Aquila's Big 5 Safari Booking Guide

Book the Ultimate Cape Town Big 5 Safari

Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa, Cape Town’s closest Big 5 safari and game reserve experience, combines luxury with the thrill of the South African wild. If you’re thinking of booking an overnight safari adventure but are unsure of where to start, Aquila’s Cape Town safari booking guide offers a step-by-step guide to help you plan, research and enjoy your time at Aquila Private Game Reserve and Spa.

What's Included?

  • Buffet Meals  (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
  • Guided Safari Game Drives
  • Welcome Drinks 

What's Not Included?

  • Transport to and from the reserve. 
  • Beverages 
  • Tranquila Spa Access

Step 1

Choose Your Accommodation

Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa offers overnight guests a variety of accommodation options to suit all budgets and preferences. When selecting your accommodation, be sure to consider your group size, how many children will be in your group, your budget, and desired room amenities.

Pride of lions seen at Aquila Private Game Reserve - Big 5 Safari and Spa close to Cape Town

Step 2

Book Your Safari

After selecting your overnight or day trip safari package, you can proceed to make a reservation. You may need to provide some personal information and payment details at this stage, so ensure you have your credit card or payment method ready.

Step 3

Review Your Booking

Before you finalise your reservation, carefully review all of the booking details, including your accommodation choice, safari activities, chosen dates, and pricing. Make any necessary adjustments at this stage.

Elephant outside Aquila Safari Lodge - Big 5 Safari - the story of the Big Five

Step 4

Confirm and Pay

Once you are satisfied with your selections, confirm your booking by making the required payment. We offer a variety of payment methods to help make the booking process convenient for travellers. Please note that full payment is required to secure your booking.

Step 5

Receive Booking Confirmation

Before you finalise your reservation, carefully review all of the booking details, including your accommodation choice, safari activities, chosen dates, and pricing. Make any necessary adjustments at this stage.

Step 6

Plan Your Transport

Prepare your travel documents and make any necessary travel arrangements, such as flights to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and transportation to the reserve.

Please note: Transport to and from the reserve is not included in your booking.

Guests can choose to self-drive to Aquila or book one of our transport options, available from R1750.00 per person, for overnight bookings. Private Transfers and Fly-In Transport is also available.

Pick-up locations are confirmed when booking. Pick-up times are confirmed the day before your trip. Please wait for your driver to contact you.

Step 7

Book Your Additional Safari Activities

Guests who have booked for 2 nights or more are welcome to exchange one traditional game drive for a safari outride activity. To book a Horseback or Quad Bike safari tour, please enquire at reception upon your arrival (subject to weather and availability).

2025 game drive ‘swap rates’ for Horseback and Quad Bike Tours:

  • Horseback Safari – from R1090.00 per person
  • Quad Bike Safari – from R1290.00 per person

Step 8

Book a Luxury African Spa Treatment

Spa treatments and spa access are not included in our rates. Spa access is free for guests who have booked for two nights or more, or who book a spa treatment to a certain value. Spa access is also available from R280 per person. To book a spa treatment, simply head to Tranquila Spa upon your arrival. Our friendly staff will be happy to assist.

Step 9

Enjoy Your Big 5 Safari

It’s time to embark on your South African big five safari adventure! We hope this booking guide has helped you plan your next Cape Town Big 5 safari adventure at Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa. Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or need assistance booking your trip.