Trade the city for a Big 5 winter safari at Aquila Private Game Reserve
Trade the city for a Big 5 winter safari at Aquila Private Game Reserve
Aquila Private Game Reserve and Spa is a private game reserve and spa offering a family-friendly safari escape just under two hours from Cape Town. Set within a 10 000-hectare conservancy in the Karoo, Aquila is home to the iconic Big 5 animals, including elephants, lions, buffalo, rhino and leopard, along with a wide variety of other wildlife
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Winter is one of the most magical times to visit the reserve. Crisp mornings give way to golden afternoons, while cosy fires, warm interiors and star-filled skies create the perfect atmosphere for a Karoo safari retreat
Aquila offers a range of safari experiences, including traditional 4×4 game drives through the reserve’s dramatic landscapes. Guests can also choose horseback safaris or exhilarating quad bike adventures across the reserve. For those wanting to arrive in style, Aquila also offers luxury helicopter transfers with breathtaking aerial views of the mountains and Karoo terrain below
Meals at Aquila celebrate hearty local cuisine and traditional South African desserts, served in spacious dining areas warmed by crackling fireplaces during the winter months. After a day spent exploring the bush, guests can unwind beside glowing fires with a glass of red wine or a steaming cup of coffee while watching the last light settle over the Karoo landscape
The reserve’s world-class facilities include a 35-metre swimming pool, perfect for sunny winter afternoons, while the Tranquila Spa offers deep relaxation through luxurious African-inspired treatments. The spa features indoor and outdoor pools, a sauna, a steam room and ten tranquil treatment rooms designed to soothe both body and mind
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Families are welcome at Aquila, with activities suited to guests of all ages. Children can enjoy the dedicated play area featuring mini golf, a giant chess board and more under the supervision of childminders. Young explorers can also join the Junior Ranger Programme, where they learn about wildlife, conservation and the importance of protecting South Africa’s natural heritage
Accommodation options range from rustic bush-style cottages with outdoor rock showers to contemporary lodges overlooking the reserve. Many spaces are designed for winter comfort, with inviting lounges and fireplaces that create a cosy safari atmosphere after sunset
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Accommodation packages include a welcome drink, lunch, dinner and breakfast, as well as two traditional safari game drives. Guests can also relax in the private mezzanine bar area, where panoramic sunset views over the Karoo pair perfectly with a glass of red wine and the soft glow of the fire
As evening settles over the reserve, the boma firepit becomes a gathering place beneath the vast Karoo sky. Guests share stories and photographs from the day’s sightings while roasting complimentary marshmallows over the flames. Aquila’s stargazing experience, enhanced by guided telescope viewing, reveals the brilliance of the Milky Way in remarkable clarity during winter nights
Visitors can also explore Aquila’s award-winning Eco Synergy Project through daily guided tours showcasing the reserve’s sustainability initiatives and community empowerment programmes
For anyone wanting to experience a Big 5 safari close to Cape Town, Aquila offers an unforgettable winter escape where wildlife encounters, warm hospitality and fireside evenings come together in the heart of the Karoo
For bookings and enquiries, email [email protected] or call 021 430 7260
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