Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa
Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa
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 8.7 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Airport shuttle
- Spa and wellness centre
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Family rooms
- Bar
Availability
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Room type | Number of guests | |
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2 single beds | ||
2 single beds and 1 large double bed | ||
4 single beds and 2 large double beds | ||
1 large double bed | ||
1 bunk bed and 1 large double bed | ||
1 large double bed or 2 single beds | ||
1 double bed or 2 single beds | ||
2 single beds and 1 double bed | ||
1 double bed |
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Chris
United Kingdom“Saw lots of the Big 5 close up. Would definitely the quad bike safari. That was amazing! Pool looks great but is very cold and we were advised by Booking.com that check in time was 2pm but discovered that it was actually 12pm for overnight stays.” 
Jennie United Kingdom“Great park for one night stay with friends to get a good taster of a safari park. Small and compact, saw lots of animals.”- Noemi
Germany“The food was good and plenty choices, the stuff was so lovely and sweet- kept our baby entertained during dinner...” - Skwilson United Kingdom“Every single thing about Aquila exceeded our expectations! My boyfriend and I were in awe of the entire experience - the staff were lovely, our cottage was in an amazing location, the facilities were faultless, and the drives were incredible...”
- Judi United Kingdom“Fitted in well with surroundings. Safaris were brilliant especially the early morning one.”
Mary-lou
Australia“There were a variety of facilities and activities . The Spa centre added an extra bonus for relaxation. Four game drives were a bonus so as to see a variety of animals in different resting or active times.”
Paul United Kingdom“Excellent value for money experience! Saw all the animals we were hoping to see across 2 safari trips, food was tasty, rooms were nice! The drive there was relatively easy too (just 1 long main road from Cape Town).”
Abigail United Kingdom“Stunning location and facilities. Gorgeous spa and general area. Good for those in a rush and families who can’t make the bigger/ better safaris. Loved the horse riding, great food and beautiful views.”- Stefan Germany“The outdoor shower is marvellous. Staff is very friendly and the buffets are high standard. The game drives are nice, but remind somehow a bit of zoos. The elefants seem to await the tourtist trucks ;-). And if you are lucky, you can experience...”
Sandra United Kingdom“We wanted to experience an overnight safari and Aquila delivered on this. We enjoyed 2 drives and saw Elephants , Lions, Zebra, Ostrich, Rhino and Antelopes. We booked a standard room, which was comfortable. The food - which was a buffet through...”
Property surroundings
Restaurants1 restaurant on site
- Aquila Restaurant
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
Facilities of Aquila Private Game Reserve & SpaGreat facilities! Review score, 8.3
Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Airport shuttle
- Spa and wellness centre
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Family rooms
- Bar
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- BBQ facilitiesAdditional charge
Activities
- Game drives
- Kids' clubAdditional charge
- Mini golf
- Horse ridingAdditional charge
- Children's playground
Food & Drink
- Fruits
- Wine/champagneAdditional charge
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Bar
- Restaurant
InternetWiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingFree private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
- Accessible parking
Services
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Daily housekeeping
- Luggage storage
- Babysitting/child servicesAdditional charge
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Meeting/banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
Entertainment and family services
- Kids' outdoor play equipment
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key access
- 24-hour security
General
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Lift
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor swimming poolFree!
- Open all year
- Pool/beach towels
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
Wellness
- Full body massage
- Hand massage
- Head massage
- Couples massage
- Foot massage
- Neck massage
- Back massage
- Spa lounge/relaxation area
- Steam room
- Spa facilities
- Body treatments
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Waxing services
- Facial treatments
- Beauty Services
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- MassageAdditional charge
- Spa and wellness centreAdditional charge
- SaunaAdditional charge
Languages spoken
- English
House rulesAquila Private Game Reserve & Spa takes special requests - add in the next step!
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
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.
The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
Please note, the Full Board rates do not include drinks.
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.
