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Huguenot Tunnel Temporary Closure: Our Alternative Routes to Aquila
(Recent update – 2 hours: The Tunnel is undergoing scheduled maintenance for the next two weeks at night). Attention guests and travellers, due to an incident late Friday, the crucial
The African Lion: Everything You Need to Know About The King of Beasts
Few moments on safari compare to the first time you see an African lion. Perhaps it’s a pride resting under the shade of a thorn tree, or the distant thunder
An Authentic African safari Experience – Just 2 hours Out of Cape Town
At Aquila, your safari experience continues long after the game drive. Our overnight guests enjoy warm hospitality, full board dining, and access to facilities such as infinity pools, stargazing, and the kids’ adventure zone. Every stay includes both an afternoon and early morning game drive, the best times to see wildlife in action.
Aquila Guests Receive a Complimentary Wine Tasting Experience in Paarl for September 2025!
This September, Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa is delighted to gift guests who book a day trip or overnight safari a complimentary wine tasting experience at Dekkersvlei, in Paarl. Dekkersvlei: A Taste of History
The African Rhino: Everything You Need to Know
The African rhinoceros is one of the continent’s most iconic animals, powerful, ancient-looking, and deeply endangered.
How to Make the Most of Your Big 5 Safari at Aquila Private Game Reserve and Spa
Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa, just two hours from Cape Town, is one of South Africa’s most accessible ways to experience the Big 5 – lion, elephant, rhino, buffalo, and leopard
World Lion Day: Protecting Africa’s Iconic Big Cats at Aquila Private Game Reserve
World Lion Day, celebrated every year on 10 August, is a time to honour one of the planet’s most iconic big cats – the lion (Panthera leo). Often referred to
Nights at Aquila: Safari Experiences Under the Karoo Stars
When the sun sinks low behind the rugged Karoo mountains and the last of the daylight sneaks away, nights at Aquila Private Game Reserve transforms into a place of quiet
Welcoming Aquila’s Baby Rhino Calf: A Precious New Arrival
At Aquila Private Game Reserve, every new birth is a celebration of life and hope – none more so than the arrival of a baby rhino calf. Against the backdrop
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