Private Reserve Western Cape
Aquila Private Game Reserve
Closest Big Five reserve to Cape Town — a malaria-free day-trip safari option for short-stay visitors.
Day Trip
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Trip Role
Day Trip
Ideal stay
1 day
Best for
Day-trippers from Cape Town.
Our take
The ultimate convenience safari for the time-poor traveler.
The ultimate convenience safari for the time-poor traveler.
- Trip Role
- Day Trip
- Ideal Stay
- 1 day
- Time Needed
- 1 day
- Best For
- Day-trippers from Cape Town.
- Go If
- You have very limited time in South Africa and want a quick Big Five fix near Cape Town.
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Why it's worth your time
Aquila is the most accessible Big Five reserve from Cape Town, catering primarily to day-trippers and short-stay visitors. It is a malaria-free, high-volume destination.
What we love
The sheer convenience of being a two-hour drive from the city.
What to know
It can get very crowded, especially on weekends and holidays.