Huguenot Tunnel Temporary Closure: Our Alternative Routes to Aquila

Aquila Transport Van parked on a runway at Aquila Private Game Reserve, overlooking a fly-in safari helicopter about to land.

(Recent update – 2 hours: The Tunnel is undergoing scheduled maintenance for the next two weeks at night). Attention guests and travellers, due to an incident late Friday, the crucial Huguenot Tunnel on the N1 is temporarily closed after a bus fire caused structural damage. Engineers are currently assessing repairs, and SANRAL aims to reopen […]

Driving to Aquila: Everything You Need To Know

Thinking of a Big 5 safari experience or day trip adventure close to Cape Town? Great news – we’ve got all the info you need for driving to Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa! As Cape Town’s closest big five game reserve experience, less than two hours from the city, driving to Aquila is easy. […]

Spring into Safari at Aquila Private Game Reserve

A male lion sitting amidst wildflowers at Aquila Private Game Reserve during a Cape Town Spring Safari Game Drive - Spring at Aquila

Spring is a magical time to visit Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa, located just two hours from Cape Town. Every September, the Western Cape’s wildflowers start to bloom, transforming the reserve into a kaleidoscope of colour. Exploring Aquila this time of year is like stepping into a living canvas, where every petal and leaf […]