The prestigious malaria free, Aquila Private Game Reserve stands in an area of 4,500 hectares of Southern Karoo Highlands encapsulating breathtaking majestic mountains, rivers, valleys and kloofs.
It is home to Cape Town's closest Rhino and Giraffes and was proclaimed a private nature reserve in 1985.
Aquila is the closest Private Game Reserve to Cape Town, a mere 90 minutes from the City Centre on the N1 National Road. Aquila is named after the rare and endangered Black Eagle that thrives in the area.
Aquila is situated has several hectare of Mountain Protea. The land can be divided into three separate biomes - fynbos, renosterveldt and succulent Karoo. From July through September the Reserve displays a splendid technicolor carpet of Karoo flowers.
Accommodation
Guests have two options of accommodation at Aquila - Luxury & Premier accommodation.
All cottages are designed in a unique eco-country style. Raw materials such as rock, river pebbles, natural wood, reeds and thatch have been used wherever possbile to maintain a natural look. Each cottage has its own private patio and braai area.
The premier eco-friendly cottages are all equipped with airconditioning,unique rock bathrooms and outdoor rock showers.
All cottages have en-suite bathrooms, outdoor showers, ceiling fans, fireplaces (perfect for the Cape winter) and mini-bars. The honeymoon suite boasts a Jacuzzi with spectacular views across the Reserve.
Aquila offers a truly South African culinary experience that affords a varied menu to suit all tastes and dietary requirements
Conference Centre, Boma Restaurant and Cigar Bar
The Conference Centre, Boma Restaurant & Cigar Bar, as with the Premier Cottages, are built from natural materials found on the Reserve such as rocks, river pebbles, reeds, wood and thatch to blend with the surrounding environment.
Non-denominational Chapel
Plans are presently under way to construct a non-denominational Chapel with an entire wall of glass and stained glass which will be the focal point of the Chapel and also the backdrop to the beauty and panoramic expanse of the Reserve.
Wildlife
Lion, Buffalo and Crocodiles.
Rhino and giraffes
Zebra
Black & blue wildebeest, Red hartebeest
Eland, Springbok, Blesbok
Ostriches
Gemsbok & other indigenous game
Caracal (Lynx), Black-Backed Jackal, Bat-eared Fox and the elusive Mountain Leopard
Birdlife:
Aquila and its huge natural wetland is home to 172 species of birds and is also home to several breeding pairs of the rare and endangered Black Eagle, after which the Reserve has been named.
Activities
Game viewing safaris in open 4x4 vehicles
Horseback safaris described as an epic experience and adventure
Quad bike safaris (Prior arrangement)
Mountain biking
4x4 Mountain trails
Hiking trails
Abseiling
Clay pigeon shooting
Archery
Birding
Restaurant
Rock swimming pool
Khoi/San Bushman rock art tours
On every game drive at least one of the several Khoi/San Bushman rock art painting sites, dating back up to 10,000 years, are to be experienced.
How to get there See Map
Take the N1 from Cape Town.
10km before Touwsriver turn left onto the R46 to Ceres.
Entrance 2km on the left.
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