Cape Town’s celebrated 4-star Aquila Private Game Reserve, is the closest authentic Big Five reserve to the Mother City. The reserve is ranked alongside the likes of Table Mountain, Kirstenbosch and Robben Island - a must-see Cape destination.

Aquila boasts a large quantity and variety of game in the Western Cape which includes elephant, lion, buffalo, rhino, rare mountain leopard and large herds of plains’ game. Aquila is also home to a wide array of bird species that have made the wetlands their home.

Horseback safaris allow the more adventurous to become one with nature and for those who prefer it, quad bike safaris. Ancient Khoi San Rock Art sites can be visited on every game drive.

Guests are afforded various types of accommodation all built out of rock, thatch and wood, with every conceivable comfort offered. The Honeymoon Suite sits regally on a hilltop with uninterrupted views of the reserve with an outdoor rock Jacuzzi - the perfect place to enjoy the sun set while watching herds of wildlife passing by en route to the wetlands.

Daily transfers are available from city hotels however guests can opt for the Fly-In Safari by Silver Cross Helicopter charters, which is a mere 30 minutes flying time from Cape Town, through the magnificent Hex River Valley mountains and Winelands and on the return flight take in the sights of Robben Island and the picturesque Cape coastline.

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