Escape the city for an authentic 1-day safari adventure just 2 hours from Cape Town. Explore Aquila Game Reserve on a 3-hour Big Five game drive with local guides, spotting lions, elephants, and more. Enjoy a buffet breakfast, guided safari in open vehicles, and a delicious lunch before returning. Operated by Knap Tours, this tour is the perfect wildlife experience in just one day.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Nov 12.
Pick-up between 8:00 and 8:30 am The scenic drive from Cape Town to AquilaGame Reserve takes you through the tropical fruit-growing area of Ceres. The valley was named after the Roman goddess of agriculture and fertility and is renowned for its spectacular beauty and vast fruit plantations. 2-hour game drive After welcome drinks at Inverdoorn, you'll climb onto an open safari vehicle and set off with a professional ranger for a 2-hour safari tour. The 10,000-hectare reserve is home to the Big Five, an array of animals that have adjusted well to the semi-arid conditions of the Little Karoo. Aquila has re-introduced wildlife species to the region after a long absence. This includes many rescued elephants and lions, as well as cheetahs. You'll return to the lodge for a buffet-style lunch and a few hours of relaxation around the swimming pool or strolling through the lush garden. You'll Aquila Game Reserve at 3:00 pm and take the scenic drive back to Cape Town.
Meet at the Departures Entrance with our guide. We will send a message a day before and 5 minutes before pick up time with instructions
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1-Day Cape Town Big Five Adventure with meals lasts about 8h 10min. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $473 per person for this Cape Town experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 6:00 AM.
Children aged 3–11 pay from $237, adults from $473. Infants go free.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. Meet at the Departures Entrance with our guide. We will send a message a day before and 5 minutes before pick up time with instructions Pickup points include Cape Town Intl Airport.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 6 participants.
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 1-Day Cape Town Big Five Adventure with meals | 8h 10min | — | $473 | |
 1 Night Big Five Safari Tour All Inclusive | 2 days | — | $787 | View |
 Cape Town Aquila Private Game Reserve Big Five Safari Adventure | 9–10 hours | 4.9 (17) | $323 | View |
 Big Five Safari and Breede River Valley Guided Day Trip | 10 hours | 4.8 (646) | $184 | View |
 7 Day Cape Town and Pilanesberg Big Five Safari Adventure | 7 days | — | $3,499 | View |
 Cape Town Best Inverdoorn Safari Overnight with Meals & transport | 1 day | — | $700 | View |
 Aquila Big Five Safari from Cape Town and Wildlife Experience | 5 hours | 5.0 (15) | $353 | View |
