9 hours
E-voucher
English
Overview
Receive a pickup from the Cape Town port timed to your ship’s arrival, and transfer along South Africa’s N1 Highway for two hours through the Hex River Valley to reach Aquila Private Game Reserve. When you arrive at the reserve, you’ll pair up with a game ranger and an open-top vehicle to explore this sprawling wildlife park.
Keep your eyes peeled as your safari vehicle passes through the reserve’s more than 24,000 acres (10,000 hectares), scouting for the famous “Big Five” African animals (lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants, and buffalo). You’re also likely to come across other species like giraffes, zebra, ostriches, baboons, gemsbok, klipspringer, jackals, and more than 170 species of birds.
As you ride, listen to commentary from your game ranger, who will share enticing stories and numerous facts about this thriving game park. Finish your adventure by enjoying an included buffet lunch back at the game lodge before heading back to Cape Town for a drop-off at your ship.
Operated by
Cullinan Guided Journeys
Ratings & Reviews
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Our ship was late getting...
David_K, Mar 2025
Our ship was late getting into port but we were pleasantly surprised that the tour company waited almost 2 hours past pickup time to allow guests to meet up. The safari itself was great with so many photo opportunities. Buffet lunch was varied and good.
Response from Host, Mar 2025
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Aquilla shore excursion on a fog day
denisemyers, Mar 2025
Our ship was delayed getting into Port. Abraham, our driver waited for us to arrive before departing for Aquilla. He also waited for another couple for a very long time as they were two hours late he had to depart for the safari to get us there in time for lunch and was successful even though he was dealt a bad hand by weather. Vino was a wonderful tour guide at Aquilla. He was very knowledgeable and got us excellent views of all the animals. We enjoyed our safari jeep ride. The lunch was very good and we enjoyed our sparkling sauvignon upon arrival .
Response from Host, Mar 2025
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If you have the time and...
JMRM_N, Jan 2025
If you have the time and money to visit Kruger Park, you can skip this tour. The Aquila Private Game Reserve is actually a very large zoo without cages, where they feed some animals. The advantage is that the animals are easy to watch. During our visit we saw hippos, giraffes, ostriches, lions, Cape buffalo, springboks, rhinos and elephants. It is a two-hour drive from Cape Town. You will lose the entire day from 8:30 - 17:00 for two hours of safari. If this is the only safari you can do in South Africa, definitely participate. Expect a fairly massive activity.
Response from Host, Jan 2025
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Recommended for sure!
Fjodor_D, May 2024
Amazing tour, small group and we even saw all big 5 animals. What an experience! Quite expensive, tbh, but it really is something special!
Itinerary
Touwsrivier
Welcome drinks on arrival, 3-hour open-vehicle game drive, buffet lunch
5 hours
Location
Address
No. 6, Silo, Silo Square, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
Experience
Highlights
Inclusions
- Lunch
- Open vehicle game drive (non private)
- Experienced game ranger on game drive
- Return Transfers from Radisson Red Hotel with English speaking driver only
Exclusions
- All Beverages
- Souvenir purchases at curio shop
- All extras not mentioned above.
Additional Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Ship to arrive the night before or early morning and guests need to be disembarked by 08H00
- At time of booking, cruise ship passengers must provide the following information: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Guests may be travelling with other guests from the same cruise ship
- Minimum 2 guests required and maximum 20 guests.
- Even though the tour has a maximum 20 guests limit , the reserve can however accommodate more than 20 guests.
- The game drive at the reserve will be conducted with other guests that are not part of the Cruise ship.
- Cullinan Guided Journeys strictly follow the SA Government approved TBCSA Health and Safety COVID-19 Protocols. Should guests present COVID-19 symptoms, COVID testing and quarantine will be at their own cost. We recommend that you ensure that your guests take adequate personal travel insurance cover before departure from home.
- Ship departure time should not be before 20H00
Guide Languages
English
Cancellation Policy
No refund is possible if you cancel.