12h30: Welcome drinks upon arrival at Aquila Private Game Reserve
13h00: Enjoy a full buffet lunch in the restaurant
14h00: Check into your accommodation
16h30: Embark on a 2-3 hour late afternoon game drive
19h30: Return to the lodge and restaurant for an authentic African dinner or traditional South African braai (barbeque) in our lapa (weather permitting)
There are many different types of accommodation available at Aquila.
Situated adjacent to the restaurant is the newly built Aquila Lodge, comprising 3 levels, accessible by a glass-panelled lift with magnificent Karoo vistas, with 22 units facing the reserve and the mountains and another 22 rooms facing away from the reserve.
Premier Lodge Rooms have large balconies overlooking the reserve. Full bathrooms with separate showers and views from the baths. You have a choice of either 2 x Twin beds or a King size double bed.
Standard Lodge Rooms have no views and are also en-suite (with shower), you have a choice of Twin beds which can also be made up to a King size double bed.
In keeping with the design and flow of the architecture at Aquila, the Karoo Cottages do not compromise the experience or standard. Each has its own patio, corner bath and outdoor rock shower. Cottages are equipped with mini bars (on request), fans and feature “coal‟ stoves for that extra bit of warmth and cosiness in the colder months.
The Premier Cottages are positioned on the hillside to offer privacy and have been built in harmony with the rock, which is a principal focal point in the large bathrooms and alfresco showers. They are constructed from wood, stone and thatch and feature fans, air conditioners and fireplaces. Each en-suite bathroom is unique, with twin hand basins, bath and toilet. The cottages offer a wooden deck with panoramic views across the expanse of the reserve. The Honeymoon Suite (the jewel in Aquila’s crown) boasts a private alfresco Jacuzzi.
The Luxury Family Units are semi-detached with attention paid to privacy. Units are equipped with mini bars (on request), tea and coffee making facilities and feature indoor fireplaces for that extra bit of warmth and cosiness in the colder months. They are under thatch and feature exterior stone work using raw materials from the area. The large en-suite bathrooms feature corner baths with outdoor showers.
Highly recommended:
Take advantage of heading through our beautiful Cape Winelands by upgrading to Private transfers which will allow for a later start to the day, travelling over scenic mountain passes, optional wine tastings and exploring the villages of Wellington, Tulbagh, Franschhoek, Paarl & Stellenbosch to name a few.
Private transfers can be provided at an additional cost:
R 9 000 per vehicle (1-3 persons)
R 10 000 per vehicle (4-6 persons)
R 11 600 per vehicle (7-13 persons)
All transfer rates are inclusive of both directions.
06h00: Early morning game drive in 4×4 open safari vehicles.
08h00 – 09h00: Full Buffet Breakfast served in the restaurant
10h00: Check out of your accommodations
10h00 to 11h30: Enjoy some leisure time
12h30: Depart for Cape Town
Please Note:
All safari options close to Cape Town are in newly established private game reserves and cannot be compared to a safari in a more established game viewing area like Kruger National Park which has been around for a hundred or so years. These options fill a very important role in the safari market by offering those persons who have never been on safari and who do not have the time to visit a more established reserve the chance to view Africa’s wild animals sometimes for the first time.
This is an affiliate company product so the return road transfers are not always operated by African Blue Tours.
