information visit www.aquilasafari.com or book one of these directly with CapeTownMagazine.com.

Molo says: “How about spending the night at Aquila or experiencing their 'absolute must' Quad Bike Safari, and their Horse Back Safari and their informative Game Drives."

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