Aquila Children's Entertainment Area

Aquila offers an indoor and outdoor children’s play area, with a variety of activities aimed at toddlers to pre-teens. The outside area has a mini-golf course, a sandpit and a wooden playground to delight your little ones. Offering daily activities and Junior Ranger program. The Children’s area is open from 8am to 8pm daily.

Itinerary times are guidelines only and can change seasonally

• 09h00 - Welcome drinks at Aquila
• 09h15 - Buffet Breakfast
• 10h15 - Traditional safari OR Horseback OR Quad bike activity (Subject to availability)
• 12h45 - Buffet Lunch
• 14h00 - Traditional safari OR Horseback OR Quad bike activity (Subject to availability)
• 15h00 - Time at Leisure
• 16h30 - Depart for Cape Town

Package Include

• Welcome drinks
• Buffet breakfast on arrival
• A Tradional Big 5 Game Drive and a horseback/quadbike outride, itinerary will be confirmed on arrival
• Full buffet lunch
• Use of the the swimming pool

Aquila is an outstanding South African conference venue with a host of wildlife safaris. Safaris include full course buffet breakfasts, picnics at rock pools, and etched-in-memory animal encounters. Aquila is an ideal executive getaway close to the city.

Aquila Private Game Reserve is situated on the R46, just off the N1, near Touws River and is under two hours' drive from Cape Town. Aquila is an ideal executive getaway and Cape Town conference centre. There are a variety of room set-ups possible, full catering amenities and stately conferencing equipment.

Aquila Game Reserve has a conference centre with a dance floor and buffet area. The conference centre can seat up to 92 pax. There are two breakaway rooms and an option to strategise in the Boma restaurant. Aquila has an impressive activities list. Traditional game drives, safaris on horseback, quad biking.

Specifications

Conference Room

The main inside area of the conference room is 125m2 (25m x 5m) with a thatch circular outside boma area of 36m2.

Two Breakaway Rooms

• 10m2 (2mx5m)
• 5m2 (2mx5m)

Seating Capacity

• 48 pax (8 x 6 tables) including dance floor and buffet set up inside – bar at reception
• 92 pax (8 x 12 tables) dance floor, buffet and bar set up in boma area
• 80 pax cinema style – tea and coffee station at reception or in boma area
• 56 pax U-Shape style – tea and coffee station at reception
• 80 pax cocktail style with bars and buffet

Conference equipment

• InFocus projector with HDMI & VGA cabling and a manual projection screen.
• Projector Specifications:
• HDMI & WXGA (1280 x 800) resolution
• High 4000:1 contrast ratio
• 2700 lumens deliver bright, clear images with the lights on
• 4000:1 contrast ratio adds sharpness with darker blacks and whiter whites
• Quality images and true-to-life colors with DLP® technology with InFocus BrilliantColor™ implementation
• Screen specifications 2440*1850mm(View2340*1750mm) 4:3
• Flip Charts
• Other specialised equipment can be arranged on request
• Sound: PA system, Standard Speakers and Lapel Microphone

 Catering and Bar Facilities

• All hot meals are prepared by our internationally acclaimed Executive Chef and served in our African boma-styled indoor/outdoor restaurant. Majestic Karoo Mountains and valleys are the idyllic dining backdrop.
• Platters can be served in our conference area with tea, coffee and/or other beverages.
• All alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided on request.

Other Services

The Aquila Sales and Marketing team will assist you with all your functions, special events and conferencing needs. Any requirements can be accommodated within the premises to make your event as memorable as possible. Customised packages are available on request.

South Africa Conference Venue

• Aquila game reserve is a unique South Africa conference venue. Aquila Game Reserve is a four star establishment and boasts all the features associated with an exceptional safari lodge. The reserve has a conference centre with two breakaway rooms, Boma Restaurant & Cigar Bar. There are 2 large swimming pools, each with a pool bar, and overlooking the reserve.
• Aquila is an outstanding South African conference venue with a host of wildlife safaris. Safaris include full course buffet breakfasts, picnics at rock pools, and etched-in-memory animal encounters. Aquila is an ideal executive getaway close to the city.

All full day safaris include the safari experience and meals. Arrival 09h00am at Aquila Private Game Reserve, and departing at 16h30pm. You may add transport as an optional extra if required to the packages below. 

Traditional Big 5 Safari

From 07h00am - 16h30pm

(Vehicle safari, breakfast + lunch)

Kids half price

From R1 990 per adult
This full day Big 5 safari experience is an ideal inclusion in your Cape Town holiday itinerary. Enjoy a great diversity of wildlife and natural Karoo beauty with the opportunity to capture stunning wildlife photos and make African memories to last a lifetime.

