The Big 5 · Aquila Private Game Reserve
The Big 5 Safari
A structured Big 5 safari experience with time for both guided activity and downtime — just two hours from Cape Town. Your Grand Crest guide, hotel transfers, and every detail handled.
Tour Overview
Close to the city. Deep in the wild.
Aquila Private Game Reserve brings the Big 5 within reach of Cape Town — a private reserve where lion, elephant, rhino, buffalo, and leopard roam free across reclaimed Karoo veld. Choose a dawn, afternoon, or sunset departure: each pairs a traditional game drive with the Eco Synergy conservation tour and time at leisure. Every option includes your Grand Crest guide and hotel transfers, so all you do is show up.
What's Included
Everything, handled.
Hotel Transfers
Pick-up and drop-off from your Cape Town hotel
Grand Crest Guide
Your own travel host, start to finish
2–3 Hr Game Drive
Traditional Big 5 game drive with a ranger
Eco Synergy Tour
A guided look at Aquila's conservation work
Time at Leisure
Pool, grounds, and scenic viewpoints
Choose Your Departure
Three ways to safari.
Early Morning Safari
Min 4 pax · hotel transfer included
Safari Itinerary
- Early collection from your Cape Town hotel
- Welcome drinks on arrival at Aquila
- Buffet breakfast
- 2–3 hour dawn game drive
- Eco Synergy conservation tour
- Time at leisure & pool
- Return transfer to Cape Town
Afternoon Safari
Grand Crest guide + hotel pick up
Safari Itinerary
- 12h00Welcome Drinks & Snacks Upon Arrival
- 12h30Buffet Lunch
- 13h15Traditional Game Drive | Pick Up Point B
- 15h00Time at Leisure
- 16h30Depart for Cape Town
Sunset Safari
Grand Crest guide + hotel pick up
Safari Itinerary
- 15h00Welcome Drinks & Snacks Upon Arrival
- 16h00Traditional Game Drive | Meet at Pick Up Point B
- 18h00Time at Leisure
- 19h00Depart for Cape Town
Book Your Big 5 Safari
Pick a date. We'll do the rest.
Choose your departure, select a date, and send your request — our team will confirm availability within 24 hours.