Big 5 Safari

Touwsriver

Experience the beauty of Africa

Only 2 hours drive from Cape Town

Lions, Buffaloes, Rhinos, Elephants, Leopards

LAND

WATER

SKY

From R1185

FITNESS

Low

LOCATION

Touwsriver

ADRENALINE

Medium

AGE

Any

DURATION

Half/Full/Multi Day

WEIGHT

Horseback = <95kg

The 10 000 hectare conservancy is home to 3 biomes of vegetation, a wetland and 172 species of birds. This area is completely malaria free. Do the safari in an open 4×4 safari vehicle, on horseback or quad biking.

Options are half day, full day or overnight safari in 4-star accommodation. The reserve has a variety of cottages and rooms and can accommodate 168 guests sharing and 81 single occupancy in 77 rooms.

Part of the lodge is a 300 seater restaurant, 35m swimming pool with a pool bar, public lounge, cigar bar, curio shop, tranquil spa, garden labyrinth, children’s playground and conference center.

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EARLY MORNING SAFARI
The early morning safari ensures that you get to be on the game drive as the animals start stirring. The safari is led by an experienced guide who will share exciting inside stories and facts about your surroundings, easily rousing your inner wild side.

07h00: Welcome drinks served on arrival.

07h30: 2 to 3 hour Game Drive with continental breakfast

Depart Aquila Private Game Reserve

Cost
R1995

AFTERNOON SAFARI
Our most popular half day safari. Join us at midday for a delicious South African style lunch, and a 2 to 3 hour big 5 safari. The safari is led by an experienced guide who will share exciting inside stories and facts about your surroundings.

10h00: Depart Cape Town to Aquila (optional scheduled transfers available)

12h00: Welcome drinks served on arrival

12h15: South African buffet style lunch

13h30: Traditional Big 5 game drive

Afternoon leisure time to relax at the pool or enjoy the Karoo surroundings and other optional extra activities

16h00: Depart Aquila and return to Cape Town – our schedule departure tours depart at 16h00 from the reserve. Should you wish to depart earlier or later than this, please book a private transfer.

Cost
R2365 (excl Transport)
R3545 (incl Transport)

SUNSET SAFARI
After a hot day in the Karoo veld, the animals are just starting to stir, moving towards the watering holes and coming out of the shade..

15h00: Welcome drinks served on arrival

15h00: Afternoon tea and light snacks served before game drive

2 to 3 hour Big 5 game drive

Cost
R1185

FULL DAY
Enjoy a full day viewing a big diversity of animals and taking in the beauty and tranquillity of the Karoo. Combine your safari with a horse ride or quad bike adventure, or a relaxing afternoon by the pool.

06h45: Depart Cape Town to Aquila (optional scheduled transfers available)

09h00: Welcome drinks served on arrival

09h15: Continental Breakfast

10h15: 2 – 3 hour traditional Big 5 game drive

12h45: South African style served buffet lunch

Afternoon leisure time to relax at the pool or enjoy the Karoo surroundings and other optional extra activities

16h00: Depart Aquila and return to Cape Town – our schedule departure tours depart at 16h00 from the reserve. Should you wish to depart earlier or later than this, please book a private transfer.

Cost
R2895 (excl Transport)
R4075 (incl Transport)

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OPERATING TIMES

All days of the year

WHAT TO BRING

Camera equipment
Sunscreen
Mosquito repellant (even though we are malaria free in the Western Cape, we still have mosquitos)
Bathing suits
Hats
Casual shoes for walking around the lodge