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Safari Game Drive With Wine Tasting Option Close To Cape Town

4.5(17)Cape Town1 hour
VIATOR4.3(6)TRIPADVISOR4.5(11)

Description

Two hours from Cape Town and you are mingling with wild animals guaranteed. Bring your best camera for that personal capture of wild animals .Bring yourself fully also because animals can sense what you need and present themselves to you .Believe me on this . The drive from Cape Town to Aquila game reserve is meant to take you to a dream land where you pass through mountain passes beautiful valleys citrus orchards vineyards and fybos evergreen vegetation. You cannot afford to be sleeping whichever way . The imagination in you cannot allow you that . The fynbos vegetation is unique floral kingdom one of the six in the world but the smallest and yet the biggest in plant diversity. This is mother nature's garden preserved and presented to you .Enjoy . We get to Aquila freshy coz we driving you in a comfortable van where you stretching your legs . Breakfast and lunch is buffet. Your chance arrives and you go to the game drive. Let me spare this narrative to your imagination.

Tour Options

Safari Game Drive With Wine Tasting Option Close To Cape Town
  • Pickup included

Itinerary

Pass by

Drive by this popular wine region in Cape Town which draws thousands of travelers annually. There a over 130 wine estates in Stellenbosch some of which offer cellar tours. They also offer wine tasting experiences and the reason why this is the most popular is because of Stellenbosch University. Thus university draws thousands of international students who help in the marketing of this wine region.

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One of the oldest settlements in South Africa first established as a farming community in 1687. Now a major wine producing region of the Western Cape Province. There is the Afrikaans Language Monument which is one of the major attractions besides visiting the wineries for wine tasting. Paarl is also home to Paarl Rock - one of the two biggest single rock outcrop in the world. The other being the Uluru rock in the central Northern parts of Australia. There are currently some 560 wineries and this is also home to Nederberg Wine Estate the first ever winery to introduce wine auctioning every year in the world.

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The wine region with the gourmet town of South Africa. The picturesque valley is known to have the best restaurants and chefs according to annual competions in South Africa. It is also home to the Victor Vester Prison where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for the last 3 years prior to his release. It is the smallest of the three but the most attractive because of its history culture and attachment to those who brought the culture of wine and vinegar production to South Africa - the French Huguenots

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An almost 4 km long tunnel built under the Du Toitskloof mountains providing a route that is shorter (by 11 km) and faster. This tunnel was constructed by Italian prisoners of war among others. Work began in 1942 and 1945 because of the World War 1. In 1984 work began ending in March 1988. This tunnel takes you through to an amazing valley with dramatic mountains on both side of the freeway. It takes you to Worcester one of the best wine regions close to Cape Town.

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Another wine region along the scenic drive to Aquila located about 120 km from Cape Town.This wine region is best known for its magnificent Cathedral but is also know famous for the world renowned Worcester Porcelain. Here is also home to piquant Worcestershire Sauce and the most picturesque cricket ground in the country. All this is besides its magnificent wine producing valley.

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A very small town in the Breed Valley Local Municipality along the freeway to Aquila. This attractive town nestled in a valley is only 7 km from Worcester and after this place you get to Hex Valley. Hex Valley is also another wine region in the Western Cape Province which produces top quality grapes for export market only.

Admission not included240 min

Arrive to a warm welcome of a glass of wine before being ushered in for registration. After registration you are spoiled with a buffet breakfast before you go on a safari drive which could be up to 3 hours. The safari is conducted by qualified and highly experienced rangers who will provide you with all the necessary information about the wild animals and the landscape. There are stops when ever you encounter some of the animals to afford travelers photo opportunities. There is also a 30 minute break where you stretch your legs and have a glass of wine.After safari return back to a hearty buffet lunch. You then take a dip in the swimming pool if you so wish before heading back to Cape Town via one winery for wine tasting. The drive back to Cape Town is 2 hours where you will be dropped at your hotel after a fun and adventure filled day.

Highlights

Buffet breakfast, Lunch plus welcome drinks
Up to 3 hour game drive at Aquila game reserve
Pick up from your hotel and drop off after the tour
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle

What's included

Included
Buffet breakfast, Lunch plus welcome drinks
Up to 3 hour game drive at Aquila game reserve
Pick up from your hotel and drop off after the tour
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
Optional activity like wine tasting
Gratuities
Optional wine tasting fees of R 60 per person

Pickup Locations & Times

We pick up travelers from the hotel lobby

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews(17)

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tracylD5107VP
January 14, 2026
Lovely tour guide and safe driver.

