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. 

Big 5 Safari & Spa. Just under 2 hours from Cape Town. Real Africa. Real close to Cape Town.

Acclaimed for service excellence, renewable energy, social responsibility efforts and conservation programmes, Aquila is more than just an unforgettable wildlife experience, it is 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

Located under 2 hours from Cape Town, experience the magic of a South African wildlife safari close to the city. Book your Day Trip Safari or SAVE BIG on your Big 5 Game Reserve adventure with Aquila’s exclusive overnight specials and discounted children’s rates.

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.
  • 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.

Western Cape Game Reserve and Big 5 Wildlife Conservation

Founded in 1999, Aquila Private Game Reserve is proud to have reintroduced Africa’s Big 5 wildlife back into the Western Cape, establishing the first official Big 5 Game reserve close to Cape Town.

Today, Aquila’s award-winning conservation efforts are dedicated to protecting and restoring the Western Cape’s natural wildlife, and are a vital part of Aquila’s nature reserve and animal rescue initiatives.

Overnight Safari Accommodation

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