Big 5 Safari Spa

REAL AFRICA. REAL CLOSE TO CAPE TOWN

Choose from half-day or full-day safari tours, or an overnight Big Five experience, all less than two hours from Cape Town.

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Aquila Private Game Reserve & 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 Big 5 Safari Experience

See Africa’s Big Five and choose from half-day, full-day, or overnight safari packages, complete with welcome drinks, delicious meals, and an unforgettable wildlife experience.

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See South Africa's Big 5

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

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 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.

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