Oradin was a friendly and very imformed driver and historian of South Africa. He engaged us from the minute we got into his very clean vehicle and accomodated our need for multiple stops.

Operator response

Thank you to all of you ladies for coming with me. Every moment with you was memorable and I was so happy that you managed to see the animals you so wished to see. You are a wonderful family.

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I7501FJlaurenj
October 13, 2025
Just do it!

Ordain was so amazing the whole experience was perfect! The drive there was beautiful and the Safari experience was awesome!!!

Operator response

Thank you so much Lauren for coming along and for good company. I believe that you had a wonderful time in Franschoek. My regards to the two of you .

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Sue_W
May 12, 2025
Great day. Amazing tour leader

Great tour leader in Ordain who was very informative and friendly. Great safari, seeing most of the big 5 (no leopards but didn't expect to see them). Very nice breakfast and lunch at Aquila too. Ordain was kind enough to take us wine tasting on the return trip. Highly recommended.

Operator response

Thank you so much Sue for booking with me for almost a year ago and still keep your word . It was of great pleasure driving with you and your husband the long distance where you kept full awake and in full admiration of the scenery .

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marcia_t
March 11, 2025
Canceled!!!

I did go on the Safari in the Safari was wonderful. But I went for a half day. Viator would not let me cancel the full day. Very, very disappointEd

Operator response

This review is misplaced. Please can you contact Viator for your cancelation details.

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Sue_L
January 17, 2025
Tour was perfect!

This was a fabulous tour. Our guide, Ordain, was prompt, friendly, an excellent driver, and informative. The Aquila Game reserve was beautiful and on the safari their goal was for you to see all the animals you came to see. We added a wine tasting on the way home and Ordain booked us reservations at a beautiful winery with superb wine! It was an excellent day!

Operator response

Hello Sue It was so wonderful to be with the three of you . You are wonderful match of people your sister and the man . Thank you so much for booking the safari with me . All the best for the three of you .

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Gerard_J
November 27, 2024
Great day, driver the best 👌

Great day, must see trip if in cape town and have to say our driver was fantastic, could not do enough for us 10 out of 10... brilliant 🙏😁😁

Operator response

Hello Gerald and your wife. Happy anniversary to you . You are such good friends and partners for life . IT WAS GREAT TO BE WITH YOU and to know that your wife indeed saw the animals she was eager to see .

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Peter_B
November 17, 2024
I went on the Aquila Day...

I went on the Aquila Day Safari with Ordain as my driver and guide. He picked me up promptly from my hotel, described the different regions that we were driving through on the way to the game reserve and kept me entertained with his conversation in general. There was time to use the restroom and water was also provided on the journey. At the park we had a welcome drink prior to breakfast, set out on the safari itself and then had lunch upon our return before driving back to Cape Town. I did this as a solo traveller and would recommend it to anyone in a similar position who is visiting Cape Town.

Operator response

Hello Peter It was also nice to be in your company especially that you were able to be alert though the whole long drive to Aquila . I also enjoyed the organic conversations which were taking place . Thank for coming along .

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Q5600KJkellym
November 14, 2024
Safari full day excursion with ordain

Ordain was amazing best tour guide.This excursion is phenomenal. He is very organized and wants us to have the best time.

Operator response

Thank you so much for choosing me to take you around. It was a great honor to drive and guide but more so your company was so pleasant to me and all around you. Keep up enjoying life and making yourself a source of happiness for others .🥰🥰🥰

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Adrian_D
November 8, 2023
Tour

This was a great tour, we got to see a lot of the country side, in addition to the amazing safari at Aquila. The tour is well worth it!

Operator response

Hello Andrian It was wonderful to meet you and your father. You were such a wonderful pair just enjoying your holiday Thank you so much . I wish you could back ag

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MEGAN F
June 7, 2023
Wonderful animal safari

Ordain was an awesome guide and full of knowledge. He was patient, kind and friendly and a joy to have for the day in SA!

Operator response

Hello Megan Thank you for coming to the safari with me and for sharing those beautiful pictures. It was absolutely amazing to be in the company of you and your friend. Many thanks

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