1-Day Aquila Game Reserve Safari from Cape Town with Big 5 Viewing
About This Tour
Enjoy a full-day safari tour at Aquila Game Reserve near Touws River, where you can meet the Big 5 and other wild animals. Travel through some of the historic t...
Duration: 1 Day · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Not included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · Cities: Cape Town, Worcester, Stellenbosch, Paarl, Table Mountain National Park, Aquila Private Game Reserve · Languages: Afrikaans, Arabic, English, Italian
Know before you go: Overnight, horseback, and quadbike safaris are available on request.; Breakfast buffet is optional.
About Aquila Private Game Reserve
Aquila Private Game Reserve
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What's Included
- English-speaking South African guide
Not Included
- Transportation, depending on group size.
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Aquila Safari and Scenic Cape Drive
Pick up from your accommodation at around 6 AM for the approximately 2-hour drive to the rural town of Touws River, where the wildlife reserve is situated. Pick up from your accommodation at around 6 AM for the approximately 2-hour drive to the rural town of Touws River, where the wildlife reserve is situated. Drive along the N1 highway past some of the historic towns of the Cape Peninsula, including Stellenbosch and Paarl, and view the Taal Monument from the highway. Drive along the N1 highway past some of the historic towns of the Cape Peninsula, including Stellenbosch and Paarl, and view the Taal Monument from the highway. Cross over the Hottentots-Holland Mountain Range on the east side of the Cape Peninsula. Cross over the Hottentots-Holland Mountain Range on the east side of the Cape Peninsula. Stop to admire the views from the majestic Du Toit's Kloof Pass with Table Mountain in the backdrop. Look down at the town of Paarl with its towering monolith, Paarl Rock, which was discovered by the Dutch pioneer Abraham Gabema in 1657 while searching for fresh meat supplies. Stop to admire the views from the majestic Du Toit's Kloof Pass with Table Mountain in the backdrop. Look down at the town of Paarl with its towering monolith, Paarl Rock, which was discovered by the Dutch pioneer Abraham Gabema in 1657 while searching for fresh meat supplies. Continue through the majestic mountain range towering above the pass. Take pictures before proceeding through the historical town of Worcester onto Touws River. Continue through the majestic mountain range towering above the pass. Take pictures before proceeding through the historical town of Worcester onto Touws River. Arrive at the reserve and enjoy welcome drinks and a buffet breakfast. Arrive at the reserve and enjoy welcome drinks and a buffet breakfast. After breakfast, board 4 x 4 safari trucks to begin the 3-hour safari to view the wildlife. After breakfast, board 4 x 4 safari trucks to begin the 3-hour safari to view the wildlife. Return in time for a buffet lunch before departure for Cape Town. Return in time for a buffet lunch before departure for Cape Town. Along the way, stop for grapes or other produce that is available, depending on the season. Along the way, stop for grapes or other produce that is available, depending on the season. Return via the Huguenot Tunnel back to the hotel, or, if time allows, travel via Bains Kloof Pass with breathtaking views through the quaint little missionary town of Wellington, which has a rich history. Return via the Huguenot Tunnel back to the hotel, or, if time allows, travel via Bains Kloof Pass with breathtaking views through the quaint little missionary town of Wellington, which has a rich history.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: R46, Touws River, 6880, South Africa · Tour start: R46, Touws River, 6880, South Africa — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