Included:
Welcome drinks, buffet breakfast and lunch, a 2-3hr game drive and bring costumes to take a dip in the pool during your leisure time.

Excluded:
Transport to the reserve and back can be booked as an optional add-on. Transport can only be booked before 3pm for the following day arrival. Beverages, transfers and activities other than specified.

Itinerary:

• 09h00 - Arrival and welcome drinks
• 09h00 - 10h00 - Buffet Breakfast
• 10h15 - 2-3hr 4x4 Tradtional Game Drive (optional) visit to Eco-Synergy Centre
• 12h45 - 13h45 - Buffet Lunch
• 13h45 - Time at Leisure
• 16h30 - Depart for Cape Town 

Game Drives and Transport:

Duration of game drives and departure times are approximate and dependent on the interaction of the guests with the ranger and the sighting of animals.

Day Trips:

Standard transport is R940.00 per adult (June – Oct 2023) / R995.00 per adult (Nov 2023 – Oct 2024). Kids are half price, return. Pick up times are between 06h00 and 07h00am. Location will be confirmed by a safari consultant.

Overnight Transport:

Overnight transport is R1 440.00/per adult, kids are half price, return. Pick up times are between 09h00 and 10h00am on the day of check-in and will be confirmed via the contact details provided at the time of booking.

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.

Early Morning Safari

07h00am - 11h45am

From R1 345 per adult
Our Cape Town safari trip has been rated by Sawubona magazine as one of the Top 10 best day-trip destinations. The safari is led by an experienced guide who will share inside-stories and facts about your surroundings – easily rousing your inner wild side. Please bring a bathing costume, sunblock and warm clothing.

Duration of game drives and departure times are approximate and dependent on the interaction of the guests with the ranger and the sighting of animals.

Included:
Welcome drinks, buffet breakfast, and a 2-3hr game drive. Bring costumes to take a dip in the pool during your leisure time.

Excluded:
Please note: transport to and from the reserve is for your own arrangement. Beverages, transfers and activities other than specified.

Itinerary:

• 07h00 - Welcome drinks & breakfast upon arrival (Juice, Rolls, Cold meats, Yoghurt, Cheese, Fruit)
• 08h00 - 4x4 Big 5 Safari Game Drive
• 10h00 - Time at Leisure
• 12h00 - Depart to Cape Town

Afternoon Safari

12h00pm - 16h30pm

From R1 550 per adult
Our Cape Town safari trip has been rated by Sawubona magazine as one of the Top 10 best day-trip destinations. The safari is led by an experienced guide who will share inside-stories and facts about your surroundings – easily arousing your inner wild side. Please bring a bathing costume, sunblock and warm clothing.

Included:
Welcome drinks, buffet lunch, and a 2-3hr game drive. Bring costumes to take a dip in the pool during your leisure time.

Excluded:
Transport to the reserve and back can be booked as an optional add-on. Transport can only be booked before 3pm for the following day arrival. Beverages, transfers and activities other than specified.

Itinerary:

• 09h45 - Depart Cape Town (transport optional)
• 12h00 - Welcome drinks at Aquila
• 12h30 - Buffet lunch
• 13h15 - Game Drive
• 16h30 - Depart for Cape Town

Game Drives and Transport:
Duration of game drives and departure times are approximate and dependent on the interaction of the guests with the ranger and the sighting of animals. 

Day Trips:

Standard transport is R940.00 per adult (June – Oct 2023) / R995.00 per adult (Nov 2023 – Oct 2024), return. Pick up times are between 06h00 and 07h00am. Location will be confirmed by a safari consultant.

Overnight Transport:

Overnight transport is R1 440.00/per adult, kids are half price, return. Pick up times are between 09h00 and 10h00am on the day of check-in and will be confirmed via the contact details provided at the time of booking.

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.

Sunset Safari

From 15h00pm - 19h00pm

From R995 per adult
The perfect Mother City escape after a morning of Cape Town views and activities. After a hot day in the Karoo veld, the animals are just starting to stir, moving towards the watering holes and coming out of the shade.

The safari is led by an experienced guide who will share exciting inside stories and facts about your surroundings, easily rousing your inner wild side.

Included:
Welcome drinks, snacks and a 2-3hr game drive. Bring costumes to take a dip in the pool during your leisure time. Duration of game drives and departure times are approximate and dependent on the interaction of the guests with the ranger and the sighting of animals. 

