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Highlights

  • Swap city life for a full-day trip to Aquila Big Five Game Reserve.
  • Leave the urban skyline behind to enter expansive natural landscapes.
  • Your package covers transfers, entrance, the drive, a ranger, and lunch.
  • Look for Big Five animals and birdlife while listening to expert stories.

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Begin your day with pickup from select hotels in Cape Town. The journey takes you to Aquila Big Five Game Reserve for a structured safari.

The Game Drive

Ride in an open vehicle to get clear views of the landscape. An English-speaking ranger will identify animals and share details about their behavior.

Dining at the Lodge

Stop for a buffet lunch during midday at the reserve. Let the operator know about any dietary needs before your trip.

Return to City

After the tour, you will be dropped off at your original hotel. Pickup points cover the city center and several nearby areas.

Inclusions & Exclusions

  • Entrance ticket to Aquila Big Five Game Reserve
  • English-speaking local expert game ranger
  • Buffet lunch
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Round-trip transportation in an air-conditioned minibus
  • Open-vehicle game drive
  • Personal expenses

This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.

Must Know

  • Dress in comfortable outdoor layers and wear closed walking shoes for your game drive.
  • If you have dietary requirements, contact the operator ahead of time to ensure they can be accommodated during lunch.
  • Hotel pickup is available only from selected areas within Cape Town City Centre and nearby hotels; confirm your location with the provider beforehand.

Ticket Delivery

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
  • Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 72 hours before the experience starts.

Frequently asked questions

Clear answers to the most common questions travelers ask before booking this experience.

Booking FAQs

Clothing: Dress in comfortable outdoor layers suitable for an open-vehicle game drive. Footwear: Wear closed, comfortable walking shoes for the game reserve. Dietary needs: Contact the operator in advance if you have any dietary requirements.

Dietary requirements: Buffet lunch can cater to dietary needs if you inform the operator in advance. Hotel pickup area: Hotel pickup is available only from selected Cape Town City Centre and nearby hotels. Pickup locations: Pickup covers CBD, Waterfront, Green Point, Sea Point, and Camps Bay hotels. Outdoor experience: The game drive takes place outdoors, so you should dress for changing weather conditions.

Yes, your day includes a game drive with an English-speaking local expert game ranger who will guide you through the wildlife adventure.

Your booking includes hotel pickup and drop-off from selected Cape Town hotels, entrance to Aquila Game Reserve, a buffet lunch, round-trip transportation by minibus, and an open-vehicle game drive.

Dress in comfortable outdoor layers suitable for an open vehicle. Wear closed, comfortable walking shoes for exploring the reserve.

Yes, your buffet lunch can cater to dietary needs if you inform the operator in advance of any specific requirements.

Personal expenses are not included in the booking. Everything else mentioned is covered as part of your package.

No, mandatory security checks cannot be skipped even if you have a ticket or voucher for entry to Aquila Game Reserve.

Hotel pickup is available only from selected Cape Town City Center hotels. Confirm your specific location with the operator when booking.

You'll spend a full day at the reserve, engaging in an open-vehicle game drive where you can spot wildlife and birdlife. Your ranger will share insights about the ecosystem throughout your adventure.

Ensure that any dietary requirements are communicated to the operator in advance, as this allows them to accommodate you during lunch at Aquila Game Reserve.

Your exact pick-up time will be confirmed when booking. Be prepared according to that schedule to ensure a smooth start to your adventure from Cape Town.

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