Located within a 2-hour drive of Cape Town, Aquila Private Game Reserve offers a safari experience with mountains and landscape views. The reserve features an outdoor swimming pool and an on-site spa. Decorated in an African style with wooden furniture, each unit at Aquila features an outdoor shower and is equipped with a fan and a mini-bar that can be stocked on request. Some units offer a private patio/balcony offering views of the reserve. Meals are included at Aquila, which features a triple-volume buffet restaurant with an upstairs viewing area boasting scenic views of the Karoo mountains. There is also a pool bar and cigar lounge available for drinks and snacks. Home to the 'Big 5' wildlife species, guests can enjoy scheduled morning and afternoon safari game drives within an open 4 x 4 safari vehicle, which are included in the rate. Horse-back and quad-bike safaris can also be arranged. Guests staying 2 nights or more receive complimentary access to the spa, which features an indoor heated pool, a sauna, steam room and 12 treatment rooms. The property also features a library, curio shop and children's entertainment area. Cape Town International Airport is 107 mi away from the game reserve. A shuttle can be arranged at an additional surcharge.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Buffet

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Carol
United States United States
A wide variety of whole and healthy foods were available and most of what I ate I enjoyed. There was a good spread of fruits, vegetables, proteins and baked items and desserts. Our bungalow was beautiful...built into the rock, with a embedded...
David
United States United States
Great facilities and good game viewing. The buffet meals were excellent.
Taisiia
Netherlands Netherlands
Amazing place, the food buffet is outstanding. Drink packages are very overpriced, you can't spend that much on drinks anyway, don't get it. The bed was huge and very comfortable. The game drives are also amazing.
Claire
South Africa South Africa
Unfortunately it was raining but we were still able to go on a game drive. We were given rain ponchos which did help. The driver was knowledgeable and tried his best to find the best part of the roads that were badly eroded and potholed. The food...
Chloe
United Kingdom United Kingdom
So well time managed so didn't feel like we were rushing to get everything done. All the staff were so lovely with our son and we had the best two rides around with Max
Michele
South Africa South Africa
From when we arrived the amazing staff were so attentive. Rooms and our view was absolutely gorgeous. We went on 3 safari drives. Our guides were super knowledgeable. Just to see all these amazing animals up close was absolutely incredible. Food...
Ian
South Africa South Africa
Game drive guide (Wilfred) was very knowledgeable. The drive was fun and exposed us to many animals. It is a great alternative to a full safari if time is limited. Food was plentiful with lots of choice. The vegan in the group was delighted with...
Fransiskus
Indonesia Indonesia
Love the game drive that can accommodate children like this place. Beautiful location and room! Playground and kids tent are also big and nice. Food was also good with tons of variation. There also the activity that I enjoy so much which is...
Roslyn
United States United States
The accommodation was comfortable and the staff and meals where great.
Brian_wickh
United Kingdom United Kingdom
A greatly organised hotel/safrai resort. Check in was simple and they explained well what time and where everything was happening. The room itself was awesome. Outside shower was a real nice touch and a short distance to the hotel itself and the...

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Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Aquila Restaurant
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

Amenities of Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa

Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Free Wifi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

House rules

Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 1 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

1 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

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Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Please note, the Full Board rates do not include drinks.

Children over the age of 16 are allowed without supervision.

Children under the age of 16 need to be supervised.

To participate in the Horseback and Quad Bike Safari, we have a minimum age of 16-years old.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

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