Aquila Collection Awards

Aquila Private Game Reserve and Spa has been awarded the prestigious Skål International Sustainable Tourism Award for the second time, following its initial win in 2020. Presented at the Skål International Congress 2024, the award recognises Aquila’s commitment to sustainability and responsible tourism over the past 25 years.

Owner of Aquila receiving award from the MInister and Deputy Minister of Tourism, for Best Economic Impact by a large tourism establishment in South Africa promoting the local economic development of communities for ensuring industry sustainability.

Hunter Mitchell delivering his acceptance speech in Australia on behalf of Aquila Private Game Reserve, after receiving the Steve Irwin Visionary Wildlife Warrior Award in 2016.

Johan van Schalkwyk, Aquila Collection Marketing and Trade Manager accepting the Halal In Travel award on behalf of Aquila during the 2023 ceremony for Best Muslim Friendly Game Reserve in the world. With him are CrescentRating and Halaltrip, CEO Fazal Bahardeen.

During an awards ceremony in India, Jamie-Lee Ackerman – Aquila Collection Trade Manager – accepts the award from Nisreen Bulbulia for Top Supporting Partner for One Above South Africa.