Description
Aquila Private Game Reserve and luxury 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.

The Reserve
Having been proclaimed a Nature Reserve in 1985, the “veld” is in pristine condition, consisting of Renoster veld, Mountain Fynbos and Succulent vegetation types found in 3 beautiful valleys. Situated in the Karoo with it’s wide open spaces, the 4500 HA reserve has a natural wetland, magnificent mountains and valleys which makes for varied and ideal game viewing.

Wildlife
Large herds of game are found on the Reserve such as Black & Blue Wildebeest, Burchell's Zebra, Springbok, Gemsbok, Steenbok, Caracal (lynx), Blesbok, Bat Eared Fox, Ostriches, Klip Springer, Duiker, Greybuck, Baboon, Black Backed Jackal, Eland, Red Hartebeest.

Aquila has 4 of the Big 5, Lion, Buffalo, Rhino and rare Mountain Leopard and is also home to Giraffe and Hippo.

Aquila has 7 Lions at present, having been saved from the “canned hunting” trade. They are genetically linked to the Barbary Lion a close relative of the extinct Cape Mountain Lion.

Aquila is also proud to have the first Rhino to be born in the Western Cape in 200 years.

Birdlife
Aquila and its natural wetland is home to 172 species of birds and is also home to several breeding pairs of the rare and endangered Black Eagle, after which the Reserve has been named. Karoo chat, rufous-eared warbler, fairy flycatcher and yellow-bellied eremomela can be found on short walks into the surrounding wilderness.

Lark-like Bunting and Black-headed Canary move in after rain.

In the summer months the Booted Eagle is a regular visitor and the rainy season attracts Flamingo's to the Reserve

What’s included
Welcome drink, light breakfast, 2- 3hr game drive & lunch.

Packages
You can do the safari on either a 4X4, quad bike, or horseback. See pricing below:

	4X4 Safari Self Drive: R1,150 pp With Transport: R1,830 pp
	Quad Bike Safari Self Drive: R1,295 pp With Transport: R2,035 pp
	Horseback Safari Self Drive: R1,295 pp With Transport: R2,035 pp

06h30: Pick-up from hotel or guesthouse and transfer to Aquila.

09h00: Welcome drink on arrival served in the reception area.

09h00: Full course buffet breakfast served in the restaurant

09h30: Depart on a 2 to 3 hour safari (with your choice of a 4X4 safari vehicle/Quad Bike/Horseback with ranger guide) - Visit San Rock Art site - Snacks & "champagne" served at lookout point.

13h00: Buffet lunch served in the African boma restaurant

After lunch guests are able to use the pool facilities and are encouraged to browse our African curio shop.

15h00: Return to Cape Town. Return transfers to Aquila are set to depart for Cape Town.

Please note these times are all approximate.