Just two hours’ drive from Cape Town, Aquila Game Reserve is a major drawcard for adventurists, nature lovers, and wildlife enthusiasts alike. Join this exciting tour to explore the 10,000-hecatre hotbed of nature and wildlife within the Karoo desert area! Marvel at its abundance of fantastic plant and animal species, especially the legendary African Big Five which indicates five most dangerous mammals: Elephant, Lion, Leopard, Cape buffalo, and Rhinoceros.

A smooth drive starting from your Cape Town hotel and continuing through Worcester and across Hex River Valley as well as beautiful wine region will transfer you to the Aquila Game Reserve, located along Outeniqua Mountains. Relish welcome drinks and then set out to know this private reserve in detail on a game drive. This exciting ride in an open-air 4X4 vehicle is led by an experienced game ranger who shares some fascinating details on local wildlife species as well as Big Five, such as how it got its name.

As the ride progresses, you’ll spot lions lazing in the bush, elusive leopards veiled in the wild, and herds of buffaloes, elephants, antelopes, springboks, duikers, zebras, baboons, and giraffes, among others, freely wandering in the unfenced reserve. With its unique ecosystem boasting wetland regions, it’s also home to close to 200 bird species such as the rare and endangered black eagle, Aquila. Now you might have got the clue from where this nature reserve has derived its name.

After the in-depth survey of the wildlife here, you can retreat to the cozy settings of Aquila Restaurant for an appetizing lunch. You’ll also get the chance to buy some amazing souvenirs at the Curio Shop, before you return to your Cape Town location.