Aquila’s Big 5 Combo Safari Tour offers guests from Cape Town the perfect opportunity to experience a traditional, 2 to 3 hour South African vehicle game drive, while maximising your wildlife adventure with an additional 1 to 2 hour horseback or quad bike safari outride — all in one day!Â
Enjoy a great diversity of wildlife and immerse yourself in the untamed beauty of Aquila’s 10 000 hectare Karoo game reserve. With two safari tours in a single day (morning game drive + afternoon safari outride), guests have double the chance to see Africa’s iconic big five animals, capture stunning wildlife photos, and experience the true wonders of the Karoo’s natural fauna and flora.
Welcome drinks, buffet breakfast and lunch, a 2 to 3 hour morning safari game drive, and a 1 to 2 hour afternoon horseback or quad bike safari outride. Don’t forget to pack your swimming costume, sunblock and hat, as guests are invited to enjoy Aquila’s outdoor infinity pool during the safari leisure time.
Beverages, transfers, and activities (other than specified). Transport can be booked as an optional add-on.
The Day Trip Big Five Combo Safari Tour starts with a traditional, 2 to 3 hour morning game drive through the reserve. When booking, guests can choose between either a Horseback or Quad Bike outride for their 1 to 2 hour afternoon combo safari tour.
The quad bike experience involves roughing it up across the vast and wild Karoo veld in the heart of Aquila’s wildlife conservancy. The quad bike safari outride is guided by two qualified rangers. No prior experience is required for this activity.
Please Note: Maximum weight per person: 95Kgs. Minimum age requirement: 16 years and older (250cc horsepower quad bikes). There are a maximum number of 10 people per quad bike experience, and only one person per quad bike.
Horseback adventures include a slow walk across the plains, with possible wildlife sightings and guided information about the Karoo veld and our conservation projects. The horseback safari outride is guided by two qualified rangers. No prior horse riding experience is required for this activity.
Please Note: Maximum weight per person: 95Kgs. Minimum age requirement: 16 years and older. Aquila ensures that a strict one person per horse policy is upheld, with no exceptions.
Duration of game drives, safari outrides, and departure times, are approximate and dependent on the interaction of the guests with the ranger and the sightings of animals.
Standard transport is R1,090.00 per adult (Valid 01 Nov 2024 – 31 Oct 2025). Transport can only be booked before 15h00 for the following day arrival. Pick up times for day trip transport are between 05h45 – 06h45 am.
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Please Note: Transport to the reserve and back can be booked as an additional add-on. All foreign guests travelling with Aquila’s transport service are required to carry their passports.Â
Wheelchair -accessible Transport:Â Wheelchair-accessible transport service, quote available upon request in supporting the physically disabled community.
Pick up locations and times will be confirmed by a safari consultant the evening before your scheduled departure date. Please ensure your contact details (provided at the time of your booking) are accurate and valid for South Africa.
Pick up zones include: Atlantic Seaboard, Cape Town CBD, Constantia or Bellville. For private, luxury or air transfers, please contact our safari consultants after making your booking.
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