Aquila Game Reserve - Full day Safari

 

Come face-to-face with Africa´s wildlife in their natural habitat as you take an adventure of a lifetime exploring the Karoo National Park on an exciting 4x4 Safari day trip!

Highlights
- Enjoy nature on a scenic safari
- Explore the beautiful Karoo National Park
- Learn about the largest birds in the world at the Ostrich Farm

There is nothing more special than the beauty and serenity of nature. In the morning, you will be collected from your hotel and be transferred to the Game Reserve which is a 2.5-hour scenic drive via vineyards, orchards and magnificent scenery. Upon arrival at the reserve you will be greeted with a chilled drink before being welcomed through to the restaurant for a delicious buffet breakfast.

Later, enjoy an exciting a 2 – 3 hours open vehicle game drive through the reserve. Having been proclaimed a Nature Reserve in 1985, the ‘veld’ (terrain) is in pristine condition, consisting of Renoster veld, Mountain Fynbos and succulent vegetation types found in 3 beautiful valleys.

Situated in the Karoo with its wide open spaces, the 4,500 hectare reserve has a natural wetland and protected by majestic mountains and valleys, which makes for varied and ideal game viewing. On your drive you may see lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, as well as giraffe and hippo. Large herds of game are found on the Reserve such as Black Wildebeest, Burchell's Zebra, Springbok, Gemsbok, Steenbok, Blesbok, Bat Eared Fox, Ostriches, Klip Springer, Duiker, Greybuck, Baboon, Black Backed Jackal, Eland, Red Hartebeest.

The natural wetland is home to 172 species of birds and is also home to several breeding pairs of the rare and endangered black eagle, after which the reserve has been named. Following the game drive, you will have the opportunity to visit the ARC rehabilitation centre.

Here, you will learn a bit more about the rescue and rehabilitation efforts the reserve plays in the area. After a well-deserved buffet lunch at the lodge’s main restaurant, you enjoy some time at leisure before starting your journey back to Cape Town. En route, you will stop at the Karoo Ostrich Farm for an informative and entertaining tour.

Languages
English

Redeem information
Voucher type: Printed
Printed Voucher. Print and bring the voucher to enjoy the activity.

Location
Start point:
Hotel pickup

End point: Same as the starting point

Schedule
Opening dates
06:30 - 18:00

Duration: 11,5 Hours

Guide options
Guide type: Guide