Aquila Safari
Private Game Reserve & Safari Lodge Aquila Private Game Reserve and luxury Big 5, safari lodge, under a two hour scenic drive via the N1 from Cape Town, is named after the rare and endangered Black Eagle that thrives in the area. Proclaimed a Private Nature Reserve in 1985, this 4 star, malaria free, 4, 500 hectare reserve is steeped in Khoi San and Boer War history and boasts 3 pristine biomes of vegetation set in the most magnificent Karoo mountains, valleys, rivers and kloofs. Stylish Safari Lodge Accommodation Guests at Aquila have two accommodation options to choose from, namely the Luxury and Premier. These consist of tastefully decorated cottages equipped with en-suite bathrooms, outdoor showers, ceiling fans, fireplaces (perfect for the Cape winter) as well as mini-bars. We offer a luxury honeymoon suite ideal for newlyweds or those wanting to rekindle romance, as well as a Conference Centre (40-80 delegates), a Cigar Bar, as well as the highly rated Boma Restaurant, offering a varierty of South African culinary delights.

 

Honeymoons at Aquila
This romantic setting near Cape Town is an ideal honeymoon venue. The honeymoon suite boasts a jacuzzi with spectacular views across the reserve. All cottages are designed in a unique eco-country style. Raw materials such as rock, river pebbles, natural wood, reeds and thatch have been used wherever possible to maintain a natural look. Each cottage has its own private patio and braai area. The premier eco-friendlu cottages are all equiped with airconditioning, unique rock bathrooms and outdoor rock showers.  All cottages have en-suite bathrooms, outdoor showers, ceiling fans, mini bars and fireplaces - perfect to cozy up next to in the Cape winter time. Premier Luxury Chalets  These units are privately situated and have been built into the hillside with the natural rock featuring in the bathrooms and outdoor showers. They are constructed from wood, stone and thatch and feature fans, air conditioners and fireplaces. The en suite bathrooms are all unique, with twin hand basins, bath and toilet. Each unit has it’s own patio with excellent views. Luxury Chalets These units are semi detached with attention paid to privacy. They are under thatch and feature exterior stone work using raw material from the area. They all have fans as well as a feature “coal” stove. The large en suite bathrooms feature corner baths with outdoor showers.

Safaris and Activities
Aquila Safaris Aquila has several safari options on offer. These enable our guests to experience the reserve in a way that best suits their interests and schedules. Day game drive safari Day horse-back safari Day combo safari Standard overnight safari Fly-in safari (one day) Fly-in safari (two days) Activities on the Reserve Game Drives Morning and evening game drives with qualified field rangers in open 4x4 vehicles. Game drives range between two and three hours with sparkling wine, grape juice, water and snacks such as biltong, “droewors”, nuts and dried fruits served at various lookout points. Blankets and raincoats are made available to guests on the 4x4 vehicles. Wooden stepladders are also used to assist guests from getting on and off the vehicles. Horse-back Safari No experience is required. Minimum age requirement is 15 yrs old. There is a maximum of 9 people per safari, they are guided by one of our rangers. Duration: 2 hours Quad bike Safari  Minimum age requirement is 17 yrs old. There is a maximum of 10 people per safari guided by two rangers. 1 client per vehicle. Duration: 2 hours Activities in close proximity to Aquila The little Karoo enjoys sunshine most of the year. Summers are dry and warm, winters are dry and crisp. The prevailing weather lends itself to long walks, hiking, cycling and other sports activities. Matjiesfontein Village Karoo National Park 4x4 Mountain trails Golf Trout Fishing and Cherry Picking can also be arranged from the Reserve.

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