Private Tour of the Big Five Safari Near Cape Town

After we have picked you up, your guide will give a brief description on how the day will be like. Here, you can discuss with your guide and make some changes, if necessary, in order to make your tour more personalized.

As we drive to the game reserve, you will be enjoying the beautiful scenic landscapes of of the Cape Winelands districts of Stellenbosch, Paarl & Worcester, stunning views of chain of mountains covered by the Cape fynbos and vast open spaces all along the way to Aquila. Get ready to admire the drive through the Huguenot Tunnel.

Aquila Game Reserve is a fantastic destination for those looking to experience the thrill of a safari without straying too far from Cape Town, approximately 2 hours from Cape Town. With diverse wildlife, beautiful landscapes, and a commitment to conservation, a tour of Aquila offers a memorable adventure for nature and wildlife enthusiasts. The reserve covers around 4,500 hectares (about 11,000 acres) of diverse terrain, including mountains, valleys, and savannah. Aquila Game Reserve, located just a short drive from Cape Town, offers an incredible safari experience in a spectacular African setting. Here are some details about what to expect on a tour of the Aquila Game Reserve: The game reserve offers guided game drives led by experienced rangers in open 4x4 vehicles. This is one of the best ways to see Africa's iconic wildlife up close, including the "Big Five" (lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and rhinoceros), as well as cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, and various antelope species.

On the way back to Cape Town and, after a thrilling adventurous day at Aquila Game reserve, we will stop at Fairview Wine Estate in Paarl for wine and cheese tasting. An immigrant from Lithuania, the young Charles Back I landed on these shores in 1902. With a strong work ethic and passion for wine, he soon built up a booming wine export business. Upon his death in 1955, he bequeathed a wine farm to each of his two sons, in whom he’d also instilled a spirit of endeavour. One son, Cyril Back received Fairview, where he lived with his wife Beryl. Together, they successfully bottled their own wine for the first time in 1974, and initiated the Cape’s first public wine auction as a vehicle to market the fledgling Fairview wines…

After everything is done, we will drive back to Cape Town, drop you at your hotel and call it a day.