Welcome to Aquila Safari

So who is Aquila Safari and why is this really special ?

Acclaimed for service excellence, renewable energy, social responsibility efforts and conservation programmes, Aquila is more than just an unforgettable wildlife experience, it is an experience in luxurious African hospitality, traditional culinary delights, service excellence and the restoration of pride to the indigenous people and the land.

Named after the endangered black or verreaux eagle (Aquila verreauxii), Aquila’s story began in 1999 when its owner, Searl Derman, driven by a desire to share his passion for the wild with Cape Town, set about searching for the perfect piece of land to re-introduce the Big 5 to the Western Cape. He was fortunate enough to come across a nature reserve that would later become Aquila Private Game Reserve. 

Situated in the historic town of Touws River, in a valley between the Langeberg and the Outeniqua Mountains in the Karoo, the 10,000 hectare conservancy has evolved from its early days of being residence to various antelope species only to becoming the home of the Big 5 – elephant, lion, buffalo, rhino and leopard - as well as a significant amount of other wild game, which roam freely on the reserve.

Aquila’s purpose is to protect and preserve Africa’s increasingly threatened wildlife and is fully committed to social upliftment, job creation, skills development and various sustainable empowerment programmes. Creating the ideal, sustainable balance between nature conservation and the empowerment of the local community of Touws River is at the core of how Aquila operates.

Today, Aquila’s guests can experience a day or overnight safari experience. Aquila offers its guests a unique opportunity to experience the reserve’s natural flora and fauna by vehicle, quad bike or on horse-back. Guests have the option of tailor making their overnight packages or choosing from 4 different day trip safari packages.

 

Packages 

Self Drive Safari

		16 JAN 19 TO 31-OCT-19	1-NOV-19 TO 19-DEC-19	20-DEC-19 TO 15-JAN-20	16 JAN 20 TO 31-OCT-20
	FULL DAY
MORNING SAFARI:	09h00 to 16h00	R1 950	R1 990	R2 270	R1 990
HORSEBACK SAFARI:	09h00 – 16h00	R2 300	R2 440	R2 670	R2 440
QUADBIKE SAFARI:	09h00 – 16h00	R2 650	R2 810	R2 995	R2 810
COMBO SAFARI:	09h00 – 16h00	R3 230	R3 420	R3 740	R3 420
	HALF DAY
EARLY MORNING SAFARI:	07h00 to 12h00	R1 270	R1 345	R1 470	R1 345
AFTERNOON SAFARI:	11h45 to 16h00	R1 460	R1 550	R1 700	R1 550
SUNSET SAFARI:	15h00 to 18h00	R1 005	R995	R1 170	R1 005
	FLY IN
Fly-In Helicopter	(add on to the day trip rate, min of 2 Adults)	R14 375	R14 375	R14 375	R14 375

 

Transfer Rates

R890 pp return transfer Cape Town/Aquila/Cape Town - Add this rate onto chosen day activity. NB Departure times from the reserve are
strictly adhered to.
• Transfers offered with all programmes with the exception of the Early Morning and Sunset safari. These transfer rates do not apply to Fly In
Option.
• Pick-ups & drop-offs from all city centre accommodation establishments, contact reservations for other pick up points.
• Duration of transfer: approximately 2 1⁄2 hours depending on pick-up and drop-off points.
• Private Transport, EXTRA cost of R2 900 for 10 seater vehicle - NB add on the per person rate to the R2 900 (10 seater rate)

For Special tariff's on group bookings request quote for package prices.
(Online quote, E-mail (info@big5booking.com) or phone 081 529 5829 / 087 135 0763 )