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Big 5 Safari Aquila: Full Day Private Return Trip from Cape Town with Wildlife Viewing
Embark on a thrilling full-day private safari adventure from Cape Town to the Big 5 Aquila game reserve. Witness lions, zebras, hippos, and more in their natural habitat, and enjoy a scenic drive through stunning landscapes. Optional winery visit on the way back.
Embark on a thrilling full-day private safari adventure from Cape Town to the Big 5 Aquila game reserve. Witness lions, zebras, hippos, and more in their natural habitat, and enjoy a scenic drive through stunning landscapes. Optional winery visit on the way back.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Du Toitskloof Pass - Delight in the picturesque pass as it ascends to the Huguenot Tunnel. Travelers will cross an impressive, high-altitude viaduct bridge, the first of its kind constructed in South Africa! It majestically spans above the patchwork Miaspoort Valley below.
- Paarl - As the third-oldest city and European settlement in the…
- Du Toitskloof Pass - Delight in the picturesque pass as it ascends to the Huguenot Tunnel. Travelers will cross an impressive, high-altitude viaduct bridge, the first of its kind constructed in South Africa! It majestically spans above the patchwork Miaspoort Valley below.
- Paarl - As the third-oldest city and European settlement in the Republic of South Africa, Paarl is renowned for its stunning surroundings, viticulture, and fruit-growing legacy. A brief stop will be made for a leg stretch and a cup of coffee before the journey continues.
- Aquila Private Game Reserve - Upon arrival at Aquila Game Reserve, guests will be welcomed with a complimentary drink. A guided game drive awaits, so be sure to have your camera ready. Aquila is home to the Big 5, and sightings of elephants and zebras are common. After the drive, enjoy a light lunch either by the poolside or in the cigar lounge. This tour offers an opportunity to experience Africa’s wildlife in a stunning setting.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Professional Game Ranger - English speaking
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Welcome Drinks
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Professional Game Ranger - English speaking
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Welcome Drinks
What's Not Included
- Snacks
- Gratuites
- Snacks
- Gratuites
Additional Information
Enjoy a comfortable wildlife adventure. You will be collected from your hotel in Cape Town and transferred to the Big 5 Aquila game reserve without the stress of renting a car, which is about 2.5 hours drive via amazing valleys and an attractive landscape with dramatic mountains. and join a shared or private Aquila game drive on arrival. Here, you can…
Enjoy a comfortable wildlife adventure. You will be collected from your hotel in Cape Town and transferred to the Big 5 Aquila game reserve without the stress of renting a car, which is about 2.5 hours drive via amazing valleys and an attractive landscape with dramatic mountains. and join a shared or private Aquila game drive on arrival. Here, you can enjoy an open-vehicle departure on a 2- to 3-hour game drive, with breakfast and lunch included. Experience the raw adrenaline of seeing lions, zebra, hippo, giraffe, rhino, buffalo, elephants, cheetahs, and antelope in their natural habitat. And on the way back, there’s the option of stopping at a winery for a tasting in such wine regions as Stellenbosch, Paarl at Fairview Wine Tasting and Franschhoek.
- It is about 2.5 hours drive from hotel and to the safari and same hours on coming back but it is optional to stop at wine tasting on the way back
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(31 Ratings)
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Rickandnazia
Apr 4, 2026
A must see while in Cape Town - This was our first time visiting Cape Town and we knew we wanted to go on a safari. This was recommended by a few friends who also did this on their trips.
We chose the Traditional All Day Safari with transport pickup from our Airbnb to the reserve. They picked us up at 6:30am and it was a 2 hour drive with a stop over at a wine farm for coffee and bathroom break.
We arrived to a welcome drink + breakfast buffet before embarking on our 2.5 hour safari. Our guide Percy was very knowledgeable and his dry sense of humor made the trip great. We saw zebras, rhinos, ostriches, lions, elephants. (However we didn't see the leopard which is one of the BIG 5).
We arrived back to the reserve and were treated with a lunch buffet and leisure time which we spent hanging out by the pool before we made our trip back to Cape Town.
Overall, this is a must see for anyone visiting South Africa and Cape Town. It is worth the trip. Everything was included in the price of the ticket except for additional drinks and a spa which we didn't take advantage of.
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Sedars2026
Feb 12, 2026
Best trip ever - We had a wonderful day at Aquila. Everything was super nice, the lunch was really pleasant and safari game drive was stunning and I was able to see the big five. Our driver from cape town was extremely knowledgeable and friendly and vehicle was super clean.
Thank you Allan
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V6602npsylviam
Jan 18, 2026
Drive player our favorite music the whole ride - We got picked up on time and had a great experience that was educational and really fun and entertaining. We saw so many animals including a couple in the big five. Prince was so fun to interact with, the entire car ride was so amusing I’d definitely want to redo the whole experience again!
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Tosinw2025
Mar 20, 2025
Best Safari Trip - This was an exciting trip. They have so many animals zebra , lion , elephants , giraffes etc it was so much fun and safe too. The car was very very clean from cape town to the Safari!
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Global127633
Mar 10, 2025
Excellent time - The scenery to and from the park was awesome. Saidi, our driver to and from the park, was a delight. The safari was great. We took lots of pictures and saw nearly all of the animals.
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Calebk808
Mar 5, 2025
Really Organized, Highly Recommended - The trip was well organized and very family friendly. I would recommend our driver Prince was very respectful and informative. anyone who would be interested in going for a day visit safari and seeing wildlife. Also provided a buffet breakfast which was unexpected! 10/10! Highly recommended
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Savi0g
Jan 14, 2025
Nice experience - Everything perfect, Warner a great guide; good wine tasting and nice safari in the structure of L'Aquila. The latter looks like a luxury resort with swimming pool, spa, good restaurant, solarium and adjoining Safari park
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Cwa421
Oct 14, 2025
No child car seat & poor organisation!! - Booked a transfer & requested a baby seat, stating age and weight of child. It was confirmed by e-mail they could provide this. Sent a message the day before and this was confirmed once again… we were collected from Cape Town with a suitable baby seat but for the return journey, we were informed there was no seat available as they’d sent it back to Cape Town?!?
No apologies or solutions offered.
Were told we were causing delays for others on the transfer with us and we then had to travel the 2+ hours back holding a 10 month old on our knee with no seatbelt.
This overshadowed the whole experience for us and would absolutely NOT recommend based in the customer service and lack of organisation.
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Quest12761820862
Mar 5, 2025
Not a full day safari!! - Did not get anywhere near a full day safari. Did not get the promised lunch. Hugely disappointing. Expressed my dissatisfaction to Chalula Private Tours and they didn’t even bother to respond to me. Truly awful customer service and a very disappointing experience.
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Y8699kwmarks
Mar 3, 2025
DO NOT BOOK THIS TRIP!!! - Chalula Private Tours are a disgrace. We booked and paid for a FULL DAY safari with lunch. We didn't get anywhere near that. We were picked up from our hotel in Cape Town at 05:30. We arrived at Aquila at just after 07:30 and had a glass of water while we waited for the safari to start. We were loaded into a vehicle at 08:00 and 2 hours and 25 minutes later we were all done. We asked wat next and were told that the safari was over. There was no mention of lunch and no further explanation. We got back to our hotel in Cape Town just before 13:00. No way on earth is that a full day safari. I tried phoning to speak with someone and I couldn't get through. I left messages and after a 3 hour wait I was told that I was not patient and didn't want to wait for lunch. This is totally untrue. I feel totally mislead. I would strongly advise that you do not do business with Chalula Private Travel. I did not get what I paid for and the customer service is truly awful.
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