Imagine days spent viewing the Big 5, and evenings whiled away socialising and stargazing around the fire pit - it's the stuff safari holiday dreams are made of, and that's what you'll get to enjoy when you stay here at Aquila. Just a two-hour drive from Cape Town, an irresistible mix of exhilarating game drives and reserve relaxation awaits you. Amenities include a large swimming pool, mezzanine bar with incredible views, and an Karoo style buffet restaurant serving up delicious cuisine. Be sure to bring your camera - there's going to be a lot to see, and you won't want to miss a thing.
Amenities
Safari
Bar
Internet Access
Restaurant
Safety Deposit Box
Spa
Swimming Pool
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Located between the Langeberg and Outeniqua Mountains in the Western Cape, a 2 hour drive from Cape Town.
Hotel Information
Room Information
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Range of lodges and cottages, with coffee and tea making facilities, in-room safe, seating, USB charging points, fan and air conditioning, mini-fridge (with complimentary water only), and bathroom amenities. Please note that there are now in-room television or telephone services. Standard Lodge rooms offer a comfortable and basic overnight stay with en-suite shower. These rooms do not have a view of the reserve, and are conveniently located next to the restaurant and mezzanine bar with access by stairs and lift. These rooms feature twin beds, which can be made up to 1 queen-size bed.
Full Board option: overnight stays include lunch, dinner and breakfast. Afternoon and morning safari. Complimentary eco-synergy project tour. Access to the overnight mezzanine level bar and lounge. Use of the exclusive overnight guest restaurant. Complimentary WiFi. Access to the communal pool and wet bar (with use of loungers and towels). Kids access to the children’s entertainment area. Access to the African curio shop. When staying 2 nights, guests may substitute one game drive with a complimentary horseback safari. When staying 3 nights, guests may substitute the game drive with a complimentary horseback adventure. All 2 and 3-night guests enjoy free spa access to make use of the communal services and facilities (treatments are optional and at an additional costs). All of the above mentioned inclusions are subject to availability.
Full Board option: overnight stays include lunch, dinner and breakfast. Afternoon and morning safari. Complimentary eco-synergy project tour. Access to the overnight mezzanine level bar and lounge. Use of the exclusive overnight guest restaurant. Complimentary WiFi. Access to the communal pool and wet bar (with use of loungers and towels). Kids access to the children’s entertainment area. Access to the African curio shop. When staying 2 nights, guests may substitute one game drive with a complimentary horseback safari. When staying 3 nights, guests may substitute the game drive with a complimentary horseback safari. All 2 and 3-night guests enjoy free spa access to make use of the communal services and facilities (treatments are optional and at an additional costs). All of the above mentioned inclusions are subject to availability.
Hotel details
Dining
Restaurant. Mezzanine level bar and lounge.
Fun and Games
Pool. Tranquila Spa* with luxurious African treatments, indoor and outdoor pool, and sauna and steam rooms. Aquila Kids Club*. Junior Ranger programme*. Curio Shop. Eco-synergy tours*.
Additional Information
* Denotes local charge.
Trip advisor rating
3.7/5
1,072 reviews
Excellent
40%
Very Good
21%
Average
16%
Poor
10%
Terrible
12%
“2 Night Safari - Enjoyable”
Feb 10, 2026Janet D
Stayed here as part of a post cruise package. Lodges were lovely, big bed, outside shower, in room bath/toilet/sink - lovely seating area overlooking the safari park where we saw giraffes and springboks walking past. We stayed 2 nights, which included breakfast, lunch and dinner and had the choice of 4 safaris - the first on the afternoon of arrival, two the following day and a final one on the morning of departure.
We saw lots of animals on our game drives - lions, buffalo, elephants, elands, monkeys, hippos, rhinos, ostriches, giraffes and more and lots of birds too.
Game drives were advertised at certain times and sometimes they left a little earlier than advertised but you could always get on one of the vehicles.
Enjoyed the experience, and the guides were knowledgeable and helpful.
Weather was good for the most part, apart from a big storm the night before leaving with lots of guests being flooded in their lodges - luckily ours only let in a little water but advisable to keep cases etc off the floor.
Well worth the visit in our opinion.
“Check you credit card charges!”
Feb 08, 2026popomaticbubble
It is actually with a heavy heart that I write this negative review because the trip itself was very enjoyable. We booked the sunset safari (highly recommended since the animals come out to drink when it gets cool). There was a problem with the website, and we received a error message twice when ordering the safari. I switched to another card and the payment went through.
We enjoyed the trip. It was touristy and not too wild, but we feel the animals had plenty of room to live a positive life (except maybe the lions who have given up on life). The guide was informative and charismatic. The food was merely ok, but we didn't expect much from this buffet type service, and we were here for the tour anyway, not the food. It was after the trip that the problems started.
When I got home, I saw that I was charged for the first two booking attempts. I informed the company quickly and was immediately asked for proof of these payments which I provided. Then I heard nothing for weeks. I sent them another email reminded them. No reply. Finally, I threatened to seek legal help and write poor reviews on their site. That finally got some action. I was given a friendly apology, was told that a lot of people have had similar problems, and I would be getting a refund within a week. After two more weeks, I sent them a reminder, and as of yet, I still have no reply.
I understand that websites can have problems, and refunds take time, but the poor communication does little to help me trust that this wasn't an attempt to swindle customers. And the fact that I never got another email tell me things were delayed further don't help the situation. I don't want to accuse the company of this kind of wrongdoing, but I can say that their lack of communication has made me a bit suspicious. I've not gotten legal help from my bank to fix this problem. As I see that others have similar experiences, this make me feel as if this company is not to be trusted.
“Average to say the least”
Feb 06, 2026Fleece71
I have visited 3 game reserves previously in South Africa and Aquila was without doubt the least enjoyable and impressive.
We drove there ourselves and the light lunch was very good. After that it was very disappointing.
The shambolic filling of the vehicles to view the animals was laughable. Surely if you have numbered buses, you allot visitors to them so it is an easy and smooth operation.
Compared to other reserves visited, this felt a little bit like “spot the animal!!” Our driver was remarkably uninterested and I think my knowledge of the animals was more than his as he hardly said a word.
This is only a 3 star due to the friendly girl on reception, clean toilets and decent lunch.
My tip - drive further out and go to a game reserve for animal lovers and not just to fill the coffers of a “ private game reserve.”
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