Excluded:
Please note: transport to and from the reserve is for your own arrangement. Beverages, transfers and activities other than specified.

Itinerary:

• 15h00: Arrival welcome drinks & snacks
• 16h00: 2-3 hr Big 5 game drive with snacks
• 19h00: Depart for Cape Town

Itinerary times are guidelines only and can change seasonally

Day 1:

• 12h30 - Welcome drinks at Aquila
• 12h30 – 14h00 - Buffet Lunch
• 14h00 - Check in to Accommodation
• 16h30 - 2-3hr Safari Game Drive
• 19h00 - Buffet Dinner followed by Stargazing Safari

Day 2:

• 07h00 – 08h30 – Safari Game Drive
• 08h00 – 10h00 - Buffet Breakfast
• 10h00 – 12h30 - Time at leisure
• 12h30 – 14h00 - Buffet Lunch
• 14h00 – 16h00 – Leisure Time
• 16h30 - 2-3hr Safari Game Drive (Or Horseback Safari Swap, check times with reception)
• 19h00 - Buffet Dinner followed by Stargazing Safari

Day 3:

• 07h00 – 08h30 – Safari Game Drive
• 08h00 – 10h00 - Buffet Breakfast
• 10h00 – 12h30 - Time at leisure
• 12h30 – 14h00 - Buffet Lunch
• 14h00 – 16h00 – Leisure Time
• 16h30 - 2-3hr Safari Game Drive (Or Horseback
• Safari Swap, check times with reception)
• 19h00 - Buffet Dinner followed by Stargazing Safari

Departure Day

• 07h00 – 08h30 – Safari Game Drive
• 08h00 – 10h00 - Buffet Breakfast
• 10h00 – 10h30 - Check out

Itinerary times are guidelines only and can change seasonally

Day 1:

• 12h30 - Welcome drinks at Aquila
• 12h30 – 14h00 - Buffet Lunch
• 14h00 - Check in to Accommodation
• 16h30 - 2-3hr Safari Game Drive
• 19h00 - Buffet Dinner followed by Stargazing Safari

Day 2:

• 08h30 – 1-1,5 hour Safari Game Drive
• 08h00 – 10h00 - Buffet Breakfast
• 10h00 – 12h30 - Time at leisure
• 12h30 – 14h00 - Buffet Lunch
• 14h00 – 16h00 – Leisure Time
• 16h30 - 2-3hr Safari Game Drive (Or Horseback
• Safari Swap, check times with reception)
• 19h00 - Buffet Dinner followed by Stargazing Safari

Departure Day:

• 08h30 - 1-1,5 hour Safari Game Drive
• 08h00 - 10h00 - Buffet Breakfast
• 10h00 - 10h30 - Check out

Aquila's Junior Ranger Programme

Inspire your child’s love for nature with Aquila’s Junior Ranger Programme, designed for children visiting our reserve. Led by knowledgeable safari guides, this immersive experience takes children – age 12 and under – on an educational journey through the Karoo wilderness. From tracking animals to learning about their habitats, your little explorers will gain valuable insight into South African wildlife conservation.

Through hands-on activities, the junior ranger programme fosters a deep appreciation for the natural world. You can watch as their young hearts and minds come alive with a newfound love for nature, from the smallest insects to the mightiest lions. The Children’s Programme is an enriching experience for your conservation champions in the making.

Before your kids travel and join us to have a wild time, make sure they have comfortable clothes, closed shoes, a sun hat and sufficient sunblock lotion.

What's Included in the Junior Ranger Programme?

Spoor identification
Identify the animal, decode behavioural clues, and track their direction in this unique junior ranger experience.

Animal dung identification
Identify the animal, explore gender differences, and learn about territorial markings.

Plants
Discover the fascinating world of indigenous, potentially poisonous, and medicinal plants. Learn to identify plants and explore their uses.

Trees
Understand how animals use trees for multiple purposes, including food and shelter, and learn about the significance of indigenous and alien trees. 

Rocks
learn how bushmen made paint out of ochre rock, as well as how they used softer rock types to give their paintings texture.

Wildlife
Deepen your understanding of the wildlife that calls Aquila home. Learn about conservation and discover the Karoo’s animals in their natural habitat.

Join Aquila's Junior Ranger Programme!
The Junior Ranger Programme schedule is available at check-in and can be purchased at R250 per child.

