Description
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
This day tour to Aquila Game Reserve will take you to the semi-scrub desert of the Karoo for an encounter with Africa's wild game. This 2½-hour transfer by air-conditioned coach meanders through the scenic Hex River Valley to Cape Town's closest private game reserve at Aquila.The Aqulia Game Reserve is situated on 24,700 acres of Southern Karoo Highlands and combines the fauna and flora of three beautiful valleys. The reserve encompasses a natural wetland and a magnificent mountain range, and is home to an outstanding variety of game. A welcome drink awaits you; it is served in the reception area.Set out on a game drive in a 4x4 safari vehicle. In the semi-arid desert conditions, keep an eye out for large herds of zebra, as well as black and blue wildebeest, red hartebeest, warthog, eland, springbok, blesbok, gemsbok. Lions are located in a large enclosed area of the reserve, where you will be able to see them up close from your game vehicle. Hippos and crocodiles lurk in the wetlands and, in the rainy season, courageous flamingoes share these waters. Aquila's wide array of bird species includes several pairs of the rare and endangered black eagle, for which the reserve is named. A delicious buffet lunch follows. After unwinding and soaking up the desert atmosphere, you will re-board your coach and return to Cape Town.
Special Notes:
Guests with mobility limitations may having difficulty getting in and out of the game drive vehicles. In the game reserve, the ride will be bumpy. Pregnant women or guests with back or neck problems are not allowed to participate. Wear comfortable clothing and walking shoes. Wildlife sightings are likely but are not guaranteed. Participants are not permitted to use cell phones on or during the game drives, and are not permitted to speak loudly or stand up on the game drive vehicles, as this will disturb the animals. Lionsand cheetahs are located in a large enclosure on the reserve. Smoking is not permitted during the game drives.The terrain is very different to bushfield safari areas as this is considered to be a semi-desert area. Comfortable clothing, binoculars and a sun hat are strongly recommendedFor safety reasons, no children under the age of 6 years are allowed on the open vehicles
Details
Tour timeline may vary to avoid overcrowding, etc.