Small Group Aquila Big 5 Private Game Reserve Safari with Wine Tasting from Cape Town
A full-day safari adventure combining Big 5 wildlife encounters with South African wine tasting near Cape Town.
This Aquila Big 5 safari from Cape Town brings together a guided game drive through one of the Western Cape's premier private reserves and a curated wine tasting at a working vineyard. The experience is designed for small groups, ensuring a more attentive and personal outing in the African bush.
Guests join an open 4x4 safari vehicle led by a knowledgeable ranger who navigates the reserve's landscapes and shares insight into the resident wildlife. The reserve is home to the iconic Big 5, including lions, leopards, rhinoceros, elephants, and buffalo, alongside giraffes, zebras, and a variety of antelope species.
Before or after the game drive, the group visits a nearby vineyard and goat farm where a selection of South African wines, including reds, whites, and sparkling varieties, is paired with a cheese tasting. A buffet lunch at the lodge rounds out the day with locally sourced and international dishes.
Please note that the entrance ticket to the Aquila reserve is not included in the tour price and must be paid directly at the Aquila office on the morning of the safari.
Tour Highlights
Guided 2 to 3 hour game drive in an open 4x4 safari vehicle with an experienced ranger through Aquila Private Game Reserve.
Opportunity to spot all five members of the Big 5: lions, leopards, rhinoceros, elephants, and Cape buffalo in their natural habitat.
Additional wildlife sightings may include giraffes, zebras, and various antelope species roaming the open bush landscapes.
Wine and cheese tasting session at a vineyard and goat farm featuring a curated selection of South African reds, whites, and sparkling wines.
Welcome drinks and a hearty buffet breakfast upon arrival at the reserve, followed by a generous buffet lunch at the lodge.
Small group format starting from 4 guests, providing a more personal safari and wine experience throughout the day.
Itinerary
The tour departs from Cape Town with approximately 2 hours of travel to reach the Aquila Private Game Reserve area. Guests can expect scenic driving through the Western Cape countryside en route.
Upon arrival at the reserve, guests are welcomed with drinks and a hearty buffet breakfast at the lodge. This is also the time to pay the reserve entrance ticket directly at the Aquila office.
Guests board an open 4x4 safari vehicle with an experienced guide for a 2 to 3 hour game drive through the reserve. The ranger provides commentary on the wildlife, ecosystems, and bush surroundings encountered along the route.
Following the game drive, a buffet lunch is served at the lodge featuring a variety of local and international dishes prepared with fresh ingredients. Guests have time to relax and reflect on the morning's wildlife sightings.
The group visits a nearby vineyard and goat farm offering a Mediterranean-style setting for wine and cheese tasting. A curated selection of South African wines is presented alongside locally produced cheeses.
After the wine tasting, the group travels back to Cape Town, completing a full day that combines safari and wine country experiences in the Western Cape.
What Is Included
Included
- Small group guided game drive in open 4x4 safari vehicle
- Experienced ranger and guide throughout the safari
- Welcome drinks and buffet breakfast at the lodge
- Buffet lunch at Aquila Lodge
- Wine and cheese tasting at vineyard and goat farm
- Return transportation from Cape Town
Not Included
- Aquila Private Game Reserve entrance ticket (approximately R1790 per person, paid on the day at Aquila office)
- Personal travel insurance
- Gratuities for guides and rangers
- Personal purchases and additional beverages
Important Information
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Secure your place on this small group Aquila Big 5 safari and wine tasting day from Cape Town. Availability is limited due to the small group format.
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