Spa and wellness centre, Massage, Sauna, Steam room
Free WiFi
Internet services
Shuttle service
Airport shuttle, Shuttle service
Kitchen facilities
Electric kettle
Swimming pool
Private, Outdoor swimming pool
About this property
Located within a 2-hour drive of Cape Town, Aquila Private Game Reserve offers a safari experience with mountains and landscape views. The reserve boasts 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 minibar 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 boasts 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 173 km away from the game reserve. A shuttle can be arranged at an additional surcharge.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.
“Aquila is perfect for an overnight safari 'on your doorstep' break. The hotel is really nice, buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner with such good choices so you don't go hungry. The safari ride in the trucks was fun, bumpy so hold onto your hat....”
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Ben
Australia
“Aquila Private Game Reserve exceeded our expectations in every way. The atmosphere was elegant from the moment we arrived, and the staff were incredibly welcoming — genuinely friendly and always willing to go above and beyond. The game drives were...”
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Bas
Netherlands
“From start to finish, our stay at Aquila Game Reserve was absolutely amazing. The arrival was super relaxed – everything felt smooth and welcoming right away. The food was excellent too, with plenty of options for everyone.
The views are...”
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Anna
Brazil
“Incredible experience!!
Everything about Aquila is amazing, the atmosphere, the place, the safari, the accommodations and the buffet!”
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Alison
New Zealand
“Great variety of food served fresh and lots of healthy options. Such friendly helpful staff
Quirky thatched accommodation.
Impressive truck dash of many men to rescue a sick rhino.”
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Hazel
United Kingdom
“Excellent facilities, huge variety of good quality food. Professional and knowledgeable guide on amazing game drives. Horse riding was great too.”
Shaun
United Kingdom
“Location, quality of the room, cleanliness, view from the room, just about everything really.”
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Patrick
Germany
“The location is creat. The safaris are amazing and the food was good. All in all value foe the money”
Joseph
United Kingdom
“Amazing animals/drives, great tour guide and good quality facilities.”
Omar
Malta
“The beautiful animals at the reserve and the natural surroundings make up for what otherwise lacks in terms of hospitality. We managed to see all animals at the reserve and enjoyed the safari rides.
We stayed at the family cottage which was...”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
1 restaurant on site
Aquila Restaurant
Open for
Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
House rules
Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 20:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children older than 1 year are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
1 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
Cash is not accepted
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
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.
Guests are required to show a photo identification 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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