Big 5 Safari & Spa

REAL AFRICA. REAL CLOSE TO CAPE TOWN

Book a day trip or overnight Big Five safari, just under 2 hours from Cape Town, South Africa. Half Day and Full Day Safari Tours available. 

Aquila Private Game Reserve and Spa

Acclaimed for service excellence, renewable energy, social responsibility efforts and wildlife conservation, Aquila is more than just an unforgettable Western Cape game reserve experience, it’s an experience in luxurious African hospitality, traditional culinary delights, service excellence and the restoration of pride to the indigenous people and the land.

Choose Your Cape Town Safari Experience

See Africa’s Big Five and choose a half day, full day or overnight safari package.

See South Africa's Big Five at Aquila Private Game Reserve

Less than 2 hours from Cape Town, Aquila brings the experience of a South African safari within easy reach of the city. Book a Day Trip Safari or enjoy exceptional value on a family-friendly Big 5 adventure with discounted rates for children.

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Cape Town Day Trip Big 5 Safaris

Day Trip Safaris from Cape Town include half day and full day tours to see the Big 5!

Children, ages 3 and under, stay FREE of charge with an accompanying adult.

Children, ages 4 to 11, SAVE 50% off the adult rate.

Children, ages 12 and older, pay full rates

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Western Cape Game Reserve and Big 5 Wildlife Conservation

Founded in 1999, Aquila Private Game Reserve reintroduced Africa’s Big 5 to the Western Cape, becoming the first official Big 5 game reserve close to Cape Town. Today, Aquila’s award-winning conservation work helps protect and restore the region’s wildlife through its private nature reserve, wildlife rehabilitation, and animal rescue initiatives.

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Overnight Safari Accommodation

Overnight safaris include all meals, Karoo stargazing experience and evening marshmallow fires.
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