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Be transported to the heart of the African bushveld on an unforgettable Sunset Big 5 Aquila Safari, Since the entrance ticket to the reserve is excluded from your tour package, The entrance fee to the Aquila Private Game Reserve must be paid directly at the reserve.
Experience up-close encounters with the Big 5 - lions, elephants, buffalo, leopards and rhinos - on thrilling game drives through Aquila Private Game Reserve.
Savor delectable bites and fine South African wines as the sun slowly sinks over the horizon, painting the landscape in golden hues, the best of this tour is 2 in 1 you will experienced the magical Cape Town City tour and the safari.
Join knowledgeable safari guides to track wildlife big and small, learning about their behavior and daily lives.
Take in majestic views of the reserve aboard open-air 4x4 vehicles - the ideal vantage point for viewing and photographing wildlife.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Pick-up is available from hotels, guesthouses, backpackers, vacation rentals, AirBnB's and any other locations within Cape Town's city center. Please specify your exact pick-up address so we can confirm if it's possible. Note that the selected time is just an estimate for when the shark cage diving boat will launch. Pick-up will be earlier to allow travel time from Cape Town to the pre-trip briefing at the Great White House in Gansbaai. Exact times can only be confirmed the day before after checking weather and tides. Please plan to set aside a full day for this activity.
Itinerary
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1Bo-kaap
Bo-Kaap reflects the political processes in South Africa during the Apartheid years. The area was declared an exclusively residential area for Cape Muslims under the Group Areas Act of 1950 and people of other religions and ethnicity were forced to leave.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
2
Greenmarket square was established in 1696 by Dutch occupants. At the start of its lifetime, the square was used as a market where fruit and vegetables from the nearby Company gardens was sold. It also served as a market for slave owners to buy and sell slaves.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
3
Built between 1666 and 1679 by the Dutch East India Company, the Castle of Good Hope is regarded as the oldest remaining colonial building in South Africa – and stands as a distinct reminder of the country's complex colonial past.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
4
Grand Parade is the main public square in Cape Town. It was the site of the original fort built by Dutch colonialists in 1652. Today it is a gathering point for large events such as the historic speech by Nelson Mandela when he was released from prison in 1990. There is nothing new about globalisation except the name.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
Located on the outskirts of the historic town of Paarl and around a 50 minute drive from the centre of Cape Town, Nederburg Wines has a long and proud winemaking legacy. Nederburg’s story started in 1791 when German immigrant Philippus Wolvaart acquired 49 hectares of land in the Paarl Valley. He named his property Nederburgh, in honour of the VOC commissioner Sebastiaan Cornelis Nederburgh. The beautiful thatched and gabled Cape Dutch manor house that Wolvaart completed in 1800 is a national monument today. At the heart of Nederburg’s winemaking journey
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
6
On this sunset Big 5 Aquila private safari game drive tour, the guests enjoy welcomed with drinks and snacks, The safari usually starts with a 2-3 hour game drive. You'll explore the reserve with a knowledgeable guide who will help you spot the Big Five (lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant, and Cape buffalo) and other wildlife like giraffes, zebras, and various antelope species.
6 minutes • Admission ticket not included
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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