OVERNIGHT ITINERARY
 Itinerary times are guidelines only and can change seasonally

• 12h30 - Welcome drinks upon arrival at Aquila
• 12h30 - 14h00 - Buffet Lunch
• 14h00 – Check in to accommodation
• 16h30 – 2-3hr Game Drive
• 19h00 – Buffet Dinner followed by Stargazing Safari
• 07h00 – 1-1,5hr Game Drive
• 08h30 – 10h00 - Buffet Breakfast
• 10h00 – 10h30 Check Out
• 10h00 – 12h00 – Time at leisure

OVERNIGHT PACKAGE INCLUDES: 

• Lunch, dinner and breakfast per night
• Afternoon and morning safari
• Complimentary eco-synergy project tour
• Access to the overnight mezzanine level bar and lounge
• Use of the exclusive overnight guest restaurant
• Complimentary WIFI
• Access to the communal pool and wet bar
• Kids access to the children’s entertainment area

The swimming pool has a length of 35 meters, and features a rim flow as well as ample decking for lounging in the African sun. A wet bar which is well-used in the summer months, finishes off this special area at Aquila. This is situated next to the restaurant. Bar drinks, covered pool seating and a crystal clear swimming experience awaits.

Aquila Overnight Restaurant

The triple volume restaurant is perfectly situated to offer breath-taking views of the reserve. The upstairs viewing area enables guests to enjoy cocktails while watching the sun set behind the magnificent Karoo Mountains. This thatched spacious African- character building is the perfect setting for the extensive buffet-style meals served. Meals to suit all culinary/dietary requirements are prepared by our resident chefs, including traditional South African cuisine.

Complete with wall to ceiling windows for optimal viewing the restaurant can seat 280 – 300 diners in comfort and large log fireplaces set a romantic mood. The restaurant opens up to a sunken boma area and the large welcoming swimming pool.

Treatments and Relaxation

Join us in our of our newly opened African spa using natural products that harness the medicinal powers of indigenous plants, flowers and herbs and are free from petrochemicals, synthetic ingredients, colourants and preservatives.

Spa facilities include: 1 large heated indoor pool, 1 cold indoor pool, steam room, sauna, nail bar, 10 treatment rooms, a couples or group treatment room and an outdoor pool.

The Tranquila Spa is a place of peace and serenity and as such access is subject to availability. Access to the Tranquila Spa is free to guests booked into the Premier Cottages and guests that have overnight stays for 2 nights and longer. 

Day visitors can buy spa access to also make use of the locker and change rooms. 

The use of the spa facilities and all treatments are only available to Aquila guests and visitors.

Strictly no under 16 year olds are permitted in the spa.

Skin Care Treatments

QMS MEDICOSMETICS TREATMENTS

• DEEP CLEANSE INTENSE TREATMENT R920 60 MINS
• SENSITIVE SKIN REBALANCE TREATMENT R750 45 MINS
• ACTIVATOR TREATMENT - ENERGIZES SKIN R940 90 MINS
• NEO TISSUEDERMIE TREATMENT - ANTI AGING R1150 75 MINS

ESSE SKINCARE

• ESSE EXPRESS R350 30 MINS
• ESSE EXPERIENCE R695 60 MINS
• ESSE LIVE PRO-BIOTIC EXPERIENCE R950 75 MINS
• ESSE ULTIMATE EXPERIENCE R1300 90 MINS

THERAVINE

• APPETISER FACIAL R385 30 MINS
• HYDRATING FACIAL R620 60 MINS
• BALANCING FACIAL R620 60 MINS
• MENS ACTIVE FACIAL R620 60 MINS

Body Treatments and Spa

• AFRICAN WOOD MASSAGE R980 / R1090 60/90 MINS
• SWEDISH MASSAGE R980 / R1090 60/90 MINS
• DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE R1090/ R1290 60/90 MINS
• AFRICAN HOT STONE MASSAGE R980 / R1190 90 MINS
• ROSE QUARTZ COUPLES MASSAGE R1190 p.p 90 MINS
• TRANQUILA BODY RITUAL R1290 90 MINS
• BACK REFRESHER R690 45 MINS
• BACK, NECK & HEAD MASSAGE R590 30 MINS
• JETLAG LEG & FOOT MASSAGE R590 30 MINS
• INDIAN HEAD MASSAGE R590 30 MINS

HANDS & FEET

• EXPRESS MANI / PEDI (File/Paint) R290 30 MINS
• SPA MANICURE R390 90 MINS
• SPA PEDICURE R490 90 MINS
• SHELLAC MANICURE R500 90 MINS
• SHELLAC PEDICURE R550 90 MINS
• SHELLAC REVARNISH ONLY R250 60 MINS
• SOAK OFF R150 30 MINS
• GEL MANICURE R400 60 MINS
• GEL PEDICURE R450 60 MINS
• GEL FRENCH R350 60 MINS

Hair Treatments

• HAIR BRAIDING SIDES OWN HAIR R250 20 MINS
• HALF HEAD HAIR BRAIDING OWN HAIR R500 45 MINS
• FULL HAIR BRAIDING WITH OWN HAIR R760 90 MINS
• FULL BEADS (EXTRA) R100

Waxing Services

• FULL LEGS R350
• HALF LEGS R295
• FULL ARMS R195
• HALF ARMS R125
• UNDER ARMS R120
• BRAZILLIAN WAX R350
• BIKINI LINE R220
• FACIAL WAX (Lip/Chin) R110
• EYEBROW WAX R90
• CHEST WAX R220
• BACK WAX R220
• FULL BODY WAX R700
• HOLLYWOOD WAX R450

Eye Enhancements

• EYEBROW TINT R110 20 MINS
• EYELASH TINT R200 30 MINS
• EYEBROW SHAPE & TINT R300 45 MINS
• EYEBROW & EYELASH TINT AND EYEBROW SHAPING R450 60 MINS 
• EYELASH LIFT R350 EYELASH LIFT AND TINT R400

Aquila offers a variety of transport options to suit every need. Experience the ultimate safari adventure with our scheduled Cape Town departures and personalised transfers available for your travel convenience. Choose from our self-drive, standard shared transfers and private transport options, or elevate your journey with a scenic, fixed-wing fly-in for a luxurious and unforgettable Aquila Big 5 Safari experience.

Self Drive
Follow the scenic N1 out of Cape Town CBD towards Worcester and through the Cape Winelands. Situated under two hours from the CBD, guests will take the R46 Ceres turnoff from the N1 and find the Aquila entrance to the left (about 3km).

Standard Transfer
Aquila offer schedule departure mini-bus transfer services from most CBD hotels to the reserve. This is an economy class option, sharing with 10 guests and offering day and overnight options. Airport transfers are NOT included in standard transfers due to different flight times.

From R940.00 / pp for Day Trips until 31 Oct 2023
From R995.00 / pp for Day Trips 1 Nov 2023 - 31 Oct 2024
From R1 440.00 / pp for Overnights
Transport for kids are half price

Private Transfer
(Contact reservations for pricing)

Enjoy an intimate Luxury Private Transfer that offers a white glove service with air conditioning. This service accommodates from one to 4 people, we pick up from all Cape Town hotels to Aquila Private Game Reserve.

Fly-in
(Contact reservations for pricing)

The most romantic fly-in safari option from Cape Town – including luxury private transfers from most CBD hotels and welcome drinks on arrival. With a minimum of two people, the 25 to 50m scenic flight over the Cape Winelands will leave you breathless, by a fixed-wing plane or helicopter.

Day Trip and Overnight Transfers
Terms and Conditions
Standard road transfers are offered in share arrangement and services in Toyota Quantums.
Return transfer: Cape Town Hotel – Aquila Safari – Cape Town Hotel.
Transfers are not offered with our Early Morning and Sunset Safari programmes.
Pick-ups and drop-offs are from all Cape Town city centre hotel establishments.
Please contact reservations for other pick-up locations.
Duration of transfers are approximately 2.5 hours depending on the pick-up and drop-off locations and time spent at the half-way restroom stop.
Private transfer rates are added to the standard per person rate.

Fly-In Transfers
Terms and Conditions
A minimum of 2 pax apply to all options of transfer and travel / flight times are estimates as travel is per route, and not time.
Aircraft and vehicles may change due to availability or number of pax.
Flights are weather dependent and may be changed to road options should flights be cancelled.
Standard payment and cancellation terms apply.
In the unlikely event of a cancellation of a booking, travel insurance must cover our cancellation terms.
In the event of any flight delays or cancellations, Aquila Private Game Reserve is in no way responsible for any loss whatsoever. Please ensure adequate travel insurance is taken out to cover any eventualities.
All fly-in transfers will be quoted based on the date of visit, pax and other factors.
Our safari consultants will quote on request. 

Having always embraced Halaal travellers, we have recently upgraded our on-site prayer facilities. 

The Salah prayer room is equipped with basin and water-friendly services, prayer matts, the Quran, and seating for the elderly.

Situated adjacent to the swimming pool and restaurant, the Pool Bar enjoys the same architecture and African design as the restaurant and seats approximately 20 guests while enjoying the convenience of the pool area and includes a “wet bar”. Speciality cocktails are served poolside. Bar drinks, covered pool seating and a crystal clear swimming experience awaits.